Updating an Xbox One using a USB stick allows Xbox users to avoid possible network connection during the day one rush. Since the Xbox requires a mandatory out of the box update, pre-downloading an update helps guarantee you'll be able to play games with your Xbox One as soon as possible.



To update, press the Xbox button and go Home. Press Menu, select Settings, select System, select Console Info, then select OS Version. Note and write down the number you see there.

Then use a PC to download the appropriate file for your OS, matching the version number to your own.

6.2.9781.0(xb_rel_flash1307.130829-1800)

6.2.10210.0(xb_rel_launch 131118-1159)

Update: 11:52am PST Nov 21, 2013: The links above have been disabled. Microsoft has issued a statement indicating that they prefer to support consumers on a direct basis.
If downloading ahead of time to be ready, grab both files on your PC and then use the appropriate one after opening and checking out your Xbox OS number.

Transfer the contents of the zip file to the root directory of your NTFS formatted USB flash drive.

Unplug your network cable,fully power off your console for at least 30 seconds, and plug the flash drive into your Xbox One.

Hold down Bind and Eject while powering the console on, and keep both of these buttons depressed until you hear two power up tomes. This may take as long as fifteen seconds. Once your hear the tones, let go of Bind and Eject. If you don't hear the two tones after some time, power off and try again.

The update should begin. Once the console has fully restarted, you may remove the USB stick. This may take several minutes.