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How to fix 2nd Gen Pixel Stand slow charging speed for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro

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The second-generation Google Pixel Stand is designed to quickly recharge the Google Pixel 6 smartphone series. This accessory is capable of recharging the Pixel 6 at up to 21 W and the Pixel 6 Pro at up to 23 W.

If you are experiencing slower than expected speeds when recharging the new Pixel phones with the Google Pixel Stand 2, then you can check out this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech.

1. The first step we recommend taking, if you haven’t done so already, is to update your Google Pixel 6 or Google Pixel 6 Pro. In order to take full advantage of the charging speed of the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand, your smartphone needs to be running SQ1D.211205.016.A1 or later.

To update your phone, you can take the following steps:

  • Go to the Settings app on your Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro.
  • Inside of Settings, tap System.
  • In System, tap the “System update” option.
  • The next screen will show whether or not there is a new firmware available.

2. You should also make sure that you have set up the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand support for your phone.

3. Furthermore, you should make sure that you set the charging mode to Max.

To find out how to do so, you can take a look at this tutorial.

4. You may also want to disable Adaptive Charging, which is a feature that slows down to recharging speed in order to extend the lifespan of the Pixel 6’s and Pixel 6 Pro’s internal battery.

In order to disable Adaptive Charging, you need to do the following:

  • Go to Settings.
  • In the Settings menu, go to Battery.
  • Inside of the Battery menu, go to “Adaptive preferences.”
  • After getting to the “Adaptive preferences” menu, make sure that the Adaptive Charging setting is disabled.

5. Moreover, you want to make sure that you position your phone correctly onto the 2nd Gen Pixel Stand. You need to center it as much as possible.

6. Avoid having any objects in between the phone and the wireless charger as these may slow down or completely prevent your battery from being recharged.

7. You should also be using the same USB cable and power adapter that came with the wireless charging stand.

8. If you are still experiencing issues with slow recharge speeds, then it may be due to the case you are using.

The Google Pixel Stand 2 should work flawlessly with the official Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 cases in addition to most “Made for Google” third-party cases.

The materials and thickness (this wireless charger can support up to 3 mm thickness) could hinder the recharge rate on your phone’s battery.

9. Make sure you are recharging your phone within the recommend operating temperature range of 32° to 95° F (or 0° to 35° C). If the stand or phone gets too hot, then the recharging process could slow down.

You can take a look at this guide to see how you can prevent the stand from overheating.

10. The 2nd Gen Pixel Stand and your Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro phone should be clean as well. You can find out cleaning guide for these products below:

How to fix Forza Horizon 5 crashing and freezing issues on Xbox Series X|S

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When play Forza Horizon 5 on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, you may experiencing crashing or freezing.

To see how you can resolve these issues, you can take a look at this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech.

1. If your game is currently frozen, try to close it by taking the following steps:

  • Press the Xbox button on your gamepad to open the Guide menu of your Xbox Series console.
  • With the Guide menu opened, scroll down to the Forza Horizon 5 icon.
  • With the Forza Horizon 5 icon highlighted, press the Menu button on your gamepad.
  • In the small Forza Horizon 5 menu, select Quit.

2. If your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console is completely frozen and won’t respond to any button presses from your gamepad, then you need to force your system to shut down.

In order to do so, press and hold the Xbox power button located on your console for at least 10 seconds.

3. After closing the game or console, try to play Forza Horizon 5 again to see if the crashes or freezes are still occurring.

4. If you are still experiencing issues, then the next step is to clear the cache of your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series X system.

To perform this task, you first need to turn off your system. You can press and hold the Xbox button on your gamepad to bring up the Power Options menu where you can choose the “Turn off console” option.

If your system is not responding to your controller, then you can for a shut down by pressing and holding the Xbox power button on your console for at least 10 seconds.

After turning your system off, you need to unplug it from the power outlet.

After unplugging your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S, wait for at least 2 minutes. This will clear the cache of temporary files, which may be causing Forza Horizon 5 to crash.

After waiting at least 2 minutes, you can plug your console back in again, turn it back on and try playing the game.

