New Windows 11 Build 26120.1350 – New Start Menu All Apps Section, New Task Manager and Fixes (Dev)

In this article, we will talk about the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for the Dev Channel, which is Build 26120.1350.

There some changes to the Dev Channel:

• this is just an Enablement Package, KB5037898, on top of 26100, not a full new build (26100 is still RTM)
• this will likely head to the Beta Channel at a future date, it comes from the ge_release_svc_betaflt_prod1 branch, packages refer to the Enablement Package as a Beta EKB and it shows up in update history with a title mentioning “Beta Channel”
• the purpose of this EKB and CUs is to test the remaining features for the initial 24H2 release in September as well as features planned to come after GA
• Feature Drops will probably return under a new codename (not Moments anymore).
• For Insiders in the Dev Channel who want to be the first to get features gradually rolled out to you, you can turn ON the toggle (shown in the image below) to get the latest updates as they are available via Settings > Windows Update.

New Improvements

General

When installing an MSIX package either locally or via the web (ms-appinstaller://?source=), Microsoft is beginning to roll out a change where Microsoft SmartScreen is used to verify the source of the MSIX package and if it’s safe to install.

Windows Share

Microsoft is rolling out the ability to easily share content to an Android device from Windows share window. The feature requires you to pair your Android device to your Windows PC using the Link to Windows app on Android and Phone Link on your PC.

New Start Menu All Apps Section

The New Start Menu All Apps Section can now be seen on the Dev Channel as well, but with an older version.

Also, today's Dev flight includes the category view, but it's the older version which doesn't work properly. pic.twitter.com/7TlHz57QJT

— phantomofearth 🌳 (@phantomofearth) August 9, 2024

Fixes in this Build

Task Manager

• Fixed the issue causing graphs on the Performance page in Task Manager to not show the correct colors when using dark mode again.

Windows Sandbox

• We fixed the issue causing Windows Sandbox to fail to launch with error 0x80370106.

Voice Access

• Fixed an issue where Voice Access commands weren’t working for non-English supported languages.

For more information about 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.