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Topic: My Switch just started flashing on and off while in sleep mode.

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LinktotheFuture

Is any else experiencing their Switch flashing on and off in sleep mode?

This just started yesterday for me, or at least that is when I noticed. I tried to look this issue up, but all I can find is people experiencing this in docked mode, while my switch is currently in handheld mode.

The chickens are restless.
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Magician

Have you updated your console to version 20.0.1?

Update 20 caused issues.

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LinktotheFuture

I will double check, but I am pretty sure that it is updated.

The chickens are restless.
3DS Friend Code: 1547-5282-6926

SmashBall35

@LinktotheFuture

I have no idea how to fix that, sorry. Just came here to comment that I like your username, lol ✌️

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If you are responding to me in forums or a comment I would much appreciate it if you quoted or tagged me in your responses so I can see it and respond. Otherwise I usually can’t tell that you’ve replied. Thanks!

LinktotheFuture

@SmashBall35 Thanks! I thought it was clever in a lazy sort of way. 🙂

The chickens are restless.
3DS Friend Code: 1547-5282-6926

LinktotheFuture

I contacted Nintendo support. The issue might be that I was using the cable that came with the Pro Controller instead of the AC Adapter to charge my Switch. I have been using the cable for almost 2 years, and just started noticing the flashing screen. Possibly the new update is cau the issue, or (hopefully not), that using the cable instead of the AC Adapter has finally caught up to me.

The chickens are restless.
3DS Friend Code: 1547-5282-6926

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