Xbox Insider Launch Notes – Alpha (2402.240108-2200)

Hey Xbox Insiders! We now have a brand new Xbox Replace Preview releasing to the Alpha ring right now.

It’s essential we be aware that some updates made in these preview OS builds embody background enhancements that guarantee a high quality and steady construct for Xbox consoles. We’ll proceed to put up 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 may be discovered beneath!

System Replace Particulars:

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

New Options and Experiences

We now have 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 Collection 2 or customers in all areas experiencing minor thumbstick points, we now provide a user-guided self-calibration instrument for thumbsticks by way of the Xbox Equipment App.

• Word: The assist article linked on the finish of the expertise is presently unavailable. This might be accessible sooner or later.

Fixes Included

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

System

• Numerous updates to correctly replicate 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 answer. When you expertise any of those points, we ask that you just please comply with any steerage supplied and file suggestions with Report a Downside.

Audio

• We now have acquired stories of customers experiencing intermittent points with audio throughout the dashboard, video games, and apps. In case you have skilled points, be certain you will have the newest firmware updates in your TV and different tools. When you’re not sure, you could have to contact the producer for help.
  • Word: When you proceed to expertise points after making use of the newest firmware updates, please submit suggestions through Report a Downside instantly with the “Reproduce with superior diagnostics” possibility, then choose the class “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Points”. Make sure you embody as a lot data as doable:
    • When did the problem begin?
    • Did you lose audio simply within the recreation/app or system audio as properly?
    • 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 embody? Gear, structure, and so on.
    • And any further data you’ll be able to present to breed the issue.

Networking

• We’re investigating stories of a difficulty the place the console could not hook up with their community as anticipated on boot. When you expertise this, you’ll want to report the problem through Report a Downside as quickly as you’re in a position.

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

When you’re an Xbox Insider on the lookout for assist, please go to the group subreddit. Official Xbox employees, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to assist along with your issues.

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

Thanks to each Xbox Insider within the subreddit right now and welcome to the group in case 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 assist.

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