Xbox Dummy Messages: Xbox App Issues Apology After Flooding Users With Test Notifications

The Xbox app sent a wave of unexpected notifications today, labeled "Mobile Test Message" and described as a dummy message sent by Braze. The incident — widely shared on social media — prompted an apology from Xbox and left many users asking what went wrong; xbox dummy messages became the phrase users turned to while sharing screenshots and reactions.

What happened with the Xbox Dummy Messages

Users received repeated "Mobile Test Message" notifications that were described as a dummy message sent by Braze. The messages were pushed broadly, seemingly reaching the vast majority of Xbox app users on mobile. The surge of alerts quickly became a big topic on social media over the past couple of hours, with hundreds of fans sharing screenshots of the notices and questioning their meaning.

Xbox apology and immediate status

Xbox issued an apology on social media, acknowledging the mistake and saying "the Xbox App got a little too enthusiastic with test notifications today. That’s on us, but it’s resolved now. Thanks for understanding, and we apologize for flooding your notifications. " The company also framed the event as a test notification that went wrong and stated there is nothing users need to do.

User reactions and examples seen online

Reaction threads captured a range of experiences. One user said they received about 12 notifications in a row and noted that some people reported getting upwards of 60. Another user said they only received four, observing that everyone’s phones were "hopping. "

• One person mentioned redeeming reward points and initially thought the alerts were related to that action.
• Several users worried the notices were phishing; one explained they automatically ignore such messages because they receive many similar alerts from various places.
• At least two users reported extreme volumes: one estimated roughly 50 notifications before the flow stopped and another said they nearly deleted the app because of the annoyance.
• There were also sarcastic takes, including a claim of "AI spyware within the app" tied to comments about the new CEO, and a quip blaming a "copilot going off the grid. "
• Humor appeared as well, with someone noting "At least, it was Braze, and not Brazzers. "
• Another frustrated user wrote that the flood forced them to delete the app temporarily due to how disruptive it felt.

Why this matters and what users should know

The core immediate impact was notification overload on mobile devices and a surge of concern from users who saw unexpected messages. Xbox framed the event as a failed test push and emphasized the situation is resolved, advising there is nothing for users to do. For those who experienced dozens of notifications, the episode was disruptive enough to prompt talk of uninstalling the app.

What to expect next

Xbox has marked the issue as resolved in its apology message. Recent posts emphasize that the notifications were test messages that were not intended for broad distribution. Details about how the test push occurred or steps taken to prevent repeat incidents were unclear in the provided context. For now, users are left with reassurance that the immediate problem has been addressed and that no action is required on their part.

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