Introduction
A new, updated version of Android for the Nintendo Switch. Now based off of Android 10 (Q) (LineageOS 17.1 with Shield TV trees) it's faster, more responsive and has many new features over the previous release, including deep sleep and an Android TV build.
Features
Installing
Follow the tutorial here
Stay in touch
Discord:https://discord.gg/6gWvaASF72
Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchroot_org
Website: https://switchroot.org/
Sources
https://gitlab.com/switchroot/android
https://gitlab.com/switchroot
See manifest repo for build instructions.
Credits
Ave - Handling hosting of OTAs and the switchroot website. Check out her patreon!
CTCaer - Fixing a lot of things in the kernel - charging, dock, touch etc - and adding Android install support for nyx. Donate to his patreon here!
Langerhans - Figuring out the majority of stuff for deep sleep and helping massively with initial bringup.
Steel01 - Maintaining the Shield TV Lineage trees which ours are heavily based on.
Nvidia + Nintendo - ❤
Everyone else who contributed!
A new, updated version of Android for the Nintendo Switch. Now based off of Android 10 (Q) (LineageOS 17.1 with Shield TV trees) it's faster, more responsive and has many new features over the previous release, including deep sleep and an Android TV build.
Features
- Android 10 based on Lineage 17.1
- Significantly improved UI smoothness compared to Oreo.
- OTA updates (bugfixes and new features without a reinstall).
- Deep sleep that can last for weeks compared to hours in the previous version.
- RSMouse support for controlling a mouse cursor with your right stick
- Full Joy-Con and Pro Controller support with analog sticks and rails.
- Hori Joy-Con support.
- Uses Joy-Con HOS Bluetooth paring data.
- Both Android TV and Android Tablet builds.
- Reworked fan profiles for quieter operation.
- Optimized dock support with resolution scaling.
- OTG support including DisplayPort or HDMI output (no power supply necessary).
- 3rd party dock/hub support including DisplayPort or HDMI output.
- Rewritten charging driver to properly support USB-PD.
- Optimized touch screen driver.
- Easier install via hekate partition tool.
- Reworked, simpler, power profiles.
- Much improved WiFi driver with less dropouts.
- Shield TV remote app support for easy docked control.
- Reboot to payload support.
- Improved Bluetooth accessory support.
- Auto rotation support.
Installing
Follow the tutorial here
Stay in touch
Discord:https://discord.gg/6gWvaASF72
Twitter: https://twitter.com/switchroot_org
Website: https://switchroot.org/
Sources
https://gitlab.com/switchroot/android
https://gitlab.com/switchroot
See manifest repo for build instructions.
Credits
Ave - Handling hosting of OTAs and the switchroot website. Check out her patreon!
CTCaer - Fixing a lot of things in the kernel - charging, dock, touch etc - and adding Android install support for nyx. Donate to his patreon here!
Langerhans - Figuring out the majority of stuff for deep sleep and helping massively with initial bringup.
Steel01 - Maintaining the Shield TV Lineage trees which ours are heavily based on.
Nvidia + Nintendo - ❤
Everyone else who contributed!
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