{"id":126891,"date":"2020-12-03T11:00:26","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T08:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-transfer-nintendo-switch-screenshots-to-a-smartphone-wirelessly\/"},"modified":"2020-12-03T11:00:26","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T08:00:26","slug":"how-to-transfer-nintendo-switch-screenshots-to-a-smartphone-wirelessly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-transfer-nintendo-switch-screenshots-to-a-smartphone-wirelessly\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Transfer Nintendo Switch Screenshots to a Smartphone Wirelessly"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af5503092ffc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af5503092ffc\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-transfer-nintendo-switch-screenshots-to-a-smartphone-wirelessly\/#How_Does_It_Work\" >How Does It Work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-transfer-nintendo-switch-screenshots-to-a-smartphone-wirelessly\/#How_to_Locally_Share_Switch_Screenshots_and_Videos_via_QR_Code\" >How to Locally Share Switch Screenshots and Videos via QR Code<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Transfer Nintendo Switch Screenshots to a Smartphone Wirelessly&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_668118\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-668118 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/xswitch_hero_new.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.KT80fUiaeT.jpg\" alt=\"A Nintendo Switch.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Nintendo\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Nintendo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If your Nintendo Switch console is running <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/en-americas-support.nintendo.com\/app\/answers\/detail\/a_id\/22525\/~\/nintendo-switch-system-updates-and-change-history#v1100\">System 11.0.0<\/a> or higher, you can now wirelessly transfer up to 10 screenshots and one video at a time to a smartphone or tablet with a QR code. Here\u2019s how it works, and how to set it up.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_It_Work\"><\/span>How Does It Work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you share screenshots or videos from your Switch to a smart device via a QR code, the Switch first creates its own local Wi-Fi access point. Then, it shares how you can connect to it with your phone via a QR code. Once received, your smartphone temporarily connects to the Switch\u2019s local Wi-Fi network.<\/p>\n<p>Next, the Switch provides you with a second QR code. This gives your phone the address of the temporary web server in the Switch with links to the screenshots and videos you shared. From there, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a> the images or videos to your phone.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re done, the Switch\u2019s Wi-Fi network disappears and your smart device reconnects to its usual Wi-Fi access point automatically. It\u2019s pretty weird, but it works with iPhones, Android phones, iPads, Kindle Fires, or any other mobile device.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>QR Codes Explained: Why You See Those Square Barcodes Everywhere<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Locally_Share_Switch_Screenshots_and_Videos_via_QR_Code\"><\/span>How to Locally Share Switch Screenshots and Videos via QR Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To share <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a> from your Switch, you\u2019ll first want to make sure it\u2019s running System 11.0.0 or later. If it is, open \u201cSystem Settings,\u201d navigate to \u201cSystem,\u201d and then select \u201cSystem Update.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Update Your Nintendo Switch<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Next, in the Home menu, select the Album icon (the circle with a rectangular photo of some curved, Mario-style hills).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-703384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xswitch_open_album.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.SV-TCRSkYM.jpg\" alt=\"On the Switch HOME screen, select the Album icon.\" width=\"650\" height=\"247\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Locate and select the photo or video you want to share with your smartphone, and then press A to open \u201cSharing and Editing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-703386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xswitch_sharing_and_editing.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.xr9jVVe2b9.jpg\" alt=\"In the Switch Album, select the photo then press &quot;A.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"226\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cSharing and Editing\u201d sidebar, select \u201cSend to Smartphone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-703383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xswitch_send_to_smartphone.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.S0xYGvwC9K.jpg\" alt=\"On the Switch, select &quot;Send to Smartphone.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"363\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A pop-up will appear asking if you\u2019d like to share \u201cOnly This One\u201d or if you\u2019d rather \u201cSend a Batch.\u201d The batch option will send a maximum of 10 images and 1 video at a time, and you can select them in a handy thumbnail interface.<\/p>\n<p>For our example, though, we\u2019ll select \u201cOnly This One.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-703382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xswitch_send_only_one.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.ub1HGZcmIK.jpg\" alt=\"In the &quot;Send to Smartphone&quot; pop-up, tap &quot;Only This One.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The \u201cSend to Smartphone\u201d screen will appear that includes a QR code. On your smartphone or tablet, open the Camera app and scan the QR code. We\u2019re using an iPhone, but this also works with iPads and Android devices that can scan QR codes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Scan QR Codes on an Android Phone<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-703379\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xswitch_qr_code_first.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.BWq8lm2Ogd.jpg\" alt=\"Using your smart device, scan the first QR code on the Switch.\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After scanning the code, tap \u201cJoin\u201d in the notification asking if you\u2019d like to join the Switch\u2019s local Wi-Fi network. It will have a name like \u201cswitch_8057C0001.\u201d It looks kinda scary, but don\u2019t worry\u2014you\u2019re just connecting to your local Switch unit.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-703381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/switch_tap_join.jpg\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Join.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"350\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After your smart device connects, a second QR code will appear on your Switch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-703380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xswitch_qr_code_second.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.g7j5OaB2eM.jpg\" alt=\"Using your smart device, scan the second QR code on the Switch.\" width=\"650\" height=\"361\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scan it with your smart device, and then tap the link in the notification that appears to open it in a browser.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll then see a web page that includes a thumbnail of the image you chose to share. If you chose to share a batch of images, they\u2019ll all appear on this page as thumbnails.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-703378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xswitch_save_page.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.sEX2XIwXFu.jpg\" alt=\"An example of the Switch's share wirelessly to smart device web page.\" width=\"650\" height=\"502\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From there, you can save each image or video to your device. To do so on an iPhone, just hold your finger on an image for a moment, and then tap \u201cAdd to Photos\u201d in the menu that pops up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-703377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xiphone_add_to_photos.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.QsbaQY_pZ5.jpg\" alt=\"On an iPhone, tap &quot;Add to Photos.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"476\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, return to your Switch and tap \u201cEnd.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-703376\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/xswitch_tap_end3.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.mrSXkqmx5B.jpg\" alt=\"On the Switch, tap &quot;End.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"160\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This closes the Wi-Fi connection, and soon after, your smartphone should automatically reconnect to its preferred Wi-Fi access point. If it doesn\u2019t, you\u2019ll have to visit your device\u2019s settings and reconnect manually.<\/p>\n<p>If you ever need to transfer more Switch screenshots in the future, you can also\u00a0move them to a PC or Mac with a microSD card or USB cable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Transfer Screenshots from a Nintendo Switch to a Computer<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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