Alpha Skip-Ahead

October 17th Xbox Insider Release Notes – Alpha Skip Ahead Ring (2004.191015-2100)

Hey Alpha Skip Ahead ring users! Today’s Xbox Insider Release Notes highlight the latest fixes, known issues, and features coming to your console. Starting at 2:00 p.m. PT today, users will receive the latest 2004 Xbox One system update (build: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19002.1209.191015-2100). Keep reading for more details.

System Update Details:

  • OS version released: RS_XBOX_RELEASE_2004\19002.1209.191015-2100
  • Available: 2:00 p.m. PT – October 17, 2019
  • Mandatory: 3:00 a.m. PT – October 18, 2019

New Features

Home (Experiment)

  • The next phase of the Xbox One Home dashboard experience is here for Alpha Skip Ahead! Learn more about what to expect and what these experiments are on the blog.

System Update

Fixes for Alpha Skip Ahead

We’ve heard your feedback, and we’re happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented for this 2004 build:

OneGuide

  • Fixed an issue where some users were unable to watch TV via USB tuner.

 

Store

  • Fixed the issue where Autoplay settings would revert when the console was updated.

 

System

  • Users should no longer see their screen dimming when watching streaming content.
  • Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.

Xbox Insider Release Notes

Known Issues for Alpha Skip Ahead

We understand some issues have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes. These issues aren’t being ignored, but it will take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. We appreciate your patience at this time!

Audio

  • Users who have Dolby Atmos enabled and console display settings set to 120hz with 36 bits per pixel (12-bit) are experiencing loss of Dolby Atmos audio in some situations.
    • Workaround: Disable 120hz or set Video Fidelity to 30 bits per pixel (10-bit) or lower.

Dolby Access

  • Users are unable to complete the setup for Dolby Atmos in the app and the app is not recognizing Dolby Atmos headphones
    • Note: This is an issue with the Dolby Access app and the app developers are aware and investigating.

My Games & Apps

  • Users have reported seeing an “Xbox Events” app in their collection.
    • Note: This app will be used to experiment with a new Events experience to showcase in-game events. We’ll have more to share when the feature is ready for Preview.

Home (Experiment)

  • Some users may see a different Store icon on the dashboard than what normally appears.

System

  • Some users have reported the console shutting down unexpectedly while using Netflix.
    • Note: The console may take longer to reboot/shut down than normal. This is expected behavior, please do not power off the console manually.  There is essential information being collected to investigate the cause of the issue.
  • Some users have reported the console shutting down while playing games.
    • Note: The console may take longer to reboot/shut down than normal. This is expected behavior, please do not power off the console manually.  There is essential information being collected to investigate the cause of the issue.

Voice Commands

  • Some users are reporting powering on their console via Google Assistant or Alexa is giving an error, but then powers the console on after a delay.

Xbox Console Companion App

  • Some users are reporting being unable to stream their Xbox console to their Windows PC via the app.

Profile Color

  • Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

 

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