What happens when you uninstall a game on Xbox series S?

Note that removing a game from your console storage doesn't remove your license (that remains in the cloud, along with your game progress). You won't lose games or game progress by removing them from your console storage.
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Will uninstalling a game on Xbox delete everything?

@dudeitzkhloe Uninstalling your game will not remove save data. The save data has to be removed separately.
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Does uninstalling a game remove everything?

Game progress is typically stored in the cloud or on the console's internal storage, separate from the game installation files. You can safely uninstall games to free up space without worrying about losing your progress.
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Will I lose everything if I uninstall a game on game Pass?

Games will not be deleted from your hard drive until you delete them, even if they have been removed from the Xbox Game Pass catalog.
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Will I lose game progress if I uninstall a game?

If the game supports Cloud saves, you'll keep any progress you've already made.
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Xbox Series S - How To Uninstall Games

Is deleting a game the same as uninstalling it?

Yes, on Android devices “uninstall” is the same thing as “delete".
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What happens if you uninstall a game you bought on Xbox?

You can always remove game content from your hard drive to make space for new titles. Anything that you had purchased and have since deleted from your hard drive can be redownloaded at any time.
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How do I reset my Xbox Series S without losing games?

Apply your backup
  1. Connect your storage device to your Xbox.
  2. Turn on your console.
  3. Go to Profile & system > Settings > System > Console info and choose Reset console.
  4. Select Reset and keep my games & apps. This resets the Xbox operating system and deletes any corrupted data without deleting your games or apps.
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Can you install games while your Xbox series S is off?

Can I install a game while I'm offline? Yes, you can install a disc-based game while you're offline.
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Does uninstalling remove everything?

Uninstalling a program generally does not delete your personal files and data. It only removes the program's files and components from your computer. However, it's always a good practice to back up your important files regularly to avoid accidental data loss.
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What happens when I uninstall a game?

Your saved items and progress will all be lost, so make sure you actually want to delete the game. If you decide that you'd like to play the game again after removing it, you'll need to install it again. Your new game will default back to its original settings.
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What does it mean to uninstall a game?

transitive verb. : to remove (software) from a computer system especially by using a specially designed program.
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Does uninstalling games delete saves?

Uninstallation does not remove saved data as it is stored separately on the console or on the cloud if you have enabled that feature.
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Will I lose my games if I delete my Xbox account?

Delete Profile Only – This deletes the Xbox profile but leaves saved games and achievements. Delete Profile and Items – This deletes the profile and the associated saved games and achievements.
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Does uninstalling games free up space?

In theory, computer disk space will free up after uninstalling games. But in some cases, people find no space is freed up even the uninstalling process is completed. This is because there are game-related files that still exist on your computer.
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Will I lose everything if I reset my Xbox series S?

Warning Resetting your console to its factory defaults erases all accounts, saved games, settings, and home Xbox associations. Anything not uploaded to the Xbox network will be lost.
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What happens if you reset your Xbox but keep your games and apps?

Selecting Reset and remove everything will reset your console to factory settings, while Reset and keep my games and apps will reset your operating system and keep your games and apps intact. Reset and keep my games and apps is a good option if you are troubleshooting a problem with your Xbox.
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Will I lose progress if I uninstall a game on Xbox?

Note that removing a game from your console storage doesn't remove your license (that remains in the cloud, along with your game progress). You won't lose games or game progress by removing them from your console storage.
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Can you reinstall a game for free if you uninstall it on Xbox?

When you delete an Xbox One game, the game is removed from your console, but you still own it. That means you are free to reinstall any game you have deleted, as long as you have enough available storage space. Select Ready to install.
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How many games can you store on an Xbox Series S?

For players that prefer to keep a wide selection of games downloaded on their console, this will be a problem. The average game is roughly 30-50GB, meaning the Series S can only fit a maximum of 10 averagely sized games, and even that's pushing it. These number becomes even smaller for players that play bigger games.
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Will you lose everything if you uninstall a game?

@emthejem Any packs you've bought are owned by your account, not your computer, so yes, they'll be available for you to reinstall, for free, whenever you're ready.
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Does uninstalling delete everything?

Nope. Since the files the game creates are not created during the game install then they're also not removed during uninstall. Since the game is not aware when it's being uninstalled it can't remove them either.
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Can I recover a game I uninstalled?

While you cannot literally re-install apps or games from storage on Android, you can re-install them from the Play Store. Provided you're logged into the same account you installed the app from, you can visit Google Play Store> Manage Apps> Installed dropdown> Not Installed and filter by name or installation date.
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