How do you get a Switch out of Sleep Mode?

To enter Sleep Mode (Press the button for a short time) Pressing the POWER Button again for a short time will allow you to resume playing from where you left off.
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Why won t my Switch wake up from sleep mode?

Reset the AC adapter by leaving it unplugged from both ends for at least 30 seconds. While performing this step, verify you are using the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (model no. HAC-002) and check for any cuts, kinks, frayed cables, etc.
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How do I turn sleep mode off?

Go to the "Settings" app on your Android phone. Scroll down and tap on "Display" or "Sleep." Find the option to change the screen timeout, also referred to as sleep mode. Choose a longer time duration or select "Never" to keep the screen from turning off.
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Why is my Nintendo Switch not turning on?

Your battery may be out of charge.

Charge your console for at least 30 minutes (and approx. 3 hours for a full charge). Then attempt to turn the console on again. * For details on how to charge your console, please see here.
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How do I reset my unresponsive Nintendo Switch?

If your console has frozen and is unresponsive, press and hold the POWER Button for at least 12 seconds to turn the console completely off. Then press the POWER Button again to turn the console on. * A Nintendo Switch is pictured here. There are differences with the Nintendo Switch Lite.
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Nintendo Switch: How to Power Off FULLY (Not Sleep Mode)

What is the lifespan of a Nintendo Switch?

In any case, Nintendo Switch owners can look forward to continued support until at least March 2025 - even if the inevitable transition to new hardware begins before then.
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What causes sleep mode?

By default, your Windows computer goes into sleep (low power) mode if you haven't used your computer after a certain period of time.
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Is sleep mode power off?

Sleeping, on the other hand, is a way for your computer to “take a nap.” During Sleep mode, your PC is not switched on, but it's not completely switched off either. It's just kind of sitting idle waiting for you to use it again.
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How do you wake up a Nintendo?

To wake the console from sleep mode, press the POWER Button or the HOME Button.
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How long does it take for a dead Switch to wake up?

When a Switch's battery is fully drained, it can take several minutes to turn back on, even if connected to its charger. Give it up to a few hours to charge and restart. If you haven't used your Switch in days or weeks since its battery drained, it can take even longer to resuscitate, up to 12 to 24 hours.
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How do I force a sleep Switch?

Press and hold the POWER Button for at least three seconds for the POWER Menu to be displayed. Select "Power Options" > "Sleep Mode."
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How long can Switch stay in sleep mode?

This time can be set to 1, 3, 5, 10, or 30 minutes. To disable Auto-Sleep while using the console screen, select Never. While in TV Mode the console will enter sleep mode after a set period of inactivity. This time can be set to 1, 2, 3, 6, or 12 hours.
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Why does my Switch only have sleep mode?

If you have reached the set limit of your daily play time, the console will automatically enter Sleep Mode. If none of the above resolve your issue, please contact your local customer service centre.
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Why is my screen not waking up?

Check the signal source. Ensure the computer is not in standby or sleep mode by moving the mouse or pressing any key on the keyboard. Check if the video cable is plugged in properly. Disconnect and reconnect the video cable if necessary.
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Does Nintendo Switch automatically turn off?

Note: When Auto-shutdown is enabled, the system will automatically power off after one hour of being idle.
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Should I fully turn off my Switch?

Even if you're not concerned about power drain, there are always times when you should turn your device off completely. For example, if you need to upgrade your microSD storage, or you're trying to diagnose Wi-Fi issues on a Switch.
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What happens if you leave your Switch on all night?

But if you've been leaving your Switch in its dock for extended periods of time, don't panic. Nintendo has directly stated that the Switch's battery will not degrade or take damage when the console stays docked past the point of a full charge.
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What happens after sleep mode?

Sleep mode is a power saving state that stops all actions on the computer. Any open documents and applications are moved to the system memory (RAM) and the computer goes to a low-power state. This is similar to pausing a movie DVD. The computer is still powered on, but uses less power.
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Why is sleep mode bad?

Power surges or power drops occurring when a machine is powered by its power adapter are more harmful to a sleeping computer than to one completely shut down. The heat produced by a sleeping machine exposes all components to higher heat more of the time.
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What happens when sleep mode is on?

Sleep mode has gone by various names, including Stand By, Suspend and Suspend to RAM. Machine state is held in RAM and, when placed in sleep mode, the computer cuts power to unneeded subsystems and places the RAM into a minimum power state, just sufficient to retain its data.
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How long does a 100% Nintendo Switch last?

For Nintendo Switch Lite, model number: HDH-001, the battery life is approximately 3 to 7 hours. For Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, model number: HEG-001 [product serial number begins with "XTW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours.
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Is there a Nintendo Switch 2 coming out?

The Switch 2 rumor mill continues to grind. The original reporting on the Switch 2's release date pegged it for a fall 2024 release in time for the holiday rush. Now, according to sources speaking to VGC, Nintendo is telling publishers the console's release date is slated for Q1 2025.
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Is it OK to leave my Switch in the dock?

Yes, it's completely fine to leave the switch and joycons plugged in all the time.
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Why did my Switch screen turn black?

There is a chance that the console has frozen with a black screen. Look at the console in a darkened room and see if any light is coming from the screen. If so, the console has frozen. Hold the POWER Button for 12 seconds or more to turn the console off.
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