Android 10 Switch

Android 10
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Author	Switchroot
Type	Operating systems
Version	20220408
License	Mixed
Last Updated	2022/04/08
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This is a new, updated version of Android for the Nintendo Switch, based off of Android 10 (Q) (LineageOS 17.1 with Shield TV trees). It's faster, more responsive and has many new features over the previous release, including deep sleep and an Android TV build.

Features

• Android 10 based on Lineage 17.1.
• Significantly improved UI smoothness compared to Oreo.
• OTA updates (bugfixes and new features without a reinstall).
• Deep sleep that can last for weeks compared to hours in the previous version.
• RSMouse support for controlling a mouse cursor with your right stick
• Full Joy-Con and Pro Controller support with analog sticks and rails.
• Hori Joy-Con support.
• Uses Joy-Con HOS Bluetooth paring data.
• Both Android TV and Android Tablet builds.
• Reworked fan profiles for quieter operation.
• Optimized dock support with resolution scaling.
• OTG support including DisplayPort or HDMI output (no power supply necessary).
• 3rd party dock/hub support including DisplayPort or HDMI output.
• Rewritten charging driver to properly support USB-PD.
• Optimized touch screen driver.
• Easier install via hekate partition tool.
• Reworked, simpler, power profiles.
• Much improved WiFi driver with less dropouts.
• Shield TV remote app support for easy docked control.
• Reboot to payload support.
• Improved Bluetooth accessory support.
• Auto rotation support.

Installation

Follow the tutorial here.

Screenshots

Dual boot with Hekate/Nyx + fastCFWswitch (photo by hotshotz79)

Media

Tutorial: How to Install Android 10 on a Modded Nintendo Switch (TeamRetrogue)

How to Install Android 10 on Switch (Full Setup Guide!!) (KlutchxGaming)

Compatibility

No compatible with Mariko units.

Known issues

• Shield games are broken, do not buy them.
• Desktop GL is not supported and some EGL games have issues.
• 5GHz Wi-Fi channels >44 can cause instability--check your router settings if you're having issues connecting to Wi-Fi.
• Hardware overlays are forced off (software compositing only).
• Joycons do not turn off in sleep automatically, make sure to turn them off by tapping the 'sync' button on side.
• Default keyboard can't be used with a controller.

Credits

• Ave - Handling hosting of OTAs and the switchroot website. Check out her patreon.
• CTCaer - Fixing a lot of things in the kernel - charging, dock, touch etc - and adding Android install support for nyx. Donate to his patreon here.
• Langerhans - Figuring out the majority of stuff for deep sleep and helping massively with initial bringup.
• Steel01 - Maintaining the Shield TV Lineage trees which ours are heavily based on.
• Nvidia + Nintendo - ❤
• Everyone else who contributed.

External links

• Official website - https://wiki.switchroot.org/en/Android/Build-10
• GitLab - https://gitlab.com/switchroot/android
• XDA Forums - https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-unofficial-switchroot-android-10.4229761/
• Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/switchroot/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/switchroot_org
• Discord - https://discord.gg/N9PPYXjWMY