Windows 10: Question for microsoft developers, do you even look at your xbox app reviews?

NewGmalone · Jan 10, 2025

I'm not trying to be THAT GUY, but I and may other seem to have "a bunch of issues" with your "product" Xbox app and Xbox game bar. I'm not trying to start any arguments of any sorts, but this seems to have been and still is a massive issue. So a few issues I've had, sometimes I'm just chilling talking to my friends in a Xbox party as intended, and then it just kind of disconnects me for no apparent reason. And then I think to myself, "it's okay, I'll just rejoin the party no big deal". YES BIG DEAL. You're app doesn't seems to let let me join back with no reason as to why it would not functio

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Brink · Jan 10, 2025

Introducing app ratings and reviews for Microsoft Teams

We're thrilled to bring you an exciting update that will significantly enhance the way you interact with your users and gather valuable feedback for your apps on Microsoft Teams - App Ratings and Reviews. How will Ratings and Reviews help your business? We're introducing this new feature for users to rate and review apps on Teams, simplifying feedback collection for ISVs and Publishers. This feature allows users to rate and review an app they have installed on Teams, and for developers to directly manage user feedback in Partner Center, enhancing the feedback process and offering benefits such as:

User Engagement: Ratings and Reviews provide a platform for users to express their thoughts and experiences about your app. This can lead to increased user engagement and help readers make an informed decision before installing an app.

Valuable Feedback: This feature offers insights into what users love about your app and areas for improvement. This feedback helps you iterate on your app, making it better with each update.

Consistent Experience: The Ratings and Reviews feature is powered by Microsoft AppSource. This means that the same ratings and reviews will be shown across all app discovery points on Microsoft 365, providing a consistent experience for users and developers alike.

How does it work? Users can rate an app on a scale of 1 to 5 and write a review sharing their experience with the app. Other users can mark these reviews as "helpful", providing another layer of feedback. For users that have already installed apps on Teams, they will be prompted proactively to rate an app of usage sessions. Publishers can reply to these reviews from the Partner Center, just as you would for reviews from AppSource. This allows you to engage directly with your users to address their concerns and acknowledge their praise.

Ready to get started? There are no actions needed to enable Ratings and Reviews for your apps, but if you can follow these steps to view the Ratings and Reviews:

Navigate to the Partner Center

Find your app and select "Manage Ratings and Reviews"

Enable the feature and save your changes

We're excited to see how you use this feature to enhance your apps and deliver even better experiences for your users. Additional resources can be found by visiting our Microsoft Teams Dev Center.
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Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...w/ba-p/3975601

Manjunath_H · Jan 10, 2025

Unable to update review on Microsoft store apps

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand your concern and we appreciate the effort and time that you have taken to provide your review on store apps. However, we would suggest you to try signing out from Microsoft Store and sign in back and check if you are getting the
Update option. If the issue still persists, please follow the steps mentioned below and check.

Search for wsreset.exe in search bar.

Right click on the Run command and select Run as administrator.

A command prompt window will open after which the Microsoft Store will open.

Then try updating the review.

You can also log on to online
Microsoft Store and provide your review suggestions.

Regards.

Brink · Jan 10, 2025

App Compatibility for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Consoles

UWP applications (both apps and games) are a pivotal part of the Xbox experience. As we near the launch of the new console generation, we want to address some common questions regarding app and game development on the new Xbox family of consoles. If you have been developing for the Xbox One X using UWP and leveraging the Dev Mode Activation App, the same features will be supported on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. Please refer to the following FAQs for further guidance.

Thank you for your partnership with Xbox!

FAQs:

Will my current UWP app or game continue running on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?

Yes, apps and games running on the Xbox One should continue to run at parity on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The underlying platform APIs and codecs that UWP apps are built on have been tested and validated with key scenarios by Microsoft and through thousands of hours of usage in our internal Xbox flighting program. These APIs and codes are supported on the new Xbox family of consoles. When the new Xbox family of consoles is released, we recommend doing additional validation of your UWP app or game on the chosen device if desired.

How can I verify that my UWP app or game is working on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?

Devkits are not publicly available. UWP application developers should continue to rely on the Dev Mode Activation App used on the Xbox One X to convert their retails consoles into a development kit to test for compatibility As the same APIs and codecs are used between the Xbox One X and the new Xbox family of consoles, an app that works on the Xbox One X should continue to work on the new Xbox family of consoles

When the new Xbox family of consoles are available in retail, app partners can rely on Dev Mode Activation App to convert those consoles into a development kit.

Do I need to change or rewrite my application from the current UWP application?

No app development changes are required for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. You use the same SDK, build environments, and UWP APIs to develop your applications. The same publishing process for UWPs on the Xbox One will continue to apply for the new Xbox family of consoles.

As a reference, here are the links to the UWP documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/win...etting-started

Are there any features my app can take advantage of for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?

We focused our efforts on backwards compatibility for apps on our new Xbox family of consoles to make it easier for our partners and enable a seamless transition for your app from the Xbox One generation to the next generation of Xbox consoles. This means that all of your favorite apps will carry over to the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on day 1.

We currently do not have additional features for apps on the new Xbox family of consoles that are not already a part of the Xbox One X.

Will I need to sign a new agreement to bring my Xbox One UWP application to the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S?

No, the existing Store App Developer Agreement terms will continue to cover distribution for apps on the new Xbox family of consoles. No additional agreements are required to run your app on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.

Will my app show that it supports the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on the Store?

Yes, Microsoft will list the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S as a platform on the Store PDP. No additional work is required from the app partner to add in Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S listing to the Store

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

See also: https://www.tenforums.com/windows-10...mber-10-a.html

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