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Fix System Error E101 Xbox One [Step-by-Step Guide]
Get rid of system error E101 to get back to playing your Xbox One
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Updated onApril 4, 2024
updated onApril 4, 2024
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Some users experience system error E101 on Xbox One when they try to update their consoles. The error message displays an E101 code that includes other numbers.
Consequently, users can’t play games on their Xbox One consoles. So, it’s a serious error code, but there aren’t many confirmed resolutions.
You can go straight for the Offline update, and we will guide you through the process step-by-step. If that does not work, follow the other solutions.
How can I fix the system error E101 on Xbox One?
1. Update Xbox One offline
Microsoft’s resolution for error code E101 is to update the Xbox One offline. Get an empty four to five-GB USB drive formatted with NTFS to do that.
2. Use theXbox Startup Troubleshooter
You can use theXbox Startup Troubleshooterto update your console. You can access it from theSomething went wrongscreen by using the D-pad+ and A button on your controller.
If you can’t bring the Troubleshooter from the Something went wrong screen, where you should see the error, follow the steps above.
3. Check for hardware issues
If the above resolutions don’t fix the system error E101, there might be a hardware issue. In this case, users will need to return their Xbox One consoles to Microsoft for repairs.
An update can break your Xbox One in such a way that you have to send it to the service. However, this is a rare event, so don’t be afraid to update your devices.
The big M offers a free repair service for Xbox One consoles still within theirwarranty periods.
These potential resolutions might fix the system error E101 Xbox One for you. Please feel free to write us any suggestions or if these solutions helped you in a comment below. And for more useful tips, don’t hesitate to check out our guide on solvingsystem error code E106.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
In his free time, he likes to read and write about history and tries to always develop new skills.
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