After retroactively lowering the original Nintendo Switch’s repairability score from an 8 out of 10 to just 4 out of 10 to reflect 2025 standards, iFixit has found the Switch 2 to be even harder to fix. Following its full teardown of the new console, iFixit is giving the Switch 2 a 3 out of 10 repairability score thanks, in part, to a battery that’s once again “glued in with powerful adhesive” and flash storage modules and USB-C ports that are soldered to the main board.

Nintendo continues to rely on the tri-point screws the company has been using to assemble its consoles and handhelds for decades, and on the Switch 2, many are hidden behind stickers that get damaged in the process of removing them to access the screws. The company has never released repair parts or manuals for the original Switch, and there are currently none available for the Switch 2, so you’ll need third-party alternatives to reassemble the console.

Components like the headphone jack, speakers, microphone, and microSD reader on the Switch 2 are easy to remove. As are buttons that are soldered to breakout boards, and the console’s cooling fan that’s held in place by three screws.

But iFixit describes removing the Switch 2’s battery as an “absolute mission” and “just as bad as the original Switch.” Lots of isopropyl alcohol and a “whole set of pry tools” were needed to remove it, and in the process the foam Nintendo glued to the battery was left disintegrated making a future battery swap a difficult and messy endeavor.

The Switch 2’s gamecard reader, which was modular and relatively easy to remove and replace in the original Switch and Switch OLED models, is now soldered to the console’s mainboard as it is on Switch Lite. iFixit also found three different types of thermal paste used in the Switch 2 which in the original Switch would solidify over time making it hard to remove and less effective at preventing the console from overheating.

Even the new Joy-Cons on the Switch 2 are harder to disassemble, which is problematic because the joysticks are using the same potentiometer technology as the original Joy-Cons that rely on a resistive material that can wear away over time. That’s one of the causes of the original Switch’s notorious joystick drift issue and this time around it’s going to be even harder to do repairs or replace the sticks altogether with Hall effect or TMR alternatives.

Sometimes it feels like our phones take up more of our time than they save. Between constant notifications, repetitive tasks and digital clutter, it’s easy to forget they’re supposed to make life easier.

But with a few simple setting tweaks, your phone can actually help you stay organized, reduce distractions and save time. 

These built-in tools don’t require any extra apps or subscriptions, and once you set them up, they work quietly in the background so you don’t have to.

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5 ways to make your phone work harder for you and save time

1. Use keyboard shortcuts to speed up typing on your phone

If you’re constantly typing your email address, home address or the same greeting, you can save time by using built-in text shortcuts.

On iPhone:

• Click Settings.
• Click General.
• Click Keyboard.
• Click Text Replacement (2nd row).
• Click the “+” button at the top.
• Enter a phrase and the associated shortcut.
• Click Save in the upper right-hand corner.

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On Android:

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer. 

• Click Settings.
• Scroll to General management.
• Click Samsung Keyboard settings. If you have a different keyboard set as your default, head to Keyboard list and default to find Samsung Keyboard. For this trick to work, you’ll need Samsung Keyboard set as your default. You can do that at the top of this page. Then select “Samsung Keyboard” before the next step. Finally, select Text Replacement.
• Click More typing options, or on some devices you may not see this, and you can proceed to click Text shortcuts and then click the ADD/+ button in the upper right.
• Enter the shortcut and the expanded phrase and then click add.

A few of the shortcuts I use include “@@” for my email, “adr” for my address and “gm” for a quick “Good morning!” but I’ve also put together a full guide of my most useful keyboard shortcuts here.

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2. Schedule Do Not Disturb mode to reduce phone interruptions

Instead of turning off notifications manually, let your phone do it for you based on a schedule or even your physical location.

On iPhone: 

• Go to Settings.
• Click Focus.
• Here you’ll find different Focus modes, like Do Not Disturb, Work and Personal, and each can be customized with its own schedule, app filter and notification settings.
• Select the Focus mode you would like to set up and then click Add a Schedule.
• From there you can customize Time, Location and App.

