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Are you ready to rumble? The Switch sure isn't, because it's so stable. A brand new firmware update has been pushed out, bringing the Nintendo hybrid system to software version 12.0.3. As usual, the patch notes don't offer a single bit of insight as to what this update brings to the table, so if you're curious about what's going on under the hood, be sure to wait it out and get the all-clear from the usual knowledgable sources and devs.

Ver. 12.0.3 (Released June 7, 2021)
General system stability improvements to enhance the user's experience.

Source

UPDATE: SciresM has commented on the matter. It appears Atmosphere users will need an update, which will happen soon, likely sometime tomorrow.

Looks like atmosphere will need a (probably minor) update; I'm indisposed for the next ~12 hours, but unless something crazy happens I'll try to get stuff sorted by tomorrow. https://t.co/QqyeRLy1yt

— Michael (@SciresM) June 8, 2021

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UPDATE 2: Reports are going around that the update has been pulled, as it causes issues with downloading games from the eShop. Supposedly, the update is still live on Nintendo's servers, but Switch consoles now default back to seeing 12.0.2 as the most recent update. Be wary of any issues, if you did update, and share any experiences. Nintendo still has the 12.0.3 announcement post live on their official website.

 

[BaamAlex]

Poor "accidentally" updated consoles...

 

[Deleted member 514389]

Switch Pro confirmed

W: Boss, the Pro Model is a finished ! Any word on when we can announce it ?
B: *scrolls gbatemp* not yet... we'll wait till they stop with those 'stability' jokes....
How many years could that take ?

 

[godreborn]

I'll have to update, at least my primary switch, by Friday, since I have game builder garage preloaded. I don't intend to hack any of my systems, but I do have a hackable one that I don't normally update until atmosphere is released for that firmware. last update, I tried to see what would happen if a game that was going to preload would download even if a new firmware was out and I hadn't updated. the tile appeared on the home screen, but it downloaded nothing 'til I updated. I'm sure the ticket or whatever for game builder garage won't be downloaded 'til after I update. I have the game on my home menu, fully downloaded, just no ticket or whatever is downloaded the day of release for a preloaded game.

 

[Jayro]

So does anybody have the REAL changelog of what Nintendo changed around under the hood?

 

[spotanjo3]

I am staying with 11.0.0. No new games for me that required it anyway. No Thanks.

 

[linuxares]

So does anybody have the REAL changelog of what Nintendo changed around under the hood?

[Nintendo Switch System Update]

12.0.3 is out. Nintendo updated:

- package2 (contains OS kernel and key services)
- SSL (helps w/ creating secure connections to a server - seems TLSv1.3 support was dropped?)
- bad words list

Looks to be minor things, I’m going back to sleep

— OatmealDome (@OatmealDome) June 8, 2021

 

[Luz Noceda]

The Switch is so stable now... that i can throw it off the highest building and it will still work (and ask for that same stupid update) just like the Nokia 3310

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An original joke ?
Finally?

AFAIK I never heard it before so... YEP This is a Original Joke!

 

[MasterJ360]

Here we go again, never did bother to update my Atmosphere the last 2 firmwares b/c of the constant stability.

 

[Vila_]

ahahahahahahahhhahahhhaha

can't wait for them to announce that all of these semingly useless updates where actually to mind controll people or something loll

 

[Deleted member 534570]

Great. I just updated mine about a week ago. I guess I'll have to sit through another update again...

 

[Bladexdsl]

shit too late for a stable joke

 

[frecklebars]

https://twitter.com/OatmealDome/status/1402073248653787142

anyone got a changelog of that bad words list? deadly curious to see it

 

[mattyxarope]

anyone got a changelog of that bad words list? deadly curious to see it

Yeah someone on Twitter mined the list, the new words added to the "bad words" list are:

• E3
• Switch Pro
• New hardware
• Upgrade
• DLSS
• 4K

 

[BaamAlex]

• E3

• Switch Pro

• New hardware

• Upgrade

• DLSS

You forgot the most important bad word....4K!

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shit too late for a stable joke

It's never too late for that

 

[Panzerfaust]

Also on the bad words list:
- New Games
- Improvements
- New Features
- F-Zero

 

[Spider_Man]

Someone from Nintendo has GOT to be watching this website...
these updates ain't comin out just to "Enhance user experience" Not once have I noticed any enhancements nor will anyone ever will.

Because you cant polish a turd, no matter how many times, it'll still be a turd.

Anyone "accidentally updated" and sx os doesnt work?

 

[RichardTheKing]

Bloody hell; just how many of these does the flippin' console need? It seems like just yesterday that I had to update my homebrew!

 

[Tigran]

Because you cant polish a turd, no matter how many times, it'll still be a turd.

But... you can polish a turd. Give it a nice shine too.

 

[BaamAlex]

Anyone "accidentally updated" and sx os doesnt work?

SX OS doesn't work anymore since 11.0.0

 

[DN3RX]

I put my switch to update at this moment and didn't find this new update, it says it's already update and still marks 12.0.2, I'm playing and going online perfectly, it's an error on my console or nintendo canceled this new update ?