Latest L4T Ubuntu version for Nintendo Switch and beyond
Latest L4T Ubuntu version for Nintendo Switch and beyond
Over the past four years, significant developments have taken place in the Nintendo Switch modding community. Linux compatibility for modified Mariko models was introduced for Switch 2019, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED at the end of 2022. Several new L4T-based Linux distributions became available, including Ubuntu Jammy 22.04 LTS and Fedora 37. Android 11 was also launched. A comprehensive wiki was established to gather resources for all Switchroot/L4S projects: https://wiki.switchroot.org/
Key features of common Switch L4T distros include support for Switch 2017, Switch 2019, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED (Erista and Mariko). They offer full USB-C functionality with Power Delivery, On-The-Go, DisplayPort/HDMI via adapters or docking stations, and support for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi controllers along with audio codecs such as SBC, AAC, APTX, and AptX HD. WiFi connectivity is available on all channels except 2.4GHz (14 and 5GHz 144). Joy-Con compatibility extends beyond NFC and IR cameras. Distros provide robust GPU drivers for Nvidia Tegra, supporting Vulkan, OpenGL, OpenGLES, EGL, and CUDA. Audio options include headphones, speakers, HDMI (up to 5.1) when docked, and microphone support from version 3.4.2 onward.
The Switch supports touchscreen interfaces, runs at 720p at 60fps on handhelds and up to 4k30 or 1440p60 on docked models (Switch 2017/2019), and up to 4k60 with compatible adapters for OLED. CPU/GPU/RAM scaling adjusts automatically based on the Nvidia applet Power Mode, with console and handheld profiles managed intelligently. Overclocking is possible via the Nvidia indicator applet (Blue/Red Joy-Con), and full eMMC/SD speed is available. For SD cards, proprietary UHS DDR200 is supported, marking Switch as the first device to do so.
Hardware video acceleration is enabled through the new SMPV Player app (smpv), mpv, system ffmpeg, and Chromium browser, allowing videos to play smoothly without draining battery and speeding up processing. Deep sleep capabilities, IMU/ambient light sensing, and R2P (Reboot to any hekate boot entry) are included. Compatibility extends to Moonlight-QT streaming games/desktops from Nvidia (Nvidia Gamestream) or AMD (Sunshine Moonlight Host), with video acceleration up to 4k. Widevine DRM is supported for secure streaming via Chromium. Updates are delivered through the APT package manager, ensuring access to all supported hardware features—except NFC and IR.
Sources: https://twitter.com/switchroot_org/statu...87088?s=20 https://wiki.switchroot.org/en/Linux/Ubu...tall-Guide
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