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Nintendo Switch firmware 5.0 now available (new icons, add Twitter and FB friends)

Lite_Agent

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Oct 26, 2017
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Hey, what do you know, the first Nintendo Switch Firmware update in months (literally).

This is THE big one ;)

Improvements Included in Version 5.0.0 (Distributed 03/12/2018)
Added the following system functionality

  • Facebook and Twitter friends that also use Nintendo Switch can now be added through Friend Suggestions
    • Friend suggestions are based on the Facebook and Twitter accounts you have linked to your Nintendo Account
    • To view your friend suggestions, from the top left of the HOME Menu head to your User Page > Friend Suggestions
    • You must be 13 or older to use this feature
  • Select from 24 new ARMS and the Kirby series icons for your user
    • To edit your user icon, head to your My Page on the top left of the Home Menu > Profile
  • Digital software purchases made from a PC or smart device will start downloading sooner than previously, even if the Nintendo Switch console is in Sleep Mode
  • Filter News to view only unread news or news from specific channels
  • To keep the Parental Controls PIN private, the default method for PIN entry has been changed to entering using the Control Stick and buttons instead of the on-screen number pad
    • When prompted to enter you Parental Controls PIN, press and hold the + Button to change between input methods
  • Captured videos in the Album will be restricted by Parental Controls depending on the Restricted Software setting and Software Rating Organization
  • Using the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, add specific software titles to your whitelist to exclude them from the console's Parental Controls Restricted Software setting
    • Play-Time Limit restrictions will still apply even when the software title has been whitelisted.
  • Receive notification when pre-purchased software is ready to play
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller grip colors will now display in the Controllers menu
General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:

  • Resolved an issue that caused Play Activity to display incorrectly in the Profile section of your User Page
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http://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/22525/p/897
 
Atheerios

Atheerios

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Oct 27, 2017
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Changes:

Improvements Included in Version 5.0.0 (Distributed 03/12/2018)
Added the following system functionality

  • Facebook and Twitter friends that also use Nintendo Switch can now be added through Friend Suggestions
    • Friend suggestions are based on the Facebook and Twitter accounts you have linked to your Nintendo Account
    • To view your friend suggestions, from the top left of the HOME Menu head to your User Page > Friend Suggestions
    • You must be 13 or older to use this feature
  • Select from 24 new ARMS and the Kirby series icons for your user
    • To edit your user icon, head to your My Page on the top left of the Home Menu > Profile
  • Digital software purchases made from a PC or smart device will start downloading sooner than previously, even if the Nintendo Switch console is in Sleep Mode
  • Filter News to view only unread news or news from specific channels
  • To keep the Parental Controls PIN private, the default method for PIN entry has been changed to entering using the Control Stick and buttons instead of the on-screen number pad
    • When prompted to enter you Parental Controls PIN, press and hold the + Button to change between input methods
  • Captured videos in the Album will be restricted by Parental Controls depending on the Restricted Software setting and Software Rating Organization
  • Using the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app, add specific software titles to your whitelist to exclude them from the console's Parental Controls Restricted Software setting
    • Play-Time Limit restrictions will still apply even when the software title has been whitelisted.
  • Receive notification when pre-purchased software is ready to play
  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller grip colors will now display in the Controllers menu


General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience, including:

  • Resolved an issue that caused Play Activity to display incorrectly in the Profile section of your User Page


http://en-americas-support.nintendo...endo-switch-system-updates-and-change-history
 
Phendrift

Phendrift

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Oct 25, 2017
32,301
Doesn't seem like a huge update, wonder why they called it 5.0

Can't wait to see new avatars though!
 
Monty Mole

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Oct 27, 2017
855
Why are icons part of the firmware and not separate/downloadable? Strange design choice.
 
Compsiox

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Oct 25, 2017
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Oh boy social media just what we needed on the Switch.
 
King Onion

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Oct 27, 2017
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Was gonna make a snarky comment about cloud saves or communication with friends, but ehhhh. New Kirby icons is cool, maybe they will start adding more when a series has a game launching?
 
Darknight

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Oct 25, 2017
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So they still haven't made parental controls useful? Bleh. I got a bit excited when I saw mention of changes in the app.
 

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Like I guessed, it's a whole load of nothing. People got excited over nothing. Cool to have new avatars, though.
 
nampad

nampad

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Oct 27, 2017
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Nothing worthwhile for me in this update, Switch OS keeps on being disappointing.
Is it required for online MP?
 
Vashetti

Vashetti

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Oct 27, 2017
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These features really don't merit an entire version number change. They're really making you Switch folk wait for requested features, huh?
 

srhltmr

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Oct 27, 2017
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I really wish they would separate screenshots by username, or at least mark the screenshots with who took it.
 
Ashflow

Ashflow

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Feb 13, 2018
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Oh, yeah, I didn't pay attention to the other thread. Got it now.

New icons is nice, but this is definitely rather minor.
 
Neoxon

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Oct 25, 2017
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AYYYYYY, ARMS AVATARS!!!!!

Kirby as well. I'm glad that Nintendo's branching out to non-EPD franchises. Hopefully Fire Emblem & Pokémon are next.
 
Lady Lunalesca

Lady Lunalesca

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Oct 25, 2017
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All that.... for grip colors and twitter/FB friend sugggestions. Grip color displays in control menu is actually a feature... I'm ..
 
Dyle

Dyle

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Oct 25, 2017
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At least now I can be represented by the robot boys in blue, how long until I can have Poppi as my icon...
 

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Oct 26, 2017
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This update gives me very little faith that the release of their online system will accompany a massive UI rehaul.
 
Eternal Sunshine

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Oct 30, 2017
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I have a feeling that we aren't going to see a meaningful update to the Switch at this point until the online service launches in September. Hopefully I'm wrong.
 
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