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This page shows you how to get the Xbox Insider Hub app and use it to participate in the Xbox Insider Program. You’ll also find answers to frequently asked questions about the Xbox Insider Hub.

Get the Xbox Insider Hub app

On Xbox One

Move over to the Store tab on the dashboard or select Store in the guide.

  1. Choose Search.
  2. Enter insider in the box, then select Xbox Insider Hub.
  3. Select Get or Install.

On Windows 10

The Xbox Insider Hub can be installed from Microsoft Store on your Windows 10 PC.

  1. Press the Start button, type store then select Microsoft Store.
  2. Select Search, enter insider in the box, then select Xbox Insider Hub.
  3. Select Get or Install.

Open the Xbox Insider Hub

On Xbox One

  1. Press the Xbox My games & apps > See all.
  2. From Apps,select Xbox Insider Hub.

On Windows 10

  1. Press the Start button.
  2. Select Xbox Insider Hub from the list of apps, or type insider in the box then select Xbox Insider Hub.

For easy access, you can pin the app to your Start menu by right-clicking the app icon and selecting Pin to Start.

Note If this is your first time opening the Xbox Insider Hub, you’ll need to accept the Terms and Conditions of participating in the Xbox Insider Program.

IInstall the Xbox Insider Hub on another Xbox One console

  1. Sign in to the Xbox with the gamertag that you used to register with the Xbox Insider Program.
  2. Press the Xbox button to open the guide, then select My games & apps > See all.
  3. From Apps choose the Ready to install tab then select Xbox Insider Hub.
  4. Press Install.

Reinstall the Xbox Insider Hub on your Xbox One console

  1. Press the Xbox button to open the guide, then select My games & apps > See all.
  2. From Apps choose the Ready to install tab, then select Xbox Insider Hub.
  3. Press Install.

Stop participating in the Xbox Insider Program

  1. Open the Xbox Insider Hub.
  2. Select Settings > Manage devices.
  3. Choose the devices you want to remove from the Xbox Insider Program.
  4. Uninstall the Xbox Insider Hub.

To learn more about uninstalling apps and games, see Uninstall Xbox One games or apps to free hard drive space.

Sign up for a preview

A preview can include games, apps, experiences, and the Xbox One Update Preview. To sign up:

  1. Open the Xbox Insider Hub.
  2. Choose Insider content.
  3. Choose a game, app, or other experience.
  4. Press Join.
  5. Choose a Group you want to join, then select Done.
  6. Read the Terms and Conditions of participating in the preview, and then select Accept.

Participate in a preview

When you participate in a preview, you’ll find that the details page in the Xbox Insider Hub is the best source for info. The page includes things like:

  • Info: Basic information about the preview, including eligibility requirements.
  • Announcements: The latest news about the preview, including release notes, scheduled play times, and contests.
  • Quests: Scenarios that you can step through and provide feedback about the experience. Complete quests to earn XP.
  • Surveys: A quick way for you to send feedback to developers about a preview without walking through specific steps or scenarios. Complete surveys to earn XP.
  • Known issues: Read about problems that have already been reported in the preview, plus find tips and workarounds.

Also, give Quick poll a try. These are short, multiple-choice ballots that let you send fast feedback. Find quick polls on the main page of the Xbox Insider Hub.

Stop participating in a preview

  1. Open the Xbox Insider Hub.
  2. Choose Insider content.
  3. Select a preview you"re participating in.
  4. Select Manage.
  5. Choose Unenroll then select Done.

Earn Xbox Insider XP

Earning Xbox Insider XP helps you level up, unlock new Xbox Insider levels, and rocket up the leaderboards. By completing quests, surveys, quick polls, and other Xbox Insider Program activities, you earn XP. From time to time, Xbox Insider XP is used to determine preview availability for select Insider content.

View your Xbox Insider XP

Your Xbox Insider XP is the total of all XP you"ve earned, which affects your Xbox Insider level and ranking on the leaderboards. Your Xbox Insider XP displays on the Friends and Global Xbox Insider leaderboards.

Raise your Xbox Insider level

Your Xbox Insider level determines your rank in the Xbox Insider Program. Earn more XP to increase your Xbox Insider level and your rank. Your Xbox Insider level is displayed in your Xbox Insider profile on the Xbox Insider Hub landing page.

