Xbox One Factory Reset Instructions

Important: Performing a factory reset will erase all data from your Xbox One, including games, apps, save data, and settings.

To Factory Reset Your Xbox One:

Method 1: Using the Xbox One Settings

1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
2. Navigate to Settings > System > Console info & updates.
3. Select Factory reset > Reset and remove everything.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the reset process.

**Method 2: Using the Troubleshoot Menu (If You Can't Access the Settings)**

1. Turn off your Xbox One.
2. Press and hold the Power and Eject buttons simultaneously.
3. Continue holding down the Power button until you hear a beep (about 10 seconds).
4. Release the Power button, but continue holding down the Eject button.
5. When the Xbox Reset Troubleshooter screen appears, navigate to Factory reset > Reset and remove everything.
6. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the reset process.

**Method 3: Using a USB Drive (If Your Xbox One Won't Boot)**

1. Format a USB drive to FAT32.
2. Create a text file named $SystemUpdate on the USB drive.
3. Leave the text file empty and save it.
4. Insert the USB drive into your Xbox One.
5. Turn on your Xbox One.
6. Your Xbox One will automatically start the factory reset process.

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If you're ready to reset your console to the factory default settings, follow these steps:Press the Xbox button to open the guide.Select Settings.Select All Settings.Select System.Select Console info & updates.Select Reset console.read more >>