5. If you are using a Fanatec wheel, then we recommend not using it for now as it could be the cause of the crashes.

We suggest waiting until there is a new patch available for Forza Horizon 5, firmware available for your wheel or firmware available for your Xbox Series console before using your Fanatec wheel to play to play this game again.

6. You should also avoid suspending your game via Quick Resume. In order to do so, you can take a look at this guide.

7. If you haven’t done so already, make sure that Forza Horizon 5 has been update to its latest software version.

To check if there is a new patch available, you can take the following steps:

  • Turn on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S system and make sure it is connected to the internet.
  • If you don’t see Forza Horizon 5 auto-updating, you can press the Xbox button to bring up the Guide menu.
  • In the Guide menu, select “My games & apps.”
  • In the “My games & apps” section, select “See all.”
  • In the next screen, scroll over to the Forza Horizon 5 icon.
  • With Forza Horizon 5 highlighted, press the Menu button on your gamepad to open a small menu.
  • Inside the small menu, select the “Manage game and add-ons” option.
  • In the “Manage – Forza Horizon 5” screen, select Updates.
  • The “Forza Horizon 5 – Updates” menu will show whether or not a new title update is available for the game.

8. You should also keep your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console updated to the latest firmware by doing the following:

  • Turn on your console and make sure that it is connected online.
  • If you don’t get a prompt about updating to the latest firmware of your system, open the Guide menu by pressing the Xbox button.
  • Next, press the RB button on your gamepad a few times to switch over to the “Profile & system” section.
  • Afterwards, select Settings.
  • Inside of Settings, make sure you select System from the list of options shown in the left column.
  • On the right side of the same screen after selecting System, you then need to select Updates.
  • Inside the “System – Updates” menu, you will see whether or not there is a new firmware available to download.

9. Furthermore, you can also try deleting and then re-installing the game by taking the following steps:

  • Go to the Settings menu on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console.
  • In Settings, select System on the left column and then “Storage devices” on the right side on the same screen.
  • After getting to the “Manage – Storage devices” menu, select the “Internal storage” option on the right side.
  • In the pop-up menu, select “Uninstall content.”
  • In the “Free up space” menu, select Forza Horizon 5 on the left and then “Remove selected” on the right side of the same screen.
  • Select Uninstall.
  • After deleting the game, you can re-install it again by inserting your game disc or downloading the game from its product page on the Store.

10. If Forza Horizon 5 is still crashing and/or freezing, then we recommend that you try playing another game. If you are seeing the same issues with the other game, then your problems may be related to the hardware of your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S.

In that case, you may want to contact Microsoft about getting your system repaired.

How to change the default charging mode for 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand

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With the second-generation Google Pixel Stand, you are able to change the speed in terms of recharging your Google Pixel.

You can check out this step-by-step tutorial at Seeking Tech to see how you can adjust the charging modes of this device.

What are the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand charging modes?

The new Pixel Stand features three charging modes.

The default mode right out of the box is Optimized, which is a balance between the recharge speed and fan noise level.

The Max mode provide the fastest recharging speed possible at the expense of higher fan noise levels.

The Quiet mode slows down the charging speed in order to lower the fan noise as much as possible.

How to change the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand default charging mode

In order to change the default charging mode of your 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand, you need to take the following steps:

1. Before you begin, make sure you have a smartphone that is compatible with the charging mode features of the new Pixel Stand.

The following should fully support the wireless charger:

  • Google Pixel 3
  • Google Pixel 3a
  • Google Pixel 3 XL
  • Google Pixel 3a XL
  • Google Pixel 4
  • Google Pixel 4a
  • Google Pixel 4 XL
  • Google Pixel 4a (5G)
  • Google Pixel 5
  • Google Pixel 5a
  • Google Pixel 6
  • Google Pixel 6 Pro

2. If you haven’t done so already, make sure that you set up Pixel Stand app for your Pixel phone.

When you put your phone on the wireless charging stand for the first time, you should get the “Do more while charging” message. Here you need to tap Next and then follow the on-screen instructions.

