Can I charge my Switch with my phone charger?

You can charge your Nintendo Switch with your phone charger as long as you have a USB-C cable. While this will charge your battery, the caveat is that the official Switch charger is more powerful. You may notice your battery slowly depleting if you're playing games.
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Can I charge Nintendo Switch with USB-C?

The PDP Gaming USB Type C Charging Cable is officially licensed by Nintendo and can be used to charge your Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite, the Pro Controller, or even just your cell phone.
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Can you charge a switch with a USB-C phone charger?

All models of Nintendo Switch use USB-C for the charging port on the bottom of the unit. So, in a pinch, you can charge it with any USB-C cable plugged into a power source, such as a tablet/smartphone charger, battery pack, PC, or USB hub.
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Can a phone charger damage a switch?

It is safe to charge the Nintendo Switch with a third-party USB charger or power bank. There have been no confirmed reports of quality charger damaging a Switch console.
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Can I use Samsung fast charger for Nintendo Switch?

The Nintendo Switch Console's battery is completely drained when plugged in to the Samsung 25W USB-C Fast Charging Wall Charger that claims to support 25 watts (12 volts @ 2.1 amps), 15 watts (9 volts @ 1.67 amps) and 10 watts (5 volts @ 2 amps) charging profiles.
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Can You Charge The Nintendo Switch With A Phone Charger? (Or Without A Dock?)



Does the Nintendo Switch need a special charger?

Before we start, let's talk about the power requirements of the Nintendo Switch. Let's start with the good news. Unlike today's other consoles, the Switch doesn't require a custom power adapter. Instead, it uses an ordinary USB Type-C tip for charging.
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Can I use a 30W charger for Nintendo Switch?

Only known USB-A charger to support 10W for the Switch. Apple 29W/30W – Charges Switch under all gaming conditions. The fastest charge is possible in handheld mode. Apple 61W – Charges Switch under all gaming conditions.
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Does playing the Switch while charging damage battery?

Although you will not damage the Nintendo Switch Lite if you use it while it is charging you will realize that the device will not charge very quickly while you are using it. Some games that you are playing may even actually drain the battery faster than the charger is able to charge the device.
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What voltage is a Nintendo Switch charger?

The Nintendo Switch AC Adapter supports 7.5 watts (5 volts @ 1.5 amps) and 39 watts (15 volts @ 2.6 amps) charging profiles over its USB Type-C connector.
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Is it safe to use a Chromebook charger on a Nintendo Switch?

The Nintendo Switch allows support of other USB Power Delivery chargers like the Google Universal Type-C Charger 60W that is shipped with the Google Chromebook Pixel (2015).
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Can u charge Nintendo Switch with Android charger?

You can charge your Nintendo Switch with any USB-C type phone charger. However, using a phone charger brings some downsides, such as slow charging speed and dock incompatibility. Nintendo recommends using their Switch-specific AC adapter, but phone chargers remain a solid backup option.
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Does Switch charge faster in dock?

Nintendo Switch Battery Analysis Reveals No Quick Charge Technology, Faster Charging Through Adapter Than On Dock | Tech Times.
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Can I charge my Switch with a power bank?

Please ensure you have updated your console and that you are using the latest system version. If the power bank uses a Type-A USB port (a Standard-A receptacle), use the USB charging cable (HAC-010) included with the Joy-Con Charging Grip and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller when connecting it to your console.
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Can I charge Switch with Iphone charger?

You can charge your Nintendo Switch with your phone charger as long as you have a USB-C cable. While this will charge your battery, the caveat is that the official Switch charger is more powerful. You may notice your battery slowly depleting if you're playing games.
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Do I have USB A or C?

If the cable has a Type-A connector at one end (as in the above image), that will usually be the first type. The second will be the shape of connector that will plug into your device. Some cables have the same connector at both ends and are named accordingly—for example, a USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable.
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What is USB for on switch dock?

The Switch dock features three USB ports — two USB ports on the left side, which can be used to charge accessories like the Joy-Con controllers, and one USB port inside the back cover (where the HDMI-out and power ports also live).
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What other chargers can charge a Nintendo Switch?

A USB-C (non-Power Delivery) or 10W USB-A charger can also charge your Nintendo Switch.
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What voltage are phone chargers?

Most cell phone chargers' output voltage is between 5 and 12 volts(perfect for electronic hobbyists). All you need to get started is an assortment of old cell phone chargers and a pair of wire strippers.
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How many watts does a Nintendo Switch need to charge?

The Nintendo Switch Console requests an initial 7.5 watts (15 volts @ 0.5 amps) charging power and is accepted by the charger.
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Is it okay to leave your Switch charging overnight?

It is absolutely safe to charge the Nintendo Switch console overnight to ensure that it is fully charged. If you put the console on the dock or plug it into the AC adapter before the battery is entirely used, it will only charge long enough to fill it up so charging too much at night isn't an issue.
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Is it bad to leave Nintendo Switch docked?

Leaving the console on the dock or plugged in directly with the AC adapter overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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How long does Nintendo Switch battery last?

For Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001(-01) [product serial number begins with "XKW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours. For Nintendo Switch Lite, model number: HDH-001, the battery life is approximately 3 to 7 hours.
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Can I use 100W charger for Switch?

A 100W charger doesn't just force 100W into whatever it's connected to, it provides the power requested by the device. Using non-PD compliant chargers could be a problem, certainly, but any PD charger that's not cheap garbage will work fine with the Switch.
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Can I use a 45W charger for Nintendo Switch?

So Nintendo set the dock to need power like what the included power adapter offers. Luckily most other 45W or higher USB-C PD chargers will also work. As they offer up to 15V/3A and meet the dock's requirements.
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Can you charge Nintendo Switch with iPad charger?

The Apple 12W USB Power Adapter was made for the iPad. It also turned out to be the best USB-A charger you can get for the Nintendo Switch. Its small size and lightweight make it ideal for a Switch carrying case. And it is capable of charging the Switch as well as a regular USB-C charger, keeping up with your gameplay.
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