Xbox consoles are great for gaming and entertainment but can experience occasional hiccups. You might face performance issues or unresponsive behavior that disrupt your gaming sessions. But fear not! This tutorial will guide you on performing a hard reset on the Xbox Series S and a factory reset on your Xbox One console to tackle the problems head-on.
How Do You Hard Reset Your Xbox Series S
To hard reset an Xbox Series S console using the controller, follow these steps:
1. Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the Guide.
2. Navigate to Settings > System > Console info, as illustrated below.
3. Select Reset console.
4. Select the RESET AND KEEP MY GAMES & APPS option, as this only resets the firmware and settings.
Note: Here, the game data stays intact, and you need not download everything again.
Also Read: Power Down Your Console: How to Switch Off Xbox One
How to Reset Xbox Series S without Controller?
To hard reset an Xbox Series S without a controller, follow these steps. This method can be useful when your joystick is not working properly, or if you don’t have access to a controller for any other reason.
Note: This method restarts the console, but for a factory reset, you’ll need an Xbox controller or an alternative method.
1. Locate the power button on the Xbox Series S console.
2. Hold the power button for 10 seconds to turn off the console.
3. After waiting 10 seconds, disconnect the console’s power connection.
4. Wait for the power LED on the console’s front to light up before plugging in the power cord again.
5. Then, press the power button again to turn it on.
How Do I Factory Reset My Xbox One without Turning It On?
Using the hard reset method, you can perform a factory reset on your Xbox One without turning it on. Here are the steps to follow:
Note: This method will delete all data on your Xbox One, so remember to back up your important files before proceeding.
1. Unplug the power cable from your Xbox One console and wait for 30 seconds.
2. Plug the power cable back in after that.
3. Now, insert your flash drive into the USB port on your console.
4. While the console is still switched off, press and hold the Pair button and the Eject button at the same time on your console.
5. Keep holding both buttons and then also press the Xbox button once from your Xbox One console.
6. Continue to hold the Pair + Eject buttons until you hear two beeps to reset your Xbox One successfully.
7. After these beeps, release both buttons to let the console restart.
8. Then, remove the flash drive from the console’s USB port.
The Xbox One console will now boot into the factory reset menu. From here, you can choose to keep your games and apps or remove all data.
Also Read: How to Fix PS5 Controller Reset Button Not Working
So, we hope this guide has helped you understand how to hard reset your Xbox Series S. By following these instructions, you must have resolved the technical issues and ensured smooth gaming sessions. Comment your thoughts below, and stay tuned to our website for insightful tutorials.
