Hello WindowsForum.com members! There’s exciting news for everyone using the Windows Subsystem for Android™ on Windows 11. On October 20, 2022, Microsoft released a significant update (version 2209.40000.26.0) to the Windows Insider Dev and Beta Channels, and it has since rolled out to the Release Preview Channel as well. This update brings a slew of enhancements, focusing on security, reliability, and performance.
more stable experience when using the clipboard across various applications, enhancing the seamless integration between Windows and Android apps.
have been rolled out, providing additional layers of security for your system.
bringing enhancements and security fixes included in this version.
about the update here on WindowsForum.com! For more details, you can check out the original post on the Windows Insider Blog. Let's keep the conversation going and make the most out of this exciting update!
What’s New in the Update?
Enhanced Camera HAL
The update includes improvements to the Camera Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL), boosting the performance and reliability of camera functionalities when using Android apps on Windows 11.Clipboard Stability
Expect amore stable experience when using the clipboard across various applications, enhancing the seamless integration between Windows and Android apps.
Multi-Threaded Performance
For devices with more than 8 cores, multi-threaded performance has received a significant boost, ensuring smoother and faster app execution.Graphic Streaming Security
Security for graphic streaming has been fortified, enhancing the protection of visual data transferred between subsystems.Package Launch Reliability
The reliability of launching packages has been enhanced, ensuring apps start up consistently with fewer crashes or issues.ANGLE and GSK Security Updates
Security updates for ANGLE (Almost Native Graphics Layer Engine) and GSK (Graphics Services Kernel)have been rolled out, providing additional layers of security for your system.
Annotated Telemetry
Telemetry data now includes package installation sources, offering better insights and troubleshooting capabilities for developers and users alike.Legal Information Window Fix
The update also addresses issues with the window displaying legal information, ensuring it functions as intended.Linux Kernel Security Updates
Security updates to the Linux kernel have been introduced, bolstering the security infrastructure of the subsystem.Platform Stability
Overall platform stability has been enhanced, making the subsystem more robust and reliable.Chromium WebView 105
The Chromium WebView component has been updated to version 105,bringing enhancements and security fixes included in this version.
How to Provide Feedback
If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for the Windows Subsystem for Android™, the Windows Insider Program Team encourages you to file feedback via the Feedback Hub under Apps > Windows Subsystem for Android™. For more detailed information on troubleshooting and feedback submission, you can refer to the Troubleshooting and FAQ for mobile apps on Windows. This update reflects Microsoft's ongoing commitment to integrating Android apps into the Windows ecosystem, delivering enhanced performance, security, and user experience. Feel free to discuss your experiences or ask questionsabout the update here on WindowsForum.com! For more details, you can check out the original post on the Windows Insider Blog. Let's keep the conversation going and make the most out of this exciting update!
