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[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] multiwirth:
I guess it´s not a fault of the switch´s android port.

On my OnePlus 3t, my HTC One M8 (both running LineageOS 16) the same thing happens so maybe there´s an issue related to LineageOS or the emulator is just trash
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] BrightBurg:
The search is case sensitive. To get NVIDIA Games to show in the Play Store search for NVIDIA, not Nvidia and NVIDIA Games will show up.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] TheHDR:
Is anyone else experiencing an issue where it goes back to the google services setup screen after clicking start on the lineageos page? it shows the background for a minute, and then goes back.

Edit:

After trying multiple sd cards it seems that anything below U3 will not work.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Count_NOOBula:
TL;DR

Don't brother using the update checker app; it's useless on our switch android build and will never find any. Our updates will come as a flashable zip straight from team switch root via the first page of this thread.

Android updates come straight from Google but only for their own devices (Pixel phones, Tablets etc). We're running Lineage, an android rom BASED on Google's 8.1 Android build. As this is an UNOFFICIAL build customized specifically for the Switch by team Switchroot, the updates will never come from Google or the OFFICIAL Lineage OS development team. The updater built into our build of Android is trying to talk to the official LineageOS updates website to find a newer build; it won't ever be able to find one since this is an UNOFFICIAL build. The only people that will issue updated for our Switch LineageOS build are team Switchroot.

So CANCEL this OS update check as it's not only useless on the Switch, but since it always runs in the background, it uses background resources (albeit a small amount of RAM). I used Titanium Backup (a root app) to uninstall useless system apps like this UPDATER and others that don't apply to our Switch (contacts sync, call logs ,email exvhange, etc).

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Simplest solution: download a free app that let's you manually your desired device resolution to 720. The resolution WILL remain 720p after reboots.

I sideloaded this free app: Easy DPI Changer.

<<Edit: some users are experiencing inconvenient crashes with this poorly designed app. So use the app recommend by SonsofOcelot linked a few posts below this one. Alternatively, you can flash a 720p IMG linked in posts a few pages ahead>>>

In the "Resolution Changer" section, type in 1280 in "width" and 720 in "height". Lemme know if you need help. Since the orientation is stuck at landscape in this build, you may have to put 720 in "height" and 1080 in "width" otherwise you' may run into a small reversible issue: black borders on both sides. I'm at medschool so I don't have my switch with me and don't remember which box I put which number in but don't worry, this method is 100% safe and reversible.

Team Switchroot likely set the resolution to 1080 for dock play on TVs; switch automatically upscales to 1080p when plugged in the dock. I guess the devs haven't figured out Nintendo's upscaling method so they've set to 1080 for this build esp since the switch stays on in the dock for now. I HIGHLY recommend changing the resolution to 720p, because the CPU and GPU don't have to work as hard pushing all those 1080p pixels. I've personally noticed things feel snappier in 720p. Recall that GameCube games hovered around 480p so theoretically, lower display resolution should improve emulation performance cuz the GPU doesn't have to push out all those useless pixels. I've noticed boosts in Dreamcast games too.

Major props to Team Switchroot for this first build!
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] gamr13:
Joy-Cons

Steam Link - Joy-Con analog sticks don’t work as expected. Some movements don’t register at all. (Joy-Con fix flashed)
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] George35000vr:
Easy DPI Changer crashes after the loading sequence.

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Use this link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nvidia.tegrazone3
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] SonsofOcelot:
Can confirm easy DPI changer crashes. Mine crashes constantly after changing to 720p and now I cannot switch back easily.

Edit: I found a fix in the form of a better app. Check the apk below or here is the link https://m.apkpure.com/dpi-changer/com.zacharee1.dpichanger
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] xxcrashxx:
Very nice write up. Great tips for new android users. I'd recommend to change a "few times" to 7 times. That's the exact number of taps that needed.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] esppiral:
Anyone Tried GForce Now? Quite impressed, there are games to play for free like Tomb Raider 2013, If a game is available via GForce now and you own it on steam you'll be able to play it too, even if you haven't downloadedbyour game or your Pc isn't powdered on, you sign in in their servers and the game is ready to play, quite impressed honestly.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] gamr13:
Yes! It runs so well! I’ve been playing Saints Row IV and that’s my first GFN experience.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] placez:
what if i dont have the jig and would we need to do this everytime
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] gamr13:
You should get a jig, and yes, you need it every reboot or shut down to get back into Android.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] placez:
i had it with the sx, i misplaced it somewhere, what if i had sx already installed do i still need the jig
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] gamr13:
You need to be able to get to hekate. So, if you can get to hekate without a jig, happy days, otherwise, you need a jig, or some way to short pins 9 and 10 on the right Joy-Con rail.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] klinux:
I am impressed by Geforce Now as well, for info, you can use your account to play on Pc as well, see the link to download the exe, the small annoying thing is I have Tomb Raider on steam and I played using the shortcut on Switch and the saves are not synced, the only way is to play it with my last save is through steam / my library.

https://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/ans...download-the-geforce-now-mac-or-pc-app-again?
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] devdawg8:
Hey guys, first off, huge thanks to the switchroot team for this amazing release.

