Xbox Insider Release Notes: Alpha Version (2209.220831-2200)

What’s up, Xbox Alpha Version Release! There will soon be an Alpha Preview of the latest Xbox update. It’s worth noting that these pre-release OS revisions feature specific behind-the-scenes tweaks and fixes that will ultimately result in a more solid and reliable release for Xbox One consoles.

Even if minor UI tweaks are included in the next version, we’ll keep posting release notes to keep you in the loop. Read on for further information.

Information Regarding The New System Update

• Published Operating System XB FLT 2209NI22621.2171.220831-2200
• Vacant: 2:00 p.m. Start Time: 2 September 2022, PT
• Prerequisite: 3 a.m. Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2022, 5:00 p.m. PT
• Modifications Applied

The following issues have been addressed in this release, thanks to the efforts of Xbox engineers:

My Apps & Video Games

There is no longer a need to manually filter the games list for each storage device after selecting “View contents” for that device.

System

Numerous fixes and improvements have been made so that the console accurately reflects local languages. Users in Preview may notice “strange” content on the console; for further details, please click here.

Current Problems

Previous Xbox Insider Release Notes have documented several concerns, as far as we are aware. Xbox experts are aware of the issues, but it will take longer to find a solution.

Controllers

Some players have reported that their controllers suddenly fall out of sync with the system or entirely disconnect. Please remember to report this issue after re-connecting if you experience this behavior.
Contradictory Shouts

Discord Code

You must scan the QR code (in stage 3 of the setup) with your mobile device. This prerequisite is necessary for the preview but will be removed before the full release. If you use a browser other than Safari as your default on an iOS device, you may have trouble associating the Discord Mobile app to your account.

Workaround

Please check that Safari is set as the default browser on your iOS device and then try again. If you have previously linked your accounts but have now unlinked them, you can reconnect them at https://discord.com/feature/xboxLinkBeta.

Some customers who have used streaming apps have reported problems with launching games. Please let us know how we can improve this feature by submitting feedback via the Report a Problem button if you encounter this. The workaround is to simply restart the system, at which point games should load normally.

HDMI-CEC

Some Users Have Reported That HDMI  Is Malfunctioning.

Before submitting a review, check to see if your television has HDMI-CEC functionality and has it turned on.

Home

It has been noted by a few customers that the dashboard is missing the icon for a disc-based game.

My Apps & Video Games

When selecting “Group by console type” in My Games & Apps, the “Xbox One X Enhanced games” sub-section will no longer be displayed. Users must utilize the Filter function to filter by console type to see these games. When you press the Menu button on your controller, you won’t see the option to delete games just yet.

Fix

Go to Menu > Manage game and add-ons > Uninstall all. The free space indicator does not change when selecting a particular storage medium to view alone.

Workaround

You may see how much space is available on each storage device by going to My games & apps > Manage > Storage devices. Inadvertently, some collection titles may be labeled as “trial.” There is a chance that the warning icon will show up for games on the disc that the user hasn’t yet started.

Fix

Put in the disc, start the game, and reload the Home screen. Launch the Guide, select “Home,” hit the Menu key for “More options,” and finally select “Refresh” to update your Home.

Spotify

Some Windows Sonic users have reported hearing echoes or echoes when playing back their audio.

Workaround

You can change Spotify’s audio settings to something else.

TV/Display

While booting, the console may be shown at the wrong resolution, according to certain users. We’re looking into it right now.
Please report this behavior as soon as possible via the Report a Problem link if you experience it. Please identify your TV or display’s brand and model if you haven’t already done so.

A workaround is to reboot the console through the Power menu (Holding down the Xbox button brings up the Power menu). If not, check out the troubleshooting steps here, particularly updating your TV’s firmware. Please use the “Report a problem” link to update us on your predicament. If we can’t get back to everyone, at least we’ll have a better idea of how widespread the problem is.

As an Xbox Insider, you can find helpful resources on the subreddit dedicated to the community. Moderators, Xbox personnel, and other Xbox Insiders are all available to assist you.

Before posting, check the most recent threads to see if your question has already been asked and answered. If you’re experiencing a similar problem, please look for existing lines about it before creating a new one. Because of this, we can give you the finest possible assistance! Don’t just publish without first clicking “Report a problem”; doing so will help us understand your issue much better.

A heartfelt “thank you” to everyone in the Xbox Insiders subreddit! We appreciate how kind and helpful the community has grown there. You may find us on Twitter to learn about the Xbox Insider Program. If you want to know more about your Xbox Update Preview ring, keep an eye on the upcoming Release Notes for Xbox Insiders.