For example, when you click Work, you can allow notifications from key apps like Outlook or Slack and silence the rest. You can also allow for notifications from important people, like your co-workers and family members. When you click Add a Schedule, you’ll be able to customize a Time for your phone to know exactly when to turn Work mode on and off. Or, if you work odd hours, you can even set up Location, so when you arrive to work, your phone does, too.

On Android: 

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer. 

• Go to Settings.
• Click Focus.
• Then click Do Not Disturb.
• Tap Schedules to create custom rules by day, time or calendar event.

This feature helps reduce distractions while working, sleeping or commuting without needing to remember to toggle it on. 

3. Set location-based reminders to never forget important tasks

Rather than setting reminders for a specific time, you can have them appear when you arrive or leave a location. This can be useful for reminders like “Pick up eggs” when you arrive at the store or “Bring laptop” when you leave home.

On iPhone:

• Open the Reminders app.
• Click New Reminder in the bottom left of the screen.
• Tap Details.
• Then toggle on Location.
• From here, select the Location where you would like to be reminded of your task.

On Android:

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer. 

• Open Google Keep and create a new note.
• Tap the reminder icon and then select Place.
• From here, select the Location where you would like to be reminded of your task.

Now, your phone works like a virtual assistant, reminding you of your tasks when you need them most.

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4. Automatically delete old text messages to free up phone space

Instead of scrolling back through months or years of messages to clean up, you can set your phone to delete them automatically.

On iPhone:

• Go to Settings.
• Click Apps, then find and tap Messages.
• Scroll down and click Message History.
• From here, you’ll have the option to keep messages for 30 Days, 1 year or Forever.

On Android:

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer. 

• Open the Messages app.
• Go to Settings, then Message history.
• Look for an option to auto-delete old threads or limit stored messages.

This keeps your device from getting bogged down with old group chats or spam texts.

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5. Enable auto-updates for apps to keep your phone secure and updated

Make sure your apps stay up to date with the latest features and security fixes without needing to check manually.

On iPhone:

• Go to Settings.
• Click Apps.
• Then find and tap App Store.
• Toggle on App Updates.

On Android:

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer. 

• Open the Play Store.
• Tap your profile icon.
• Click Settings.
• Tap Network preferences.
• Click Auto-update apps.
• Choose whether to update over Wi-Fi or on any network.

Turning on auto-updates saves you time and helps keep your phone running smoothly and securely.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

These five small automations can make a big difference in how you use your phone. Setting up text shortcuts helps you type faster. Scheduling Do Not Disturb cuts down on unwanted distractions. Location-based reminders take the mental load off your to-do list. Auto-deleting old messages keeps things tidy. And auto-updating apps ensures you always have the latest improvements without lifting a finger.

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Some people reported an unwelcome surprise after picking up their Nintendo Switch 2 preorders at GameStop: staples used to attach receipts to Switch 2 boxes ended up damaging the screens on the console, as reported by IGN. However, GameStop says this was an issue that was “isolated” to a single store and that it has already offered replacements.

When you open the box for the Switch 2, the tablet / screen part of the device is just under the top flap of the packaging. The tablet’s proximity to the top of the box possibly explains how staples could get through and poke holes in the screen — especially if the person using the stapler gave it a solid push.

Reports started trickling in overnight as people got their preorders. In this post on X, for example, you can see photos of two dots on the box, a bag, and the screen.

To IGN, a GameStop spokesperson said that it was “investigating the matter” and promised to “make customers whole.” And on Thursday, one Reddit user affected by the problem said that they spoke with a GameStop manager who said they would be able to exchange their damaged unit.

“We’ve addressed a unique case of staples damaging Switch 2 screens – isolated to one store,” GameStop says in a post on X. “Replacements have been offered. Staplers have been confiscated.”