Can I install Android on a separate microSD and keep my Switch completely stock?
Hi everyone!
I have a completely stock Nintendo Switch OLED with both digital and physical games. I was wondering if it’s possible to install Android on a separate 64 GB microSD card and, when booting the console, choose between the official Nintendo system (which is already installed on the console) and Android running from the microSD.
My main goal would be to use something like RetroArch to emulate older systems such as Nintendo 64 or 3DS.
I’m a bit lost because I’ve seen different information. Some people say Android should be installed directly on the console, while others say you should use different SD cards or switch between them.
I also have a few questions:
Is it possible to keep my Switch completely stock and install Android only on a microSD card?
Can I choose between the official Nintendo OS and Android when booting?
Is there any risk of getting my Nintendo account or console banned?
If I do this, do I need to keep playing my normal Switch games offline?
Would my digital and physical games remain completely unaffected?
I’m not planning to modify or pirate anything on the Nintendo side. I’d like to keep my normal Switch setup as untouched as possible and only use Android separately for emulation.
Thanks in advance!