Nintendo issues Switch 2 battery fix but it’s not the only problem

Released on June 5, the Nintendo Switch 2 has proven to be a massive success right out of the gate, but as with any new hardware launch, there have been some teething issues.

As more and more early adopters unbox and play with the hybrid console, numerous reports of technical difficulties have surfaced. Many of these relate to the console’s lithium-ion battery either directly or indirectly and vary in severity.

One of these faults, which relates to the console’s battery charge indicator or remaining percentage displaying incorrectly, has since been directly addressed.

How to fix battery charge indicator or percentage display on Switch 2

Nintendo issued a step-by-step process, which you can find below. It’s also worth noting that you’ll need to repeat the entire sequence “several times” and that a single cycle won’t immediately fix the problem.

1. Ensure the console has the latest system update.
2. Set all three Auto-Sleep mode settings to Never.
   • How to set Auto-Sleep mode settings to Never
     1. From the HOME Menu select System Settings.
     2. Scroll down the options on the left and select Sleep Mode.
     3. Set “Auto-Sleep (Playing on System Screen)”, “Auto-Sleep (Connected to TV)”, and “Auto-Sleep (Playing Media Content)” to Never.
3. Connect the AC adapter directly to the console.
4. Allow the console to charge until the battery is 100% fully charged, or until the console has been charging for at least three hours.
5. Leave the console alone and connected to the AC adapter for an additional hour.
6. When an hour has passed, disconnect the AC adapter from the console and allow the console to display the HOME Menu for approximately three to four hours.
   • The remaining battery life must be depleted as much as possible.
7. Once the battery charge is almost depleted, power off the console and leave it alone for at least 30 minutes.
8. Repeat steps 3 through 6 several times.
   • The battery charge indicator will improve gradually by repeating this process several times.

Back bulge

In addition to the above, images of the Switch 2’s rear casing becoming misshapen have circulated online since June 5.

As the lithium-ion battery housed in the console is located on the right-hand side, it’s not clear if the raised plastic is caused by the battery swelling or a result of an error in the manufacturing process. One user on the Nintendo Switch subreddit experienced the same issue, stating they noticed the defect straight out of the box.