How to Restart an Xbox One

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Easy peasy! Just press and hold the Xbox button on the console for 10 seconds until it shuts down. Then press the Xbox button again to restart.

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HatchellingCalm·6 months ago

If you're in the mood for a fun alternative, you can also restart it from the settings menu. Go to Settings > Power & startup > Restart now.

QuestioningVale·6 months ago

Why restart when you can just turn it off and on again? Works like a charm.

BringingLimp·6 months ago

From personal experience, I find the quickest way is holding that Xbox button on the console—gets you back in the game faster!

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