If you're experiencing issues with the Xbox app requiring you to sign in repeatedly, there are several steps you can take to troubleshoot the problem:
- Ensure the Xbox App is up to date: Make sure you are in the RETAIL sandbox, as the Xbox App updates automatically in that environment. You can check for updates in the Microsoft Store.
- Check your Gaming Services: Sometimes, outdated Gaming Services can cause sign-in issues. You can update them by using PowerShell:
- Launch PowerShell as an administrator and enter
"get-appxpackage Microsoft.GamingServices | remove-AppxPackage -allusers". - Then, run
"start ms-windows-store://pdp/?productid=9MWPM2CQNLHN"to reinstall the Gaming Services.
- Launch PowerShell as an administrator and enter
- Licensing Error: If you are encountering a licensing error (0x803F8001), ensure you have launched the Xbox App in the RETAIL sandbox before switching back to your original sandbox.
- Check Xbox Services Status: Sometimes, Xbox services may be down, which can affect sign-in. You can check the status on the Xbox Status page.
- Restart your PC: A simple restart can sometimes resolve persistent issues with applications.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may want to consider creating a test account that has access to the sandbox and verify if the problem persists with that account.
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