Experience the power of Linux on your Switch with L4T Ubuntu.
L4T Ubuntu is a Linux distribution built upon NVIDIA's Linux for Tegra project, featuring a distinct kernel that enables the utilization of features that are not yet available in mainline. This includes support for audio, docking, and Vulkan.
Note: Using high clocks in handheld mode can significantly reduce your battery's lifespan compared to stock clocks. Be cautious when doing so.
Features
- Switch 2017, Switch 2019, Switch Lite, Switch OLED support (Erista and Mariko).
- Full USB-C support.
- Power Delivery, On-The-Go, DisplayPort/HDMI on any adapters/dock.
- Bluetooth and Wifi.
- BT controllers and audio SBC/AAC/AptX/Aptx HD support.
- WiFi with all channels except 2.4GHz 14 and 5GHz 144.
- Full Joy-Con Support (Excluding NFC, and IR camera).
- Nvidia Tegra GPU drivers - Vulkan, OpenGL, OpenGLES, EGL, CUDA.
- Audio - Headphones, Speakers, HDMI (up to 5.1) when docked, and Microphone (version 3.4.2+).
- Touchscreen.
- Handheld (720p @ 60) and Docked Display.
- Docked up to 4k30 or 1440p60 on Switch 2017/2019, and up to 4k60 on Switch OLED with OLED dock or 4k60 capable adapter.
- CPU/GPU/RAM frequency scaling.
- Frequency depends on the Nvidia Applet Power Mode, automatic Console and Handheld Profiles.
- Automatic Overclocking through the Nvidia (Blue/Red Joy-Con) Indicator Applet (select an OC mode).
- Full SD card speed.
- Hardware Video acceleration.
- Support in new SMPV Player app (smpv), ffmpeg-l4t, mpv-l4t, system ffmpeg and the chromium-browser.
- Watch videos without battery draining massively and convert videos really fast.
- Deep Sleep.
- IMU/Ambient Light sensor support.
- R2P (Reboot to any hekate boot entry configuration).
- Support for Moonlight-QT.
- Stream games/desktop from your Nvidia (nvidia gamestream) or AMD (sunshine moonlight host) GPU to your Switch.
- HW video accelerated up to 4k.
- Updates distributed through APT package manager.
- Basically everything the hardware supports even if Switch OS doesn't support. Except NFC and IR.
Installation
Follow the guide from the switchroot wiki.
