You can view the download progress on the console itself under Games & apps > Queue when you get back to your Xbox One. If the Xbox One is in Instant-on mode and is automatically downloading updates, it will soon begin downloading the game automatically. You’ll immediately see the “Install on Xbox One” button, which you can tap to begin the download. If you’ve previously purchased a game or downloaded it for free and want to redownload it, just search for the game on the Store and view its page. Tap that button and the app will queue it for download on your Xbox One. Once you’ve purchased the game (or tapped the “Get it free” button), you’ll see an “Install on Xbox One” button on its Store page. You can either find a free game and tap “Get it free” or purchase a game from here and immediately begin installing it on your Xbox One. Search for the game you want to install on your Xbox One in the Store.
Tap the menu button in the upper left corner and tap “Store” to view the Xbox Store. This app was previously named “Xbox Smartglass”, but is now just named “Xbox”.ĭownload the app and sign in with the same Microsoft account you sign into your Xbox One with. You can download updates from your phone using the Xbox app, available from Google Play for Android, Apple’s App Store for iPhone, or even the W indows Store for Windows Phone. How to Start Downloading Games Using Your Phone You can check this from Settings > All Settings > Sign-in, security & passkey. You should also ensure that you’ve signed into the Xbox One with the Microsoft account you plan on using on your phone. Don’t set it to “Energy-saving” mode or it will shut down completely, and you won’t be able to use the remote game download feature. This means the Xbox One will go into a sort of sleep mode where some functions remain active, including background downloads of games and updates. Ensure your Xbox One is set to “Instant-on” power mode. Second, head to Settings > All Settings > Power & startup > Power mode & startup.
RELATED: How Much Does the Xbox One's "Energy Saving" Mode Really Save? If it isn’t, your Xbox One won’t download new games or updates automatically. Ensure the “Keep my games & apps up to date” setting is enabled here. It will work if you haven’t modified these default settings in the past.įirst, head to Settings > All Settings > System > Updates. If you’re away from your Xbox One at the moment, feel free to skip this section and just try using the app or website to download a game. However, if you’ve modified these settings in the past, you may need to re-enable them. These are the default settings, so everything should just work. This will only work if your Xbox One is suspended and set to automatically downloaded game updates and stay in Instant-on mode. How to Configure Your Xbox One for Remote Game Downloads
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