How to Factory Reset an Xbox One in 3 Steps

 Factory resetting your Xbox One is a quick and easy process that can fix a variety of issues, from freezing or constant lag to removing all the data before selling it. This process will wipe all data, profiles, and game information from your Xbox One, so make sure to back up any important files before proceeding.

Step 1: Choose a Factory Reset Method

There are two main ways to factory reset your Xbox One, through the console or through the cloud. Here's how to do it for both options:

Reset through the console:

1. First, navigate to the "Settings" cogwheel icon on your Xbox One home screen by scrolling left from the main menu.Chuwi herobook pro

2. Scroll down to "System" and select "Settings" again.

3. From here, scroll down to "Console info" and press "Reset console."

4. Select "Reset and remove everything," which will wipe all data from the console.

Reset through the cloud:

1. Visit the Xbox website and go to the "Devices" page.

2. Find the Xbox One you want to factory reset and select "More options."

3. Click "Reset console," then "Reset" again to erase all data from the console.

Step 2: Remove the Accounts

Before you proceed with the reset, make sure to remove any accounts linked to the Xbox One, or they will still be connected to the console when it starts up next time.

1. Navigate to the "Settings" menu on Xbox One.

2. Choose "Account," then "Remove accounts."

3. Choose which accounts to remove and follow the prompts to confirm the deletion.

Note: If you're planning on selling the Xbox One or giving it away, make sure to remove all accounts from the device first. You wouldn't want personal information falling into the wrong hands.

Step 3: Initiate the Factory Reset

Now it's time to factory reset the Xbox One.

1. Once the console has been reset, it will take some time to start up. When prompted, select your language, time and date preferences.

2. Next, a new dashboard will appear with the option to "Add new" account. If you plan on keeping the console, set up an account once everything has been wiped.

3. After setting up or logging in to the new account, you will notice everything on the Xbox One has been wiped clean. All game saves, profiles, and app data will be gone.

Note: Depending on your internet speed, it may take some time for your account and all related data to be erased from the Xbox network.

In conclusion, remember that factory resetting your Xbox One is a straightforward process that is meant to solve a variety of issues with the device. However, make sure to back up any important data before doing the reset, and remove all accounts before proceeding. With these three steps in mind, you'll be able to reset your console quickly and efficiently, and get it back to its original state.