Can I Unplug External Hard Drive from Xbox One?

avatarGroaningRush5 months ago
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avatarBustingSpire5 months ago

Yes, you can unplug it! Just make sure the console is turned off before you do to avoid data corruption.

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avatarBruisingTopaz5 months ago

Absolutely, but for the safety of your data, always use the 'Safe to Remove' option in the settings menu before unplugging.


avatarRegulatingHale5 months ago

I've done it a few times while my Xbox One was off, and it works fine. No issues with data so far!

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