#Errors when playing and downloading games.

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Hello! For a couple of days my switch has been having errors when playing and downloading games. When I was playing Overwatch and Fortnite with my friends, several times while I was in the game, the game would close and I would get the typical message "There has been an error with the program and it is going to close." sometimes it takes a couple of minutes and other times ten minutes, making it impossible to play the game mora than 5 minutes. I tried to archive the game and download it again, but it turns out that I always get an error message, saying that my sd card is not detected. I have reinserted the sd card several times, but still I get the error. I've even gone so far as to format it, but nothing. Until a couple of days ago I did not have this problem, what should I do? I cant play because my sd or is It another problem?

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Right now I don't have a picture of my own switch with the error message, but I found a picture from another user with the same message as mine. The error is this one:

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This is the sd card with which the error is occurring. On the outside, it doesn't seem to have any problems:

spiral summit
stuck nicheBOT
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sdf

MICROSD CARD FORMAT AND TEST

§ To fix Error Code: 2016-0641, data corruption issue. For fixing microSD card not recognized, broken microSD card reader please use tag sdr

※ Note: microSD card only stores screenshots/video capture and games' install data. Save data is stored on the internal memory of the Switch.

■ How to properly format a microSD card to use on Switch console:
You will need a PC computer and a microSD card reader.
1. Use this software, SD Association's SD Memory Card Formatter, and format the microSD card using Overwrite option.
2. Format your microSD card again using your computer's Quick format feature. exFAT and FAT32 filesystem is preferred.
3. Put the microSD card into your Switch console and use the built-in function to format the card one more time.

○ Source: Nintendo Official Recommendation

■ If you suspect your microSD card is broken or fake/counterfeit, you can test using these software:
• Windows: H2Test (Read/Write speed test)
• Mac: Black Magic Disk Speed Test or F3XSwift

Requested by BladeSpringSun#4133
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spiral summit
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I'd ask you to test using a different microSD card but it sounds like the download time is too long.

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I'm suspecting your microSD card reader is having issues.

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Any other similar problem regarding this card?

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spiral summit
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You can move the data in System Settings > Data management

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I suggest moving because it doesn't force you to redownload

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Hmm

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how about you get a different microSD card then test with a lighter game?

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smaller game I meant

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In the first hours, the installation of Overwatch was not bad, but there was a moment in which it failed and the card was disconnected again.

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So I think it is at specific times where the sd card is disconnected. Maybe it is due to a failure in the sd reader?

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And maybe that's why the download of Overwatch 2 was not canceled until after a couple of hours

spiral summit
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spiral summit
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The thing is we didn't test enough to determine why

low pawn
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By the way, thanks for all the help you're giving me and sorry for the inconvenience I'm causing you!

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I'll keep you informed if the error happens again on a different sd!

spiral summit
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# spiral summit No worries. Good luck.

hello again, i have downloaded the overwatch on the new sd card and i have been playing for a while. Nothing happened at first, but the same thing happened to me again

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The game has closed again in the middle of the game, I imagine it was because my sd suddenly disconnected

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And how is the game downloaded to the sd card, the game closes

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So is it sure that the problem is from the sd slot?

spiral summit
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About that, I opened the console to try to see if the problem was visible or if it could simply be fixed by cleaning or reconnecting the part. But it hasn't gotten anything out of it, the error keeps happening

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spiral summit
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If that didn't work, look to replace the reader.

stuck nicheBOT
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sdr

NINTENDO SWITCH MICROSD READER ISSUE

§ The Switch's microSD card reader is relative fragile and break quite often. The small ribbon cable and its connector are weak point. Thankfully, it's a modular part and stay just below the backplate of the device, quite easy to replace.

■ Troubleshooting
• The first thing you should do is to test multiple different microSD card on it.
If the card you want to use is not working, but the other cards did, then type !tag sdf for a guide to format/test your current card properly.
• If every single microSD cards you test didn't work at all, consider sending it into repair.

[👉 Click here for Repair Service Guide](#986637761916317707 message)

■ DIY Repair
• First thing you can try is simply open the backplate and re-insert the connector of the reader, sometime it comes loose.
• In case the above step didn't work, you should consider replacing the reader entirely.

■ Guides
• iFixit Written Guide
• If one of the pins on the Switch's motherboard's connector is broken, you will need to do jumper wire fix.

■ Replacement Parts
iFixit Part & Screwdriver kit

Requested by BladeSpringSun#4133
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Thank you very much for all the help you have given me! Sorry for the inconvenience I have caused you. I hope I can fix it quickly so I can play again ^^

spiral summit
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Oh you didn't give me any inconveniences, no worries

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Good luck 😃