Microsoft to Relaunch Windows 11 Canary Update Next Week After Nearly a Month Without Updates
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Microsoft has paused the release of updates for the Windows 11 Canary build, with no new versions rolled out in the past month. Traditionally, a lack of updates from Microsoft suggests that there are no stable internal builds ready for release.
Even for Canary builds, which are meant for early testing, Microsoft follows a structured process. New versions are first utilized and tested by the Windows team themselves, and only those builds deemed reasonably stable are released to the public.
The cessation of updates usually indicates the absence of a stable and reliable build. More often, it's due to Microsoft identifying a persistent bug that takes time to fix. The updates are halted until the issue is resolved.
Brandon LeBlanc, a Senior Program Manager for the Windows Insider Program, often addresses users' queries on X/Twitter, especially regarding why the Windows Insider Canary Channel has stopped receiving updates.
In his latest response, LeBlanc mentioned that the team is diligently working to fix the remaining bugs. Although several issues have been resolved, there's still one bug that needs fixing. He anticipates that updates will resume from next week, after this bug is fixed.
The most recent Canary build released was Windows 11 Build 27695, on August 30, 2024. Given Microsoft's pattern of releasing updates on Thursdays or Fridays, the next version might not be available until October, leaving September without any new releases.
Additionally, over the past year, some users have expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of updates in the Canary Channel. Originally intended to be the fastest update channel, Canary has surprisingly become one of the channels least likely to receive new versions. This has been particularly frustrating for users who joined the Canary build hoping to get early access to new features.
It remains to be seen whether Microsoft will address these concerns and improve the update frequency for the Canary Channel moving forward.
