When I changed my gamertag it didn't update?

Try restart your Xbox and if it still hasn't changed, I clicked on the change gamertag option and typed my new name in and it swapped it immediately without asking for another payment. I'm guessing that it bought the gamertag change but now wants you to type the same name in to actually use it. Was this reply helpful?
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Why hasn t my new gamertag changed?

It may be possible that there is an issue with the gamertag change not being properly processed by the Xbox servers. There are a few potential causes for this: - The Xbox servers may be experiencing high traffic or maintenance, which could cause delays in processing the gamertag change.
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How long does it take for your gamertag to change?

It may take up to 24 hours for your name to update everywhere. The display name doesn't change your gamertag.
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Why is my old gamertag still showing?

If your gamertag uses non-Latin-based characters, your previous gamertag will continue to appear for older, classic experiences, such as some games and Xbox websites, while your new gamertag will appear on modern experiences, such as your Xbox console and the Xbox apps for PC and mobile.
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Does changing your gamertag reset everything?

You may lose your progress within those games, including game saved data, leaderboard data, and progress toward trophies. Parts of those games might not function properly, both online and offline. Your previous online ID(s) may remain visible to you and other players in some places.
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How To Change Gamertag On Xbox App - Full Guide

What happens if you change gamertag?

After you confirm your new gamertag, the change is reflected across Xbox. You don't need to tell your friends that you've changed it—their friends lists will be updated automatically.
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How do I reset my gamertag?

Change your gamertag on Xbox One
  1. Press the Xbox button on your controller, then select System > Settings > Personalization > My profile > Customize profile.
  2. Select your gamertag, then select it again to type a new gamertag or select one from the suggested list.
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Can I get my old Xbox gamertag back?

Unfortunately, if someone else has already claimed your original gamertag, you may not be able to get it back unless the person is willing to release it and let you claim it on your account.
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How many times can you change Xbox gamertag?

However, if you are referring to the gamer tag on your Xbox account, you only have 1 free gamer tag change promotion but the next time you change your gamer tag, it will cost you 9.99 USD. Thank you for your time.
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How do I get rid of my old gamertag on Xbox?

Under the "Your Information" section, select "Account Security." Enter your account password if prompted. Scroll down to the "Xbox Profile" section and select "Manage Gamertag." Choose the gamertag that you want to remove and select "Remove."
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Can I change my gamertag twice?

Once a gamertag has been changed, you cannot change it again for free. You cannot transfer Microsoft Points from one Xbox Live account to another.
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Why do I have two gamertags on Xbox?

If you change your gamertag and use characters that aren't supported in the old Xbox 360 gamertag or that is more than 15 characters long, that won't change, and you'll end up with two different gamertags.
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What Gamertags are not allowed?

In order for a Gamertag to be valid, it must be at least three characters long but no more than 12 characters long. They also cannot contain special characters, and must start with a letter. Consecutive spaces are also prohibited.
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When can I change my gamertag for free again?

"If this is your first time changing your gamertag, you can change it one time for free. This is regardless of whether we created it for you automatically when you first signed up for Xbox (meaning you didn't choose it yourself) or if you created your own gamertag at signup."
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How long until a gamertag expires?

If a person doesn't sign into their Microsoft account within 2 years, the account will be closed which should also free up the tag.
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Is the Xbox gamertag 12 character limit?

In the newest versions of the Xbox since the 360 it's only possible to get a gamertag with a 12-character limit. This rule is applied to all consoles such as Xbox One, Xbox Series X etc. The only possible way of getting a 15-character Xbox gamertag is if you have access to an Xbox 360.
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Can I make my gamertag more than 12 characters?

Why do gamertags only support 12 characters? We require at least 3 characters to auto-assign you a suffix and make sure that everybody has an equal chance to have a name they can be proud of. Many older games allowed 16 characters for displaying gamertags.
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What is classic gamertag Xbox?

The classic gamertag you are referring to is how your name is displayed on older games destroyer1618 as in your example. Your new gamertag would be destroyer#1618. As per the new system. The reason being is older games don't support symbols. So the classic gamertag is destroyer1618.
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Are old Xbox accounts deleted?

If a person doesn't sign into their Microsoft account within 2 years, that account will be closed which should also close the Xbox account and free up the tag.
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How do I find someone's old Xbox name?

Check Xbox Live leaderboards: You can search Xbox Live leaderboards for games that the person played in the past and see if their old gamertag is listed. Use web archives: There are web archives such as the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine that may have saved.
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Do Xbox usernames expire?

Last year, Microsoft announced that gamertags will expire after 5 years of no use.
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Why can't i change Xbox gamertag?

If you receive a message that says a gamertag is unavailable, this means that you'll need to try another. The gamertag that you're trying to create is either inappropriate for the Xbox service or can't be used at this time. After you confirm your new gamertag, the change is reflected across Xbox.
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Why do you need to pay to change your gamertag?

It's like the other games online, they require a payment to change the username or gamertag. We are only given a free change once. I believe this is to limit the abuse of changing gamertag and to not keep on changing it to allow other users claim their preferred gamertag.
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What does a factory reset do Xbox One?

Warning Resetting your console to its factory defaults erases all accounts, saved games, settings, and home Xbox associations. Anything not synchronized with the Xbox network will be lost.
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