yeah, im sad i slept on these rewards.. im going to do them as much as possible now. free is free!
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yeah, im sad i slept on these rewards.. im going to do them as much as possible now. free is free!
Nah, I'm looking for this awesome feature:
For me it is gone again as well. Disappointing!
came to post this, its what mine looks like - and it seems to grow every time i power on the console. incredible. the left bar doesnt scroll, so finding the download que is a bit trickyCome on at least try guys
This happens to me too. It's usually after you power off your console and it stays in instant on mode. If you go into settings and restart console, the games and apps section goes back to normal. It's a glitch they hopefully will address soon.
Try:
Full restart (Holde guide button -> Reboot)
Open MyGames & Apps again. If there still is a problem press guide -> My Games & Apps but don't Press A. Instead press = to get a menu where you can choose to reload.
Question I feel dumb about asking:
I have like $50+ redeemable in the Rewards app. If I redeem these for certificates to the "Microsoft Store" does this give me a $50 balance to use towards digital games purchased through my xbox? Basically, I'd love to use my rewards money to pre-order Red Dead, but I'm not sure if that's what I should redeem it on.
I have like $50+ redeemable in the Rewards app. If I redeem these for certificates to the "Microsoft Store" does this give me a $50 balance to use towards digital games purchased through my xbox? Basically, I'd love to use my rewards money to pre-order Red Dead, but I'm not sure if that's what I should redeem it on.
this makes me feel 'lucky' that I only have it duplicated twice, it's absolutely insane on yours
Now my games apps games apps is fixed I love the new groups and being able to pin them.
Had to go into My Games and Apps, highlight the group title, hit start and select add to home.
Yes. Microsoft Store is the store on Xbox, Windows 10, Mobile, Hololens etc..one store, many different platforms.
Unless of course they are talking about the Physical Microsoft Retail Stores. That is different.
The new update fixed the my games problem but now I have no previews anymore in the whole OS.
Not here:
Not there:
And the store preview is also missing.
Anyone else?
Oh and I still can't delete the Avatar Pin. -.-
Not here:
Not there:
And the store preview is also missing.
Anyone else?
Oh and I still can't delete the Avatar Pin. -.-
Thanks! Is there any real reason to not just cash these points for gift cards? No use in hoarding, right?
Thank God for that I thought my console was starting to play up
mine sorted itself out this morning and seems to be functioning normally /shrugs
In the first picture it shows you don't currently have an internet connection. There's a known bug in preview where the console sometimes loses connectivity when resuming from sleep.The new update fixed the my games problem but now I have no previews anymore in the whole OS.
Not here:
Not there:
And the store preview is also missing.
Anyone else?
Oh and I still can't delete the Avatar Pin. -.-
Reboot the console and you'll get connectivity back, and everything else along with it.
I still have that error message even after I reset the console.
I had an internet connection there and rebooted several times, as you can see on the little friend bubble who is playing sea of thieves, thank you. ;)
The message on picture one is different when you don't have one, on my pic it just says "the content can not be shown" or "there was an error on showing the content". Has nothing to do with internet.
It's a bug that, as I can see here and on Reddit, almost everyone seems to have right now.
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While you are here, do you know why some (including me) doesn't have the membership categories on the side? (I got it for about 2 weeks and then it disappeared again since then).
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Xbox One Update Preview: Try Out Even Earlier Builds with the New "Alpha – Skip Ahead" Ring, Coming Soon
Hi, Xbox Insiders! Throughout the tenure of the Xbox Insider Program, we've noticed our community is always eager to preview new features, apps and games in the pursuit of helping make Xbox an even better place to play. Right now, the Xbox Insider program gives Xbox Insiders a chance to try out console builds before they become widely available, but we'd like to further this effort and borrow a concept from our friends with the Windows Insider Program, namely branching our Alpha ring to preview RS4 and RS5 builds simultaneously.
The "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring, which will become available to all Alpha members in the coming weeks and later by invitation to Xbox Insiders in other rings, will offer Xbox Insiders early access to advanced builds, specifically those in RS5. These builds will typically be months out from release to GA and will enable Xbox Insiders to view new features, apps and more. By piloting builds well in advance of their release, Xbox Insiders will play an even bigger role in shaping the future of Xbox and will be able to communicate their sentiment and suggested changes to members of the Xbox Feature Team via Quests and Surveys found within the Xbox Insider Hub. Community and fan feedback has never been more critical to helping craft the future of the Xbox ecosystem – and we thank you for your time and thoughts!