If you don’t see this message, go to Settings > Connected devices and then tap the Settings options next to Pixel Stand. Afterwards, complete the on-screens instructions.

3. With the Pixel Stand app installed on your Google Pixel smartphone, you then need to open the Settings app.

If you can’t find Settings on your home screen, swipe upwards from an empty space to open up a menu that shows all the installed applications on your mobile device.

5. After getting to the Settings app, you need to tap “Connected devices” from the list of available options.

6. You should see “Pixel Stand Gen 2” in the “Connected devices” section under the “Previously connected devices” menu.

If you don’t see it, you need to tap the “See all” option. In the next screen, you should find “Pixel Stand Gen 2” under the “Other devices” section.

7. Tap the gear wheel icon next to “Pixel Stand Gen 2.”

8. In the “Device Details” menu of “Pixel Stand Gen 2,” you then need to tap “Charging mode.”

9. In the new menu, you can select any of the Optimized, Max or Quiet options.

How to temporarily change the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand default charging mode

In order to temporarily change the charging mode of the second-generation Pixel Stand, you can do the following:

1. Place your Google Pixel smartphone on the Pixel Stand.

2. You then need to tap the screen of your charging phone to open the Pixel Stand Control Screen.

3. Inside the Pixel Stand Control Screen, you can change the charging mode.

Keep in mind that this charging mode change is only temporary. Therefore, the next time you recharge your phone by using the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand, the mode will revert to the default mode. For a permanent change, please refer to the first section in this article.

How to prevent and fix overheating issues with 2nd Gen Pixel Stand

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When recharging your phone or device on the second-generation Google Pixel Stand, you may notice that the wireless charger is getting warmer than usual.

You can take a look at this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can prevent and fix overheating issues with this device.

How to prevent the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand from overheating

In order to prevent the new Pixel Stand from overheating, you can take the following precautionary steps:

1. Make sure that you are using the 2nd Gen Pixel Stand within the recommended operating ambient temperature range of 32° to 95° F (or 0° to 35° C).

2. When the new Pixel Stand is not plugged into a power source, you also need to store it within the recommended non-operating temperature range of -4° and 113° F (-20° and 45° C).

Any temperatures above 113° F (or 45° C) may end up causing the battery of the wireless charger to overheat. In the worst-case scenarios, the device might become a fire hazard or even explode.

3. Avoid using the accessory in a very humid environment.

4. Since the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand is not waterproofed, avoid submerging it underwater or exposing it to any large amount of water.

Exposure to any liquid could short-circuit this device and cause overheating.

5. This product is designed to work optimally within an altitude of up to 9,842 feet (or 3,000 meters).

6. Do not cover the wireless charger while it is recharging your phone or device.

7. You should also keep the device away from any direct contact with sunlight.

8. Avoid putting the Pixel Stand near any heat sources such as a car dashboard or heating vent.

What happens if the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand overheats

If the second-generation Pixel Stand managed to overheat, then it may take longer than usual to recharge a device as the wireless charger attempts to regulate its own temperature.

In extreme cases, the stand won’t recharge your device at all until it cools down.

How to fix an overheated 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand

In order to fix an overheated 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand, you can take the following steps:

1. If you are charging a device on the Pixel Stand, then you need to remove it from the wireless charger.

2. Next, you need to unplug the wireless charger from its power source.

3. Move the Pixel Stand into a room that has an ambient temperature range of 32° to 95° F (or 0° to 35° C).

4. Wait until the wireless charging stand to cool down.

5. After the 2nd Gen Google Pixel Stand has cooled, you can try plugging it back into a power source and use it to recharge your device again.

How to fix Quick Resume issues with Forza Horizon 5

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With the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X versions of Forza Horizon 5, you are able to suspend the game and start off exactly where you left off thanks to Quick Resume. While this is a very convenient feature, it may also cause bugs and glitches.

To see how you can potentially fix these issues with this open-world racing game, you can take a look at this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech.

How to close Forza Horizon 5

In order to disable Quick Resume in Forza Horizon 5, you need to completely exit out of the game.

