Xbox in Update Loop and resetting to factory defaults

Discus and support Xbox in Update Loop and resetting to factory defaults in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; I am in the preview program, but chat cant let me access those forums so here goes.. Im on the latest dash update and the most recent thing is that... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by III Godfather, May 6, 2017.

  1. Xbox in Update Loop and resetting to factory defaults


    I am in the preview program, but chat cant let me access those forums so here goes.. Im on the latest dash update and the most recent thing is that there is 1 of 2 updates available:

    1 at 480 mb or another at 3.6gb

    Both of these result in xbox being reset to factory, and after reset, the same updates are still available. Stuck in the loop here. Having to add accounts to my xbox every time it updates. Help!

    :)
     
    III Godfather, May 6, 2017
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  2. resetting to factory default

    System Settings - Storage - Hard Drive. Hit the Y Button and choose Format. It will ask you for the Xbox Serial Number. Enter the Serial Number and then confirm the action. **Make sure you transfer any content you want to keep!!** Your Serial Number
    can be found under System Settings - Console Settings - System Info
     
    HyperTension 83, May 6, 2017
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  3. raigraphixs
    raigraphixs Guest
    raigraphixs, May 6, 2017
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  4. SIMLONGY
    SIMLONGY Guest

    Xbox in Update Loop and resetting to factory defaults

    I am having the same issue but only the 3.6gb update causes the factory reset. The smaller update the 480mb one updates fine. I have turned off auto updated until a solution is found.
     
    SIMLONGY, May 6, 2017
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  5. NIGHTW1NG
    NIGHTW1NG Guest
    I'm having the exact same issue. I'm somewhat happy to know that I'm not the only one having this issue.
     
    NIGHTW1NG, May 6, 2017
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  6. SIMLONGY
    SIMLONGY Guest
    my console is now no longer telling me it needs to update so I would assume the issue has been fixed.
     
    SIMLONGY, May 6, 2017
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  7. Miss Bijoux
    Miss Bijoux Guest
    Hey all!

    As you've correctly identified, this was a known issue with the Xbox One Preview Program over the weekend. The issue should have been mitigated at this time. For further information and support, you'll want to check out the

    preview program forums
    directly.

    Thanks for understanding. Xbox in Update Loop and resetting to factory defaults :)

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    Xbox Forums Staff

    Be sure to check out the Xbox Forum Guidelines
    and if you're a member of the Xbox Insider Program, check out the
    Xbox Insider Program Forums for help with Insider
    Program troubleshooting.
     
    Miss Bijoux, Nov 1, 2018
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  8. SIMLONGY Win User

    Xbox in Update Loop and resetting to factory defaults

    I am having the same issue but only the 3.6gb update causes the factory reset. The smaller update the 480mb one updates fine. I have turned off auto updated until a solution is found.
  9. Miss Bijoux Win User

    Xbox in Update Loop and resetting to factory defaults

    Hey all!

    As you've correctly identified, this was a known issue with the Xbox One Preview Program over the weekend. The issue should have been mitigated at this time. For further information and support, you'll want to check out the

    preview program forums
    directly.

    Thanks for understanding. :)

    --------------------------------------

    Xbox Forums Staff

    Be sure to check out the Xbox Forum Guidelines
    and if you're a member of the Xbox Insider Program, check out the
    Xbox Insider Program Forums for help with Insider
    Program troubleshooting.
  10. SIMLONGY Win User

    Xbox in Update Loop and resetting to factory defaults

    my console is now no longer telling me it needs to update so I would assume the issue has been fixed.
  11. NIGHTW1NG Win User

    Xbox in Update Loop and resetting to factory defaults

    I'm having the exact same issue. I'm somewhat happy to know that I'm not the only one having this issue.
  12. REK 1 Win User

    Home screen being loopy

    * Try to UNPLUG power to console and UNPLUG all USB devices, now plug power back in , turn on , sign in manually if you can,

    * if still does loop, try to do it with a different controller.

    * If still no luck , try to Restore Console to Factory Defaults, look on this link

    support.xbox.com/.../reset-console-to-factory-defaults
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