In some cases it is necessary to restart your Xbox. Restarting your Xbox helps you solve problems with errors, apps and updates.
Method 1: Restart your Xbox from the Power Center
- Press and hold the Xbox button of your Xbox controller to open Power Center.
- Select Restart console and then Restart.
Method 2: Restart your Xbox by power cycling
- Turn off your Xbox console by holding the Xbox button on the front of the console for about 10 seconds. The console will turn off.
- Turn your Xbox console back on by pressing the Xbox button on the console or the Xbox button on your Xbox controller.
Note: If you don't see the green Xbox boot-up animation when the console starts, repeat the steps above. Make sure that you press and hold the power button until the console completely shuts down.
If this doesn't solve your problem, try restarting your Xbox by unplugging the power cable and turning your Xbox off and back on using the guide below.
Method 3: Restart an Xbox by unplugging the power cable
- Turn off your Xbox console by pressing the Xbox button on the front of the console for about 10 seconds, until it's shut down completely.
- Unplug the power cable from the console and wait at least 10 seconds. This step resets the power supply.
- Plug the console power cable back in.
- Turn on your console by pressing the Xbox button.
Do you still experience issues with your Xbox or apps? Let us know what steps you've already tried in the comments below.
