The Switch 2 Has A Battery Charge Display Issue, Here’s How To Fix It

Two owners of the console have found a battery issue, but luckily, it seems to be an easy problem to resolve. It doesn’t seem to be a hardware malfunction either, as users of Switch 2 have reported that the device isn’t accurately indicating the remaining battery level. This means they are often informed they are running low on power even after playing for a brief period.

As Nintendo advises, the suggested solution for this issue is to access the hidden Recovery Mode on your Nintendo Switch 2 device.

This should reset the console battery, and it can be done by following these steps:

  • Make certain that your Switch 2 has the latest system update
  • Power off your Switch 2 completely
  • Press and hold down the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons, then press the power button once to turn the system back on
  • Keep holding down the volume buttons until the menu for Recovery Mode appears
  • Power off the console again by pressing and holding the power button until it turns off
  • Power the console back on

As a gamer, I can vouch that enabling the power-saving mode on my Switch 2 previously only charged it up to 82%, but now it successfully reaches a charging percentage of 89%. However, if this method doesn’t suit your gaming needs, there’s another solution available as a backup.

According to Nintendo’s recommendations, you need to follow a few additional steps: First, fully charge your Switch 2 to 100%. After that, let the battery level decrease almost completely (completely draining it can harm the overall battery life), and then recharge it back up to 100% again. Repeating this process several times should gradually enhance the accuracy of the battery charge indicator, as per Nintendo’s instructions.

  • Ensure the console has the latest system update
  • Set all three Auto-Sleep mode settings to “Never”
  • Connect the AC adapter directly to the console
  • Allow the console to charge until the battery is 100% fully charged, or until the console has been charging for at least three hours
  • Leave the console alone and connected to the AC adapter for an additional hour
  • When an hour has passed, disconnect the AC adapter from the console and allow the console to display the Home menu for approximately three to four hours
  • The remaining battery life must be depleted as much as possible
  • Once the battery charge is almost depleted, power off the console and leave it alone for at least 30 minutes
  • Repeat these steps 3 several more times
  • The battery charge indicator will improve gradually by repeating this process several times

If the issues with the Switch 2 aren’t resolved by following some tips, Nintendo advises taking it for repair. With the release of the Switch 2, users have found various methods to keep the device functioning optimally. There are multiple strategies to prolong the battery life of your Switch 2. You can also choose to automatically save screenshots and videos on the mobile app if you activate that feature. A crucial HDR setting is hidden on the Switch 2, but it’s quite simple to activate once found.

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2025-06-10 17:09