In this article, we will talk about the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for the Beta Channel, which is Build 22631.1906.
- Build 22631.1906 = New features rolling out.
- Build 22621.1906 = New features off by default.
REMINDER: Insiders who were previously on Build 22624 will automatically get moved to Build 22631 via an enablement package. The enablement package artificially increments the build number for the update with new features getting rolled out and turned on to make it easier to differentiate from devices with the update with features off by default. This approach is being used for the Beta Channel only and is not indicative of any changes or plans for final feature rollouts.
Insiders who landed in the group with new features turned off by default (Build 22621.xxxx) can check for updates and choose to install the update that will have features rolling out (Build 22631.xxxx).
Taskbar and System Tray
- You can now hide the time and date in the system tray. You can turn this on by right-clicking on the system tray clock and choosing “Adjust date and time”.
- When right-clicking on the network icon in the system tray, we’ve added the option to diagnose network problems.
Lock Screen
Microsoft updated the network flyout on the Lock screen to align with Windows 11 design principles.
Windows Security
Microsoft updated the Windows Security (firewall) notification dialogs that match the Windows 11 visuals.
Networking
- Added support for bridging adapters via command line via netsh.
Settings Improvements
- Microsoft added links to advanced properties for network adapters and internet properties under Settings > Network & internet > Advanced network settings.
- They also added a way to view Wi-Fi passwords for your known networks via Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi and “Manage known networks”.
- Based on feedback, Microsoft added additional options to the Data Usage page that allows for daily and weekly data limits. The page will also now show how far a data limit has been exceeded.
- They also added the ability to join Bluetooth Personal Area networks under the Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Devices. This option will appear for paired devices like Phones that are sharing internet over Bluetooth.
- Right-clicking on a Win32 app in Start, or searching for the app, and choosing “Uninstall” will now take you to the Settings to uninstall the app.
- The settings page for wheel devices such as the Surface Dial has been updated to better match the Windows 11 design principles.
Fixes for Both Build 22621.1906 and 22631.1906
- This update addresses a compatibility issue. The issue occurs because of unsupported use of the registry.
For more information regarding Known Issues in this Build, you can check this article from the Microsoft Blog.
For a more in-depth presentation of the New Build, you can watch the video below from the youtube channel.
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