Each Nintendo Switch error is a particular case, but the solutions are repeated among many of the problems.
With all the Nintendo Switch models on the market, we’ve seen tons of blunders that require intervention from Nintendo Support.
But there are many mistakes you can fix yourself at home before turning to valuable warranty or customer service. Here we gather all the important ones.
2153-0321: Error with audio hardware
To fix this error you will have to go to options and turn off the “mute the volume when the headphones are disconnected” option.
2153-0321: Error caused by pirated content or damaged hardware
This is a more complicated Nintendo Switch error to fix. Ideally, delete pirated files as soon as possible.
Try restarting the console and installing all possible updates. Depending on the version it was on, the Switch may become unusable and you will need to take it in for repair.
2115-0096: Incompatibility with amiibo figures
You can fix this Nintendo Switch error by updating the console and checking that the right Joy-Con works correctly. You can also reset Amiibo data in options.
2153-1540: A serious hardware error on Nintendo Switch
There isn’t much to do to fix Nintendo Switch error 2153-1540.
If you notice that your console is not working and somehow you receive this error, your best option is to check for an update. Otherwise, you will have to take it in for repair.
2139-0006: Another irreparable error on Nintendo Switch
Error 2139-0006 indicates that some piece of hardware on your Nintendo Switch has stopped working. You will have to call Nintendo support and enforce your warranty.
2162-0002: Error general
Error 2162-0002 can appear for several general causes through unexpected crashes. The important thing is that it has a solution in several cases.
The first thing is to restart your console and make sure to fully charge your Joy-Con. After the restart, check that you have the latest update installed. This should fix it. Otherwise, try contacting Nintendo support.
Error 2162-0002: Facebook uploads fail on Nintendo Switch
In some cases you will have to disconnect your Facebook account and reconnect it. This error can also appear if you have not granted the necessary permissions for Facebook to access your data. It may also happen that the connection is not working.
2164-0020 and 2122-0082: Errors with corrupt software
You can fix this Nintendo Switch error from the software manager. You will have to delete the game that is causing the system to crash and reinstall it. It may help to restart the console and check the SD card in case the game is there.
2162-0101: Cannot start game
Error 2162-0101 appears to warn you that you do not have the latest update for the game you are trying to start. It should work once you install it.
2306-0819: Online connection error on Nintendo Switch
Make sure your games and console are up to date. The game may require a connection to Nintendo Switch Online.
Errors 2021-0003, 2000-0000, 2101-0002 and 2107-0427
These errors appear when the console or software is not updated.
2124-3000 and 2137-1508: Nintendo Switch cannot connect
The problem with this Nintendo Switch error is that it will not allow you to use the online saying that the service has expired. You will have to update the console.
2813-0071: The download error in the eShop
You can fix this Nintendo Switch error by restarting the console, as it may be caused by corrupted credentials. There may also be a problem with the eShop.
2142-1099 and 2155-0400: Parental Control Errors
These errors indicate that the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app is not connected to the Internet. The console needs to be updated to work again.
Maintenance errors on servers
The following errors may occur because maintenance is being performed on the Nintendo Switch servers. You won’t be able to fix them, so all you have to do is wait for the system to work again:
- 2813-0002
- 2618-0542
- 2613-1400
- 2306-0811
- 2801-7002
- 2124-5119
- 2124-5249
- 2124-5002
- 2124-5200
- 2811-7503
- 2811-7504
- 2816-0700
- 2817-0700
These Nintendo Switch errors can be fixed by restarting the store or console:
- 2813-0009
- 2813-1400
- 2813-6835
- 2813-9804
- 2813-9712
- 2810-1500
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