How To Fix Nintendo Switch Error Code 2002-2060?

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If you are having the error code 2002-2060 on your Nintendo console while playing any game then it is not an issue on the game’s end instead the issue is coming from your console’s side.

As per our research, the error doesn’t let the users play the game and crashes in the middle of the game and shows this error.

The error reads “The software was closed because an error occurred.”

Nintendo Switch Error Code 2002-2060

Fixes For Nintendo Switch Error Code 2002-2060


Fix 1: Check If Your Console Is Updated

The first thing we recommend is to close and restart the console, after that check if you need to update your Nintendo console. In case there are any pending updates then make sure to install them and then check for the error.

Here is how to update your Nintendo Switch Console

  • Go to the Home menu.
  • Select System Settings.
  • Select System.
  • Select System Update.
  • Wait, till the system checks if there is a new update, and in case there is a new update the process will start automatically.

Fix 2: Deleting The Culprit App Without Deleting Save Data

If the error persists then you may need to delete the culprit app on your Nintendo Switch and install it again.

In our research, we have found many players who were able to fix this problem by simply deleting the culprit app so we suggest the same to you.

While deleting the app make sure to not delete the game-saved data, this way you can protect your game progress.

Here are the steps you need to take:

  • Go to Home Menu.
  • Select System Settings.
  • From the left side select Data Management.
  • Then from the right side select Software.
  • Select the Software/game that you want to Uninstall.
  • Then as per your preference select from the given options.
  • Once the app is uninstalled, Turn off the console.
  • Remove the SD card.
  • Restart the console.
  • Reinstall the app again, and check for the error.

Fix 3: Check Issues With Your SD Card

In case you tried deleting and reinstalling the app but the error still persists then it is possible that your SD card has some issues. So if the game is installed on the SD card then you can follow any of the following actions:

  • Remove the SD card and re-download the game on the internal storage.
  • If your internal storage does not have much space left then consider downloading the game on a different SD card.