If you receive a “That didn’t work” error message when you choose 4K UHD in your display settings, it means the console detects that your TV supports 4K, but doesn't support a 60Hz refresh rate. You may still be able to play 4K content at other refresh rates, but you won't be able to upscale the system, games, and apps to 4K.

When you set your console resolution to 4K UHD, everything on the console—Home, games, and apps—will display at 4K. On Xbox One X, 4K content is displayed in its native 4K resolution, and other content (like games encoded for 1080p) is upscaled to 4K. Games on Xbox One S also get upscaled to 4K.

Press the Xbox button to open the guide, then go to Profile & system > Settings > General > TV & display options > 4K TV details. The 4K TV details screen checks several video settings and identifies which ones are supported and enabled on your TV. If you need help configuring any of these settings, you can select the Help button on the 4K TV ...

Here are the requirements to use the Windows HDR Calibration app: Windows operating system: Windows 11. Display: An HDR-capable display (built-in or external display) HDR: Turned on. To turn on HDR, select the Start button, then select Settings > System > Display > Use HDR. App mode: The app must be running full screen.

This article applies if you’ve recently made changes to your device hardware and are trying to upgrade to Windows 11. Hardware changes might affect your upgrade eligibility, though you’ll need to take a few steps to see your updated eligibility in Settings.

Select Settings > System > Display . Select an HDR-capable display at the top of the screen. Select Use HDR. Select Battery options, then select the Allow HDR games, videos, and apps on battery check box or the Allow streaming HDR video on battery check box.

Change the screen resolution. Press the Guide button on your controller, go to Settings, and then select System Settings. Select Console Settings. Select Display. Select HDTV Settings. Select the appropriate screen resolution for your TV or monitor.

Cast to a Windows PC from another Windows PC. On the PC you'd like to project from, select Start > Settings > System > Projecting to this PC . Under Add the “Wireless Display” optional feature to project to this PC, select Optional features . Next to Add an optional feature, select View features, then enter “wireless display.”.

Troubleshooting 4K and HDR. If your TV supports 4K and HDR but they aren't working as expected with your Xbox Series X or Xbox One console, here are some things to try. Note If you own an Xbox Series S and wish to game in 4K@120Hz, you'll need to acquire a certified Ultra High Speed HDMI cable.

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