Microsoft has released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4580 (KB5046733) to Windows Insiders in the Beta Channel. The update encompasses modifications to the system tray, File Explorer, and input functionalities.

The simplified system tray featuring a condensed date/time format is currently disabled to resolve existing issues. File Explorer folders will now open in a new tab when initiated from outside of File Explorer, and the setting for "Automatically save my restartable apps and restart them when I sign back in" will be enabled by default. Users can now snooze or disable the "Start backup" reminder in the File Explorer address bar, thanks to a new feature. The update addresses issues related to Bluetooth LE Audio, Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printers, motherboard replacements, and Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA) profiles for specific mobile operators.

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4580 (Beta Channel)

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4580 (KB5046733) to the Beta Channel.

Changes and Improvements gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on*

[Taskbar & System Tray]

• The more simplified system tray with shortened form date/time we began rolling out with  Build 22635.4010 is being temporarily disabled to address a few issues. Thanks to all the Insiders who gave us feedback on this experience.

[File Explorer] 

• We’re making a change so that when you launch File Explorer folders from outside of File Explorer (for example, from an app or from the desktop), by default they will now open in a new tab if you have an existing File Explorer window open. If you’d prefer that they continue opening in a new window, you can change this in File Explorer folder options, under General > Browse Folders.
• When “Restore previous folder windows at logon” is enabled in File Explorer, we will also now restore all the extra tabs which you previously had open in each File Explorer window. As part of this work, we have also updated the logic for the “Automatically save my restartable apps and restart them when I sign back in” setting via Settings > Accounts > Sign in options, so that when you enable this, we will automatically enable the File Explorer specific setting for you too.
• We’re adding a new option to snooze or turn off the “Start backup” reminder in the File Explorer address bar, for those that aren’t already backing up their Documents, Pictures, or Desktop folders. This option is available when you right-click “Start backup”.

Fixes gradually being rolled out to the Beta Channel with toggle on*

[Input]

• Fixed an issue for Pinyin IME users, where switching between windows (like with ALT + Tab) may unexpectedly switch the IME from Chinese to English.

Fixes for everyone in the Beta Channel

[Other]

This update includes fixes for the following issues:

• [Bluetooth LE Audio] Fixed: Some devices, like hearing aids, do not stream Bluetooth audio.
• [Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) printer] Fixed: Windows stops responding when you use an IPP USB printer.
• [Motherboard replacement] Fixed: Windows does not activate after you replace a motherboard.
• [Country and Operator Settings Asset (COSA)] Fixed: This update brings profiles up to date for certain mobile operators.

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.4580 (Beta Channel)