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Nintendo Switch error codes
Nintendo Switch error codes — the 4-digit pairs decoded, from Wi-Fi drops to software crashes.
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2-ARVHA-0000 The YouTube app on Switch hit an error — usually fixed by checking the connection, date/time, and reinstalling the app. Mixed 2005-0003 Your Switch couldn’t download software — usually a connection or eShop snag interrupting the download. Mixed 2101-0001 A general Switch system error — usually cleared by a restart, occasionally tied to system memory or a system update. Mixed 2110-1100 Your Switch can’t connect to the internet — usually it couldn’t find a network matching its saved settings. Fix at home 2110-2003 Your Switch couldn’t make first contact with the wireless router — it failed before even getting an IP address. Fix at home 2110-2963 Your Switch found the network but couldn’t connect to it — commonly a router, signal, or settings issue. Fix at home 2110-3127 Your Switch can’t get online because of a DNS problem — either a wrong manual DNS entry or your DNS service acting up. Fix at home 2123-1502 An error hit while connecting to the internet, downloading software, or launching a downloaded game. Mixed 2124-4007 Your Switch has been banned from connecting to online services — Nintendo blocks the console from going online. Server-side 2137-8006 A download couldn’t finish on your Switch — the transfer broke partway and the console gave up. Mixed 2155-8007 Your Switch couldn’t connect to an online service such as the eShop — frequently a temporary server-side issue. Server-side 2162-0002 A general Switch error during use or a system transfer — usually cleared by restarting the console. Mixed 2168-0002 A general error while playing or during a system transfer — software crashed, or the transfer hit a snag (often the Album data). Mixed 2236-1012 A problem pairing or using a Bluetooth audio device with your Switch — often fixed by an update and re-pairing. Fix at home 2618-0516 A NAT/connection error in online play — your Switch couldn’t connect directly to the other players’ consoles. Mixed 2811-7429 Your Switch couldn’t reach an online service such as the eShop — usually a temporary outage or heavy load on Nintendo’s side. Server-side 2811-7503 Nintendo’s online service is busy or down — this one is almost always on their side, not yours. Server-side 2813-2470 A purchase failed because there was an issue processing your transaction — Nintendo points you to your card issuer. Fix at home 2813-2480 A purchase was blocked because credit-card use on your Nintendo Account is restricted by Nintendo. Fix at home 2819-0021 Play was paused because of DLC use limits — your Nintendo Account’s downloadable content is being used on another console. Server-side 2819-0031 Play was paused because an upgrade pack tied to your account is being used on another console at the same time. Server-side 9001-2470 A purchase made on Nintendo.com (for download to your Switch) didn’t go through — usually a payment or account snag. Mixed