Can Switch data be recovered?

Only previously backed up save data can be restored. Current save data will be overwritten when backup save data is restored.
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Can you get back deleted data on Nintendo Switch?

Save data is not automatically deleted. It is only deleted when one of the following actions is performed by the user. * When data is transferred, it is deleted from the original location but can still be found as save data on the destination console. * There is no way to restore deleted data.
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Can you recover data from a broken switch?

Recovery is only available in situations where the source (original) Nintendo Switch console is no longer available (e.g. re-sold, traded in, lost, stolen, or damaged). A new or repaired Nintendo Switch console is required. An active Nintendo Switch Online membership is also required.
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Can you transfer data from a lost switch?

You need the original console in order to transfer save data from one to another. This is because save data is saved to the console itself and without it, there is no way to access it. The only saving grace you might have is Cloud Saves.
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Is my switch data backed up?

Note: When you become a Nintendo Switch Online member, automatic backup will be enabled for all compatible software. This setting can be adjusted for each game and user. Save data files can also be manually backed up from the game's software menu or from System Settings.
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Is Switch save data stored on SD card?

On Nintendo Switch, game save data is stored on the console's System Memory. This will not change whether downloadable software or software from a game card is being played. Game save data cannot be saved or copied to a microSD card… the game progress will be wiped.
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Does switch save game data to cloud?

The vast majority of Nintendo Switch titles support Save Data Cloud backup for players with a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
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What happens to my games if I lose my Switch?

If you replace your Switch, any eShop purchases can be re-downloaded for free. Your game saves, however, will be gone.
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What happens if you lose your Switch?

At your earliest convenience, please get in contact with our customer service in order to receive support on how to do so. In the contact form, please select the category “Nintendo Account” and the topic “Nintendo Account Recovery Process”.
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What happens to my downloaded games if my Switch breaks?

All digital content you buy is associated with your Nintendo Account, so all you have to do is sign back in to your account. If you go to the eShop and find the option that says 'Redownload Content,' you'll find a list of every game you have purchased and any DLC you have (DLC will be bundled with the game it's for).
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Can you transfer games from a broken Switch?

If you do not have access to the original console, you can still transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Nintendo Switch console and make that console your account's primary console.
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What to do if corrupted data is found on Nintendo Switch?

To fix corrupted game data, start by restarting your Nintendo Switch. If that doesn't resolve the issue, you can try redownloading the game from the Nintendo eShop.
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What do you do with a broken Nintendo Switch?

If the recommended solutions don't resolve the problem and you need a repair or replacement, you can set up a repair order (U.S. and Canada) for your Nintendo Switch, or Nintendo 3DS family consoles, or you can find a list of Nintendo Authorized Service Centers (Latin America).
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How do I restore my SD card from a Switch?

Once formatted, the information on the microSD card cannot be recovered. If screenshots or videos are stored on the microSD card, be sure to first back up the information on a computer. If downloadable software was saved to the microSD card, it can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account it was purchased with.
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How do I restore my Nintendo save data?

From the HOME Menu, tap System Settings, and then Open. Tap Data Management. Tap Nintendo 3DS, and then tap Save-Data Backup. Tap Restore.
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Why did my Switch delete my data?

Check that you have selected the correct user if there are multiple user accounts on the console. Important: If a user account has been deleted, all save data associated to that user will also be deleted and cannot be recovered.
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Can police track a Nintendo Switch?

Yes, there are a few steps you can take to track a stolen Nintendo Switch: Police Report: Start by filing a police report regarding the theft of your Nintendo Switch. Provide them with all the necessary details, including the serial number of the device if you have it.
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Does Nintendo repair Switch for free?

If your product issue is covered under our warranty, you won't pay a fee. Otherwise, repairs are considered out of warranty (and not covered) when: Your product is no longer covered by the Nintendo warranty. Your screen is broken.
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How many years should a Switch last?

How long does a Nintendo Switch last? The lifespan of your Nintendo Switch is 6–10 years if you take good care of it. You shouldn't have any wear and tear or issues with internal components before then.
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When you delete a game on the Switch do you lose the data?

What happens to my game progress if I archive or delete my downloaded software? The game save data is unaffected in either option, so you can resume your game progress once the software is redownloaded.
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Can I lose my digital Switch games?

In general, it is unlikely to lose your digital Nintendo Switch games as long as you have purchased them through the official Nintendo eShop and are using the same Nintendo account.
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Where is Switch save data stored?

[Switch] Where is the save data from my games stored? Game save data is stored in the system memory. It is not stored on game cards.
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How long do Switch cloud saves last?

Is my save data retained if my Nintendo Switch Online membership ends? If your Nintendo Switch Online membership expires, you won't be able to access your Save Data Cloud backups. However, Nintendo will allow users who resubscribe within 180 days to access their previous Save Data Cloud backups.
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Do used Switch games have save data?

Game save data, including updates, is stored on the console, not the game cartridge. Use it like new. Switch save games are stored on the console's internal SSD drive. The cartridges are read only, and don't carry any save game data.
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Do Switch games share save files between physical and digital?

As long as you don't delete your save data, your data will transfer to your digital version. This also means if you have both the digital and physical versions of a game, you should be able to access the same save file from either version.
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