To do so, you will need to take the following steps:

1. While you have Forza Horizon 5 opened on your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X console, press the Xbox button on your controller. This is the button that has the Xbox logo and should be displaying a white light.

2. By pressing the Xbox button, you should bring up the system’s Guide menu. Here, scroll down to the Forza Horizon 5 icon.

3. With the Forza Horizon 5 icon highlighted, press the menu button (which has the three horizontal lines symbol) to open a pop-up menu.

4. In the pop-up menu, you need to select Quit to completely exit out of this game.

How to remove Forza Horizon 5 from Quick Resume

If you previously have Forza Horizon 5 suspended in Quick Resume, then you can remove the game from the suspension by doing the following:

1. Open the Guide menu of your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X by pressing the Xbox button on your controller.

2. With the Guide menu opened, select the “My games & apps” option.

3. In the “My games & apps” menu, scroll over to the Forza Horizon 5 icon underneath the Quick Resume section.

4. With the Forza Horizon 5 icon highlighted, you then need to press the Menu button on your controller.

5. In the pop-up menu for Forza Horizon 5, you need to select the “Remove from Quick Resume” option.

By completely exiting or removing the game from being suspended and then restarting, you should be able to fix any Quick Resume issues with this open-world racing game.

How to update Forza Horizon 5 and your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console

We also recommend updating Forza Horizon 5 in addition to your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X consoles as a new patch for the game and/or firmware for your system may fix the Quick Resume problems.

In order to update the racing game, you can take the following steps:

1. Press the Xbox button to gain access to the Guide menu.

2. After opening the Xbox Guide, select “My games & apps.”

3. In the “My games & apps” section of the guide menu, select “See all.”

4. In the Games section of the next screen, scroll over to the Forza Horizon 5 icon.

5. With the highlighted, open the small pop-up menu by pressing the Menu button on your controller.

6. Select “Manage game and add ons” from the pop-up menu.

7. In the “Manage – Forza Horizon 5” menu, select Updates.

8. In the “Forza Horizon 5 – Updates” menu, you will find whether or not a new patch is available for download.

To update your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, you will need to do the following:

1. Open the Xbox Guide menu again by pressing the Xbox button on your gamepad.

2. In the Guide menu, head over to the “Profile & system” section. You can get there quickly by pressing the RB buttons on your gamepad several times.

3. In the “Profile & system” section, go to Settings.

4. After getting to Settings, you first need to select the System option on the left category.

5. On the right side of the same screen, you then need to select Updates.

6. In the “System – Updates” menu, you will see whether or not you can download a new firmware for your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X.

How to delete photos, pictures, screenshots and videos on Pixel 6/Pixel 6 Pro

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The Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro are great for taking photos and capturing videos thanks to the new Magic Eraser feature as well as high quality cameras.

You can check out this step-by-step guide at Seeking Tech so see how you can easily delete any unwanted photos, pictures, screenshots and videos from both the cloud and local storage options of your phone.

To remove any photos, pictures, screenshots and video that are stored on the cloud of your Google Pixel 6 or Google Pixel 6 Pro, you can take the following steps:

1. To begin, open the Settings app on your smartphone.

If you can’t find the app, swipe upwards from an empty space in the home screen to bring up a list of installed applications you have on your Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro.

2. Inside of the Settings app, tap the Storage option.

3. In the Storage menu, you then need to select Images for photos, pictures and/or screenshots. You can also select Videos for video clips.

4. After getting to the next screen, press and hold the image/video that you want to delete.

5. You should now see the delete option appear on the top right corner. This option is represented as the trash icon.

6. Before tapping the trash icon, you can also select other images/videos that you want deleted.

7. Once you are done with your selection, you can then select the delete option.

8. In the notification, select “Move file(s) to trash.

9. The files you initially deleted will remain in the trash for 30 days, allowing you the opportunity to restore them.

10. If you want to permanently delete the images and/or videos immediately, then you need to go back to the first page of the Settings app.