We'll be opening the "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring to current Alpha ring members later this month, who can then choose whether to remain in their current ring on an RS4 build or to enroll in "Alpha – Skip Ahead" and begin trying out RS5; Xbox Insiders with more than one console might even consider enrolling each console in a different ring! As always, enrollment status can be changed via the Xbox Insider Hub, and those changes will take place nearly instantaneously.
image: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/Xbox-6_7_2018-2_06_14-PM-2.png
Xbox Insiders who choose to join the "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring will be able to learn more about the builds they're running via release notes on the Xbox Insider Blog and Xbox Insider Hub Announcements, just like before, though features will not be announced broadly and some features may not be announced at all. We appreciate patience as we work with teams across Xbox to determine the best methods for introducing features, fixes and known issues present in all "Alpha – Skip Ahead" builds.
If you're invited and choose to opt into the new "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring on Xbox One, please be aware that RS5 builds may be less stable than builds previously open to the Alpha ring. If stability issues concern you, you are welcome to remain in your current ring. You are also welcome to switch into and out of the "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring at your leisure. Thanks once again for the continued fan feedback – keep it coming!
Read more at https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/06...p-ahead-ring-coming-soon/#tyZfMJKpxYzIIYqP.99
Hi, Xbox Insiders! Throughout the tenure of the Xbox Insider Program, we've noticed our community is always eager to preview new features, apps and games in the pursuit of helping make Xbox an even better place to play. Right now, the Xbox Insider program gives Xbox Insiders a chance to try out console builds before they become widely available, but we'd like to further this effort and borrow a concept from our friends with the Windows Insider Program, namely branching our Alpha ring to preview RS4 and RS5 builds simultaneously.
The "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring, which will become available to all Alpha members in the coming weeks and later by invitation to Xbox Insiders in other rings, will offer Xbox Insiders early access to advanced builds, specifically those in RS5. These builds will typically be months out from release to GA and will enable Xbox Insiders to view new features, apps and more. By piloting builds well in advance of their release, Xbox Insiders will play an even bigger role in shaping the future of Xbox and will be able to communicate their sentiment and suggested changes to members of the Xbox Feature Team via Quests and Surveys found within the Xbox Insider Hub. Community and fan feedback has never been more critical to helping craft the future of the Xbox ecosystem – and we thank you for your time and thoughts!
We'll be opening the "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring to current Alpha ring members later this month, who can then choose whether to remain in their current ring on an RS4 build or to enroll in "Alpha – Skip Ahead" and begin trying out RS5; Xbox Insiders with more than one console might even consider enrolling each console in a different ring! As always, enrollment status can be changed via the Xbox Insider Hub, and those changes will take place nearly instantaneously.
image: https://news.xbox.com/en-us/wp-content/uploads/Xbox-6_7_2018-2_06_14-PM-2.png
Xbox Insiders who choose to join the "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring will be able to learn more about the builds they're running via release notes on the Xbox Insider Blog and Xbox Insider Hub Announcements, just like before, though features will not be announced broadly and some features may not be announced at all. We appreciate patience as we work with teams across Xbox to determine the best methods for introducing features, fixes and known issues present in all "Alpha – Skip Ahead" builds.
If you're invited and choose to opt into the new "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring on Xbox One, please be aware that RS5 builds may be less stable than builds previously open to the Alpha ring. If stability issues concern you, you are welcome to remain in your current ring. You are also welcome to switch into and out of the "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring at your leisure. Thanks once again for the continued fan feedback – keep it coming!
Read more at https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/06...p-ahead-ring-coming-soon/#tyZfMJKpxYzIIYqP.99
Alpha Insiders -- Vermintide 2 Beta now available to download in the Insider's Content section...
Same here. Fully connected.. I can go into each area.. but the preview page on the dash and the Gold & Ad content is missing in the bottom right of the homepage.
Cool that they are adding a skip ahead ring. I probably won't enroll though, I'm very reliant on my Xbox as a daily entertainment box for builds further out that might have more broken aspects to them.
The new update fixed the my games problem but now I have no previews anymore in the whole OS.
Not here:
Not there:
And the store preview is also missing.
Anyone else?
Oh and I still can't delete the Avatar Pin. -.-
Yep, I have the same. It's actually a relief to know it isn't just me.
They said on the reddit/Twitter that there's a fix incoming for that problem, but they have to squash a bug related to that fix regarding a known black screen too.
The new update fixed the my games problem but now I have no previews anymore in the whole OS.