I have a quick question about dolphin emulator. It seems others are having issues with OpenGL. Are these issues the ROM's problem, or Dolphin's to fix?

Thanks!
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Phillyrider807:
Yea the app itself runs VERY well. We just don't have joycon support for it yet so it's only possible to play via bluetooth controller.

But yea it ran some heavy games like Shadow of the tomb raider, RE2 and DMCV and they all worked no work. Just gotta figure out joycon support.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] gamr13:
OpenGL doesn’t work for now, Vulkan runs better anyways if Lakka is anything to judge by.

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Joy-Cons worked fine for me, the analog stick buttons didn’t work though (when you press them in).
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] klinux:
I have joycon working on all games that I tried, are u sure that you connect them before lauching the app.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] seanp2500:
omg at soul calibur disgusting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptt8Gm0nPV4
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] devdawg8:
Do you think OpenGL support is a possibility further down the line?
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] gamr13:
Fingers crossed!
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] TheMadHeader:
Is it possible to use a mouse with Android running on the Switch, docked or undocked? I know that Android devices support mice (and keyboards, gamepads, etc).

If it is possible does it need to be wired or can it be a wireless mouse?

If using one docked it would of course need to work via a USB port on the docking station.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] gamr13:
Pretty sure USB OTG doesn’t work at the moment, bluetooth mice etc should work though.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Arno_Nymus:
Wireless mouse works great!
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] themelstrand:
have we heard anything yet about when we might get a new ROM update? Just curious if anything has been said yet. I know there are a few standout bugs that could probably be fixed pretty quickly but I would imagine the next update won't be out until deep sleep is ready.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Mario119:
I know they're working on Pie right now since Nvidia released the update for the Shield TV (which the Switch shares it hardware with). Not sure of any ETA though, nor if there will be any bugfix updates before then.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] xxcrashxx:
The jig is needed to enter into RCM mode, which is required to inject the Hekate payload(or any payload for that matter). You can use AutoRCM to allow the switch to boot into RCM every time you turn it on. But before you do this, you should do more reading on what AutoRCM is and what it does and make sure you fully understand every aspect of it.

You can use a wired or wireless(with a usb dongle) mouse and keyboard when the switch is docked. They won't work connected through the USB C port with an OTG adapter. I know that the xbox 360 and xbox one wired controllers don't work(at least they didn't when I tried them a few days ago). Bluetooth keyboards and mice should work in both undocked and docked mode.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] itsjimmate:
anyone been able to use a HDD when docked (USB externally powered)
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Ighor:
Wired Joy-Cons works fine in Lakka https://lakka-switch.github.io/documentation/faq.html

How can we make Joy-Cons to work without Bluetooth in Android?
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] ShadyGame:
do the joycons charge when charging the console?
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] stewacide:
Has anyone managed to change the internal resolution to 720p? I figure that would improve performance and display quality for those who never plan to dock, but Easy DPI Changer [Root] crashes. I have no experience forcing resolutions on Android manually.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Trender:
I get "stopped working" every time lol, be it installation configurator or google play services

I tried skipping these google log in and in the end i just get "android configuratior stopped working" everytime after that star background

edit:

nvm i changed to microsd storage when you should use internal storage
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] seanp2500:
mine work i show here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEiRorMHfq8

how make geforce now work?
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Count_NOOBula:
Try this free app from apkpure/google play.

Screen Resolution Changer: Display Size and Density

I used Easy DPI Changer. It crashed for me too but I made sure to gave it root access via Magisk and cleared the app's storage and cache (tap and hold the app icon, tap the "I" App Info button; scroll down and tap on Storage; clear cache and storage). Now open the app again. Easy DPI Changer is a poorly coded app but it WILL start after a few crashes. You can use the app I mentioned above. It has the same UI and installation procedure. The play store has quiet a few similar apps. Just check the screenshots and make sure you get one that let's you put in the desired resolution as width and height. This process is simple AF, I swear.

