An Xbox bug forces many users to update all their games at once, fix available

A bug causes the console to detect dozens of nonexistent updates, but there is a solution.

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In the last few hours, several Xbox players have turned on their consoles to find an unpleasant surprise: their entire library seems to need an update. From recent titles to games installed years ago, the system has requested downloads for almost everything… but it’s just a glitch.

The error, widely reported on social media platforms like Reddit and X, has caused confusion among users, who have wondered if they should start all those updates or if it could be something more serious. Luckily, there is no problem with the games or the servers: it’s a detection glitch that is easily fixed.

How to fix the false update error on Xbox

The easiest way to resolve this error is to completely restart your console. To do this, simply hold down the Xbox button on your controller, select Restart console and wait for it to restart. In most cases, after this step, the console will stop requesting non-existent updates.

Some players have also indicated that when they press the Update button, the games do not download anything or complete the process almost immediately, so it is not a real download. Even so, the general recommendation is to restart before taking any further action.

Step-by-step solution to avoid false updates on Xbox

Follow these simple steps from your console:

1. Press the Xbox button on the controller to open the guide.

2. Go to the right section and select “Profile & system”.

3. Scroll down to the option “Power & sleep” and select “Restart console”.

4. Wait for the system to restart completely.

5. Once it’s back on, check the update queue: it’s normal for there to be none pending.

For now, Xbox has not issued an official statement about this bug, but it appears to be a simple temporary anomaly that does not affect the performance of the games or their availability. If you encounter the problem, you already know what to do.

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