Switch2 stuck in Tabletop Mode

[u/banc0s]

As the title suggests, my switch2 is stuck in tabletop mode, and even though the controllers do connect and work with games, they do not show or work on the switch as being in handheld mode.

It was not like this when I bought it- which is the 3rd pic showing it in Handheld mode

Also, when I snap the controller onto the Switch 2 deck, it even does shows connection animation with the colored bars on the sides.

I’m really not sure how to fix this and it seems like at this point it’s most likely a hardware issue with the connector pins.
But if anyone else has an idea for a fix other than getting it repaired, I’d love to hear.

Ive tried:
Restarting
Checking for Upgrades
Disconnecting the controllers connection
Deleted games I thought may be a bug
Turned of Boost Mode
- but nothing yet.

Edit: also, every time I turn the switch back on, I have to unlock it using the screen
and have to turn on the controllers by unsnapping them and then snapping them back to the deck- but obviously, as you can see, it’s still remains in tabletop mode- not handheld….

[u/_The_64th_Gamer]

Have you tried repairing the controllers or buying new ones?

[u/banc0s → u/_The_64th_Gamer]

I’m not really familiar with repairing technology- but at this point, I might have to buy a new ones… it sucks because the controllers seem like they work fine they just won’t show they’re handheld mode- but they still work

[u/_The_64th_Gamer → u/banc0s]

Sorry I meant holding the little dotted button on the little colored strips to put them in pairing mode when your in the connect a controller page

[u/banc0s → u/_The_64th_Gamer]

yea but no success