11. In the first page of the Settings app, select Storage.

12. After getting to the Storage menu, select Trash.

13. Inside of the Trash menu, select the images or videos that you want to delete.

14. After making you selection, you then need to select the delete option at the bottom right of the screen.

15. In the pop-up notification, select delete to permanently delete the selected images and/or video clips.

How to fix Halo Infinite crashing and freezing issues on Xbox Series X|S

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When playing Halo Infinite on your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S console, the videogame may end up crashing or freezing. To see how you can potentially resolve these issues, you can check out this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech.

Restarting Halo Infinite

The first step we recommend taking is to restart Halo Infinite.

If you are still playing the game, press the Xbox button and then go to the Halo Infinite icon. With the icon highlighted press the Menu button and then select Quit.

If Halo Infinite is currently suspended via Quick Resume, press the Xbox button and then select the “My games & apps” option. Next, highlight the Halo Infinite icon and then press the Menu button. Finally, select “Remove from Quick Resume” option.

Once you completely closed the game, open it again to see if you are still experiencing bugs and/or glitches that are causing it to freeze or crash.

Power cycling your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S

If restarting Halo Infinite did not get rid of the crashing or freezing errors, then you can try power cycling your console.

In order to do so, press and hold the Xbox button on your controller to bring up the power menu. In this menu, select the “Turn off console” option.

If your system is not responding to any of your button presses, then you can also press and hold the Xbox power button on the console for 10 seconds in order to force a shut down.

Once the Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X have been turned off. We also recommend unplugging the power cable. Wait for at least 2 minutes before plugging the power cable back in. This process will help clear out the cache of your console, which could be the cause of these crashes.

After pugging the power cord back into your console, turn your Series S or Series X back on and then open Halo Infinite to see if you are still experiencing any bugs or glitches.

Updating the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X firmware

You can also try updating your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X to the newest firmware. In order to do so, you need to press the Xbox button first to launch the Guide menu.

In the Guide menu, scroll over to the “Profile & system” tap by pressing the RB button on your gamepad a few times. After getting there, select Settings.

Inside the Settings menu, select System on the options available on the left side. On the right side in the same menu, select Updates. The “System – Updates” menu will show whether or not a new firmware update is available for download.

Updating Halo Infinite

If none of the aforementioned solutions worked, then you can try updating the game. In order to manually check for a new patch, press the Xbox button to open the Guide menu. Afterwards, select “My games & apps” and then “See all.”

In the Games menu, scroll over to the Halo Infinite icon. With this icon highlighted, press the Menu button and then select “Manage game and add ons.”

Inside the “Manage – Halo Infinite” menu, select Updates. This “Halo Infinite – Updates” menu will show if there is any patch available for download.

You can also try playing other videogames. If the other games aren’t crashing or freezing, then you can simply wait until Halo Inifnite gets a new patch and/or your Xbox Series console gets a new firmware.

If your other games are also crashing or freezing, then your system could be the cause of these problems. If that is the case, then you may want to contact Microsoft about potentially getting your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X console repaired.

How to fix Halo Infinite audio issues on Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X

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When playing Halo Infinite on the Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X, you may notice that the game may not sound a little off. Sounds coming from your behind or your sides may be too quiet. The general audio may also be poorly mixed as well.

You can check out this step-by-step guide at Seeking Tech to see how you can fix these sound quality issues in the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X versions of Halo Infinite.

1. Before you change the system settings of your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X, you will need to completely exit out of Halo Infinite if you are currently playing the game.

In order to do so, press the Xbox button, scroll down to the Halo Infinite icon and then press the Menu button. In the pop-up menu, select Quit.

You should also make sure that Halo Infinite is not in the Quick Resume queue. To find out how to avoid and closed the Quick Resume suspension of this videogame, you can take a look at this tutorial.

2. With Halo Infinite closed and not suspended in Quick Resume, you can then press the Xbox button to bring up the Guide menu.

3. Next, scroll over to the “Profile & system” tab by pressing the RB buttons several times.

4. After arriving at the “Profile & system” tab, go to Settings.

5. In Settings, you first need to select General on the left side of the screen and then the “Volume & audio output” option on the right side.

6. If you are using your TV speaker or other external speakers, you need to select the “HDMI audio” setting.

In the drop-down menu, make sure that HDMI audio is set to “Stereo uncompressed.”

