Basically resetting Xbox One to factory defaults means that everything will go back to the day you bought it and before you turned it on for the first time. All settings including accounts, apps, games, and saved games will be gone. Of course that everything in your account synced to Xbox Live will be kept intact. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to reset your Xbox One X, Xbox One S, or original Xbox One to it’s default settings:

How to reset Xbox One to factory default

To reset your Xbox One console to its default settings, use these steps: Once you’ve completed the steps, confirm your option as necessary and the system will reset to the factory default configuration. If you are having issues with the TV signal, display, or any other problem you may encounter with Xbox One and if everything else you tried didn’t work, restoring to defaults may just solve the issue. Xbox One System settings Xbox One Console info

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Xbox One reset option settings Update November 24, 2017: This guide has been updated to reset the console with the interface changes available with the Xbox One Fall Update. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.