Can Nintendo Switch be blocked if stolen?

Unfortunately, we are unable to remotely format a device or remotely block a Nintendo Account from being used. If you are interested in recovering the Nintendo Account from the device that was lost or stolen, please see Nintendo Account Recovery Process.
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Can Nintendo switches be blacklisted?

It may come as a shock to those it hasn't happened to, but Nintendo can ban your Switch, making it impossible for you to access your library of digital games, make purchases in the eShop, download updates, or play games online.
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What to do if someone steals your Nintendo Switch?

  1. What to do if you've lost your Switch.
  2. Notify Nintendo. Remove your eShop payment information. Contact the police. Start looking. If unsuccessful. ...
  3. What to do if you've found a Switch.
  4. Try to find the owner. If you think you've found the owner, verify them. If it's been months and you haven't had any luck.
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Can a stolen Switch be tracked?

Utilizing a Bluetooth tracking device is the easiest and quickest way to locate a lost Nintendo Switch. These trackers allow you to quickly open the app and identify which area of the house the lost switch is in. From there, you can find the missing device within seconds.
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Can stolen Nintendo Switch be deactivated?

Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deactivate. Click Shop Menu. Click Deregister Primary Console. Enter your Nintendo Account password.
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How do I block my Nintendo Switch account?

Setting Nintendo Account Restrictions (Including Spending Limits)
  1. Sign into your Nintendo Account on your internet browser of choice.
  2. Select “Family group.”
  3. Select the account for which you'd like to set limits.
  4. Select the setting you'd like to restrict:
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What happens when you deactivate a Switch account?

Deleting a user account from a Nintendo Switch console will also delete any save data that is associated with that account and saved to the console. Data deleted from a console cannot be restored unless it is first backed up using the Save Data Cloud backup feature.
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Can you track a Switch off phone?

Unfortunately, tracking a phone without battery power is not feasible. However, you can track the last known location of the phone before the battery is removed using a GPS tracking application.
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Does Nintendo have tracking?

We are able to provide tracking information on U.S. orders shipped via UPS or Federal Express and Canadian orders shipped via Canada Post. Tracking information is not available for items shipped via U.S. mail.
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Does Nintendo provide tracking?

Within My Account, you can view the 'Orders' section. If you were not logged in (or didn't create) a Nintendo Account when placing your order, you will receive an email when the item had dispatched. You can track your order by clicking on the tracking link in your shipping confirmation email.
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How do I contact Nintendo customer support for a stolen switch?

Try our website at support.nintendo.com or call our Consumer Assistance Hotline at 1-800-255-3700, rather than going to your retailer. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pacific Time, Monday - Sunday (times subject to change).
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Will Nintendo refund an unauthorized purchase?

Information about refunds for digital content purchased through the Nintendo eShop. We are unable to provide refunds or exchanges for mistaken purchases.
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Can someone hack my Nintendo switch?

So what's the worst that could happen with your Nintendo Switch? Well, if you don't set up two-factor authentication (please do this!), it's possible someone could hack into your Nintendo account and buy a bunch of games at your expense.
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What happens if I buy a banned Switch?

Banned Switches can't play games online, buy new games, or even access the Nintendo eShop, so if you see yourself doing any of those in the future, don't buy a banned Switch. Surprisingly, there's quite a market for banned Switches out there, and that's because of one thing: mods.
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What are the consequences of jailbreaking a Switch?

One of the most significant risks of jailbreaking a Nintendo Switch is the possibility of rendering your console inoperable or "bricked." A bricked console becomes entirely non-functional, leaving you with a device that essentially becomes an expensive paperweight.
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What carrier does Nintendo use?

UPS (U.S.)

If you shipped your Repair Order to Nintendo using another method, please contact that carrier for delivery and tracking information.
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Is the Nintendo Switch serial number on the box?

On a sticker visible in the window on the bottom of the original package. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings. Scroll down the menu on the left-hand side and select System, then Serial Numbers.
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How do I find my lost Nintendo switch game?

  1. Access the Nintendo eShop with the Nintendo Account that purchased the content.
  2. Search for the game title that the content is associated with.
  3. Select the game and scroll down to view all available Downloadable Content, below the game details.
  4. Select the previously purchased Downloadable Content.
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Will removing SIM card stop tracking?

Originally Answered: Can we track mobile phones even after their SIM card has been removed and the IMEI number changed? To the best of my knowledge, it can still be tracked even without a SIM card and a different IMEI number as long as: You have some kind of location app installed on the phone.
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Can police track IMEI if phone is off?

If there is no SIM in phone or phone is kept switched off, it cannot be traced with IMEI only.
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Can I track my switch off iPhone?

Apple's Find My network can be used to track a lost or stolen iPhone, even if it's been turned off or offline. For this to work, Find My Network will need to be enabled on the iPhone before it's lost. The feature is only available on the iPhone 11 and later models.
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Does factory resetting your Switch delete your account?

Any Nintendo Accounts linked to the console will not be deleted, but they will be unlinked from the system. After initializing the console, you can create a new user and link to it your Nintendo Account.
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How long does it take for a Nintendo Switch account to be deleted?

Click Confirm Account Deletion to delete the Nintendo Account. The account can be reactivated within the next 30 days, after which the account will be permanently deleted.
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Does deleting a user from a Switch delete the Nintendo Account?

Deleting a user

Select "System Settings" → "Users" and choose the user you wish to delete. Then select "Delete User". *If there is only a single user, you can't delete the user account. *Deleting a user does not delete a linked Nintendo Account.
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