7. If you are using a pair of earphones, headphones or headset, then you need to select “Headset format.”

In the drop-down menu, make sure that the Headset format is set to either “Stereo uncompressed” or “Windows Sonic for Headphones.”

You can try testing both Stereo uncompressed” or “Windows Sonic for Headphones” in Halo Infinite to see which of these formats you prefer.

8. You can also use the in-game menu of Halo Infinite to further customize the audio settings. In order to do so, press the Menu button while playing the game to bring up the pause menu.

9. In the pause menu, select Settings.

10. In settings, press RB several times until you get to the Audio tab.

11. In the audio tab, you will be able to adjust the main volume level, voice volume level, music volume level, menu music volume level, sound effects volume level, environmental effects volume level and hit detection effects volume level.

12. You can also switch between Dynamic Mode or Compressed Mode.

Dynamic Mode, which is enabled by default, emphasizes loud and quiet sounds.

Compressed Mode will make loud and quiet audio sound the same.

You can try testing out both of these modes in Halo Infinite to see which of them you prefer.

13. If you want to use the default audio settings for Halo Infinite, you can press the X button while you are inside the Audio tab in the game’s pause menu.

How to fix Halo Infinite campaign mission progression issues

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When playing the campaign of Halo Infinite, you may be get locked out of progressing to your next objective in the story. These glitches include the following:

  • When you die, some doors that should be unlocked will be locked.
  • You may be stuck in an endless loading screen if you fast travel while dead.
  • You may also die over and over again when dismounting from a Shade turret.
  • If you decide to fast travel to the Chak ‘Lok’s Tower before finding the source of the distress signal, you may not be able to return to some areas.
  • You may also get stuck in The Road mission as the bridge may not extend if the player presses the button on the bridge control before all the dialogue has played out.

To see how you can get past these bugs, you can check out this troubleshooting guide at Seeking Tech.

How to restart mission in Halo Infinite campaign

The first step we recommend taking is to restart your current mission in the Halo Infinite campaign.

In order to do so, you can take the following steps:

1. First off, you need to bring up the pause menu.

If you are playing Halo Infinite on PC via a controller, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X, you can press the Menu button. For the uninformed, the Menu button has the three horizontal lines on the Xbox One and Xbox Series gamepads.

If you are using a keyboard on the PC, you need to press the Escape key.

2. In the pause menu, select Restart Mission.

3. When asked if you want to restart the mission, select Confirm.

To restart a mission, open the Pause menu by pressing the Menu button on an Xbox controller or Escape on a keyboard, then choose Restart Mission.

How to reset Halo Infinite

If you are still locked out of progression in Halo Infinite after restarting the campaign mission, then you can try fully resetting the videogame by doing the following:

1. Close the game.

If you are playing on the Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X, make sure you close the game without suspending it in Quick Resume as it will cause issues. To see how you can avoid using Quick Resume in Halo Infinite, you can take a look at this guide.

2. Next, we recommend shutting down your PC or Xbox console.

3. If you are playing the game on the Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X, we also suggest unplugging the console from the power outlet and then wait for at least 2 minutes. Afterwards, you can connect the console back to the power source. This is done in order to clear out the cache of your system.

4. Turn on your PC or console and then open Halo Infinite again to see if you can get past the point you were previously stuck at.

Other Solutions

If you still can’t past a certain point in the Halo Infinite campaign, then you have two other options.

The first of which is to simply wait until a new patch is available for the game that will hopefully fix your progression issues.

The second option is to simply start a brand-new save game. Unfortunately, you are stuck with having one save file as you have no way to manually save into another slot. Therefore, if you can’t progress in your old save file, then you need to start the entire campaign all over again to see if you can get past that troublesome part.

The development team at 343 Industries has stated that mission select will eventually be added to Halo Infinite in a future patch. So, if you don’t want to start the campaign over again, then you can wait until a new title update is released for the first-person shooter.

