Hello Windows Insiders, today marks the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.8165 (KB 5083635) to the Beta Channel, bringing a host of new features and improvements for those eager to explore the latest enhancements.
Changes and Improvements Gradually Being Rolled Out with Toggle On*
[Storage]
- The size limit for formatting FAT32 volumes via the command line has been increased from 32GB to an impressive 2TB.
- Performance enhancements have been made for navigating large volumes in Settings > System > Storage > Advanced Storage Settings > Disks & Volumes.
- The Settings > System > Storage page has been updated to reduce the frequency of UAC prompts, now appearing only when accessing temporary files.
[Network]
- An issue causing unrealistic data usage values in Settings > Network & Internet > Data Usage has been resolved.
[Windows Security App]
- Enhancements to the Windows Security app > Device security > Secure Boot experience are now rolling out. This update introduces color-coded icon badges and descriptive text reflecting your device’s Secure Boot state and certificate status. Microsoft is also updating Secure Boot certificates on consumer devices and select business PCs, allowing users to check their certificate status. Note that this feature is disabled by default on enterprise IT-managed devices and servers.
Feedback: We encourage you to share your thoughts in the Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Apps > Windows Security.
[Feedback Hub]
The revamped Feedback Hub is now available as an app update for Insiders in Beta, offering a modernized experience.
What’s New in Feedback Hub
- Simpler feedback submission flow: Feedback can now be submitted using a unified template, complete with category search functionality. The feedback form has been modernized for quicker iterations and future enhancements.
- Simpler navigation: The “My Feedback” section is now easily accessible in the navigation pane, while “Community feedback” allows for easier discovery and engagement with others’ feedback. The Announcements page has been removed to streamline the focus on feedback exchange, with announcements still available on the Windows Insider Blog.
- New compliment feedback type: Users can now highlight what’s working well.
- Private or public feedback: Choose the visibility of your feedback within the Insider community.
- New focused feedback experience: A more compact Feedback Hub interface facilitates quick, in-the-moment feedback, with the option to expand to the full experience.
- Improved screenshot capture and review tooling: Enhancements make it easier to capture and include visuals when sharing feedback.
Feedback: Your insights are invaluable in shaping future developments. We invite you to explore the new experience and share your thoughts in the Feedback Hub (WIN + F) under Apps > Feedback Hub.
Reminders for Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel
- Updates are based on Windows 11, version 25H2 via an enablement package (Build 26220.8165).
- Many features are rolled out using Controlled Feature Rollout technology, beginning with a select group of Insiders and gradually expanding as feedback is monitored.
- The desktop watermark at the lower right corner of the desktop is a standard feature for Windows Insider pre-release builds.
- For those who wish to be among the first to receive features gradually rolled out to you, enable the toggle for the latest updates via Settings > Windows Update*. Over time, we will increase the rollout of features to all users with the toggle activated. If the toggle remains off, new features will be rolled out to your PC over time as they become ready.
- Features and experiences included in these builds may not be released beyond Windows Insiders, as we explore various concepts and gather feedback. Features may evolve, be removed, or replaced without ever being released.
- Some features currently in development may not be fully localized, with localization occurring over time as features are finalized. Please report any localization issues via the Feedback Hub.
- For a comprehensive overview of which build is in which Insider channel, please consult Flight Hub.
Thank you,
Windows Insider Program Team
