Why Won't My Xbox Turn Off?

avatarWhammellingSuite6 months ago
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avatarUnifyingSlum6 months ago

Hey, try holding down the power button for 10 seconds. It should force it to shut down. Works like magic!

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avatarAttendingStoke6 months ago

Unplugging it and plugging it back in usually does the trick. Just be cautious as it might not save your game progress!


avatarAssoilzieingThrow6 months ago

Make sure there's no update running in the background. Sometimes it keeps your Xbox on. Check the settings and see if an update is in progress.


avatarNailingSurge6 months ago

It might be a power supply issue. Try plugging into a different outlet or check the power brick if you're using an older Xbox.


avatarRequestingFinal6 months ago

I had the same problem last week! I fixed it by doing a hard reset. Hold the power button and volume down button together for 10 seconds.

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