If you install the system update preview, is there a way to revert without losing data?

Gamerbros180 · Feb 17, 2017

I am considering joining the Xbox one update preview program, is there a way to go back to stock Xbox OS without losing any of my data?

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Lotus13 · Feb 17, 2017

How do I rollback to the previous dashboard??

There isn't a way to revert back to a prior dashboard or system update, but you can clear your cache if you are trying to do some general housekeeping (support.xbox.com/.../clear-system-cache).
That will remove all your title updates, but you won't erase gamertag, DLC, system updates, etc.

If you don't install and agree to terms for the most current system updates you won't be able to connect to Live, though you could play offline. Hope that answers your question!

SquirmyEntree8 · Feb 17, 2017

How To Install Update If Internal Drive Is Full

I have Destiny installed on my internal hard drive. There is a Destiny update that I am trying to install, but I get an error that there is not enough space on my internal drive. I have installed a 2TB expansion drive, but the update will not install to
the external drive even though it is recognized by the system. Do I have to move the entire game to the external for the update to install? If so, how do I do that without losing my saved data?

{Parity} · Feb 21, 2017

Yes, if you decided to opt out of the program your console will be set back to the latest general release and you will still have access to your games, apps and game saves.

Hope this helps. Good Luck!!

{Parity}

Yes, if you decided to opt out of the program your console will be set back to the latest general release and you will still have access to your games, apps and game saves.

Hope this helps. Good Luck!!

ngocphi

You were warned to back up all your data before the update and after removing the update onto external drive

This is a beta test

Youcannot revert between a new os beta to the previous build (current os without formating) version numbers go forward not backward

As far as promoting goes they did not say the preview program was for the consumers they said that the bc was available to preview program testers people just jumped into it thinking its bug free as they learned with bc updates we still had bugs

eG x Thee Elf

For anyone still having an issue, please clarify whether you are in the Preview Program or not. If you are in the Preview Program then this will need to be directed at the Preview Support team via their Preview Program Support forums. If you are not
in the Preview Program, then the next thing to try is running the
Offline System Diagnostic Tool to see if you can get your update issue resolved this way. Please post back with your results.

Vanquish,

In most cases, power cycling fixing a majority of problems (localized sign-in issues, game freezes/hangs, update install issues, etc.). This process clears the systems cache and some settings are reverted. It's always recommended because it's a quick and simple.
If it works then great, but if it doesn't then things get looked into a little more thoroughly. This same process was applied on the Xbox 360 for years for a variety of problems via a Delete Profile, clear cache, Re-download Profile and viola. In this particular
cache, a system update is failing and clearing the cache is a very valid point to start with.

StoobyDoo74

I'm not prepared to reserve it to factory sorry as I have other games I'm not willing to lose the saved data on. I've tried cancelling the install but it's still showing and I can't play Minecraft without updating it!

paladinn

It could be because the drive that has the game installed is on fat32, try searching for a tutorial where you can convert fat32 to NTFS without losing data.

If you install the system update preview, is there a way to revert without losing data?