“Something went wrong” Xbox “E” Error Codes – Fix it!
If you start an Xbox and see the “Something went wrong” error code screen or the “E” error codes, this guide will give you some troubleshooting tips.
This error code usually occurs when your Xbox console restarts, namely after a system update. There are a few different “E” error codes: E100, E101, E102, E105, E106, E200, E203, E208, E204, E206, E207, and E305.
Xbox Error Code (E100, E200, E204, or E207)
If you see any of the error codes mentioned above, here is what you can do:
Restart the Xbox
- On your controller, select the D-pad and the A button. With this, you can choose the “Restart this Xbox” option on the “Something went wrong” screen.
- You should now be able to return to the TV’s “Home” screen whenever you restart the console.
- The gaming console will function effectively now.
Just in case restarting the Xbox doesn’t work, check the next step below.
Reset the Xbox console
On your controller, select the D-pad and the A button to launch “Troubleshoot” on the “Something went wrong” page. This will open up the “Xbox Startup Troubleshooter.” After this, you can select “Reset this Xbox.” Next, whenever you see a prompt, select “Keep games and apps.” This will now restart your gaming console and remove all unnecessary bugs or data. However, if this step fixes nothing, refer to the next step below.
Makes Updates to the System
Need to update your Xbox console? The Xbox Startup Troubleshooter can help! Here’s how:
- Turn the console off.
- Now, remove the power cord from the holder to make sure that the console is entirely powered off.
- Wait 30 seconds. Now, plug back the power cord.
- Press and hold down on the “Pair” button. You will find it below the Xbox and the Eject button.
- Press on the Xbox button.
- Hold the eject and pair buttons for 10 to 15 seconds.
- When you hear two “power-up” tones, let go of the Pair and Eject buttons.
- You should now be able to go to the Xbox Startup Troubleshooter.
If an update is needed, you can even use a USB flash drive with the Offline System Update files. Just plug the drive in, select “Offline System Update” on the troubleshooter with your controller, and it will update your console using those files.
Again, if all else fails, the last resort is to restore factory settings.
Restore console to factory settings
- Turn the console off, unplug the cord, and ensure the console is powered off.
- Give it about 30 seconds, and then plug it back in.
- Press and hold down on the “Pair” button. You will find it below the Xbox and the Eject button.
- Hold the eject and pair buttons for 10 seconds.
- When you hear two “power-up” tones, let go of the Pair and Eject buttons.
- You will now reach the Xbox Startup Troubleshooter.
- Select the “Reset this Xbox” option.
- Choose “Remove everything.”
- All user data should now be deleted.
Xbox Error Code (E101)
Just in case you experience this error code, you can:
- Download the OSU1 (Offline System Update) file.
- Run some updates on your system to ensure it works smoothly.
- If none of these work, you will need to repair your gaming console.
Xbox Error Code (E102)
Here is what you can do:
- Restore the Xbox console back to factory settings.
- Repair the console if there is no other option.
- You can also try an offline factory reset.
Xbox Error Code (E105)
- Run a restore on the console’s factory defaults.
- Repair the console.
Xbox Error Code (E106, E203, E208, or E305)
- Reset the Xbox console.
- Download the OSU1 (Offline System Update) file.
- Run an update on the system for bugs or faulty apps.
- Get the factory defaults restored on your console.
- You have the option of repairing the console.
Xbox Error Code (206)
- As mentioned in the troubleshooting steps above, you can restart your console to fix the “Something went wrong” issue on Xbox.
- There is also the option of a reset.
- Retrieve all the default factory settings on your console.
- Repair the console.
