How To Fix Error 80070079 On Xbox Series X

How The error code 80070079 on your Xbox Series X occurs when you try to use an Xbox Live feature. This means that there is an issue with the Xbox Live service or the internet connection. To fix this you need to perform several troubleshooting steps.

The error code 80070079 on your Xbox Series X occurs when you try to use an Xbox Live feature. This means that there is an issue with the Xbox Live service or the internet connection. To fix this you need to perform several troubleshooting steps.

What to do when you get the error code 80070079  on your Xbox Series X

One of the issues that you might experience when trying to open a game on this console is this error message. This could mean that there is an Xbox Live service outage or your internet connection is not working. Here’s what you can do to fix this issue.

Solution 1: Check Xbox service outage

Sometimes this issue is caused by an Xbox service outage which can prevent you from using the Xbox Live feature.  Here’s how you can check the Xbox server status.

Time needed: 5 minutes.

Check the server status

  1. Open a web browser.

    You can do this from your computer or from your Xbox Series X console.Fix Error 80070079 On Xbox Series X

  2. Go to the Xbox server status home page.

    You can check details on the status of Xbox server issues if any from here.What to do when you get the error code 80070079  on your Xbox Series X

If a report of an outage is announced  then this is  what’s causing the problem. You will need to wait for the game server to be fixed. Microsoft will usually post the estimated time when the issue will be resolved.

Solution 2: Perform a network test

You should check if the internet connection is working on the console.

  • Press the Xbox button on your Xbox controller.
  • Select Profile & system.
  • Select Settings menu.
  • Select General.
  • Select Network settings.
  • Select Test network connection.
  • Select Continue.
  • Select Test network speed & statistics.

If the Xbox does not have a good connection then you will need to troubleshoot your network connection.  You can try to restart the router or connect the console to it using a wired connection if you are connected to it wirelessly.

Having the error code 80070079 on your Xbox Series X can be a frustrating experience. Hopefully, this solution will help you fix the problem.

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