How to Fix Xbox One Error Code 0x80a40008

We have recently observed that Xbox One gamers are continuously facing errors with the code 0x80a40008 making it one of the most popular Xbox One error codes. We’ve also noticed that such errors pop up whenever an Xbox user tries to log into an Xbox profile and tries to play a particular game on Xbox. Apart from that, one might also get this error while attempting to recover a dormant profile on their system.

Such kinds of errors are unacceptable at any cost considering you want to relax and enjoy your gaming! Hence, we have decided to come up with a solution to fix Xbox One error code 0x80a40008.

3 Ways to Fix Xbox One Error Code 0x80a40008

Getting an error code on an Xbox One could be a common problem. Hence, we recommend you to follow the below-mentioned instructions properly and implement them wherever required.

1. Visiting the Live status website of the Xbox

Before we assume anything regarding the error, it is mandatory to visit the Xbox Live status website. From here, you will know whether any of the services are temporarily down or not, and if any of them are down, that could be a headache for you. So, make sure you check the below-mentioned services:

• Online Safety and Family
• Account and Profile
• Friends and Social Activity
• Store and Subscription
• Multiplayer activity
• Device and Networking
• Support and Services
• Cloud Gaming
• Apps and Mobile
• Games and Gaming
• Sharing and Broadcasting

If any of the services are down, there is no other way than to wait. Pick your favorite show and wait till Microsoft has rectified the problem. You can keep checking the server status at regular intervals.

2. Make sure you have a robust Internet connection.

You have now checked all the services on the live status website of Xbox. And if all the services are running correctly, there could be a possibility that your Xbox is not correctly connected to your broadband.

We have observed that the Xbox One may show error code 0x80a40008 when it fails to connect to the internet. But, you need not worry about that. If we can identify the problem, we can surely come up with a solution. Make sure to follow the steps below:

• Press the Xbox button on the controller
• Navigate to the Guide menu
• Select the All Settings area (You may need to scroll down a little bit until you see the gear icon)
• Select the Network tab via the vertical menu

Now, after this configuration, it is essential to test your network connection to know whether it is moving in the right direction or not:

• Select the troubleshooting tab
• Click on a test network connection

If it shows everything is good, it means your network is connecting well. If it does not show anything, we recommend you turn your wireless router off for 20 seconds and try restarting it again.

If resetting your router fails, we suggest you restart your Xbox One console. Press and hold the power button on the controller till the power center appears. Restarting the console may take some time. Hence, take a deep breath and wait for a minute or two to get it going.

3. Try logging out and re-adding an account from scratch.

The last and sure-shot option would be deleting and starting it all over from scratch. We have observed this method works in such scenarios. To do that, follow the steps below:

• Press the Xbox logo button on the controller
• The guide will appear promptly
• Tap on the Profile section
• Now, select the settings following the account
• Finally, click on the remove account
• Select the account you want to remove
• Restart the console

After your Xbox one console is restarted, add the account again. Now, you have to add the account using your Microsoft credentials. It may take some time, but you’re almost there! Hit the Enter button as soon as you are done, and it should be running again.

If you have various accounts attached to the Xbox One Console, we recommend removing them all using the steps mentioned above and re-adding them. After this suggestion, the error code 0x80a40008 should not appear.

Be Error Free

Errors on Xbox One can be tricky to solve if you’re not aware about the root cause. Always try to understand the root cause and then solve the error accordingly! It’s not a huge deal if you know how do it and if you’re not aware of how to solve it, you can always follow the instructions given in the article above. Stay tuned with us at Gamepleton for more such guides!