6 Easy Fixes For Xbox Error Code E106

Xbox is a gaming console requiring no introduction. It is one of the top-selling gaming consoles worldwide and is owned by Microsoft. With many distinct series, such as Xbox One X, Xbox360, Xbox360s, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One S, it has managed to secure a huge loyal fan base. According to some estimates, there are a staggering 100 million active users of Xbox consoles spread all over its series.

What is Xbox Error Code E106?

In simple terms, Xbox Error Code E106 can be regarded as an error associated with starting up your device. What usually happens is that as soon as you start your Xbox, this error appears, not allowing you to go further on to the home screen. Error Code E106 is a whole series of errors, not just a single error code.

This is a great inconvenience as your Xbox has been rendered useless, and you are unable to do anything else without fixing this first.

What Causes Xbox Error Code E106

The causes of this error can be many varying across a multitude of reasons listed below. Mostly, however, they are related to a small software issue occurring while starting your Xbox, a loading error of BIOS, a data fetching issue from the hard drive of Xbox to the system, or a connection establishment issue from the Xbox server to your Xbox. No matter the cause of your error, here we try our best to guide you to a suitable solution for your problem so that you may continue to use your Xbox.

How To Fix Xbox Error Code E106?

Although Microsoft might release some official solutions for your error code, meanwhile, you can follow the below-listed methods to possibly rid yourself of your issue.

Powering off and Powering up your Xbox

Sometimes simple steps like these do solve your issues. Thus, they are worth a shot. You simply need to remove the power cord of your Xbox and keep it removed for 10 seconds. Then replug your power cord and turn on your Xbox console. If you get past the startup screen and the error does not show, it means it is resolved. However, if it still exists, you can move on to other solutions.

Physically resetting the console

This method has been by far the most successful one amongst the users, with most of them eliminating their error code using this. This method physically resets your device and can resolve any software bug by giving your software a rest. Follow the method listed below:

(P.S: You might require the help of another individual for this method)

1. Turn your Xbox off, and then detach and reattach all of the cords from the back side of your Xbox.
2. Push the ‘Bind’ and ‘Eject’ buttons simultaneously on your Xbox for about 10 to 15 seconds.

   

3. Press the X button on the home screen while still holding the two buttons.
4. While the whole of this procedure takes place, two beeping sounds will be made, which will lead to the opening up of a troubleshooting page on your home screen.
5.  The troubleshooting page will have four options; you have to select the ‘ Reset this Xbox’ option at the bottom left of the four options.

6. Now choose the ‘Reset and keep my games and apps’ option on the new page. This will prevent your game and app data from being lost so that you can use your Xbox normally after its Reset.

If this method works, after the Reset, you should return directly to the homepage with your Xbox functioning as usual without an issue. If not, read ahead to find other suitable methods which you can apply.

Resetting your Internet Modem

It is also fairly possible that an internet service failure causes your Xbox Error Code E106. In that case, you may find it beneficial if you reset your internet device as to provide a fresh start to the internet connection and possibly fix your error. To restart your internet device, follow these simple steps:

1. Go to your internet modem and try to locate a small black button at the bottom or back side of it.
2. Once you find it, press it gently for about as long as it takes for the functioning lights to disappear.

   

3. Wait for the lights to reappear and the internet to start functioning correctly.
4. Once this happens, shut down your Xbox and restart it.
5.  After it restarts, check for the error code if it disappears well and is good; if it Does not, then follow the other methods listed.

Changing your Internet Connection

If even after restarting, the issue persists, it may prove helpful if you change your internet connection. Simply go into settings and change your internet connection from current to any other available even hotspot might work. This may prove helpful as the error may lie from your Internet Service Provider side, which simply won’t be resolved by restarting your device.

You can also try to switch your means of internet connectivity. From this, it means that if you are using a wireless Wi-Fi connection, you should shift to ethernet, or if you are using an ethernet cable for connection, then you should shift to a wireless connection for internet connectivity.

Completely Resetting your Xbox

Even after following all of the above-mentioned steps, if you are still unable to fix Xbox Error Code E106, then it is recommended that you completely reset your Xbox. This means that all your apps, accounts, and game data will be completely erased, and your Xbox will become brand new in terms of data. It should be kept in mind, however, that this method is only to be used as the last resort, and kindly make sure that you have tried all of the above and below-mentioned solutions before applying this step. Keep in mind that this is different from restarting the Xbox One.

In order to completely reset your device, the procedure is as follows:

1.  Turn your Xbox off, and then detach and reattach all of the cords from the back side of your Xbox.
2.  Push the ‘Bind’ and ‘Eject’ buttons simultaneously on your Xbox for about 10 to 15 seconds.

   

3. Press the X button on the home screen while still holding the 2 buttons.
4. While the whole of this procedure takes place, two beeping sounds will be made, which will lead to the opening up of a troubleshooting page on your home screen.
5. The troubleshooting page will have 4 options; you have to select the ‘ Reset this Xbox’ option at the bottom left of the four options.

   

6.  On the new page that opens, you have to choose ‘Remove Everything
7.  After the process completes, you will be returned to your home screen.
8. Hopefully, your error is resolved now, and all your functions will return to normal functioning.

Take your Xbox-to-Xbox service station.

So, you have followed all of the methods listed above, and your error still has not disappeared. Well, now the only thing I can further suggest is taking your console to the service station. It is very much possible that your console has some sort of physical damage or that one of the sectors of your HDD has become faulty. If this is the matter, then you cannot take any step from your home and have to take it to the centre.

However, if you find it costly to repair your console from official means, then just get it diagnosed after diagnosis,, take it to any local shopkeeper willing to fix it for you. It will generally be cheaper for you than from the Xbox service station. But it should also be kept in mind that this act might nullify your device’s warranty.

Hopefully, our methods were able to resolve your error code, and you were able to resume its services fully.

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