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| Author | kemalsanli |
| Type | System Tools |
| Version | 1.0 |
| License | GPL-2.0 |
| Last Updated | 2026/03/12 |
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noled is a screen-off overlay for the Nintendo Switch. It turns off the screen backlight while a background task is running, such as downloads or file transfers, to help prevent OLED burn-in and save battery. It works on all Switch models (V1, V2, Lite, and OLED).
The overlay does not modify any system settings. Backlight control is handled through the lbl service to turn the screen off and on. In stay-awake mode it sends ReportUserIsActive (command 5) to the idle:sys service every 30 seconds, resetting the auto-sleep timer without changing any system settings. It also monitors frame timing to detect when the device has slept and woken up, exiting cleanly without flashing the screen on detection. If the overlay crashes, the device returns to normal behavior automatically.
It is built with libtesla and works with any overlay menu that loads .ovl files from /switch/.overlays/, such as Ultrahand Overlay or Tesla Menu. It has been tested on Atmosphere CFW.
Features
- Screen Off — Activated by a quick tap. Turns off the backlight; the device may auto-sleep normally.
- Screen Off + Stay Awake — Activated by holding A for 1.5 seconds. Turns off the backlight and keeps the device awake by periodically pinging the system idle service.
Installation
- Make sure you have Ultrahand Overlay Switch or Tesla Menu Switch installed with
nx-ovlloader. - Download
noled.ovlfrom the Releases page. - Copy it to
/switch/.overlays/on your SD card. - Open the overlay menu (default: L + DPad Down + Right Stick) and select noled.
Controls
- Quick tap — Screen off (device may auto-sleep).
- Hold A for 1.5 s — Screen off + stay awake.
- Any button — Exit and restore the screen.
- L + DPad Down + Right Stick — Open the overlay menu (default).
Changelog
v1.0.0
- Screen-off overlay for Nintendo Switch. Prevents OLED burn-in and saves battery on all models.
- Quick tap turns the screen off (device may auto-sleep); holding A for 1.5 s turns the screen off and stays awake. Press any button to exit.