How to fix Halo Infinite offline and quick resume issues

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When you are playing the campaign mode of Halo Infinite without being connected online, you may not be able to unlock cosmetics for your multiplayer avatar from armor lockers. This and other issues can occur when you are using the Quick Resume feature while playing this first-person shooter on the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X.

To see how you can potentially fix the offline and quick resume problems with Halo Infinite, you can take a look at this troubleshooting guide.

How to close Halo Infinite on Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X without using Quick Resume

For now, the development team at 343 Industries suggests that you avoid using the Quick Resume feature.

In order to exit out of Halo Inifnite without putting the game into the Quick Resume queue, you can take the following steps:

1. While playing the game, press the Xbox button on your controller. For the uninformed, this button has the Xbox logo and should be lit up.

2. Now that you open the Guide menu, scroll down to the Halo Infinite icon.

3. With the Halo Infinite icon highlighted, press the menu button on your controller. This button has the three horizontal lines.

4. In the pop-up menu for Halo Infinite, select Quit.

Every time you want to stop playing the game, you need to take the aforementioned steps.

Switching to another menu, game or app will suspend Halo Infinite into the Quick Resume queue.

Turning off or putting the Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X console in sleep mode will cause the game to be suspended in Quick Resume as well.

How to tell if Halo Infinite is suspended in Quick Resume

If you don’t know whether or not Halo Infinite is currently suspended in Quick Resume, you can do the following:

1. First off, make sure you aren’t currently playing Halo Infinite.

If you are playing the game, make sure you close the game before continuing.

2. Now that you are outside of Halo Inifnite, press the Xbox button on your controller to bring up the Guide menu.

3. Inside the Guide menu, select the “My games and apps” option.

4. In the “My games and apps” menu, you will see the Quick Resume section.

5. If Halo Infinite appears under this section, then it indicates that the game is currently suspended via Quick Resume. If it is, you can press the Menu button on your controller with the game’s icon highlighted and then select the “Remove from Quick Resume” option in order to stop Halo Infinite from being suspended.

If you don’t see Halo Infinite under the Quick Resume section, then it means that the game is completely closed. When you open the game again, it will go through the boot up sequence and then load into the main menu where you can select which mode you want to play.

6. Another way to tell whether or not Halo Infinite has been put via Quick Resume is to open the game. You should see Quick Resume pop up during the initial splash screen if the game was previously suspended.

How to make sure you are playing the Halo Infinite campaign online

Although the campaign mode of Halo Infinite can be played offline, doing so will cause the same issues as when you load into the game via the Quick Resume feature.

To make sure you are playing the campaign mode online, you can take the following steps:

1. First off, make sure you exit out of Halo Infinite without suspended it in Quick Resume.

2. Next, you need to press the Xbox button on your controller to bring up the Guide menu.

2. Switch tabs, by pressing the LB and RB buttons, into you get to “Profile & system.”

3. In the “Profile & system” tab select Settings.

4. Inside of Settings, select General from the list of available options on the left side.

5. On the right side, you then need to select the “Network settings” option.

6. After getting to the Network menu, select the “Test network connection” option. Your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X system will then test to see if there are any issues with its Internet connection.

7. If you get the “It’s all good” message, then you should be fine as long as there aren’t any issues with the Halo Infinite servers.

How to download the latest Halo Infinite patch of Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X

343 Industries has stated that they will be providing a patch for Halo Infinite that will fix the Quick Resume issues, including retroactively adding the multiplayer cosmetics back into your inventory that you should have earned.

If your Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X is constantly connected online, then the new patch should be downloaded automatically if Halo Infinite is installed on your system.

If you want to manually update this game, you can take the following steps:

1. Open the Guide menu by pressing the Xbox button on your gamepad.

2. Next, scroll down to the Halo Infinite icon.

If you don’t see the icon, you can select “My games & apps” and then “See all.” In the Games menu, you should be able to find the icon.

3. With the Halo Infinite icon highlighted, press the Menu button.

4. In the small pop-up menu, select the “Manage game and add-ons” option.

5. Inside of the “Manage – Halo Infinite” menu, select Updates.

6. If there is a new patch available for download, it should show on in the “Halo Infinite – Updates” menu.