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    How to Format a microSD Card

    Description:

    Instructions for formatting a microSD card on the Nintendo Switch console.

    Additional Information:

    For information about supported microSD cards for Nintendo Switch, click here.

    Important:

    • A system update may be required in order to format a microSD card on Nintendo Switch.
    • Once formatted, the information on the microSD card cannot be recovered. If screenshots or videos are stored on the microSD card, be sure to first back up the information on a computer.
    • If downloadable software was saved to the microSD card, it can be redownloaded using the same Nintendo Account where it was purchased.

    Complete These Steps:

    1. From the HOME Menu, select “System Settings.”
    2. Scroll down the options on the left and select “System.”
    3. Scroll down the options on the right-hand side and select “Formatting Options”.
      • If prompted, enter your Parental Controls PIN.
    4. Select “Format microSD Card”, then “Continue”.

      Important:

      The following message will be displayed, “Formatting will delete all data on the microSD. It is recommended that you back up all screenshots, videos and other important data to a computer before formatting.”
    5. To continue, select “Continue”. The console will then restart.

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