Does it ever happen to you that you open your Xbox and a Black screen appears in front of you? And it won’t show anything else? If this happened, then it means you are facing Black Screen of Death on your Xbox One. The Black Screen of Death is the most common issue often faced by Xbox One users. It usually happens when your system needs an update. So, updating the Xbox can solve this issue. If, after updating, you are still facing the issue, then read to the end to properly fix this Xbox One Black screen of death.
Aside from a Black Screen appearing in front of you, there is another way you might experience a black screen of death on your Xbox One. Sometimes, the Xbox ONE boot screen appears which is green in color but proceeds to get stuck on a black or blank screen, this also means that you are facing a Black screen of death.
When this happens, the only thing which works is holding down the Xbox button. You may also get the option to turn off the console, controller, or restart. And these options work rightly when selected. So today here we will talk about some ways to troubleshoot the Xbox One Black Screen of death.
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What is Black Screen of Death on your Xbox One?
If you open your Xbox and nothing appears on the screen except black, you are facing the “Xbox Black Screen of Death”. Here, you don’t have to worry about this because neither is your console broken nor is your Xbox is damaged. Xbox One Black of Screen happened simply due to a “glitch in Xbox Dashboard”.
When Black Screen of Death error happens?
There are multiple instances when you can see Black Screen of Death.
- When you power up your Xbox One.
- When you are loading up your game
- When you update your console.
Troubleshoot Xbox One Black Screen of Death
Sometimes, switching tabs can solve the issue, especially when Black Screen appears when the system is running. For this, press the Home button on your controller. This will allow you to move into another tab and move out of the black screen. But if it doesn’t disappear, here are some easy ways you can fix the Black Screen of Death on Xbox.
Method# 1: Fix Startup Issue
Most users face the black screen on the Xbox when starting the Xbox. So, here is how you can fix the startup issue.
- First of all, wait for 10 minutes when the Black screen appears upon Xbox starting. Here, I recommend waiting for few more minutes.
- Then Eject your disk if the black screen does not disappeared.
- You can also Reset your console. Hold down the Power button on your console and reset your Xbox. Keep it power off for 5 minutes. Then power on your Xbox again.
Your Xbox should be working fine now. But if it isn’t then you can follow the steps mentioned below.
Method# 2: Launch Xbox Startup Troubleshooter
This option won’t work every time but still, try it. Maybe it will work for you.
- You will have to power off your Xbox.
- Then press down the Pair, Eject, and Xbox buttons together. Then hold the Eject and Pair buttons down alone together for at least ten seconds. Xbox startup troubleshooter page will open up as a result.
- You will be directly on the troubleshooting page when you will come online. Here, choose factory reset your Xbox or do a system update.
By following these steps, your Xbox One Black Death of Screen issue can be solved.
Method# 3: Enter Offline Mode
Entering in offline mode can help you get rid of the black screen of your Xbox. Follow the steps here to enter offline mode:
- Make sure your Wi-Fi is turn off.
- While being offline, reset your Xbox.
Then go back to live Xbox. Your Black Screen of Death will disappear after this.
Method# 4: Power Cycle Network Hardware
Sometimes, the issue is not your Xbox and it is your internet. So, power cycling your network hardware can fix the black screen issue.
First of all turn off your network hardware.
Next press the Power button. And hold it there till it powers off completely.
- Then make sure to unplug the hardware. Let it cool down and properly restore for few minutes.
- Then you can re-plug in your network hardware. Power on the hardware.
This can possibly solve your Black Screen of Death issue.
Method# 5: Pressing RT+Y button
Sometimes, pressing certain buttons can help you get rid of the Black screen. So, turn on your console, Hold down the Right Trigger button. And then the Y button. You will see the pins move on your screen. After this, there are high chances that everything will appear normally on your home screen.
Factory Reset your Xbox
You can also try Factory Reset your Xbox. But this is not an ideal option. Only go for this if other methods are not working. To do this follow the steps here:
- Press the Home button on your console.
- Select the System option available on the menu.
- Click on Console information & updates tab.
- Here, you will find the option of Reset Console.
- Click on the Reset Console option.
Keep in mind that your Xbox will completely factory reset itself. This means all your data and games will be lost. That’s why we recommend going for this method only if other solutions to fix the Xbox One Black Screen of Death are not working.
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