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Error 80154042 occurs when you try to associate your gamertag with a different Microsoft account

Overview

If you see error code 80154042 when you try to associate your gamertag with a different Microsoft account, it means that you’re currently signed in on another device with the old Microsoft account.

Read this page to learn more about error 80154042 and what you can do about it.

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Error code and message

Error code 8015D002 contains the following message:

Can't retrieve information from Xbox Live, please try again later.

Status code 80154042

Problem

If you get this message and error code, it means that you’re currently signed in with the old (original) Microsoft account on another device. For example, you may be signed in with the old Microsoft account on your home computer or smartphone.

Solutions

To resolve this issue, verify that you are not signed in with the old Microsoft account on another device. If you are signed in on another device, sign out and then again try to associate your gamertag with a different Microsoft account.

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