Preview update not downloading and causing errors. Making console un-usable

Discus and support Preview update not downloading and causing errors. Making console un-usable in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; I am apart of the preview program. An my xbox one is trying to download an update, an it is failing. I have talked to support, with no fix. I have... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by JUGGALOxxFatPat, Oct 22, 2018.

  1. Preview update not downloading and causing errors. Making console un-usable


    I am apart of the preview program. An my xbox one is trying to download an update, an it is failing. I have talked to support, with no fix. I have tried offline updating, with no fix. I have factory reset my console an completely reset everything multiple
    times, with no luck. An the error its giving me is system error: E101 00000504 8b050041. After looking this up and taking to support I have to send my console in for repairs. At the cost of just buying a brand new console. Am I SOL? Do i just wait until a
    new update comes out. In hopes that the new update fixes it. When downloading this update it says "something wrong with our services right now." An I have looked at xbox.com/status an it mentions nothing of this. I have tried over several days. What am I to
    try next.

    Error codes

    0x800701e7

    0x90020005

    After factory resting

    E101

    Source OS: 10.0.18257.1003

    Target OS: 10.0.18263.1000

    :)
     
    JUGGALOxxFatPat, Oct 22, 2018
    #1
  2. Removing account from Preview program

    Hello,

    I recently un enrolled my Xbox from the preview program and am still having issues. It claims I am still a preview member even after un enrolling. I don't want to be in the preview program any longer because its causing issues with my Xbox. How can my
    console be rid of the preview program. Please Help.
     
    VaatiDruidLk63, Oct 22, 2018
    #2
  3. BehindYou
    BehindYou Guest
    Mandatory first update issue

    The mandatory first update will not update. My xbox one is a glorified paper weight. I'm downloading the offline troubleshooter, I shouldn't have to. Making the xbox one only usable after an update is retarted, making the troubleshooting systems to fix issues
    like this only available after this update is super retarted. Should have gotten a PS4, at least they have their *** together.
     
    BehindYou, Oct 22, 2018
    #3
  4. WPAK
    WPAK Guest

    Preview update not downloading and causing errors. Making console un-usable

    Hi there,

    since you mentioned being a part of the Preview Program, it's best to post that issue here:

    https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxinsiders/


    it is the place where Issues and bugs etc are reported too and where the Xbox Insider Team will look too.

    Hopefully they will be able to help you out.
     
  5. DominumStige
    DominumStige Guest
    Hi!

    Even with the factory reset, corrupt cached data may still be present (as often happens with the account). Try first to perform a

    power cycle
    and restart the update. Sometimes you have to try again several times to start the download...

    Also, does your internet work normally?
     
    DominumStige, Oct 22, 2018
    #5
  6. I have tried completely cycling the system. An my internet has worked fine. Tried wired an wireless. an have cycled that too.
     
    JUGGALOxxFatPat, Oct 22, 2018
    #6
  7. DominumStige
    DominumStige Guest
    I'll show you the official procedure for offline updates.

    To perform this update, you will need:

    • A Windows-based PC with an Internet connection and a USB port;
    • A USB flash drive with a minimum of 4 GB of space formatted as NTFS (with
      Fat32 it will not work).

    Most USB flash drives like formatted as FAT32 and will have reformatted to NTFS. Note that formatting to USB flash drive for this procedure will be all files on it. Back up or transfer any files on your flash drive before you format the drive.

    How to format a flash drive to NTFS on Windows
    .

    • Plug your USB flash drive into a USB port on your computer;
    • Open the Offline System Update
      OSU1
      file;
    • Click to save the console update .zip file to your computer;
    • Unzip the file. For all Windows OS versions, unzip the file by right-clicking on the file and selecting Extract from the pop-up menu;
    • Copy the $SystemUpdate (it's very important) file from the .zip file to your flash drive.

    Notes: The files should be copied to the root directory,
    and there should be no other files on the flash drive
    .

    Unplug the USB flash drive from your computer.
     
    DominumStige, Oct 22, 2018
    #7
  8. Preview update not downloading and causing errors. Making console un-usable

    yes i have done this. thats where i get the e101 error.
     