View your Xbox Insider leaderboard ranking

To view your ranking on the Friends or Global Xbox Insider leaderboards:

  1. Open Xbox Insider Hub.
  2. On the main page, select your Xbox Insider profile.
  3. Select Friends leaderboard or Global leaderboard to view your ranking.

Xbox Insider Hub FAQ

My friend is eligible for a preview but I’m not. Why is that?

Not all previews will be available to all Xbox Insiders. Participants can be eligible for previews based on certain criteria including their interests, tenure as an Xbox Insider, Xbox Insider XP, previous participation in Insider previews, and other factors.

I’m not eligible for any previews. Is that normal?

Not all Xbox Insiders will be eligible for previews upon downloading the Xbox Insider Hub. However, you can increase your chances of being selected for future previews by completing the quests, surveys, quick polls, and reporting issues you find by using Report a problem on Xbox One and Windows Feedback Hub for providing feedback on Gaming & Xbox experiences on Windows 10.

The Java version is regularly released in preview versions, also known as snapshots. In order to access them, you need to go to the “Launch Options” tab in the launcher and turn on the “Preview versions” switch.

After this, in the main window of the launcher, in the drop-down menu (arrow) you can select the desired version, which will be launched when you click on the “Play” button.

How to Install Minecraft Beta for Windows 10/Xbox One

A special Xbox Insider Hub app has been released for Windows 10 and Xbox One. This application allows you to switch active Minecraft version, which will then be downloaded from the app store in the usual way.

Only owners of a licensed digital copy of Minecraft will be able to take part in the beta testing program. Owners of the disc version will not be able to download the beta version.

  1. Go to the store Windows applications 10 or Xbox One.
  2. Find the Xbox Insider Hub app.
  3. Download and install the Xbox Insider Center.
  4. Launch the Xbox Insider Center.
  5. Go to Insider content > Minecraft Beta
  6. Select "Join".
  7. After some time (usually about 1 minute, the beta version will start downloading from the app store)

Note: Sometimes it is not possible to return to the release version of the game. One of possible solutions this problem is described.

How to Install Minecraft Beta for Android

The beta version of Minecraft for Android is also released regularly. The easiest way to join the testing program is to do so using the appropriate function in the store Google Play. Naturally, you must be the owner of a licensed digital copy of Minecraft for Android.

The procedure for installing the beta version will be as follows.

  1. You need to launch GooglePlay directly on your device and find Minecraft in it.
  2. Scroll almost to the end of the game description.
  3. An invitation to participate in testing is posted there.
  4. Here you need to click the “Join” button
  5. After some time (the wait may take a long time and you can speed it up by deleting the current version of the game), the beta version of the game will be downloaded to your device.

You can exit the testing program in a similar way.

By the way, you can connect to the beta testing program without using GooglePlay on your device. If it is more convenient for you to work with the GooglePlay website on a PC, then you can use the instructions given.

Are you participating in testing? - Report bugs!

What is all this for? The main goal is not to satisfy our curiosity, but to get players who participate in beta testing to report bugs. The developers will then be able to fix them, and the release will be reliable and stable.

You can report bugs on the official bug tracker

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  • If you haven't registered yet, register as a Windows Insider on the official website. You will need a Microsoft account.
  • Install the latest stable version of Windows 10 on your computer. To participate in the Windows 10 Insider Preview testing, you must be using a licensed version of Windows 10.
  • If your PC is currently running Windows 7/8/8.1, you can upgrade to Windows 10 for free using the instructions below.
  • If you are having trouble installing Windows 10, you can directly download and install the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview build.

Windows 10 Insider Settings

  • Open Settings (Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program). To see this option, you need to have administrator rights on your computer.
  • Click Begin program description:

Join the Windows Insiders program to receive preview builds of Windows 10 and provide feedback. This will help improve Windows.
  • In the section, click + to link your Microsoft account that you used to sign up for Windows program Insider. Next, click “Continue.”

  • In the section, select which update channel to receive Windows 10 Insider Preview builds on and click Confirm. More details in the section.

  • Review the privacy statement and program terms and conditions and click Confirm.
  • Click "Restart Now" or "Restart Later" to complete the registration process on your computer.

