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Nintendo Switch · Error code

2-ARVHA-0000

The YouTube app on Switch hit an error — usually fixed by checking the connection, date/time, and reinstalling the app.

Multiple causes Last reviewed June 19, 2026

Explanation

What this error means

Error 2-ARVHA-0000 appears when using the YouTube application on Nintendo Switch. It’s an app-level error rather than a system fault: Nintendo’s guidance centres on a working internet connection, a correct date and time, and reinstalling the app if needed.

Official reference: Nintendo support page for 2-ARVHA-0000

Diagnosis

Most likely causes

Cause How likely Fixable at home?
No or unstable internet connection Likely Yes — check connection
Incorrect console date/time Likely Yes — fix date/time
Corrupted or outdated app data Possible Yes — reinstall the app
Temporary YouTube service issue Possible No — retry later

Repair

How to fix it

Ordered easiest-first. Try the next step only if the error comes back.

  1. Check your internet connection

    System Settings > Internet > Test Connection. The app needs a working connection; fix a weak or dropped link first.

  2. Set the date and time correctly

    System Settings > System > Date and Time. An incorrect clock breaks the secure connection streaming apps rely on — enable “Synchronize Clock via Internet” if available.

  3. Restart the console

    Hold POWER for three seconds > Power Options > Restart, then reopen YouTube.

  4. Delete and reinstall the app

    Remove the YouTube app and reinstall it from the eShop to clear corrupted or outdated app data.

  5. Check for a system update

    System Settings > System > System Update, since app compatibility can depend on current firmware.

Escalation

When it's not your fault

Signs the problem is on Nintendo's side — or in the hardware — rather than anything you can change:

  • YouTube is having a wider outage at the time.
  • Other streaming on your network is also struggling.
  • It started after the console’s clock drifted out of sync.
When to contact Nintendo: If the app still fails after a reinstall, a correct clock, and a healthy connection, contact Nintendo Support (or check YouTube’s own status). Check the official Switch server status page first, then reach Nintendo support if the error persists.

Questions

FAQ

Why does the date/time matter for YouTube?

Streaming apps use secure connections that check certificates against the clock. If the date/time is wrong, the connection fails — syncing the clock fixes a surprising number of app errors.

Will reinstalling lose anything?

No — reinstalling the YouTube app doesn’t affect your games or saves; you just sign back into YouTube afterwards.

Is it the Switch or YouTube?

Either. Rule out your side (connection, clock, reinstall) first; if those are fine, YouTube’s service may be having a temporary issue.

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. 2110-2003 Your Switch couldn’t make first contact with the wireless router — it failed before even getting an IP address. 2123-1502 An error hit while connecting to the internet, downloading software, or launching a downloaded game. 2137-8006 A download couldn’t finish on your Switch — the transfer broke partway and the console gave up.