Xbox Insider Release Notes – Alpha (2402.240108-2200)

Hey Xbox Insiders! We’ve a brand new Xbox Replace Preview releasing to the Alpha ring immediately.

It’s necessary we observe that some updates made in these preview OS builds embrace background enhancements that guarantee a top quality and steady construct for Xbox consoles. We’ll proceed to publish 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 under!

System Replace Particulars:

• OS Model: XB_FLT_2402ZN25398.3402.240108-2200
• Obtainable: 2 p.m. PT – January 10, 2024
• Obligatory: 3 a.m. PT – January 11, 2024

New Options and Experiences

We’ve thrilling information! Alpha customers can count on one thing new coming to their Xbox Replace Preview.

Xbox Wi-fi Controller – Thumbstick Calibration

For customers within the US who’ve independently changed the circuit board on their Xbox Wi-fi Controller and Xbox Elite Wi-fi Controller Sequence 2 or customers in all areas experiencing minor thumbstick points, we now provide a consumer-guided self-calibration software for thumbsticks via the Xbox Equipment App.

• Notice: The help article linked on the finish of the expertise is at the moment unavailable. This will likely be accessible sooner or later.

Fixes Included

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

System

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

Identified Points

Whereas recognized points might have been listed in earlier Xbox Insider Release Notes, they don’t seem to be being ignored! Nonetheless, it could take Xbox engineers extra time to discover a resolution. For those who expertise any of those points, we ask that you just please comply with any steerage supplied and file suggestions with Report a Problem.

Audio

• We’ve acquired reviews of customers experiencing intermittent points with audio throughout the dashboard, video games, and apps. When you’ve got skilled points, ensure you’ve the newest firmware updates in your TV and different gear. For those who’re uncertain, chances are you’ll must contact the producer for help.
  • Notice: For those who proceed to expertise points after making use of the newest firmware updates, please submit suggestions by way of Report a Drawback instantly with the “Reproduce with superior diagnostics” choice, then choose the class “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Points”. You should definitely embrace as a lot info as potential:
    • When did the problem begin?
    • Did you lose audio simply within the recreation/app or system audio as nicely?
    • Does altering the audio format resolve the problem? If sure, what was the format earlier than and after?
    • Does rebooting resolve the problem?
    • What does your setup embrace? Gear, format, and so on.
    • And any further info you’ll be able to present to breed the issue.

Networking

• We’re investigating reviews of a difficulty the place the console might not connect with their community as anticipated on boot. For those who expertise this, you should definitely report the problem by way of Report a Drawback as quickly as you’re in a position.

As at all times, you should definitely use Report a problem to maintain us knowledgeable of any points you encounter. We might not be capable of reply to everybody, however the knowledge 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 community subreddit. Official Xbox employees, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to assist along with your issues.

When posting to the subreddit, please look via the newest posts to see in case your concern has already been posted or addressed. We at all times suggest including to current threads with the identical concern earlier than posting a brand new one. This helps us help you one of the best we are able to! Additionally, don’t overlook to make use of “Report a Drawback” earlier than posting – the knowledge shared in each locations helps us perceive your concern higher.

Thanks to each Xbox Insider within the subreddit immediately and welcome to the neighborhood in case you’re simply becoming a member of us! We love that it has grow to be such a pleasant and neighborhood-pushed hub of dialog and help.

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