Clearing Inconsistent Credential Data from Your Twitch account:
If you are already signed in on your Twitch account, then you will have difficulties if you try to sign in again. So before you try to log in, you will first have to clear out all the data associated with that Twitch account in that system. Now the procedure for clearing the credential data of Twitch accounts in a PC, Xbox, and PS4 differs. So we have included instructions on clearing it out in all the platforms. Depending on your platform, follow one of these.
For PC users:
If you see this error after you signed in to your account again on your browser, then clearing out credentials will fix it. This process is actually very straightforward in the case of web browsers.
- On the browser, you are probably on the Twitch website logged in to your account. On that page, click on the user icon in the top right corner.
- On the next menu that comes up, click on the Log Out option.
- Then close the browser completely and then reopen it.
- Then go to Twitch’s website and log in to your account using the login credentials again.
You should not see the 0495BA16 error again, but if you then try the next solution.
For Xbox users:
- Open the Twitch app on your Xbox and then disconnect your account using the icon in the top-right corner.
- Now go to your main dashboard on your Xbox. Then press the Xbox button on your controller, and it will bring up the guide menu.
- Then go to My Games & Apps.
- Here you will see the list of all installed games and apps on your Xbox. Find Twitch in this list and then select it.
- Then choose Manage App/Game. Here, go over to the right menu and choose your Gamertag.
- Then press the menu button and choose the option “Delete Saved Data.”
- Finally, on the next page, choose the option “Delete from Console.”
Now reboot your system and sign in to Twitch again using your login credentials. You should not see this error anymore. If you do, then try the next solution.
For PS4 users:
- From the dashboard menu of your PS4, go to Settings.
- From Settings, go to the Sharing and Broadcast menu.
- Then, in the next menu, choose Link with Other Services.
- Then, on the next page, choose Twitch and then choose the Sign Out option.
- Then restart your console and set up Twitch again.
Check if the same Error Code 0495BA16 pops up again or not.
As mentioned above, an OS inconsistency can also cause this issue, showing up on your Xbox or PS4. This is easily solvable as any temporary data inconsistency can be cleared up by performing a power cycling procedure.
The procedure is different for both PS4 and Xbox One. So, depending on your device, follow any one of the Power Cycling Procedures mentioned below.
For PS4 users:
Before proceeding, make sure that your device is not in hibernation mode. Once you have confirmed that it is not, proceed with the steps below.
- Press and hold the console’s power button. Don’t let go of the button until the console powers down completely. You will hear a second beep, and the fans will stop spinning inside. After that, let go of that button.
- Then, remove the console’s power plug from the socket and keep it like that for one minute. After that, put it into the plug again and turn it on.
- Once it is up and running normally again, open Twitch again and check whether the 0495BA16 error is resolved.
For Xbox One users:
Before proceeding, make sure that your device is not in hibernation mode. Once you have confirmed that it is not, proceed with the steps below.
- Press and hold the Xbox button on the console until the console turns off completely and the sound of the fans coming from the back end stops.
- Then, remove the console’s power plug from the socket and leave it like that for two minutes. Then, put it back into the socket and turn it on.
- Once it is running normally, open Twitch again and check whether the 0495BA16 error is resolved.
This power cycling procedure will clear any temporary data saved in between system restarts. On top of that, it is a quick way to get rid of any sort of firmware glitches. So this should work with your 0495BA16 error, too.
Spamming the sign-in option:
Remember the following instructions for a temporary workaround for PS4 users. To forcefully sign in to Twitch, hold the left thumbstick upward and continuously tap the X button for approximately two minutes while signing in. This method will sign you in without any errors. Keep in mind that this is just a temporary workaround and will need to be done manually each time the error occurs. It’s not a permanent solution, but it will help you sign in.
Unlinking your Twitch account from your PS4 (for PS4 users):
- Go to the PS4 home screen.
- Then enter settings and go to Sharing and Broadcast.
- Choose Link with other services.
- Now link your account with Twitch.
- Then choose Sign Out.
- After the sign-out on your console, go to your PC and open the web browser.
- Then open the Twitch account on the Web browser and log in to your account.
- Click on your avatar in the top-right corner. Then choose Settings and click on the Connections tab.
- Then link your Twitch account to the PS4 again just like you did the first time.
This should probably fix the 0495BA16 error on your PS4.
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