Nintendo released version 3.2.0 of the Nintendo Switch App on November 27, 2025, introducing several notable enhancements and system requirement updates.
The update addresses system compatibility while adding features designed to streamline social interactions and media management within the application.
System Requirements and Compatibility Changes
The update significantly raises the minimum operating system requirements for both iOS and Android devices. The app no longer supports iOS versions earlier than iOS 16, meaning iOS devices must run iOS 16 or newer for compatibility.
Similarly, Android device support has been restricted to Android 9 or later, discontinuing support for earlier Android 8 versions. These changes align with Nintendo's effort to ensure the app benefits from modern mobile operating system features and security standards.
Enhanced Online Notifications
One of the primary improvements in version 3.2.0 addresses how users receive notifications regarding their friends' online activity. Previously, notifications simply indicated when a friend came online.
The updated version now displays the specific software title the friend is playing when applicable, providing immediate context about their gaming activity without requiring separate app navigation.
Friend Request Functionality Expansion
The update introduces the ability to send friend requests directly to players encountered through GameChat sessions.
This feature streamlines the friend addition process, allowing users to establish connections with fellow gamers they have already interacted with through voice chat without needing to manually search for their profile information or friend codes.
Media Management and Sharing Improvements
Users can now copy hashtags associated with software titles directly from screenshot and video details within the app.
This functionality simplifies sharing game-related content across social media platforms and facilitates community engagement around specific games.
For iOS users, the update introduces the ability to create a dedicated Nintendo Switch App album within the native Photos application.
This feature requires enabling the specific setting within the app's Settings menu and allows for better organization and accessibility of screenshots and videos captured on the Nintendo Switch system.
Technical Fixes and Stability Improvements
The patch addresses a technical issue that occasionally caused screenshots and videos to display in an incorrect order when downloading multiple items simultaneously.
Nintendo has also implemented additional minor bug fixes throughout the application to enhance overall stability and performance.
The Nintendo Switch App continues to serve as the central hub for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 online experiences, providing access to friend features, game-specific services for compatible titles, voice chat functionality, and media sharing capabilities.
The version 3.2.0 update reflects Nintendo's ongoing commitment to refining the mobile companion experience for its console ecosystem.
