Xbox One will not let me format my external hard drive.

Discus and support Xbox One will not let me format my external hard drive. in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; So today I just got a Seagate Backup Plus Slip External Hard Drive. Plugged it into the Xbox, and it was recognized fine, but as soon as the screen... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by xxKYLExx63, Oct 19, 2015.

  1. xxKYLExx63
    xxKYLExx63 Guest

    Xbox One will not let me format my external hard drive.


    So today I just got a Seagate Backup Plus Slip External Hard Drive. Plugged it into the Xbox, and it was recognized fine, but as soon as the screen takes me to where I am supposed to change the name of the hard drive, i am kicked out of the prompt and given
    an infinite loading "circle". I have deleted the old partition on the hard drive and formatted, but nothing works. I dont think it can be a problem with the hard drive.

    P.S. And before I forget, YES I have Xbox Preview enabled, not sure if that would effect this, as this seems unrelated. Oh, and it IS a USB 3.0. Thanks in advance!

    :)
     
    xxKYLExx63, Oct 19, 2015
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  2. KuShEd_OuT860
    KuShEd_OuT860 Guest
    Is there a way to use an External hard drive for both Xbox One and Pc?

    Kinda figured that out. My xbox is not recognizing my hard drive anymore. I formatted it to my computer and then restored it back to factory settings. I would like to format it back to my xbox one. But it doesn't give me the option when I plug it in to my xbox
     
    KuShEd_OuT860, Oct 19, 2015
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  3. n7oldnavy
    n7oldnavy Guest
    HELP

    My Xbox One Can"t format my external hard drive or move/copy games Help.
     
    n7oldnavy, Oct 19, 2015
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  4. Skeeter Quill
    Skeeter Quill Guest

    Xbox One will not let me format my external hard drive.

    Hi buddy,

    There's a good chance that this could be an issue with the preview. Your best option, I would think, is to report the problem through the console immediately after it happens so that the team can get any relevant data as to the crash. It also now records
    a couple of minutes of what's happening on-screen so that all helps.

    I've had numerous problems with apps crashing and games not loading, occasional disconnecting of my external drive too.

    I wouldn't completely rule out a faulty HDD though, just leaning 85% in favour of it being the preview at the moment based on my experiences with it so far.
     
    Skeeter Quill, Oct 19, 2015
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  5. xxKYLExx63
    xxKYLExx63 Guest
    Thanks man, but I don't think this is an HDD problem, its happening to several other people on the preview forums, and its the xbox that is kicking me out, not the HDD.
     
    xxKYLExx63, Oct 20, 2015
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  6. Mister Beep
    Mister Beep Guest
    Hey xxKYLExx63,

    Since you are in the Xbox One preview program, be sure to report the issue with the Feedback app. After reporting though the app, I suggest sticking the the Preview forums for additional assistance just in case it could be related.

    Thanks!
     
    Mister Beep, Oct 31, 2018
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  7. GinaVallarella Win User

    Error Code (0x80bd003b)

    So I double checked the format and it is NTFS. And yes it is a seagate 2tb external xbox one hard drive, 3.0usb. So I am not sure why it will not let me use it for games. When the hard drive is a game drive.
  8. StuartATrueRed Win User

    KESU Hard drive not connecting to my Xbox One S

  9. xxKYLExx63 Win User

    Xbox One will not let me format my external hard drive.

    Thanks man, but I don't think this is an HDD problem, its happening to several other people on the preview forums, and its the xbox that is kicking me out, not the HDD.
  10. Skeeter Quill Win User

    Xbox One will not let me format my external hard drive.

    Hi buddy,

    There's a good chance that this could be an issue with the preview. Your best option, I would think, is to report the problem through the console immediately after it happens so that the team can get any relevant data as to the crash. It also now records
    a couple of minutes of what's happening on-screen so that all helps.

    I've had numerous problems with apps crashing and games not loading, occasional disconnecting of my external drive too.

    I wouldn't completely rule out a faulty HDD though, just leaning 85% in favour of it being the preview at the moment based on my experiences with it so far.
  11. Mister Beep Win User

    Xbox One will not let me format my external hard drive.

    Hey xxKYLExx63,

    Since you are in the Xbox One preview program, be sure to report the issue with the Feedback app. After reporting though the app, I suggest sticking the the Preview forums for additional assistance just in case it could be related.

    Thanks!
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