Not here:
Not there:
And the store preview is also missing.
Anyone else?
Oh and I still can't delete the Avatar Pin. -.-
Yes, thats happening to me as well. Seems to bea problem on ms end. Just read on reddit a moment ago that they are working on it. For now, enjoy a fully ad free version of the dash ;)
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FINALLY SOMETHING
New Preview Alpha1806 System Update – 6/11/18
Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180608-1245). Read on for more about the fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update.
New Features:
Mixer Shared Controller
Fixes:
Clubs
Known Issues:
Friends
Read more at https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/06...06-system-update-6-11-18/#fVSe9i03bQzcJm6P.99
New Preview Alpha1806 System Update – 6/11/18
Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180608-1245). Read on for more about the fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update.
New Features:
Mixer Shared Controller
- Leaderboards are functional now when share controller is started from any 1806 console e.g. https://mixer.com/sharecontroller
Fixes:
Clubs
- Fixed an issue sorting Clubs when viewing a list of Clubs.
- Fixed an issue where content on the dashboard tabs (Store, Mixer, Ads etc.) was not loading correctly.
- Fixed an issue where users Gamertag and Gamerscore were not aligned correctly on the dashboard.
- Fixed an issue in which saved data syncs were failing for some users for various games and apps..
- Fixed an issue where some users were unable to delete pins from Groups.
- Fixed an issue where items being added to groups are not appearing everywhere on the dashboard correctly.
- Fixed the issue with the Rewards app that resulted in no access to Groups
- Various localization fixes across the console.
- Users should no longer encounter issues attempting to view, send, or receive messages.
- Fixed an issue where the Updates section would not load for some users.
- Fixed an issue where using a USB camera would result in a green screen while broadcasting.
- Narrator text updated when a game is installing.
- Improvements to the stability to Wi-Fi after coming out of Instant on.
- Misc. performance fixes in the platform.
Known Issues:
Friends
- Some users may notice that the online status of Friends is not updating correctly.
- Enabling Groups after taking the update: Groups may not appear for you on first sign in unless you do a full console reboot after taking the system update. This is being fixed in an upcoming build and should only affect having just taken this system update.
- The Groups tab in My games & apps may not show after sign in even though you can access Groups in Guide, or you may see "This group does not exist" on Home on first sign-in for your existing Groups. Workaround: Sign in / out to refresh these pages.
- Some changes might not be reflected when editing Groups between multiple consoles after coming out of connected standby. Sign in/out to fix.
- Using special characters in Group names (e.g. &,") causes issues during Group creation or using the "Add more" flow. Note: emojis are fine. This is being fixed in an upcoming build.
- You may see issues with Groups if you frequently switch between your non-Preview console and your Preview console. Workaround: Reset your Groups locally on the Preview console through "My games & apps" > Groups, then using the "Reset groups" button at the bottom of the page to resync from the service.
- Sometimes users may encounter an incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.
- Netflix is aware that following Atmos titles occur a 5 second audio lip-sync delay.
- Guardians of the Galaxy II
- Altered Carbon
- Godless
- Mudbound
- Meridian
- Work continues on the stability of the Wi-Fi connectivity. If you see any issues please report the problem for investigation by performing a Full system software via the dashboard as opposed to just pressing the Xbox Power button.
- Some users are encountering an issue where their YouTube account is being signed out whenever they launch the app. Workaround: Uninstall/re-install the app and sign in with your account again.
Read more at https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/06...06-system-update-6-11-18/#fVSe9i03bQzcJm6P.99
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I check system updates for new ones. For Jumpdate you have to enroll in skip ahead.
Still can't reset groups without error.
Still can't reset groups without error.
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"Alpha – Skip Ahead" Ring Now Open to Alpha Xbox Insiders
Last week, we announced our intentions to split the existing Alpha ring to give our community access to RS4 and RS5 builds simultaneously, and this week we're putting that plan in motion. As of today, the "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring is open for enrollment to current Alpha members in the Xbox Insider Hub.
We don't yet have an RS5 build available, so anyone who chooses to enroll in "Alpha – Skip Ahead" at this time will remain in sync with the current Alpha builds. However, enrolling early will ensure you access to a brand-new build and features as soon as possible.
Not currently a member of the Alpha ring? No need to feel left out! Over the coming weeks, we'll be extending invitations to the "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring to Xbox Insiders in other rings (Beta, Delta and Omega) who have a track record of providing quality feedback.
