Xbox Insider Launch Notes – Alpha Skip-Forward (2408.240311-2200)

Hey Xbox Insiders! Now we have a brand new Xbox Replace Preview releasing to the Alpha Skip-Forward ring at this time.

It’s vital we observe that some updates made to those preview OS builds embody background enhancements that guarantee a top quality and steady construct for Xbox consoles. We are going to proceed to put up these launch notes, even when the noticeable modifications to the UI are minimal or behind the scenes, so that you’re conscious when updates are coming to your system.

Particulars might be discovered beneath!

System Replace Particulars

• OS Model: XB_FLT_2408GE26080.1502.240311-2200
• Out there: 2 p.m. PT – March 13, 2024
• Obligatory: 3 a.m. PT – March 14, 2024

Expertise Adjustments

Please remember this Xbox Replace Preview consists of the next expertise or characteristic updates.

Microsoft Edge – Sidebar

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

Fixes Included

Due to all the nice suggestions Xbox Insiders present and the arduous work of Xbox engineers, we’re completely satisfied to announce the next fixes have been applied with this construct:

Accessibility

• Fixes to enhance narrator readout within the information when viewing mates and making modifications to the friendship.

Seize & Share

• Fixes to handle an surprising error within the information when viewing latest captures.

Community Switch

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

Settings – Subscriptions

• Fixes to handle an surprising error that would happen when viewing subscriptions.

System

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

Recognized Points

Whereas recognized points could have been listed in earlier Xbox Insider Launch Notes, they don’t seem to be being ignored! Nevertheless, it might take Xbox engineers extra time to discover a resolution. For those who expertise any of those points, we ask that you simply please comply with any steering offered 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 affirm your TV and all different gear have the newest firmware put in. If you’re not sure, you might have to contact the producer for help. You too can 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 through Report a Downside when you find yourself experiencing the problem. Use the “Reproduce with superior diagnostics” choice, then choose the class “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Points”.
    • Word: Make sure you embody as a lot data as attainable in regards to the situation, when it began, your setup, troubleshooting you’ve got accomplished, and any further data that can assist us reproduce the problem.

Networking

• We’re investigating experiences of a problem the place the console could not connect with the community instantly on boot. For those who expertise this, remember to report the problem through Report a Downside as quickly as you’re ready.
  • Workaround: Wait a minute or two for the connection to ascertain. In case your console nonetheless hasn’t related, restart your Xbox from the Energy Heart or the information then file suggestions with Report a Downside. Be taught extra about restarting right here: restart or energy cycle your Xbox console.

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

For those who’re an Xbox Insider on the lookout for help, please go to the group subreddit. Official Xbox employees, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to assist together with your issues.

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

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

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