Nintendo has released an update fixing a Switch boot up bug

Nintendo has released an update (V20.0.1) to fix a boot-up bug on the Switch, which was introduced with the latest firmware (V20.0.0).
The issue causes some users to encounter an error code (2206-1015) when trying to boot up their console after installing the update.
To apply the V20.0.1 update, users must put their Switch in Maintenance Mode by holding down the POWER Button for 12 seconds and then pressing it while holding the volume up and down buttons.
Once in Maintenance Mode, users must select “Update System” and follow the prompts to complete the process, which may require entering a Parental Control PIN if one has been set.
If the issue persists after applying the update using these steps, users are advised to contact Nintendo’s official support channels for additional assistance.

Some users are encountering an error code when trying to boot up their Nintendo Switch after installing the latest firmware.

Following the release of the V20.0.0 firmware earlier this week that introduced features like Virtual Game Cards, some Switch users found their consoles unable to boot and displaying an error code after applying the update and restarting. Nintendo acknowledged the issue and released another update, V20.0.1, this morning, which fixes the problem. But those experiencing the error code will need to perform a few extra steps to get their Switches updated and working again.

The release notes for the new V20.0.1 update only address the Switch’s boot-up bug, so it’s not essential for anyone without problems installing V20.0.0. The release says: “Fixed an issue where Error Code: 2206-1015 sometimes occurred when restarting the system after updating to system version 20.0.0.”

The update needs to be applied while the Switch is in Maintenance Mode, since the 2206-1015 error code prevents some Switch users from successfully booting their consoles and getting the update automatically or manually through the Switch’s System Settings menu. Nintendo has outlined the following steps:

Ensure the console is powered off.
– If the console does not respond, hold down the POWER Button for twelve seconds to force it to shut down.
With the console powered off, hold down the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons, then press the POWER Button to turn the system on.
– Be sure to keep the volume buttons pressed down until the Maintenance Mode menu is displayed.
Once in Maintenance Mode, select Update System and follow the prompts to complete this process.
– If a Parental Control PIN has been set for the system, you will be prompted to enter it. The PIN will need to be reset if you’ve forgotten it.

Contact Nintendo’s official support channels for additional assistance if you apply the V20.0.1 update using these steps but it doesn’t fix the issue, or if you’re seeing a different error code when the console starts up.

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Q. What is the issue with the latest Switch firmware update?

A. Some users are encountering an error code when trying to boot up their Nintendo Switch after installing the V20.0.0 firmware.

Q. Why did Nintendo release a new update, V20.0.1, to fix the issue?

A. To address the boot-up bug that was causing some Switch users to encounter an error code after applying the update and restarting.

Q. What is the Error Code: 2206-1015, and what does it prevent from happening?

A. The Error Code: 2206-1015 prevents some Switch users from successfully booting their consoles and getting the update automatically or manually through the Switch’s System Settings menu.

Q. How do I apply the V20.0.1 update to fix the issue?

A. To apply the update, ensure the console is powered off, then hold down the POWER Button for 12 seconds to force it to shut down. Next, press and hold the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons while turning on the system.

Q. What if I forget my Parental Control PIN?

A. If you’ve forgotten your Parental Control PIN, you’ll be prompted to enter it when applying the V20.0.1 update. You can reset the PIN by contacting Nintendo’s official support channels for assistance.

Q. Can I install the V20.0.0 firmware without experiencing any issues?

A. No, if you’re not experiencing problems with your Switch after installing the V20.0.0 firmware, it’s not essential to apply the V20.0.1 update.

Q. What should I do if applying the V20.0.1 update doesn’t fix the issue or I see a different error code?

A. Contact Nintendo’s official support channels for additional assistance if you encounter any issues after applying the update.

Q. How long do I need to hold down the POWER Button to force the console to shut down?

A. You need to hold down the POWER Button for 12 seconds to force the console to shut down.

Q. Can I apply the V20.0.1 update manually through the Switch’s System Settings menu?

A. No, due to the Error Code: 2206-1015, some users are unable to successfully boot their consoles and get the update automatically or manually through the Switch’s System Settings menu.

Q. What is the purpose of holding down the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons while turning on the system?

A. Holding down these buttons ensures that the console enters Maintenance Mode, allowing you to complete the update process successfully.