We'll follow up with more information about RS5 builds and plans to further grow the "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring soon, so be sure to keep an eye on our various news sources. As always, you can find us posting official news on the Xbox Insider Blog and chiming in on r/xboxinsiders, and if you prefer consuming your news on Twitter – we're there, too!
Follow us @XboxInsider to keep track of release notes, announcements and more. And as always, thanks for being an Xbox Insider – you're awesome!
Read more at https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/06...n-to-alpha-xbox-insiders/#CAhug7TwA6ybJ8l1.99
Last week, we announced our intentions to split the existing Alpha ring to give our community access to RS4 and RS5 builds simultaneously, and this week we're putting that plan in motion. As of today, the "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring is open for enrollment to current Alpha members in the Xbox Insider Hub.
We don't yet have an RS5 build available, so anyone who chooses to enroll in "Alpha – Skip Ahead" at this time will remain in sync with the current Alpha builds. However, enrolling early will ensure you access to a brand-new build and features as soon as possible.
Not currently a member of the Alpha ring? No need to feel left out! Over the coming weeks, we'll be extending invitations to the "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring to Xbox Insiders in other rings (Beta, Delta and Omega) who have a track record of providing quality feedback.
We'll follow up with more information about RS5 builds and plans to further grow the "Alpha – Skip Ahead" ring soon, so be sure to keep an eye on our various news sources. As always, you can find us posting official news on the Xbox Insider Blog and chiming in on r/xboxinsiders, and if you prefer consuming your news on Twitter – we're there, too!
Follow us @XboxInsider to keep track of release notes, announcements and more. And as always, thanks for being an Xbox Insider – you're awesome!
Read more at https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/06...n-to-alpha-xbox-insiders/#CAhug7TwA6ybJ8l1.99
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New update dropping today. I'll add info once the blog post is up
Brad Rossetti @WorkWombatman
Xbox One Insiders Update - Preview ALPHA & Alpha Skip Ahead users we will be releasing a new 1806 build today at 2.00pm PDT 6/14/18. Many Fixes plus a new Feature on Home we are flighting. Details to follow!
Brad Rossetti @WorkWombatman
Xbox One Insiders Update - Preview ALPHA & Alpha Skip Ahead users we will be releasing a new 1806 build today at 2.00pm PDT 6/14/18. Many Fixes plus a new Feature on Home we are flighting. Details to follow!
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New Preview Alpha & Alpha Skip Ahead 1806 System Update – 6/14/18
Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180611-1920). Read on for more about the new feature, fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update.
New Features:
Game Pass Tab
Apps
Known Issues:
Friends
Read more at https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/06...06-system-update-6-14-18/#Kwjtc6adVxJqHPdK.99
Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180611-1920). Read on for more about the new feature, fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update.
New Features:
Game Pass Tab
- Preview Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead users will notice an update to your dashboard as we test out bringing a new Xbox Game Pass tab to the Xbox Home screen, enabling easy access to the catalog. This tab does replace the Entertainment tab. We'd love your feedback as we evaluate and refine the experience. Let us know what you think!
Apps
- Fixed an issue in which some Apps would fail to launch until the console was rebooted.
- Fixed an issue where some users encountered an error when attempting to remove pins from Groups.
- Various localization fixes across the console.
- Netflix has resolved issues with the following Atmos titles with audio lip-sync delay.
- Guardians of the Galaxy II
- Altered Carbon
- Godless
- Mudbound
- Meridian
- Fixed an issue in which browsing items in the Store would cause the Store app to crash.
- Misc. performance fixes in the platform.
- Fixed an issue in which broadcasting was not functioning correctly for all Games and Apps.
Known Issues:
Friends
- Some users may notice that the online status of Friends is not updating correctly.
- Some users may encounter an issue where their Pins are not displaying artwork or are seeing a while tile instead of their profile color.
- Workaround: Please perform the following steps to fix the issue
- Open My Games & Apps
- Navigate to Groups tab
- Scroll to the bottom of the page
- Select Delete all groups
- Select Delete local groups
- The Groups tab in My games & apps may not show after sign in even though you can access Groups in Guide, or you may see "This group does not exist" on Home on first sign-in for your existing Groups. Workaround: Sign in / out to refresh these pages.
- Some changes might not be reflected when editing Groups between multiple consoles after coming out of connected standby. Sign in/out to fix.
- Using special characters in Group names (e.g. &,") causes issues during Group creation or using the "Add more" flow. Note: emojis are fine. This is being fixed in an upcoming build.
