Nintendo Switch 2: Here's the official trick to repairing your battery

As we all know, when a new console hits the market, it often comes with its share of unexpected little issues. For the Nintendo Switch 2, which we just reviewed on Gameblog, one of these issues concerns the battery. Following numerous complaints from players, Nintendo was forced to react and offer a solution.

Nintendo offers you a solution for this annoying Nintendo Switch 2 bug

Do you feel like the battery on your Nintendo Switch 2 is draining too quickly? Or that the indicator is showing 5%, even though you can still play for hours? Rest assured, you're not alone. First of all, you should understand that this bug doesn't affect the console's actual battery life. This is a display fault: the Switch thinks it's almost flat... when it still has some juice. In short, it's not the battery that's worn out, but the sensor that's making an error in its estimates. This is a fairly common problem with electronic devices. And it's not new: the first Switch had already shown the same signs in some players.

The first method is simple. Simply use the Nintendo Switch 2's recovery mode. To access it, turn off the console completely, then turn it back on while holding down the volume + and − buttons. A special menu will open: at this point, the battery sensor is reset. This operation may be sufficient. Several players have seen their display return to normal after a single attempt. But if it doesn't work the first time, Nintendo recommends repeating the process once or twice.

Another solution just in case

If the problem persists, Nintendo offers another, more advanced method. This involves completely recalibrating the Nintendo Switch 2's battery. Here's a summary of what to do:

1. Disable automatic sleep in the settings.
2. Recharge the Nintendo Switch 2 to 100% (or for at least 3 hours).
3. Leave it plugged in for another hour, without touching it.
4. Unplug it, then let the console run until the battery is almost empty.
5. Turn off the console for 30 minutes.
6. Repeat this cycle several times.

Yes, it's tedious. But this method is known in IT, particularly for recalibrating laptop batteries. It allows you to realign the Nintendo Switch 2's internal sensor with reality. Battery life won't be better, but the display will be more accurate.

Source: Nintendo