My xbox series X turns off any time I use an app.

Zombie Gamer1 · Oct 25, 2023

My xbox series X turns off any time I use an app. If I have a game open the system stays on. It's been this way since I bought it when they first came out. It is so frustrating to hear the same excuses given for the behavior. I have it out in the open so it’s not a ventilation problem. I even put a fan by it. I’ve turned the power settings to energy saving, I’ve restarted it, nothing seems to work. It doesn’t do this if I am playing a game or if I leave the system on and I am on the main menu of a game. So, it's not overheating. The minute I close a game and open an app like youtube, the system shuts down about 10 minutes later and then it shuts down after about 20 seconds if I turn it back on and open the same app. I just don't use the apps but it is extremely frustrating that all of the posts indicate overheating. For once, it would be nice hear an honest answer explaining exactly what the issue is. I think the issue is much more common than we are being told. Should I return it and get another one? Send it in for a repair? I don’t want to call up Microsoft because yes I’ve tried cycling the system. No, it doesn’t work!!! It doesn’t give me any kind of error code, it just turns off. If there’s any advice or fix, even if I have to send it in for a repair, it would greatly be appreciated. Also, it would be great to know what the repair is so we know exactly what was defective when we purchased it. How do we know a replacement will not just do the same thing?

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KhajiBower34

Hello Zombie G, I am an independent advisor and I will be happy to help you today. My name is Khaji!

I'm sorry to hear that you are having problems with your Xbox Series S.

It seems that this problem can be caused by several factors, including software, hardware, or even Internet connection problems.

Update your console: Make sure your console is updated with the latest software version.

Restart your console: Press and hold the power button on the console for 10 seconds until it turns off, then unplug the power cord and wait 10 seconds. After that, reconnect the cable and turn on the console

Reset your console: If the problem persists, you can try resetting your console to factory settings. This will delete all content and settings from the console, so it is advisable to back up your data before performing this step.

In the worst case scenario that this does not solve your problem, as a player I would recommend having your console repaired or checking that it does not have a hardware problem.

KhajiBower34

I'm sorry for everything that happened, I would directly recommend having your console checked for hardware to rule out any problem with any part or something, since we are talking about overheating.

AndrewParkes

I have a series x connected to a Philips Amerlight 65pus8535 I get 5he silver metallic screen playing x/s dedicated games and it also appears while using Disney plus app from my tv apps! Is this a problem with my tv or is it a Dolby vision problem, I have turned off the dolby for gaming and this worked but in the detail list on my Xbox series x it says that the dolby vision may experience distortion?

Big Mac Fan

I’ve turned mine on and off again several times and appears ok. Not updated my one x yet. But the series x is ok.

Normal_User113

My Nat type is open and I turned off my router and still doesn’t work. I want to use the backwards compatibility on my series X not my Xbox 360.

My xbox series X turns off any time I use an app.