Completing the installation

  • After your computer restarts, open the menu Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and click Check for Updates to download the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview based on the settings you selected above.

  • If installation new version has not started, check in the section Windows Insider Program(Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program) that the settings you selected have been applied.
  • Once the download is complete, you will be given two options to restart: Click “Restart Now” or “Schedule Restart” to complete the installation.

  • Once you install a preview build of Windows 10, you will receive the latest new builds automatically. To make sure you have the latest Windows version 10 Insider Preview, just check for new builds in Windows Update.
  • You can get the latest information about new builds on our website on the Windows 10 Insider Preview and Windows Insider pages.

Your participation in the Windows Insider program helps develop Windows 10

Your feedback, suggestions, and bug reports on Insider Preview builds are sent directly to Microsoft engineers to help improve the operating system. Windows system. To send feedback to developers, open the Feedback Center application from the start menu. The Feedback Center app organizes fast access to pre-test program news, inquiries, community and other resources.

Selecting the appropriate update channel

Description of update channels

The frequency of receiving test builds of Insider Preview is determined by update channels (or “update circles”). Each update channel offers a different level of build stability and comes with a specific frequency of availability of new builds.

Channels are used to assess quality software as new features and components are delivered to a wider audience of Insiders. If the build successfully passes automated testing in the laboratory, then Microsoft releases a new feature, application, etc. for the channel at the most frequent intervals. Evaluation testing of the build will continue until the criteria for moving the build to another update channel are met. To help deliver builds to Windows Insiders more quickly, Microsoft has changed how builds are promoted across different update channels, changed the criteria for moving a build from one channel to another, and added new channel updates.

Early Access (Fast Ring)

The main advantage of using the Early Access channel is that you are the first to receive new features and components and therefore the first to provide feedback on them. On the other hand, you must be prepared to face big amount problems, glitches and malfunctions that can disrupt your activity and require serious measures to correct.

At the end of 2019, Microsoft decided to overhaul its Windows 10 development and testing processes as part of the Windows Insider program. The company will now no longer tie preview builds delivered to the Early Access channel to a specific edition of Windows 10. This means that Quick Ring preview builds may include features that may not be available in the next public version of the OS.

Since each build is tested in the laboratory on a limited number of devices before release, there is a chance that some functions may not work on devices with a certain configuration. If you encounter a serious system performance issue, report the issue to the Feedback Hub app or the Windows Insider forums and be prepared to perform a complete rebuild. Windows installation using Media Creation Tool.

Late access (Slow Ring)

By using the Late Access update channel, you also get new updates and features in development, but these builds will have a higher level of stability. Test builds are sent to the Late Access channel after the Feedback from insiders of the Early Access channel, and this data was analyzed by Microsoft engineers. Late Access channel builds include fixes for major issues that may prevent test builds from being used on a daily basis. Build data comes from the Development branch and may still include bugs that will be fixed in future builds.

Release Preview Program

Release Preview Channel – great option for those users who want to use the current official release of Windows 10, but want to get early access to updates, new applications and drivers without the risks associated with receiving “Development” builds.

Release Preview is only available if Current version Windows matches the current production version. The easiest way to switch between the Development branch and the Production branch is to use the Media Creation Tool.

Switching to another update channel is easy. Go to menu Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program.

In the section, click on the current channel and select the type of preview builds and their frequency on your device: Late Access, Early Access, Release Preview Program or Go To.

Working with updates

Once you sign up for the Windows Insider program and install your first Insider Preview build, you will receive updates on your device connected to the program. During the development phase of a new version of Windows 10, the test build number will change with each update. There are two main types of assemblies that come with a device.

Basic assemblies

Major builds include various combinations of new features, updates to existing features, bug fixes, app improvements, and other changes. When a major build is released, the build version number changes to one. The sequence of build numbers may not be followed due to internal criteria for migrating a build to another update channel. For example, after build 19564, build 19569 may be released.

Additional (service) assemblies

Known as "service" or "cumulative" updates, these builds include a small set of changes to the current major build. Service builds usually include bug fixes and minor updates operating system and other minor improvements. For example, when a service build is released, the system version number may change from 19041.1 to 19041.21, and then to 19041.84.

