Why won t Xbox let me buy a game?

“Your account is blocked from buying in Microsoft stores”

A privacy and online safety setting for your Microsoft account may be preventing you from making purchases. Sign in to the Privacy section of your Microsoft account and review your settings.

Why is Xbox blocking my purchase?

This may mean: There's a temporary problem with the Xbox service. A privacy and online safety setting for your Microsoft account is preventing you from making a purchase.

Why can't I buy Xbox games on Xbox One?

Restart your Xbox

While simply restarting your console may be enough, we suggest a more involved power cycle. After everything is up and running again, attempt to make the purchase and see whether the error message once again appears.

Why does my Xbox store keep saying something went wrong?

Why does my Xbox One keep saying "Something Went Wrong" with error 0x800705b4? This error generally occurs when the application got corrupted through an app update. Clearing your Xbox cache may resolve the issue: Turn off your Xbox One.

Why can't i buy games on Microsoft Store?

If you're having trouble buying something from Microsoft Store, here are some steps to try: Check your credit card is up to date on the Payment options page. Check you don't have any subscription payments overdue on the Services page. Check your account is not temporarily suspended.

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Why can't I purchase on games?

Check for Updates

If there are bugs that are causing payment issues on Play Store, there may already be an update that fixes it. So check for app updates on the Play Store. It may help to update your Android phone too. To update the app, open the Play Store and search for the app.

How do I fix error code 0x80070490 on Xbox?

How do I fix my Microsoft Store on my Xbox?

Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Select Profile & system > Settings > System > Console info. Select Reset console. Reset and keep my games & apps.

Why won't my Microsoft Store work Xbox?

Try to do a soft factory reset without removing any games and apps. Press the Xbox button to open the guide. Select Settings > System > Console info > reset then keep my games and apps. NOTE: This will delete the profiles on your account, make sure that you remember the email and password to your account.

What is error code 0x80131500 on Xbox store?

What Are the Causes Behind the Error Code 0x80131500? Here are some possible reasons for the Microsoft Store app being unable to load the page. Your computer doesn't have a working internet connection. Corrupt or missing Microsoft Store files.

How do you buy currently unavailable games on Xbox?

How do I clear my Xbox One cache?

Press and hold the Power button on the front of your Xbox One several times. Wait a minute, and then plug the power cord back in. Wait another minute, and then press the Power button on your Xbox One to turn it back on. Your cache should be clear at this point, allowing your Xbox One to perform the way it used to.

How to clear Xbox cache?

How do I allow purchases on Xbox?

Sign in to the Microsoft Family Safety site with your account. Under the member whose account you want to manage, select More options > Spending. On this page, you can select the toggle switch under Credit cards for Require approval for every purchase.

How do I enable purchases on Xbox?

Choose Change my sign-in & security preferences.

Scroll right and select Customize. Scroll right and select Ask for my passkey to make purchases, then choose Passkey not required.

Why did I get permanently banned from Xbox?

Permanent bans are never issued lightly, and only occur after severe or repeated violations of the Community Standards for Xbox.

Why Microsoft Store is not working properly?

If you're having trouble launching Microsoft Store, here are some things to try: Reset the Microsoft Store cache: Press the Windows Logo Key + R to open the Run dialog box, type wsreset.exe, and then select OK.

Why can't I download anything on Xbox store?

You may need to update your console. For example, if you see a “Download stopped” error, you may need to install an update before the download can complete. To see if there's an update available: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.

What is error code 0x80072ee7 on Xbox One?

This means that the console or device couldn't load the content.

How do I fix Microsoft Store glitch?

Run the troubleshooter: Select the Start button, and then select Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot, and then from the list select Windows Store apps > Run the troubleshooter.

How do I completely reset Microsoft Store?

How do I fix Microsoft Store games?

What is Microsoft Store code 0x80070490?

The Error code 0x80070490 is a status code that indicates your computer System Component Store or the Component-Based Servicing (CBS) has developed a corrupt file. The CBS system is responsible for running and controlling all OS-related operations, including operating the mail app.

What is store error 0x80070490?

Error code 0x80070490 is a status that shows a corrupted file or processes these corrupted files in the system. Any damage or corruption within the component store or component-based servicing CBS sabotages the window update.

What does code 0x80070490 mean on Xbox?

code=0x80070490. It only refers to the Xbox 360 and refers to using Xbox Live or streaming tv. I noticed it does refer to possibly running out of hard drive space and to free up at least 200MB.