This article will show you the easiest way to hard reset/factory reset your MICROSOFT Xbox Series S. Read on to find out the easiest methods to remove personal data, customized settings and installed apps from your MICROSOFT Xbox Series S.
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Steps to Hard Reset Microsoft Xbox Series S
Method 1
- To begin with, turn off your MICROSOFT Xbox Series S by pressing and holding the Power button on the console until it turns off.
- After the console turns off, press and hold the Pair button on the console.
- Simultaneously, turn on the console by pressing the Power button on the unit.
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- Wait until the Troubleshoot menu appears on the screen. Once it appears release the Pair button.
- Next, turn on the controller by pressing the Xbox button on it.
- Now select the Reset this Xbox option and press the A button on the controller.
- Then, select Keep games and apps or Remove everything and press the A button on the controller.
- And that’s it, wait until the resetting process is complete.
Method 2
- Turn on your MICROSOFT Xbox Series S console.
- After that, press the Xbox button on the controller to open the guide.
- Next, select Profile & system.
- Select the Settings option and press the A button on the controller.
- Now select System and press the A button on the controller to enter.
- Next, select Console info and press the A button on the controller.
- Select Reset console and press the A button.
- Finally, select Reset and remove everything or Reset and keep my games & apps and press the A button to confirm.
- Wait until the resetting process is complete and you are done.