game downloaded on its own

o Verbz o · Aug 7, 2018

ok so just a few mins ago the wifes xbox started downloading fallout shelter on its own, now i know a lot of you wil say its from game sharing but heres the kicker, my xbox is setup as my wifes home and hers is my home console, and neither one of us have
tried to download the game.... anyone know why his an happen? Do i have to worry incase xbox decides to buy games on my behalf?

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Smwutches · Aug 7, 2018

game downloaded on its own

If the console was used (or someone returned it), the original owner could have left the console as their Home too.

Of note though, games will sometimes automatically download during promotions like free play weekends.

o Verbz o · Aug 7, 2018

game downloaded on its own

ok so just a few mins ago the wifes xbox started downloading fallout shelter on its own, now i know a lot of you wil say its from game sharing but heres the kicker, my xbox is setup as my wifes home and hers is my home console, and neither one of us have
tried to download the game.... anyone know why this can happen? Do i have to worry incase xbox decides to buy games on my behalf?

M3tal Daz3 · Aug 7, 2018

Check the answer here:
https://forums.xbox.com/en-US/thread/40d18d1b-d304-4e86-9f5b-fdfac59e2630

GreyStormGaming · Aug 8, 2018

I suggest you remove your wife's profile from the Xbox and add it again, when doing so you'll come across a screen where you can choose a security option, make sure you choose the "Lock it down" option.

o Verbz o · Nov 2, 2018

I suggest you remove your wife's profile from the Xbox and add it again, when doing so you'll come across a screen where you can choose a security option, make sure you choose the "Lock it down" option.
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Will do that, im pretty sure its already on lockdown but will check and do it. Thanks

o Verbz o

just want to say thanks for the replys to you all its appreciated that you took the time to give help

pa1blo

probably someone of your family download that game

M3tal Daz3

Fallout shelter is a free game with gold and probably someone in your family using the account initiated the download (it takes only a few mins)

If you have issues with purchases contact xbox support: (800) 469-9269 if you're in the US/Canada or
http://support.xbox.com/contact-us

o Verbz o

I suggest you remove your wife's profile from the Xbox and add it again, when doing so you'll come across a screen where you can choose a security option, make sure you choose the "Lock it down" option.

Will do that, im pretty sure its already on lockdown but will check and do it. Thanks

D2B2009

You can view the game using your account on your xbox and do the same using her account on her xbox to see if the box to install the game says "install" or "get"/"buy". install will show for a game that was purchased under your account and get will show
for games already purchased (even free games). That's the only other option i can suggest based on the replies so far.

As for the console purchasing games for you that shouldn't be an issue either. you should always set a pass code to prevent anyone from using your console to purchase games. Some people are fine with having their CC saved with no restrictions on purchasing
games but if it concerns you and your wife (which it sounds like it does) it might be a good idea to lock that feature down a little more than it is now. If the game did purchase itself that would be the first case of that happening that i have seen. Often
times i hear of kids buying games and add-ons even when the parent walked away for only a second. Without securing the purchase of apps/games it takes only a few seconds to purchase something with the stored payment method.

game downloaded on its own