How to Format an Xbox One

Be sure that you want to do this., Go to your Settings., Go to System Info., Click Format., Confirm your format.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Be sure that you want to do this.

    Once formatted, the system will be erased and you won't be able to retrieve anything previously on it.

    Do a backup if you need to keep anything, or transfer to another Xbox One. , You can say out loud "Xbox go to settings" or navigate to it using the controller., This is usually close to where the highlighter bar starts., The Xbox will format., Done.

    The Xbox One is now formatted and ready for new use.
  2. Step 2: Go to your Settings.

  3. Step 3: Go to System Info.

  4. Step 4: Click Format.

  5. Step 5: Confirm your format.

Detailed Guide

Once formatted, the system will be erased and you won't be able to retrieve anything previously on it.

Do a backup if you need to keep anything, or transfer to another Xbox One. , You can say out loud "Xbox go to settings" or navigate to it using the controller., This is usually close to where the highlighter bar starts., The Xbox will format., Done.

The Xbox One is now formatted and ready for new use.

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