This article explains how to soft or hard reset an Xbox Series X or S and restore it to factory settings.
2 Ways to Factory Reset Xbox Series X/S (Via Console or Settings)
Resetting an Xbox Series X or S can fix a variety of issues, including poor performance, long app load times, microphone echo, and more. There are different types of resets and restarts, though.
If you leave your console on all the time and let it go into a power-saving mode between sessions, a soft reset can occasionally fix some issues.
There are two ways to achieve a soft reset:
