Xbox Insider Launch Notes – Alpha (2404.240308-0140)

Hey Xbox Insiders! We’ve got a brand new Xbox Replace Preview releasing to the Alpha ring at this time.

It’s vital we be aware that some updates made to those preview OS builds embrace background enhancements that guarantee a top quality and steady construct for Xbox consoles. We’ll proceed to submit these launch notes, even when the noticeable adjustments to the UI are minimal or behind the scenes, so that you’re conscious when updates are coming to your gadget.

Particulars could be discovered beneath!

System Replace Particulars

• OS Model: XB_FLT_2404ZN25398.4004.240308-0140
• Out there: 2 p.m. PT – March 11, 2024
• Necessary: 3 a.m. PT – March 12, 2024

Expertise Modifications

Please bear in mind this Xbox Replace Preview consists of the next expertise or function updates.

Microsoft Edge – Sidebar

• To enhance stability, all first-party hub apps together with notably, Copilot Chat, Outlook, Groups, Video games, and the flexibility so as to add web sites to the sidebar in addition to the part in Settings are being eliminated. The purchasing and browser important options are nonetheless obtainable.

Fixes Included

Because of all the good suggestions Xbox Insiders present and the onerous work of Xbox engineers, we’re comfortable to announce the next fixes have been applied with this construct:

Accessibility

• Fixes to enhance narrator readout within the information when viewing associates and making adjustments to the friendship.

Seize & Share

• Fixes to deal with an sudden error within the information when viewing latest captures.

Community Switch

• Fixes to deal with an sudden error that would happen when initiating a community switch if the content material already exists.

Settings – Subscriptions

• Fixes to deal with an sudden error that would happen when viewing subscriptions.

System

• Varied updates to correctly replicate native languages throughout the console.

Identified Points

Whereas identified points might have been listed in earlier Xbox Insider Launch Notes, they aren’t being ignored! Nonetheless, it could take Xbox engineers extra time to discover a answer. For those who expertise any of those points, we ask that you simply please observe any steerage supplied and file suggestions with Report a Downside.

Audio

• Some customers have reported experiencing intermittent audio points throughout the dashboard, video games, and apps.
  • Troubleshooting: For those who do expertise points, please verify your TV and all different gear have the newest firmware put in. In case you are uncertain, you might must contact the producer for help. It’s also possible to discover further troubleshooting suggestions right here: Troubleshoot audio in your Xbox console.
  • Suggestions: For those who proceed to expertise points after making use of the newest firmware and troubleshooting additional, please submit suggestions by way of Report a Downside when you’re experiencing the problem. Use the “Reproduce with superior diagnostics” possibility, then choose the class “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Points”.
    • Word: You’ll want to embrace as a lot info as doable concerning the difficulty, when it began, your setup, troubleshooting you may have accomplished, and any further info that can assist us reproduce the problem.

Networking

• We’re investigating reviews of a problem the place the console might not hook up with the community instantly on boot. For those who expertise this, you’ll want to report the problem by way of Report a Downside as quickly as you’re in a position.
  • Workaround: Wait a minute or two for the connection to ascertain. In case your console nonetheless hasn’t linked, restart your Xbox from the Energy Heart or the information then file suggestions with Report a Downside. Be taught extra about restarting right here: The way to restart or energy cycle your Xbox console.

As all the time, you’ll want to use Report an issue to maintain us knowledgeable of any points you encounter. We might not have the ability to reply to everybody, however the knowledge we’ll collect is essential to discovering a decision.

For those who’re an Xbox Insider in search of assist, please go to the group subreddit. Official Xbox workers, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to assist along with your considerations.

When posting to the subreddit, please look by means of the newest posts to see in case your difficulty has already been posted or addressed. We all the time suggest including to present threads with the identical difficulty earlier than posting a brand new one. This helps us assist you one of the best we are able to! Additionally, don’t neglect to make use of “Report a Downside” earlier than posting – the knowledge shared in each locations helps us perceive your difficulty higher.

Thanks to each Xbox Insider within the subreddit at this time and welcome to the group when you’re simply becoming a member of us! We love that it has grow to be such a pleasant and community-driven hub of dialog and assist.

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