Windows 10: Xbox app renamed to Xbox Console Companion for Windows 10

The Xbox app has been renamed to Xbox Console Companion starting with version 48.54.3003.0 for Windows 10.

From What's new:

"Pardon our dust. This app is being renamed to Xbox Console Companion to be a dedicated app for your Xbox console's features and settings. A new desktop experience is coming soon!"












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Connect the console to his Xbox app on Windows

Hey Xbox Gamer!

In order to get your console connected with your Xbox App again, we suggest you try performing a

Factory Reset while keeping your games and apps.

1. Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select All Settings.
4. Select System.
5. Select Console info & updates.
6. Select Reset console.

Make sure you have your email and password as you will be asked to sign back into your account afterwards. Let us know if this helps!

 

Xbox 360 smart glass app not working for me

Thank you for your response. SmartGlass on Xbox 360 is only compatible with the following:

• SmartGlass for Windows 8
• Xbox Companion for Windows Phone
• SmartGlass for iOS
• SmartGlass for Android.

SmartGlass on Xbox 360 can be updated by updating the console itself. To get a new update, you can visit this

link and follow the steps provided.

For more information about setting up the SmartGlass on the Xbox 360, you can follow the steps on this

link.

If you have any other queries, feel free to post your concerns here anytime.

 

Xbox Insider App

Hi Trevor,

There are various reasons why you are unable to use the Xbox Insider Hub on your Xbox One console. It is possible that the app is corrupted or the current Xbox Insider Update installed on your console is not installed. To resolve your concern, we suggest
that you perform the solutions below on your console:

Solution 1. Power cycle your Xbox One console.

You can reset, perform a full power cycle, or physically disconnect your Xbox One console to reboot it completely and fix many common issues. This process does not erase any of your games or data.

• Turn off the Xbox One console by pressing the Xbox button on the front of the console for about 10 seconds until it shuts down completely.
  
• Unplug the console's power cable. Wait 10 seconds. Be sure to wait 10 seconds. This step resets the power supply.
  
• Plug the console power cable back in.
• Press the Xbox button on your console to turn on the Xbox One.
  

Solution 2. Clear the storage cache on the console.

• Press the menu key on the controller.
  
• Go to Settings, and then select Disc & Blu-Ray.
  
• In the Blu-Ray section select Persistent Storage.
  
• Select Clear persistent storage.

Solution 3. Clear MAC address.

• Scroll left on the Home screen to open the guide.
• Select Settings.
• Select All Settings.
• Select Network.
• Select Network settings.
• Select Advanced settings.
• Select Alternate MAC address.
• Select Clear.

Solution 4. Uninstall and reinstall the app.

• On Home, move right and select My games & apps.
• Highlight the content you want to uninstall.
• Press the Menu button
  on your controller.
• Select Uninstall.

If the issue persists, it is recommended that you share the issues that you encounter by chatting with other Xbox Insiders on the Xbox Insider Forums. To start a chat session, follow the steps below:

• Sign in to Insider Program forums.
  
• You may select Latest Xbox One Update Preview.
  
• Select the appropriate category for your issue.
• Click on Chat with Support.

Should you have any other queries, you can contact us anytime.