We are releasing a new XBOX Update Preview to the Alpha Skip-Ahead ring today. Continue reading below to learn all about what's included with this update. Note If you have enabled Keep my console up to date, the update will download and install automatically.

Activation is a technical process that pairs the product key or digital entitlement with the hardware configuration of the device. This does not evaluate the authenticity of the copy itself, and it does not guarantee that the copy of Windows is genuine.

Learn how to troubleshoot problems when playing Xbox games from the cloud on an iOS device.

Two keys for managing the opt in/opt out settings for the two available deployment assists. These registry keys can be set manually on the device or remotely through available fleet management software.

Copilot is an AI assistant designed to help you complete tasks faster and more efficiently. It uses large language models (LLMs) to respond to your questions or prompts.

Uploading your captures to the OneDrive or Xbox network is helpful for two things: viewing your captures when you're using a mobile or PC app from Xbox and sharing your captures. Automatic uploading is standard, but in some cases you might have to enable the setting.

Learn what happens if you don't use your Xbox subscription and it becomes inactive, and how you can cancel or reactivate that subscription.

The Microsoft Lens app will be retired from iOS and Android devices starting January 9, 2026, and will no longer be supported after February 9. You can continue to scan documents in the app until March 9, 2026.

Learn what to do if you see an error code and message stating that a license is unavailable or required for playing the video content you’re attempting to watch on Xbox 360.

If you try to sign in using a passkey and see the error message "We couldn't use your device to verify your identity," it means the passkey is no longer valid on that device. To sign in, select one of the alternatives offered, then check your account for any passkeys that no longer apply and delete them.