What builds to expect on different update channels

Although there are no clear requirements for build numbers on each update channel, the following trend can be noted:

  • Early access: releases of main builds, a small number of service builds.
  • Late access: main builds with minor fixes.
  • Release Preview program: changes to the main build at a key moment and a subsequent series of service builds until the next release.

Computer recovery

If you are faced with a situation where you cannot continue to use your computer, you should take steps to restore your PC to a stable and operational state.

Users have several options available to them, such as just reinstalling the operating system or completely wiping your device. Go to menu Settings > Update & Security > Recovery, click “Start” in the “ section Restore your computer to its original state" Follow the onscreen prompts to perform a clean installation of the operating system.

Return to a previous version of Windows 10

If your computer worked correctly on the previous build, then you can roll back to old version, saving all your data. Go to menu Settings > Update & Security > Recovery, click “Start” in the “ section

This manual contains detailed instructions Learn how to install and use Windows 10 Insider Preview builds (including troubleshooting tips and links to other helpful support resources).

Installing the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build

Getting started is easy. To install the first Windows 10 Insider Preview 1 build on your computer, follow the instructions below.

  • if you haven't already done so. Note. You can also sign up using a work account. If you do so, you can take advantage of the additional benefits of the Windows Insider Program for Business.
  • To install the Windows 10 Insider Preview build, you must have a licensed version of Windows 10 installed on your computer. If your computer is currently running Windows 7/8/8.1, you can install Windows 10 from this link. If you're having trouble installing Windows 10, you can install the Windows 10 Insider Preview build: Download the Windows 10 Insider Preview ISO.
  • Make sure that the Windows 10 Insider Preview build supports the language on your computer:

Language support

The Windows 10 Insider Preview build is available in the following SKU languages:
English (UK), English (US), Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Bulgarian (Bulgaria), Hungarian (Hungary), Greek (Greece), Danish (Denmark), Hebrew (Israel), Spanish (International, Spain), Spanish ( Mexico), Italian (Italy), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), Korean (Korea), Latvian (Latvia), Lithuanian (Lithuania), German (Germany), Dutch (Netherlands), Norwegian (Bokmål , Norway), Polish (Poland), Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Romanian (Romania), Russian (Russia), Serbian (Latin, Serbia), Slovak (Slovakia), Slovenian (Slovenia), Thai (Thailand) , Turkish (Turkey), Ukrainian (Ukraine), Finnish (Finland), French (Canada), French (France), Croatian (Croatia), Czech (Czech Republic), Swedish (Sweden), Estonian (Estonia), Japanese (Japan) .

The Windows 10 Insider Preview build is available in the following User Interface Pack languages:
Azerbaijani (Latin, Azerbaijan), Albanian (Albania), Amharic, Armenian, Assamese, Afrikaans (South Africa), Basque, Belarusian (Belarus), Bengali (Bangladesh), Bengali (India), Bosnian (Latin), Valencian, Welsh, Vietnamese, Galician (Galicia), Georgian, Gujarati, Dari, Indonesian (Indonesia), Irish, Icelandic, Kazakh (Kazakhstan), Kannada, Catalan (Catalonia), Quechua, Kyrgyz, Konkani, Khmer (Cambodia), Laotian (Laos), Luxembourgish, Macedonian (Republic of Macedonia), Malay (Malaysia), Malayalam, Maltese, Maori, Marathi, Mongolian (Cyrillic), Nepali, Norwegian (Nynorsk), Oriya, Punjabi, Persian, Serbian (Cyrillic, Bosnia and Herzegovina), Serbian ( Cyrillic, Serbia), Sinhala, Sindhi (Arabic), Swahili, Tamil (India), Tatar, Telugu, Turkmen, Uzbek (Latin, Uzbekistan), Uyghur, Urdu, Filipino (Philippines), Hindi (India), Cherokee (Cherokee) , Scottish Gaelic.

Note.

Language Windows packages LIP can only be installed in addition to the supported primary languages. For instructions on how to customize your input language or interface after installing a language pack, see Add or change an input language or interface on your computer.

