MY xbox is almost unusable now with Instant-on settings

With the new system it will definitely be faster if not almost instant (24-48hrs most likely) for an unused gamertag that once changed to something else (thus making it unused) to be free for the community pickings once more. The new gamertag update was
supposed to allow for all players to have the gamertag they wanted no matter how common or uncommon it may be, with it also brought changes to most likely the systems of how gamertags are viewed in Xbox's system as a whole. You should still take that with
a grain of salt though, as instant may not necessarily be true but it definitely won't be years down the line when you can use that gamertag again... I'd think more like days or weeks at the latest.

I even reset to factory defaults. No change. I am popping on and off xbox live every 30 seconds (I've timed it. Its almost 30 seconds every time) Someone please help. My xbox is unusable right now.

Yes. The Series X has almost all of the same settings as the One. Instant-on has been renamed to Standby.

Is the power mode set to "Instant-on"? Set it to "Instant-on" if it isn't already.

Also, leave the box unchecked for the option that says, "When Xbox is off, turn off storage".

Hopefully this helps!

I did not have the "Instant-on" set. I do now, thanks.

Hi there kharrisma,

Thanks for the reply. In reference to your question, I would recommend to take a look at the manufacturer printed on the packaging. You will want it to say Microsoft.

Hope this helps.