This article explains the most effective ways to ensure faster video game downloads on an Xbox One console.

On Xbox One, video games and apps download in the background. This is a convenient feature, as it allows you to play a game or watch videos on YouTube, Netflix, or DC Universe while your purchase is downloading. Unfortunately, doing other activities while something is downloading in the background can dramatically slow down your download speed, especially if it requires online connectivity.

Closing all games and apps can be a great way to speed up downloads on an Xbox One. It’s a good idea to try this method with all of the top apps and games on your Xbox One Home screen. This can be done quickly with the following steps:

Highlight the app or game icon on the home screen.