How to Get Download Games in the Background (While Xbox Is Off)

Go to the home screen., Press the Menu button on the controller., Find "Power & Startup" in the Settings menu., Choose "Instant-On Power Mode."

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Go to the home screen.

    This is the main menu for the X-box, and what you see when it first powers on.

    To get there, hit the center X button on your controller and select "Go Home."

    It is the small center-right button., Click on "Settings" → "Power and Startup." This is where you can set the Xbox to use stand-by mode when you turn it off.

    It will automatically search for and finish downloads and updates., This will keep the Xbox One on standby so it will finish your downloads when the box is off.
  2. Step 2: Press the Menu button on the controller.

  3. Step 3: Find "Power & Startup" in the Settings menu.

  4. Step 4: Choose "Instant-On Power Mode."

Detailed Guide

This is the main menu for the X-box, and what you see when it first powers on.

To get there, hit the center X button on your controller and select "Go Home."

It is the small center-right button., Click on "Settings" → "Power and Startup." This is where you can set the Xbox to use stand-by mode when you turn it off.

It will automatically search for and finish downloads and updates., This will keep the Xbox One on standby so it will finish your downloads when the box is off.

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