I got Mario Sunshine (NTSC) to run at 2x resolution and no lag thanks to a change to 720p. Hope you see some performance boost as well.

Just remember: since this build is stuck at landscape orientation, you have to put 1280 in the "width" box and "720" in the height box. But don't worry, messing this up won't break anything. You'll just end up with two black bars on either side (you can undo this by flipping the numbers) and android UI will look like the way it does on a smartphone (a greater height and a smaller width). Right now, the devs are trying to get the gyroscope to work to get the accelerometer working, which will fix autorotation. Hopefully they bring the resolution down as well.

Optional Note: after changing the resolution, if you want to make the fonts smaller, you can do that in settings using a slider. You can also hide the status bar and home button's bottom bar by enabling "expanded desktop" in Settings (search for it in the Settings app).
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Trender:
Okay mine still doesnt work, in the android installation screen(right when u choose language) it says system process stopped working iirc and since then it all every google play stopped working stuff and cant install it :/ and yes I did enabled the system mount on twrp
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] stewacide:
"Screen Resolution Changer: Display Size and Density" changed the resolution to the correct native panel resolution (720x1280) simply by launching the app. Unfortunately it broke the soft buttons. (only in portrait, they resize correctly in landscape)

It does look sharper and feel more responsive though. Haven't tried 3D benchmark but I assume that's greatly improved. Seems like a strange decision to render internally at 1080.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] lzcrz:
USB externally powered hard drives work in docked mode. Check out the USB thread.

https://xdaforums.com/nintendo-swit...--development/how-to-usbs-to-android-t3952656
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] TheMadHeader:
Thanks. So might the next release of Android for Switch jump straight to the Pie release? I'm guessing that they wouldn't want to fix bugs in the current release if they are bust getting Pie working on the Switch?

If the devs are reading this perhaps they could update us to let us know their plans. :)
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] BrightBurg:
Wired USB mouse and keyboard via dock works fine.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Swirklich:
So, I just installed the Shieldifier.zip file. NVIDIA Games shows up in my apps, but it doesn't show any updates in the PlayStore. Trying to open the app, it just keeps crashing on me. What am I missing? Cheers :)
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] akghar:
No. You have to switch back to HorizonOS for the joycons to charge when connected to the Switch.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Swirklich:
So i just found the answer in this thread. Clear PlayStore cache and it will find the update nvidia games

Has anyone found a way to make the joycons truly analogue? Installed the zip from the first page, but no luck. Even repaired the joycons because what do I know hehe
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] akghar:
Nope.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] potozilandia:
Thanks for the tips
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] John Farrant:
I Tried holding down the power button > tapping Restart > and then tapping Recovery but device just powered down. Am I missing something? Thx.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] gamr13:
You cannot reboot into recovery. You have to go to hekate, tap Android in more configs and hold volume + straight after until TWRP shows up
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Count_NOOBula:
Just one simple thing. As mentioned in the guide, you first needed to enable "developer options". Then IN the developer options, flip a switch for " advanced reboot". Once done, you'll see the option to boot into recovery (aka TWRP in this case) after holding the power button and tappinf reboot.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] multiwirth:
I think the reason why the internal resolution is always 1080p is because of the TV output via the dock since most TVs will have 1080p and currently the switch screen won´t turn off inside the dock, this propably means it doesn´t change the resolution and does only "mirror" the switch screen to the TV.

As soon as they can fix this, i´m pretty sure the resolution and density will be right for handheld mode (or call it "android tablet" mode).

For me there´s no benefit since i never use the dock at home, only for mariokart sessions with friends or family at their TV´s because i don´t have one and it doens´t make much sense to wire everything up to my pc screen to play emulators on the switch i also can run in much better speed on my existing pc, so having a dedicated android tablet with dockable controllers is much more of interest.

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Did you try the free version aswell?

I really want to test it if it even works because spending 10 bucks is a lot for an android emulator that uses stolen code

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This doesn´t work either, the screen turns black and from there nothing else happens.

It is impossible to boot to twrp since the switch is no real android device and doesn´t know what to do with the command "reboot to recovery" .

It´s like you try to boot into recovery mode on your pc running android-x86

It will just reboot the whole system or do nothing at all.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Count_NOOBula:
We all have the same Switch and OS. If I can do something, others should be able to as well. Manually rebooting to hekate is annoying AF, esp when you just wanna flash a zip straight from android or make/restore a backup or even move a file from the 2GB FAT32 partition to the android OS partition using TWRP's file manager or vice versa. I just thought this would save time for many.

