Nintendo always want to do some difference on the console, Naturally, Switch fans wondered if it would be possible to run the Android mobile operating system on the device, and it finally is. Run Android 8.1, you can do more in cracked Nintendo Switch
Not all the Nintendo Switch can run Android, only the console not patched by Big Nintendo, It means you need to check your Switch serial number to know whether or not.
What’s the feature
A version of Android based on Shield TV
Works made possible by a fault discovered in 2018 and which had already allowed to install a version of Linux on the Switch. Android runs here from a microSD card inserted in the correct port of the console.
Netflix in 1080p on TV
Who says Android, obviously says thousands of apps potentially able to operate now on the Switch, although we must do without all those imposing the use of a GPS, Among other experiments, we remember that of the Netflix app that has the good taste to work with the console dock in the same way as native Switch applications. The display is done in 1080p on a TV and continues on the screen of the Switch in 720p when removed from the dock. The Joy-Con can also be used both wirelessly, Bluetooth, once inserted on the slices of the console in portable mode.
A first version perfectible, but promising
This is a first version of the system, bugs (too sensitive touch, no automatic rotation, Wi-Fi cuts …), incompatibilities (unrecognized analog sticks with some apps) and other energy management concerns (not deep sleep) are worth noting, but this remains promising for the future. Remember however that such use is strictly prohibited by the terms of use and that Nintendo does not cover any malfunctions that may occur in the context of such manipulation. The console is not modified for this use of Android, the risks are measured, but not zero.
How to install Android On Nintendo Switch
- Download The Android ROM
- You can use an image that is smaller than your card. You’ll end up with the remaining space unused on your card.
- Download GApps for Android 8.1. from OpenGApps, use ARM64.
- Make sure to mount /system first in TWRP. Flash GApps zip, optionally flash other zips. Also after installing GApps wipe cache/Dalvik as offered by TWRP. Reboot to Hekate and boot into Android
- Complete the initial setup.