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Error Code: 0x8B0500B6 Before progressing to the solutions, make sure that the servers are up and running. Moreover, during the troubleshooting process, it will be better to use a wired connection (if possible) in place of a wireless connection. To fix error code 0X8b0500B6, follow the undermentioned solutions:

Solution 1: Power Cycle the Device and Networking Equipment

On an Xbox console, the majority of the problems referring to a firmware issue can easily be resolved via a manual power cycling of the device. This operation drains out the power capacitors of your device and any temporary data (that might be triggering the issue) will also be erased. Your applications, games, and user preferences will be unharmed.

Solution 2: Forget the Wi-Fi Connection and then Reconnect To it

If your Xbox is having communication issues with the wireless network, then it may report the error you are facing. This communication glitch can be caused by many factors like corrupt network settings etc. Given the circumstances, it will be a good idea to forget the network connection and then again connect to it.

Solution 3: Disable ISP’s Online Protection Tool/Shield

ISPs apply many types of tactics to safeguard their users from different internet threats. For this purpose, online protection tools/shields are used by them. These protection tools can limit access to different resources and protocols essential for Xbox and thus cause the current Xbox error. Also, if online gaming is blocked in your ISP’s online protection tool, then it can also cause the error under discussion. In this condition, disabling these online protection tools may solve the issue. We will discuss the process for Sky Broadband Shield, you may follow instructions by your ISP to turn off any such tool. You can also contact them if you don’t have any tools provided.

Solution 4: Uninstall the Fortnite Game

The Fortnite game was the cause of many Xbox issues in the recent past. It was reported by many users that removing the Fortnite game has solved the issue under discussion as well. So, it will be a good idea to uninstall Fortnite (if installed) and see if this makes a difference. If your data is saved on the cloud on Xbox, it will be unharmed.

Solution 5: Remove and Re-Add the User Profile

Xbox uses a profile to manage user access to different games and resources. If your signed-in Xbox profile has some consistency issue, then Xbox would not be able to access some vital resources and thus cause the current Xbox error. In these circumstances, removing and then re-adding the user profile (a common fix for many Xbox problems) may solve the issue.

Solution 6: Reset the Xbox Console

This issue can also occur due to the firmware getting corrupt. Mostly, an unexpected console shutdown or an interruption during a firmware update is the culprit behind the scene. In this case, resetting your console may solve the problem. As your data will be erased, do not forget to backup your data.

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