How to Reset Nintendo Switch OLED
The steps below will reset your Nintendo Switch OLED. Initialize Console works as a factory reset. It removes all data and returns the Nintendo Switch OLED to a like-new state. You will need to set up the Nintendo Switch OLED before using it again. The Switch OLED will restart automatically once initialization is complete.
How Do I Factory Reset the Nintendo Switch OLED?
Despite the difference in name, initializing the Nintendo Switch OLED functions like a factory reset on other game consoles and consumer electronics. It will completely wipe the Switch OLED and return it to a like-new state.
What Does a Hard Reset Do on Nintendo Switch OLED?
A hard reset means forcing a game console to power off without following the usual power-down sequence. Doing this will restart the console but doesn’t erase data. It’s different from a factory reset, which completely erases a device and returns it to a like-new state. You can hard reset a Nintendo Switch OLED by pressing the power button for about fifteen seconds. Press it again to turn it back on. The Switch console offers several additional options that you can access through specific button shortcuts. Please read our guide to resetting the Nintendo Switch to learn more.
How Do I Reset My Nintendo Switch OLED When It Won’t Turn On?
It’s not possible to reset a Nintendo Switch OLED if it won’t turn on or won’t display video. However, in rare cases, the Switch OLED’s software may lock up while the system is asleep, making it appear as if the console won’t turn on. You can fix this problem with a hard reset. Press and hold the power button for at least fifteen seconds. It will force the Switch OLED to shut down. Release the power button, then press it again to turn the Switch OLED back on.