2. Prepare your Windows 10 PC

  1. Go to Settings on your computer: Start > Settings > Update & Security > . This setting appears only if you have administrator rights.
  2. Click Beginning of work .
  3. In the "Select an account to get started" section, click the "+" icon to link the Microsoft account or account that you used to sign up for the Windows Insider Program. Click Continue.
  4. In the "What content do you want to receive" section, select Active Windows development to get Windows 10 Insider Preview builds, then click Confirm. Select "Patches, Applications, and Drivers" only if you want to install Release Preview builds. Note.
  5. Under "How often do you want to receive preview builds?" select Early access to receive the latest Insider Preview builds. Please note that builds of this circle may contain bugs and other problems. If you'd rather wait for a more stable build, choose Late access. Click Confirm. For more information, see the Circle of Access Description section below.
  6. Read the privacy statement and terms of participation in the Program and click Confirm.
  7. Click Reboot now or Restart later to complete the computer registration procedure.

NOTE.

  • For more information, see below.

3. Complete installation

  1. After your computer restarts, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
  2. Click Check for updates to download the latest Insider Preview build based on the settings you specified in the previous step.
  3. Once the download is complete, the user can choose one of three reboot options. Click Select time, Remind me later or Reboot now to complete the installation.

NOTE.

Once you install the Insider Preview build, your system will automatically receive new builds through Windows Update. To ensure you're running the latest build, simply check for updates by selecting Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.

Reviews

One of the benefits of being a Windows Insider is knowing that your feedback can change and improve Windows for users around the world. The more detailed and constructive your feedback, the more effectively our technicians will be able to identify and respond.

  • To submit feedback, open the app Feedback Center on the menu Start, sign in to your Microsoft or work account and go to the Reviews tab.
  • Before you leave feedback in the Feedback Hub, see Send feedback to Microsoft using the Feedback Hub app.
  • To provide feedback that can help our developers best address your issue or suggest a solution, please review the information on: .

About access circles

Description of access circles

Windows 10 Insider Preview builds are released in "circles of access". Each circle of access is determined by release frequency and stability criteria.

Early Access Circle

Early Access builds are released approximately once a week and give Insiders early access to new features. Be prepared for issues that may block core functionality or require workarounds.

Late Access Circle

Builds in the Late Access ring also contain new features and updates, but with fewer bugs than builds in the Early Access ring, and are released less frequently, about once a month.

Circle Release Preview

This circle of access is the best option if you need the latest official version of Windows 10, but want to receive updates, applications and drivers before other users, and do not want to deal with the risks of builds from the Development branch.

For more information, see: Working with Access Circles and Updates.

Changing the circle of access

Moving from a Late Access or Release Preview circle to an Early Access circle

  1. Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. In chapter Select Insider Settings select the current access circle, then select the desired access circle - early access circle.
  2. To download the latest build based on the new Insider Program settings, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and click Check for updates.

Moving from an Early Access ring to a Late Access ring or a Release Preview ring

  1. First, you need to perform a clean installation of Windows 10 on your computer. Review the information in Recovery options in Windows 10.
  2. After Windows reinstallation 10 Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Insider Program to re-enroll your device and select the permission you want.

I'm not receiving updates

Windows Insiders may notice that your computer is not receiving the latest updates. This rarely happens, but if you encounter this problem, there are a few basic conditions you need to check.

Check if you have the latest build version installed

To find out if your computer has the latest build, enter "winver" in the search bar and open command line to run the command. Compare the OS build number on your computer with the latest build listed on the Flight Hub page.

Check for updates manually

Support Resources

Although Windows Insiders have sufficient experience, Microsoft experts provide advice on Windows builds 10 Insider Preview. In addition to the information in the How To section, the following support options are available.

Windows Insider Blog

With each new build, the Windows Blog posts key changes and known issues that Windows Insiders may encounter. Visit our blog for up-to-date information and news. .

Feedback Center

In the Feedback Hub, you can see if other Insiders have reported your issue or suggestion. As Microsoft processes your review, you will see a banner on the review indicating its status, including any updates that have been made to resolve the issue. Note. To view reviews from other Insiders, you must be signed in to the Feedback Hub with your account. Microsoft records or working account.

Forum

Windows Insiders can choose from PC topics, mobile devices, Office apps, Edge, etc. Each section also has subtopics that help you narrow your search and find specific information. Visit the Windows Insider forum.

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