Windows 10: New Xbox OS Update for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S - March 15

March 2021

Release date: 3/15/2021

OS version: 10.0.19041.6737 (xb_flt_2103vb.210304-1945) / Shell version: 2103.0.2103.4001

Miscellaneous

• General stability and performance improvements.

Known issues

Controllers

• We're aware of an issue in which some Xbox Series X|S controllers are losing connection with the console. If you see this behavior, try reconnecting the controller to the console wirelessly or with a USB cable, or if possible, connecting another controller and then submitting feedback. Then reboot the console and try reconnecting the controller.

Guide

• There’s an issue in which the audio mixer may not be adjustable.

Home

• Some users have reported that the icon for a disc-based title is not appearing on the dashboard.

My games & apps

• Some games might appear with an incorrect “Trial” tag in My games & apps.

Profile color

• The incorrect profile color may appear when turning on the console.

Source: Xbox Support

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New Xbox OS Update for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S - March 15

March 2021

Release date: 3/15/2021

OS version: 10.0.19041.6737 (xb_flt_2103vb.210304-1945) / Shell version: 2103.0.2103.4001

Miscellaneous

• General stability and performance improvements.

Known issues

Controllers

• We're aware of an issue in which some Xbox Series X|S controllers are losing connection with the console. If you see this behavior, try reconnecting the controller to the console wirelessly or with a USB cable, or if possible, connecting another controller and then submitting feedback. Then reboot the console and try reconnecting the controller.

Guide

• There’s an issue in which the audio mixer may not be adjustable.

Home

• Some users have reported that the icon for a disc-based title is not appearing on the dashboard.

My games & apps

• Some games might appear with an incorrect “Trial” tag in My games & apps.

Profile color

• The incorrect profile color may appear when turning on the console.

Source: Xbox Support

 

App Compatibility for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Consoles

Source: App Compatibility for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Consoles - Windows Developer Blog

See also: Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X Launch November 10

 

March Xbox Update Rolls Out for Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S

Summary

• The Xbox Accessories app on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows 10 is getting an update ahead of the launch of the Xbox Wireless Headset.
• New toggle settings are available for FPS Boost and Auto HDR for backward compatible games.
• Achievements are coming back to the Xbox app (mobile),
• A new way to manage your Xbox subscriptions is coming to console.

Team Xbox is excited to continue bringing new ways to make Xbox even better with software updates designed to improve your Xbox gaming experience based on your feedback, including both delivering you new features and refining existing ones. This months release includes updates to the Xbox Accessories app in advance of the launch of the Xbox Wireless Headset, new toggles for FPS Boost and Auto HDR for backward compatible games, achievements returning to the Xbox app, and an improved game management experience.

Tailor Your Xbox Wireless Headset Experience on Your Console or PC

On March 16, aligned with the launch of the Xbox Wireless Headset, the Xbox Accessories app on your Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows 10 devices is getting an update. With the update, the app lets you fine-tune the audio controls for a customized audio experience, including equalizer settings, bass boost, auto-mute sensitivity, mic monitoring, and brightness of the mics mute light. Best of all, the headset can stay updated with the latest features via wireless updates from your console, ensuring youll have a premium audio experience that continues to evolve.

Make sure you install all the latest Windows updates to enjoy audio customization features on the Xbox Wireless Headset when using the Xbox Accessories app on Windows 10 devices.



Backward Compatible Auto HDR and FPS Boost Settings

In February, Team Xbox announced backward compatible games were getting even better with FPS Boost. Choice is incredibly important when it comes to choosing how you play your favorite games. So this March, were rolling out our new toggles for both FPS Boost and Auto HDR.

In your games manage settings, you can choose your compatibility options and toggle on or off Auto HDR and FPS Boost. Once you restart the game, your selections will be applied you can verify it by pressing the Xbox button and checking the indicators under the clock. Not every game will support these features, so the compatibility options may not be available for your game.





Achievements Are Coming Back to the Xbox app

Achievements are returning! We heard the fan feedback that our community wants achievements brought into in the Xbox app on mobile. This month were testing various achievement experiences in the app, starting with a limited set of players and then rolling out to everyone.

This first update will include a list of achievements in the app, an achievements details screen, and achievement unlocked notifications. Well also be releasing an additional update with popular features like leaderboards in the coming months.

A New Way to Manage Your Xbox Subscriptions

Were bringing subscription management to the Xbox console to make it is easier for customers to see all their important plan information, including last charge, next charge, end date, and more. It also allows customers to update their credit card or other payment information, learn about all the different subscriptions available, and change plans. Youll find all this in Settings under Account.

TV Listings in OneGuide Are Going Away

Based on customer usage and feedback, were constantly evolving the Xbox experience. To that end, beginning this May well be sunsetting live TV listings for OneGuide on Xbox One. You can continue to use OneGuide to view your connected HDMI devices or USB TV tuner. You can also keep using OneGuide for HDMI-passthrough and to watch TV via USB TV tuners, but you wont be able to access the on-screen TV Listings guide.

Managing Games Experience is Getting Better

Weve improved the loading performance of the Manage screens in My games & apps. After purchasing a game in the Store with both Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions, the Manage screen makes it more clear what parts of the bundle are best for your console if you select Choose what to install rather than just Install all.

Stay tuned to Xbox Wire for future updates and all the latest and greatest Xbox related news.


Source: March Xbox Update Rolls Out with the Upcoming Launch of the Xbox Wireless Headset - Xbox Wire

See also: Xbox Support