Xbox Insider Launch Notes – Alpha (2404.240308-0140)

Hey Xbox Insiders! Now we have a brand new Xbox Replace Preview releasing to the Alpha ring as we speak.

It’s necessary we notice that some updates made to those preview OS builds embody background enhancements that guarantee a high quality and secure construct for Xbox consoles. We are going to 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 will be discovered beneath!

System Replace Particulars

OS Model: XB_FLT_2404ZN25398.4004.240308-0140

Accessible: 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 contains 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 buying and browser important options are nonetheless obtainable.

Fixes Included

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

Accessibility

Fixes to enhance narrator readout within the information when viewing buddies and making adjustments 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 might happen when initiating a community switch if the content material already exists.

Settings – Subscriptions

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

System

Numerous updates to correctly mirror native languages throughout the console.

Recognized Points

Whereas recognized 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. If you happen to expertise any of those points, we ask that you just please observe any steerage 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: If you happen to do expertise points, please affirm your TV and all different tools have the newest firmware put in. If you’re not sure, chances are you’ll must contact the producer for help. You can too discover extra troubleshooting ideas right here: Troubleshoot audio in your Xbox console.

Suggestions: If you happen to proceed to expertise points after making use of the newest firmware and troubleshooting additional, please submit suggestions by way of Report a Downside if you end up experiencing the problem. Use the “Reproduce with superior diagnostics” possibility, then choose the class “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Points”.

Observe: Make sure to embody as a lot info as doable concerning the subject, when it began, your setup, troubleshooting you’ve gotten accomplished, and any extra info that may 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. If you happen to expertise this, make sure you 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 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: Easy methods to restart or energy cycle your Xbox console.

As all the time, make sure you use Report an issue to maintain us knowledgeable of any points you encounter. We might not be capable to reply to everybody, however the information we’ll collect is essential to discovering a decision.

If you happen to’re an Xbox Insider searching for help, please go to the neighborhood subreddit. Official Xbox workers, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to assist along with your considerations.

When posting to the subreddit, please look via the latest posts to see in case your subject has already been posted or addressed. We all the time suggest including to current threads with the identical subject earlier than posting a brand new one. This helps us help you the perfect 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 subject higher.

Thanks to each Xbox Insider within the subreddit as we speak and welcome to the neighborhood when you’re simply becoming a member of us! We love that it has change into such a pleasant and community-driven hub of dialog and help.

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