Hi all, last Wednesday Microsoft released a new optional update to the Windows 11 Insider Canary Channel, continuing the work to bring you early access to platform changes as they take shape.
As part of this ongoing development, Canary Channel will move forward on two update paths. This will help us validate platform changes at different stages while continuing to deliver new features and experiences to Insiders in the Canary channel.
I upgraded my Surface 13inch and my Surface Studio Laptop to the build, the SL went fine, the 13inch ran into an issue after upgrade, Pin sign in is not available on the lockscreen, also making biometric sign in fail.
I signed in with my passkey using Web Sign‑in and then fixed my PIN by resetting it. When I tried to send feedback through the Feedback Hub, the app opened, asked me to choose an account, and then crashed. I solved it by resetting the app via Settings > Apps > Feedback Hub > Advanced. (Feedback Hub: https://aka.ms/AAztffj)
I kept 2 other devices on the 28000 builds to be able to keep testing those developments too
So, few bumps getting there, all is good now
Happy Upgrades!
What this means for Canary Channel Insiders
Today, Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel already have available to preview Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 28020.1611. This build path will continue to focus on previewing new features and experiences in Canary for Windows 11, version 26H1, and moving forward will continue to be identified as a 28000 series build.
Available starting today, Insiders can take an optional update under Settings > Windows Update > Advanced options > Optional updates which will move your device to a new active development Build 29531.1000. Once you opt in to this path, future builds will be identified as 29500 series builds and newer. Please note, because of the focus on platform development for this path, you may notice a temporary loss in some features that you have today. These features will return to this new active development build.
Going forward, each Canary Channel build will be announced in its own blog post, so you’ll always know exactly what’s new—and what to expect—based on the build you’re receiving. You can always confirm which build you’re running by typing winver into the Windows search box and selecting About Windows. This will show your exact build number and version.
Choosing the right path for you
We generally recommend that Insiders continue on the update path they’re already on, as this helps maintain stability and predictability within each build population.
That said, some Insiders—especially those who prefer getting the newest platform changes as early as possible—may choose to move to a newer development path when available.
This flexibility allows us to experiment, learn quickly, and incorporate feedback before changes move further along in development.
As a reminder – Insiders can’t switch to a channel that is receiving builds with lower build numbers without doing a clean installation of Windows 11 due to technical setup requirements. This means Insiders can’t go back to 28000 series builds after taking the optional update.
What’s new in Canary Build 29531.1000
Changes and Improvements
- This update includes platform changes in moving to a new active development build.
source: Windows Blogs
