Xbox Insider Release Notes – Alpha (2311.231018-2200)

Hey Xbox Insiders. There will be a brand new Xbox Update coming out in the Alpha ring. It’s important we note that some updates made in these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox consoles.

We continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal, so you’re aware when updates are coming to your device. You can find the full details below.

System Update Details:

• OS Released Version: XB_FLT_2311ZN25398.2821.231018-2200
• Available: 2 p.m. PT – October 20, 2023
• Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – October 21, 2023

Enjoy New Experiences and Features

Have you heard the news? Xbox Update preview users will soon be able to enjoy a new feature.

Notifications – Store

With today’s update, we’re adding a new wish list notification type for “Wish list item Free Play Days”, so you will be notified when games on your wish list are available to play during Xbox Free Play Days. You can adjust if and how you will see these notifications by navigating to Settings > Preferences > Notifications >Xbox notifications > Store.

The Fixes Have Been Implemented

We are pleased to announce that the following improvements have been made to this build thanks to the efforts of Xbox engineers:

Apps

• This fix will address an issue that caused some apps to close unintentionally shortly after launching or not launch correctly (error code 0x80070005).

My Games & Apps

• Some users had a problem where they were not able to install the games that they wanted from their game management page.

It is not a good system.

• The console has been updated to correctly reflect all local languages.
  • Notes: Users participating in Preview may see “odd” text across the console, for more information go here.

Problems that are already known

It is our understanding that some of these issues were listed in the previous Xbox Insider release notes. These items aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution.

Audiences can be heard by clicking on the following link:

• There have been reports that users are experiencing audio problems intermittently across all dashboards, apps, games, etc. In the event that you are experiencing issues, make sure your TV or other equipment has been updated with the most recent firmware. If you’re unsure, you may need to contact the manufacturer for assistance.
  • Notes: If you continue to experience issues after applying the latest firmware updates, please submit feedback via Report a Problem immediately with the “Reproduce with advanced diagnostics” option, then select the category “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Issues”. Please include as many details as possible.
    • When was the problem first raised?
    • Do you only lose audio in games/apps or also the system audio?
    • If yes, does changing the audio format solve the issue? What was the audio format prior to and after changing?
    • Rebooting the computer fixes this issue.
    • What’s included in your setup? Equipment, layout, etc.
    • Please provide any other information that you may have to help reproduce the issue.

Xbox Controllers: Keyboard button mapping

• The change in keyboard language will appear after you close the Xbox Accessories App or reboot your console.

Networking

• We’re investigating reports that the console might not be able to connect with their network at boot. If you experience this, be sure to report the issue via Report a Problem as soon as you’re able.

Be sure to use Report a Problem to keep us informed of your issue. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.

If you’re an Xbox Insider looking for support, please reach out to the community subreddit. Xbox Insiders, Xbox Staff, and moderators are available to answer your questions.

Please check the most recent posts before posting on subreddit to determine if you have already addressed your problem. Before posting new threads, we always suggest adding to the existing ones. We can then support you as best we can. Don’t forget to use “Report a problem” before posting—the information shared in both places helps us understand your issue better.

We want to thank every Xbox Insider on the subreddit. It’s great that the subreddit has grown into a community hub for conversation and support.

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