Microsoft Account 80154016 Error Code

How to remove Microsoft account 80154016 error code?

Error 80154016 occurs when try to change the Microsoft account associated with your Xbox Live profile.

Problem

You see the subsequent error code and message once you try and modification the Microsoft account that's according to your Xbox Live profile:

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Can't retrieve information from Xbox Live. Please try again later.
Status code: 80154016
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This issue can occur if one of the following conditions is true:

• There’s a problem with your Microsoft account. For example, the Microsoft account might have been deleted or blocked, or there may be a problem with the security information in the account.
• Your Microsoft account is associated with two gamertags.

Solutions

Solution 1: Verify that you are not signed with the old Microsoft account
To resolve this issue, verify that you are not signed in with the old Microsoft account on another device. For example, verify that you are not signed in with the old Microsoft account on your home computer or smartphone. If you are signed in on another device, sign out and then try again to associate your profile with a different Microsoft account.

Solution 2: Verify the information for your Microsoft account

1. Sign in to your Microsoft account. Note If you have forgotten your password or can’t sign in by using your password, reset your password.
   
2. Note any error messages that are displayed.
3. After you resolve any errors, verify the information for your Microsoft account. For example, verify the billing information and the information in the Password and security info section.
4. Sign out of your Microsoft Account and then sign in again.
5. Sign in to Xbox Live and try to download your profile again.

Solution 3: Try to sign in at Xbox.com

1. Click Microsoft Sign In at the top of any xbox.com page, such as this one.
2. Type the user name and password for your Microsoft account, and then click Sign In.

Solution 4: Clear the system cache

1. Press the Guide button on your system.
2. Go to Settings and select System Settings.
3. Select Storage or Memory.
4. Highlight any storage device, and then press Y on your controller.
5. It doesn't matter which storage device you select; the cache will be cleared for all storage devices.
6. Select Clear System Cache.
7. When prompted to confirm storage device maintenance, select Yes.

Solution 5: Move and then re-download your Xbox Live profile

1. Format a spare USB flash drive as a Memory Unit.
2. Move your profile to the flash drive that you formatted in step 1. To do this, follow these steps:
   1. Plug the USB memory stick into your console.
   2. Go to settings and select Storage.
   3. Select All Devices.
   4. Select Gamer Profiles, and then select your gamer profile.
   5. Select Move.
   6. Select the USB flash drive that you want to move your profile to.
   7. Remove the USB flash drive from your console.
3. Re-download your profile. For help, see Download, move or delete your Xbox Live profile.

Still Facing Error?
To work around this issue, create a new Microsoft account to use. Create a new account, by simply sign up from accounts.live.com. If you still experience the problem, contact Xbox Support by “Contact us” @ +1-856-514-8666.

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