- You may see issues with Groups if you frequently switch between your non-Preview console and your Preview console. Workaround: Reset your Groups locally on the Preview console through "My games & apps" > Groups, then using the "Reset groups" button at the bottom of the page to resync from the service.
- Sometimes users may encounter an incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.
- Work continues on the stability of the Wi-Fi connectivity. If you see any issues please report the problem for investigation by performing a Full system software via the dashboard as opposed to just pressing the Xbox Power button.
- Some users are encountering an issue where their YouTube account is being signed out whenever they launch the app.
- Workaround: Uninstall/re-install the app and sign in with your account again
Read more at https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/06...06-system-update-6-14-18/#Kwjtc6adVxJqHPdK.99
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New Preview Alpha & Alpha Skip Ahead 1806 System Update – 6/15/18
Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180612-1920). Read on for more about the new feature, fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update.
New Features:
Game Pass Tab
My Games and Apps
Known Issues:
Friends
Read more at https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/06...06-system-update-6-15-18/#iBA04I9HV2mR1srl.99
Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead Ring will begin receiving the latest Xbox One system update (1806.180612-1920). Read on for more about the new feature, fixes and known issues in the latest 1806 system update.
New Features:
Game Pass Tab
- Preview Alpha and Alpha – Skip Ahead users will notice that the Entertainment tab has been replaced on the dashboard with Game Pass content. This new tab allows for easy access to the Game Pass catalog and is only available in the US region at this time, so Preview Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead Insiders in regions outside of the US will continue to see the Entertainment tab. If you have access to the new Game Pass tab, please provide feedback as we evaluate and refine the experience!
My Games and Apps
- Fixed an issue for Games that are being updated that use the Fast Start feature. Users will no longer have the game uninstalled if they cancel a game update.
- Fixed an issue with the installation and launching of the CW app. The app now launches correctly.
- Various localization fixes across the console.
- Performance improvements to the stability and reliability of Party Chat.
- Misc. performance fixes in the platform.
- The issue with some users are encountering an issue where their YouTube account is being signed out whenever they launch the app is resolved.
Known Issues:
Friends
- Some users may notice that the online status of Friends is not updating correctly.
- Preview Alpha and Alpha – Skip Ahead users will notice that the Entertainment tab has been replaced on the dashboard with Game Pass content. This new tab allows for easy access to the Game Pass catalog and is only available in the US region at this time, so Preview Alpha and Alpha Skip Ahead Insiders in regions outside of the US will continue to see the Entertainment tab.
- Some users may encounter an issue where their Pins are not displaying artwork or are seeing a while tile instead of their profile color.
- Workaround: Please perform the following steps to fix the issue
- Open My Games & Apps
- Navigate to Groups tab
- Scroll to the bottom of the page
- Select Delete all groups
- Select Delete local groups
- The Groups tab in My games & apps may not show after sign in even though you can access Groups in Guide, or you may see "This group does not exist" on Home on first sign-in for your existing Groups. Workaround: Sign in / out to refresh these pages.
- Some changes might not be reflected when editing Groups between multiple consoles after coming out of connected standby. Sign in/out to fix.
- Using special characters in Group names (e.g. &,") causes issues during Group creation or using the "Add more" flow. Note: emojis are fine. This is being fixed in an upcoming build.
- You may see issues with Groups if you frequently switch between your non-Preview console and your Preview console. Workaround: Reset your Groups locally on the Preview console through "My games & apps" > Groups, then using the "Reset groups" button at the bottom of the page to resync from the service.
- Sometimes users may encounter an incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.
- Work continues on the stability of the Wi-Fi connectivity. If you see any issues please report the problem for investigation by performing a Full system software via the dashboard as opposed to just pressing the Xbox Power button.
- Some users are encountering an issue where their YouTube account is being signed out whenever they launch the app.
- Workaround: Uninstall/re-install the app and sign in with your account again.
Read more at https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/06...06-system-update-6-15-18/#iBA04I9HV2mR1srl.99
I dont have GamePass.
Having a whole twist for a service you might not use is bullshit.
THe Mixer twist is even btter because pretty much everyone uses it when E3 rolls around, but GamePass should have stayed on the Guide.
MS really need to let us hide twists again.
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I do think that the Game Pass tab should be activated if you have an active Game Pass tab. I can see them also using it as a way to advertise Game Pass so who knows but send feedback to them.
Agreed. Send feedback. I'll be happy with the Gamepass tab, but that's because I'm a subscriber. I'd love to be able to hide tabs I don't want, though (Mixer I'm looking at you).