In this article, we will talk about the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build for the Beta Channel, which is the Build 22635.5240.
Note: Windows 11, version 24H2 is available as an optional upgrade for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel.
Changes in Beta Channel builds and updates are documented in two buckets: new features, improvements, and fixes that are being gradually rolled out for Insiders who have turned on the toggle to get the latest updates as they are available (via Settings > Windows Update*) and then new features, improvements, and fixes rolling out to everyone in the Beta Channel.
New Notification Center
There’s a new way of customizing the Notification Center, with the ability to add the Time.
Hidden in Windows 11 build 22635.5240: the option to have a clock in the notification center, exactly like in Windows 10, with seconds displayed. Toggle is off by default. Hello again. pic.twitter.com/x8L9LqVgnU
— phantomofearth 🌳 (@phantomofearth) April 18, 2025
New Resume Settings Page Change
The Resume Settings Page has a small addition of a Learn more button.
Fixes in this Build
File Explorer
- Made some slight adjustments to improve visibility of keyboard focus of elements in the Open and Save dialog navigation buttons. The border is darker now.
- Fixed an issue where the Organize and New Folder options might not be visible in the Save Dialog when using dark mode.
Settings
- Fixed an issue which could cause Settings to hang when adjusting “If you’ve been away, when should Window require you to sign in again?” under Accounts > Sign-in Options.
- Fixed an issue where the total storage size shown in System > About may not be displayed correctly.
Voice Access
- Fixed an issue which could voice access to freeze with error “working on it” when dictating.
For a more in-depth presentation of the New 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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