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How to Auto Update Xbox One Games and Software?

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Omer Kaan Ayvaz

In today’s developing software world, we will see new software innovations which enable us to make more efficient programs every day. Those innovations help tech giants to update their old-fashioned software. In the game world, we used to see updates every day. Developers want to enhance their games. With constant updates, players do not encounter problems like game AI errors. We see that problem in CyberPunk 2077. Because of this issue, players cannot play the game. To avoid this type of issue, updating your Xbox One games is necessary to improve your game experience. When you update your Xbox One software, you will reach new features. That’s why when you see an update message, you should accept it.

However, I know that some people do not follow this advice. Because if they want to play their games quickly, they do not want to wait for an update. That’s why we created this article. In this article, we will show how to automatically update Xbox one games and software. If you follow the steps listed below, you do not need to wait for an update. When you close, Xbox will update itself.

How to automatically update your Xbox one software?

Updates take some time if you have a weak internet connection. That’s why some players delay critic Xbox One system updates. However, when people skip Xbox One updates, Their delay makes their system slow and creates system vulnerability. To avoid this situation, players can enable automatic system updates. To do that, they need to follow the steps listed below.

  1. After you press the Xbox button, you can open the Setting menu.
  2. Press System
  3. Select Settings
  4. You need to press the option which is named “Console info and updates”
  5. You will see the updates is available for your Xbox One.
  6. Press keep my console and up-to-date checkbox on console and games apps tabs.

Automatic updates have various advantages. However, it has downsides too. When you enable the automatic updates, you cannot control your Xbox One memory. Because when the system sees an update, it will download and install the update. That means you cannot see the memory you have left. Also, when you enable the automatic updates, it will make updates during nightly maintenance(between 2a-6a local time). However, while your Xbox One is downloading and installing updates, it will make a loud noise. If you placed your Xbox One in your bedroom, your Xbox One would irritate you with its noise.

How to Update your Xbox One manually

Despite the disadvantages, automatic updates have many advantages. That’s why you should enable it. If you do not want to do it, you should constantly check software updates manually. To do that you should follow the steps listed below.

  1. Open Guide with Xbox Button on your console
  2. Press the gear icon
  3. Select System.
  4. Open the settings
  5. press on “updates” or “Console info and updates”
  6. You will see the available updates on the left side of the screen.
  7. You need to click on the available updates to install them.

That’s it. You learned how to automatically update Xbox One games and software. If you have questions, you can write us in the comment section.

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