[UPDATE] System update failed. Offline download failed. Microsoft has been no help with...

I have also had a failed update today ... I was directed to the diagnostic offline system update by Microsoft chat support and the zip file I downloaded would not extract ... got error 0x80004005 host.xvd file.

This means that your console is actually trying to update but it is failing.

The next best option is an offline update.

To use the Offline System Update, you'll need:

A Windows-based PC with an Internet connection and a USB port

A USB flash drive with a minimum 6 GB of space formatted as NTFS

Please also follow the steps and download the file here:

https://support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/...

After 3 failed attempts at an offline system update the console has gone off for an exchange/repair. There will now be a minutes silence.

Hello,

the errorcode states that an update has failed and gives the following information

Error 800701e7 occurs when you try to update your Xbox One console

You see the following error code when you try to update your Xbox One console:

• 800701e7

This may mean that the system update you are trying to install is failing validation during the system update file verification process.

Solutions

To resolve this issue, install the
Offline System Update Diagnostic Tool.

If you continue to receive this error, or if you want help understanding the steps to install the

Offline System Update Diagnostic Tool please contact Xbox Support.

Your error flags as the following: The system update that was installed is failing validation during the system check.

To resolve this issue, you will need to install the Offline System Update Diagnostic Tool.

If you continue to receive this error, or if you’d like help understanding the steps to install the Offline System Update Diagnostic Tool, please contact Xbox Support.

Please try the steps listed here:
support.xbox.com/.../troubleshoot-system-updates

If those fail, Support should be able to get you a replacement unit.