After being hinted at by the iOS version notes for Nintendo's parental control app, the Nintendo Switch has received the firmware update for version 5.0.0. The last update to the Nintendo Switch, and previous current firmware, was version 4.1.0 which released in December of last year. The new update to 5.0.0 adds new avatars from Kirby and ARMS, changes to parental controls, and as always, everyone's favorite; system stability improvements. While this is a major update in terms of version number, it appears that the changes here are relatively minor in scope. You can see the full changelog in the quote below.

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

As always, if you have any interest at all in homebrew, be sure to stay at the lowest possible firmware you can.

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[Zhongtiao1]

This. I played me some Clam Blitz earlier when the update went live and I'm still on 4.whatever.

Same, I even closed splatoon and switched users. Didn't change anything

 

[Bladexdsl]

pretty useless update. all it was released for to block hax basically

 

[Asia81]

pretty useless update. all it was released for to block hax basically

as every nintendo's updates

 

[Xabring]

Bootrom vulnerability will still work for current Switch owners.. But Nintendo included SOC revisions in the update. This means that all future Switches will not be exploitable through that avenue. Also, we might see exploit drops very SOON™.

In other words, First Adopters priviledge...just like PSP. O well, Now I don't know if sell it or keep it.

 

[sj33]

Updated, I'm too into splatoon with family and friends to take mine offline, ahwell cant have it all

I might just update too. As cool as an exploit is and as much as I love exploiting consoles, I do need my Switch to be able to use the latest games and access online. I don't care about piracy and my Vita covers my emulation needs perfectly.

We'll see if anything appears in the short term.

 

[Justinde75]

Im so paranoid that I actually turned off the internet on my switch instead of blocking updates lol

 

[pedro702]

doesnt make much sence for to be called 5.0.0 since nothing chnage tehy could have called it 4.2.0 srs.

 

[fatsquirrel]

Is it confirmed by @SciresM that the hack was fixed?

 

[Pluupy]

Thank goodness for this stability improvement as my niece's switch was very difficult to hold with all the instability.

 

[Jyssa]

Dat update !

 

[InsaneNutter]

WiFi connection deleted, I got the games I wanted from the E-shop so am happy to wait and see what happens over the course of this year.

 

[ov3rkill]

Oh well, minimum requirements for the upcoming games would be 5.xx I guess.

 

[Nollog]

5.0.0 includes an SOC revision

https://twitter.com/SciresM/status/973354786274689024?s=09

I think that means "child"?

 

[BvanBart]

How exactly can I remove the update notofication? Restarting does not work... I must be forgeting something?

 

[Pandaxclone2]

So basically this just serves to annoy homebrew users by walling off their upcoming announced titles behind an update. Same old, same old.

 

[erikas]

OK, so is there any difference exploitability wise between 4.1.0 and 5.0.0?

 

[Adrian137]

Are we doomed if we were to update to 5.0.0 for cfw and homebrew?

 

[Tomy Sakazaki]

How exactly can I remove the update notofication? Restarting does not work... I must be forgeting something?

You must enter the "maintenance mode" (turn off switch, hold vol+ and vol- while turning on) and then from there power off.

 

[jt_1258]

err, slight edit to the news story. Both the ios and android version notes mentioned it.

 

[ATofix]

Has all I was expecting. Not everything I wanted but I'll wait another year before I go nuts over lack if cloud saves