In the world of consoles, Xbox is one of those brands that is in the fight to position itself as the best of all. It is part of the sixth generation family and its launch was in 2002.
Over the years it has evolved, improving the quality of the graphics , as well as the sharpness when playing. At the technological level, it has implemented the necessary tools to link with other devices. For example: Microsoft.
The birth of the Xbox One
The success it had over the years led this brand to position itself, once again, as one of the best consoles in 2013, thanks to the launch of the Xbox One .
This console came to displace the Xbox 360 and has a number of important and interesting features, such as its online functions , linking a wide variety of multimedia applications and its compatibility of PC games .
Updating the Xbox One
However, there is a feature that this incredible console hides that is probably not well known to everyone. And it is related to the process of updating it.
Surely when you hear the word “update” you imagine a long process (depending on the speed of your internet) of a few hours to be able to enjoy the Xbox again .
Up to date, without internet
It’s possible? Of course yes! What you would surely never imagine: you can do it using a USB stick .
In this opportunity, you will learn how to update your Xbox One without having to maintain an internet connection and, best of all: with a USB stick with at least 6 GB of storage.
It is worth the clarification: you will need a computer with a Windows operating system that does have an internet connection . What will not need to be connected to a network will be your Xbox One.
Upgrade process
Once you have clarified and specified everything you need to carry out the Xbox One update process , it is time to indicate the steps you must follow to achieve this goal.
Formatting the Pendrive
One of the previous steps for this process is to format your USB device, in this case, a pendrive. Therefore, you must make sure to make a backup copy on your computer so that later you can replace the information deleted when formatting the device.
- Access the “This computer” section in your file explorer.
- Select, with right click, the USB device.
- It is important that you select, in the file system section, the option “NTFS”.
- Download the corresponding OSU file, you can get it from the Xbox servers.
- Once the download is finished, unzip the file and proceed to copy the folder identified as “$ SystemUpdate” and paste it on the pen drive.
- Remove the pendrive from the computer.
Pen drive connection – Xbox One
After completing the previous step, it is time to connect the USB device to your Xbox One to update it. For this, it is recommended:
- Disconnect your Xbox from the power or power source.
- It is recommended to wait between 30 seconds and 1 minute.
- Connect the USB device.
- Connect your Xbox One to the power source.
- Press and hold the link (located on the side of the console) and eject buttons, then proceed to turn on the Xbox.
- Keep holding the buttons mentioned above until you hear two tones from the console.
Solving problems
That way, the Xbox One troubleshooter will appear on your screen . At this point, you just have to follow a few more steps:
- Select “Offline System Update”.
- The update process will start automatically.
Once your console restarts, you can use your Xbox One normally with its updated operating system. Ready to continue enjoying your favorite games.
Starting a new era
Don’t leave your Xbox One with an old operating system. Take advantage of these simple steps to bring you up to speed and get the most out of this extraordinary console.
