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| Author | Switchroot Team |
| Type | Operating systems |
| Version | beta 1 |
| License | Mixed |
| Last Updated | 2023/06/02 |
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Android 11 for Nintendo Switch. This is a public beta release of Switchroot Android 11/R, based on LineageOS 18.1, on all Switch models.
Switchroot is a community project that aims to bring Android to the Nintendo Switch, allowing users to access Android apps and games on their consoles.
Usage
Click here for a complete guide, it covers the necessary steps to set up Android 11 on the Switch, including the following:
- Prerequisites: The guide lists the required items and software to perform the installation, such as a Nintendo Switch console, a microSD card, a USB-C cable, and a computer.
- Downloading the required files: The guide provides links to download the necessary files, such as the Android 11 image, TWRP, and GApps.
- Preparing the microSD card: The guide explains how to format and partition the microSD card using a tool like MiniTool Partition Wizard or GParted.
- Flashing the Android image: The guide provides instructions on how to flash the Android 11 image onto the microSD card using a tool like balenaEtcher.
- Booting into TWRP: The guide explains how to boot the Nintendo Switch into TWRP recovery mode to install GApps and configure the Android installation.
- Installing GApps: The guide provides instructions on how to install the Google Apps package (GApps) using TWRP.
- First boot and setup: The guide explains how to boot into Android 11 for the first time and set up the system, including the initial setup and installing the Joy-Con Enabler app to enable Joy-Con support.
Known Bugs
- Docking sometimes requires undocking and redocking and some weird displays sometimes don't work--this will improve with updates
- Docking sometimes defaults to a stupid resolution--just adjust in the Switch Configuration app
- IMU seems to be broken on all devices--no support is planned for the Invensense IMU found in the OLED, but the STM ones should work--not sure why they don't
- CEC does not work
- Volume UI does not work due to platform bug
- RSMouse is not included
- Shield TV Remote trackpad does not work
- Framebuffer logging does not work in our U-Boot, so if you get a hang due to improper board initialization (modchip error), nothing will print--this should be fixed in an update
- adb, mtp, etc. do not work when USB3 is disabled
- First boot after an in-place upgrade may result in a crash or immediate reboot to recovery--this should only be temporary, and you should be able to somewhat safely ignore this
- Poor performance on Erista upgrades has been reported--try a clean install if you experience this, and note that there may be some Erista perf issues overall--if we find the source we will fix in a follow-up update
- Joycons do not turn off in sleep automatically, make sure to turn them off by tapping the 'sync' button on side.
Changelog
beta 1
- Updated to Android 11/LineageOS 18.1
- Switch to Lineage Recovery as default recovery (TWRP available as standalone flashable image on download page)
- Support for all Mariko models (v2, Lite, OLED)
- Migrated bootloader to L4T-Loader
- Built-in GMS
- Support for desktop GL
- Full hardware composition/overlays (including when docking)
- Overclocking profiles added via hekate ini entries (see wiki for details)
- JoyCons work in more apps now (including GeForce Now)
- Updated Shield stock content, firmware, etc. to Shield Experience 9.1.1
- Massively improved Wi-Fi support and consistency (no more channel workaround)
- Improved DeviceSettings (now Switch Configuration) with JoyCon config options to replace zips like joycon-xbox and new panel options
- Docking supported with or without internal panel mirroring
- Console Launcher built in, with Pro upgrade included for free for all Switchroot users (Thanks @TheKyle#8441!)
- Touch and controller keyboards built in on both ATV and tablet distributions
- Switchroot themeing, including background and some color scheme elements
- Fixes for some button registration on Nintendo controllers in different apps
- Most of the kernel-side improvements in L4T (like ddr200 support for compatible SD cards) also apply here
- Many more QoL changes and fixes--read the commit logs for more info
External links
- Switchroot - https://wiki.switchroot.org/en/Android/Setup-11
- gitlab - https://gitlab.com/switchroot