Clearing the cache on a number of devices will help you alleviate some memory, quickening up your system. Moreover, when you apply clearing your cache on an Xbox One, it could remove any temporary problems you may be having including connection issues or if you’re finding your games aren’t launching correctly.
While you might think that clearing your Xbox One’s cache is a complex process and a little bit too techie for you, you’d be wrong. The steps to clear your cache on your Xbox One are pretty straightforward and could certainly benefit you if you are experiencing some of the issues we’ve listed.
How to clear cache – Xbox One
So, you want to clear the cache on your Xbox One console. As we’ve stated, the steps you’ll need to follow are quite simple so without further ado, let’s get into them so you can sort your Xbox One’s cache out as soon as possible.
- Power your Xbox One console on
- Now, hold down the power button on the front of your Xbox One console for 10 seconds, completely switching it off
- Unplug the power cable from the back of your Xbox One console
- Press and hold the power button on your Xbox One two or three times. This will remove any power remaining in your console thus executing the clear cache function.
Your Xbox One console should now have a completely clear cache. Plug your power cable back in and power up as you would normally. Everything should appear as normal and any problems you may have been having due to a caching issue should have been solved.
If those problems are continuing to arise, we suggest heading over to Microsoft’s troubleshooting section where you could find an alternative solution. However, if you’re encountering other Xbox One related issues, we may have a guide for that. Here are some examples:
