Can’t add account after factory reset

Hello, Coby my name is Oskayra I am an independent advisor and player like you I hope I can help solve your problem today

It's frustrating to be unable to sign back into your Xbox One S after performing a partial factory reset. Here are some suggestions that might help you resolve the issue:

Network Issues:

Sometimes, network connectivity issues can interfere with account sign-in processes.
Power cycle your network router and modem.

Unplug both devices from the power outlet.
Wait for 30 seconds.
Plug them back in and wait for them to fully boot up.

Connect your Xbox One S directly to your router via Ethernet cable. This can provide a more stable connection compared to Wi-Fi.

Check your internet connection speed. Ensure you have sufficient bandwidth for online functions.

Offline Update:

While you mentioned not having access to a computer, consider checking if you have any friends or family who can help you create a bootable USB drive for offline update.

The offline update can potentially address software issues that might be causing the sign-in problem.

You can find instructions for creating the offline update USB drive on the official Microsoft website:

https://support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/console/offline-system-update

Account Issues:

Verify that your Microsoft account details are correct and haven't been changed or compromised.

Try logging in to your Microsoft account using a web browser or another device.
If you encounter any issues with your account, contact Microsoft Support for assistance.

Hard Reset:

If the above suggestions don't work, consider performing a hard reset on your Xbox One S.
Note: This will erase all data and games from your console, so be sure to back up any important data beforehand.

To perform a hard reset, follow these steps:
Turn off your Xbox One S.
Press and hold the Bind and Eject buttons simultaneously.

While holding both buttons, press and hold the Power button for 10 seconds.
Listen for two power-up tones. Release the buttons after the second tone.
Your Xbox One S will boot to the initial setup screen.

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your console and add your account.

Additional Tips:

Ensure your Xbox One S is running the latest software update.

Check the Xbox Live service status website for any known outages or maintenance periods that might be affecting sign-in functionality.

Try creating a new Xbox account and see if you can sign in with that. This can help isolate the issue to your specific account.

I really hope your problem has been fixed with my help, if it works let me know and have a nice day. Oskayra

I have done each of those steps several times. One month after the warranty ended this happened. Am I hearing that since I can’t do the offline update and I can’t even factory reset my Xbox I have to pay $250 to get it factory reset?

Hi there!

Yes, doing a factory reset remove your accounts & settings and home Xbox associations also known as game sharing. You will have to manually add your accounts and setup home Xbox again after a factory reset.

Thank you for contact us! I'm Anderson, an Independent Consultant and a Microsoft user like you.

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Try clearing the cache on your Xbox One and then reinstalling the game. To clear the cache:

Press and hold the power button on the front of the console for 10 seconds until it turns off.

Unplug the power cord from the back of the console for 2 minutes.

Plug the power cord back in and turn the Xbox One back on.

If clearing the cache doesn't help, try signing out and back into your Xbox Live account, or check if the game has any available updates.

If you enter the E-Mail Adress, Phone Number or Skype name of an already exisitng Microsoft Account, it will prompt you to login with your password.
You'll only get prompted to create a new Account, if you enter data without an associated Microsoft Account.
Your Purchased Games, Save Data, Achievements etc. are all safely stored on your Microsoft Account. They are available to you after signing in.