How to Fix Xbox Series X/S No Signal to TV HDMI? Xbox Black Screen! [2023 Method]

How to Fix Xbox Series X/S No Signal to TV HDMI? Xbox Black Screen! [2023 Method]

The one thing that makes the console seem better than a Windows Gaming PC is its portability. You can just take it anywhere and plug it into your TV HDMI and enjoy the seamless experience of gaming. But, what if the Xbox Series X/S Gives No Signal to the TV HDMI and has a Black screen? There is nothing to panic about because it is something that can be effortlessly fixed with a few steps.

Xbox Series X/S No Signal to TV HDMI showing a Black Screen

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Why is the TV saying No HDMI when using Xbox?

After plugging in your Xbox to the TV through an HDMI, you might be presented with a black screen and just a text that says “No Signal”. There are various reasons behind it, such as;

  • HDMI Cable is at fault here
  • The Slot for HDMI is not working
  • Console has Compatibility issues
  • Wrong HDMI at play
  • Selected the wrong Display Mode on the TV

How to Fix Xbox Series X/S No Signal to TV HDMI?

  • Checking HDMI Cable: Use the HDMI Cable on other Console and TV. Change the HDMI as well, troubleshooting the issue.
  • Checking HDMI Slot: Sometimes the HDMI Slot on the TV isn’t working. Change the slot and use the HDMI from Xbox Series X/S on a different slot.
  • Check Display Mode: Sometimes you have the Xbox Plugged in HDMI 2 Slot, while the Display Slot is HDMI 1 on your TV. On the Remote, find the Display and Screen option and change it around.
  • Restart and Wait: Turn off everything including your Xbox and TV. Unplug everything and turn them on again. Plug in the wires and wait for 10 minutes.
  • Update TV Firmware: Go to the settings of your TV and from there update the software. In case it doesn’t work, take a USB and get the latest software version from your PC on that USB. Plug it into your TV and from there Update through USB.
  • Update Xbox Firmware: Sometimes your Xbox Firmware doesn’t match with the TV update. For that, you will have to update your Xbox Firmware.
  • Change Resolution: Change the resolution on your Xbox Series X/S, lowering it, as the display or graphical issues prevent you from using Xbox with specific TVs. This will result in an Xbox Series X/S No Signal to TV HDMI and a Black Screen. Start your
  • Change Resolution: Change the resolution on your Xbox Series X/S, lowering it, as the display or graphical issues prevent you from using Xbox with specific TVs. This will result in an Xbox Series X/S No Signal to TV HDMI and a Black Screen. Start your Xbox Series X/S in Low-Resolution Mode.
Xbox Series X/S No Signal to TV HDMI and Xbox Black Screen is typically because of the HDMI Cable.

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Summary

Xbox Series X/S No Signal to TV HDMI and showing Black Screen is very common and easy to fix as well. Most of the time the issue is with the HDMI, as a bad HDMI cable results in the “No Signal” error while plugging in your Xbox to TV. Check the slot, and the cable, and also make sure that the TV Display Mode is the same as a slot. In case it doesn’t work, update your TV and Xbox Firmware, and contact the Xbox Support.

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