If your Switch system update gets stuck, don’t panic—try these steps. First, wait 30 minutes—large updates can stall temporarily, especially with slow internet. If it’s still stuck, hold the power button for 15 seconds to force a restart, then try the update again. Check your internet connection: switch to a wired Ethernet adapter for stability, or move closer to the router. Free up storage space: delete unused games or files to ensure at least 1GB of free space, as insufficient storage causes updates to fail. Download the update manually from Nintendo’s website: transfer the file to a microSD card, insert it into the Switch, and enter Maintenance Mode (hold power + volume up + volume down) to apply the update. If manual update fails, contact Nintendo Support—they can guide you through advanced troubleshooting or repair.