    JUGGALOxxFatPat, Oct 22, 2018
    #8
  9. DominumStige
    DominumStige Guest
    Have you also tried the Offline System Update option on the
    Xbox Startup screen? (holding down the bind and
    eject buttons).
     
    DominumStige, Oct 22, 2018
    #9
  10. Hi, offline updates don't work for Insider Preview.
     
    Njal the Blue, Oct 22, 2018
    #10
  11. DominumStige
    DominumStige Guest
    It depends on the update on the SO. Of course, the rollback isn't possible, but in this case it was necessary to try in case the existing version was lower. You'll have to wait for a higher update or try again to update online.

    The power cycle and the reset to the factory settings were enough for me (when it happened to me), more than this cannot be done...
     
    DominumStige, Oct 22, 2018
    #11
  12. Saeleth
    Saeleth Guest
    Hi there,

    I used to be a part of the preview program and one of the updates endes up murdering my X with the dreaded E105 error. Honestly just open up a repair ticket with MS at this point, and remove yourself from the insider program. Theyll repair the console,
    youll get it back and things will be back to normal. I havent had any issues since dropping the insider program and having my console repaired.
     
    Saeleth, Oct 23, 2018
    #12
  13. Preview update not downloading and causing errors. Making console un-usable

    the only problem with that is that the cost was the same as buying a brand new console without the wait. this is bs
     
    JUGGALOxxFatPat, Oct 23, 2018
    #13
  14. I had the same issue. Trouble shoot menu reset will fix it. I messed around with this for 2hrs. Took OSU1 to fail and OSU2 to fail for me to find out about the trouble shoot menu. I used the "keep games and app" option. To get to trouble shoot menu:

    Power cycle or remove from power source for 30secs

    Turn on while holding bind and eject buttons

    On 2nd chime, release buttons

    You are at trouble shoot menu

    Should work. I was angry worked 3, 12hr days to come home and not be able to play. The above steps should help.
     
    Brother Chaotic, Oct 23, 2018
    #14
  15. but at the cost of just buying a brand new console.
     
    JUGGALOxxFatPat, Nov 3, 2018
    #15
  16. JUGGALOxxFatPat Win User

    Preview update not downloading and causing errors. Making console un-usable

    but at the cost of just buying a brand new console.
  17. Njal the Blue Win User

    Preview update not downloading and causing errors. Making console un-usable

    Hi, offline updates don't work for Insider Preview.
  18. DominumStige Win User

    Preview update not downloading and causing errors. Making console un-usable

    Hi!

    Even with the factory reset, corrupt cached data may still be present (as often happens with the account). Try first to perform a

    power cycle
    and restart the update. Sometimes you have to try again several times to start the download...

    Also, does your internet work normally?
  19. JUGGALOxxFatPat Win User

    Preview update not downloading and causing errors. Making console un-usable

    yes i have done this. thats where i get the e101 error.
  20. DominumStige Win User

    Preview update not downloading and causing errors. Making console un-usable

    I'll show you the official procedure for offline updates.

    To perform this update, you will need:

    • A Windows-based PC with an Internet connection and a USB port;
    • A USB flash drive with a minimum of 4 GB of space formatted as NTFS (with
      Fat32 it will not work).

    Most USB flash drives like formatted as FAT32 and will have reformatted to NTFS. Note that formatting to USB flash drive for this procedure will be all files on it. Back up or transfer any files on your flash drive before you format the drive.

    How to format a flash drive to NTFS on Windows
    .

    • Plug your USB flash drive into a USB port on your computer;
    • Open the Offline System Update
      OSU1
      file;
    • Click to save the console update .zip file to your computer;
    • Unzip the file. For all Windows OS versions, unzip the file by right-clicking on the file and selecting Extract from the pop-up menu;
    • Copy the $SystemUpdate (it's very important) file from the .zip file to your flash drive.

    Notes: The files should be copied to the root directory,
    and there should be no other files on the flash drive
    .

    Unplug the USB flash drive from your computer.
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