That said I'm happy to remove that tip from the list if others are having issues or are confused. On that note, the moderators or switchroot devs can feel free to delete my entire post if it's distracting from the main purpose of this thread. My apologies. I was just trying to help others new to the platform.

Also, English isn't my first language so please excuse any missteps in my attempts at using directive speech.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] John Farrant:
Works great! Thx.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] digable:
I used an online calculator to calculate the dpi based on resolution and screen size... but I don’t use that number anymore (messed up icon spacing), I use the advanced display settings to set density now.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Count_NOOBula:
I have a feeling applications will feel a huge boost from the GPU since it doesn't have to render all those extra pixels. I use this "vertical mode" to save battery life; even though the switch doesn't have an OLED panel, this helps.

I've switched over to gesture control completely by making the UI go full screen (settings > search Expanded Desktop) and using a free xposd module called "Xposd Edge". Root apps on play store can do something similar. Tapping and holding the edge of the screen to bring up recent apps; sliding left fromm the screen edge to go home; opening Dolphin or Spotify by simply pairing my controller or plugging in headphones -- with android, the navigation possibilities are endless thanks to the diligent team at Switchroot.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] John Farrant:
Sorry guys...when I said it works great, it does on my Galaxy Note 3 but NOT on the Switch.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] SJ33:
For people who need this, I have uploaded a fix for the JoyCons to make the L2 and R2 buttons work in Half-Life 2 and other games with issues, as well as fixing L3 and R3.

https://mega.nz/#!4d5HECCK!pw1cXsZnysNyItzEu6gXZAzOEIuzanGpaesTX76tHJo

If you don't want to download a file from some random on the internet, you can edit the files yourself. Edit both controller profile files to look like this:
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Count_NOOBula:
Quick Question:

If we used a Performance Profile for an hour or two while charging, would it still damage battery due to the negative overheating effects of over clocking?

Anyone have any "safe profile usage durations" recommendations, i.e, "you can safely use profile X for time period Y"?

Thanks in advance.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] digable:
I went a little extreme before you replied. I edited the init files in the boot image to set 720p (I found two places where the devs set 1080p). I then recreated the boot image and reflashed that partition in twrp. Works great, boots 720p and stays there.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Count_NOOBula:
THIS! :good:

Your solution is not only creative, but saves people from experiencing poorly designed apps. Thanks for sharing your tip!
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] multiwirth:
Thanks to the active cooling, the system won´t overheat.

I´ve used the max. performance profile in settings and ran 3dmark.

The fan started to go crazy but the switch was cool after the benchmark.

The temps of the cpu cores went up to 40 degrees which is nothing compared to an android phone and keep in mind we´re talking about the temperature inside the chip itself, not what you will expect on the heatsink, the battery or anything else.

And even while charging, it doesn´t heat up enough to damage anything.

Also the CPU doesn´t throttle like most android devices would do - perfect android gaming device!
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] gamr13:
Yes, but it doesn’t work for most if not everyone. Instead what happens is the Switch hangs on a black screen.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] stewacide:
Could you give instructions?
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] seanp2500:
Ok got my geforce issue squared it uh just fixed itself to the dude who asked if i tried free trial of damon ps2 no just paid version. But it does work and pretty well i might ad.

Ok so now here is my dilemma.

How make netflix work? If i go to site say say go to store if i go to store store say my device no supported?

Pro controller working perfecto here wirelessly...

This has legit changed my life!
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] Count_NOOBula:
You're right. If it doesn't work for everyone then the tip has no place on a list for newcomers to the platform. It'd be misleading at best and irresponsible at worst if that tip stayed on the list. So I'm removing it from the original post.

Thanks for the feedback everyone and apologies for any inconvenience. We're all learning by doing, esp a noob like myself.
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] TheMadHeader:
I had the same problem but I installed Magisk and then Netflix installed just fine. Here's some info on Magisk:

https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-magisk/

However, if you don't want to root your device I believe there's another way to install Netflix - I think it was mentioned in this thread some pages back.

Edit: Here it is:

https://xdaforums.com/nintendo-swit...ageos-15-1-t3951389/post79992655#post79992655
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] multiwirth:
Can you upload your boot.img?

That would be great!
[Nintendo Switch News, Guides, Discussion , Develop] quazimojo:
I would suggest a good Samsung card over anything else. I have tried a few different cards myself and some were absolutely horrible by comparison.

Also download the Pico Gapps as its way less bloated and makes the whole system much snappier.