Most of the time, this error happens when Xbox servers undergo maintenance. Therefore, we suggest you restart your console and update it again after some time. In case the problems persist, please refer to the following section and try its solutions.
Fix Xbox Update Error 0x8B050033
If you are experiencing Xbox Game error 0x8B050033, you can try the solutions below in no particular order to see if this resolves the issue. Let’s now take a closer look at each of them in detail:
1] Check the Xbox Live Status
The most common cause of user-reported cases is a server issue that is above the control of the end-users. In order to determine whether Xbox Live services are causing your inability to play your games, you can visit the Xbox Live Status page. Here, you can then review the status of each service and make sure they are working correctly.
If some services are listed as limited or unavailable, you can assume this is a widespread problem not specific to your console. Hence, to solve this problem, all you can do is wait until Microsoft fix it. In case all Xbox Live status services are up and running, you can try the next method to resolve the error code.
2] Sign out and sign back into your profile
This solution requires you to sign out of your profile for one minute and then sign back in. Once that is done, the problem should be fixed automatically. However, some users have reported being able to resolve this issue by starting the game on a different profile and when the game loaded, switching back to their own profile and the problem has been resolved.
3] Run Online Xbox Troubleshooter
Run the Online Xbox Troubleshooter and see if your console is still experiencing the update error 0x8B050033. Additionally, you can use the Xbox One System Update Solution to update your console offline.
4] Reset Xbox One to factory default settings
Several users reported that they were able to resolve this issue by resetting the Xbox console to factory default.
5] Uninstall and reinstall the game
In case none of the suggestions above work, try uninstalling and reinstalling the game, which should certainly resolve your issue.
How to resolve an Xbox update glitch?
If you encounter an Xbox error code, follow these instructions to fix it:
Press and hold down the Xbox button for 10 seconds.Unplug the power cord once the console gets turned off.Next, wait for about 30 seconds.Plug the console back in and turn it on.Once it restarts, check if the problem has been resolved.
Read: How to update Xbox console offline using Xbox Offline System Update
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