Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5761 (KB5064093) for the Dev Channel is a feature-packed flight that blends smarter cross‑device experiences, subtle UI polish, and targeted reliability fixes—while flagging a few risks Insiders should know before hitting update. The headline change is a new “resume from your phone” capability that lets you pick up Android apps on your PC, starting with Spotify, alongside quality-of-life tweaks like improved battery status on the lock screen, a faster gesture to invoke Click to Do on Copilot+ PCs, a handy keyboard shortcut for dashes, and streamlined Automatic Super Resolution controls. As ever, availability depends on Microsoft’s controlled feature rollouts and whether you’ve opted into “get the latest updates as they’re available.”
Build 26200.5761 continues the 26200-series rhythm in the Dev Channel and is delivered as KB5064093. It follows recent flights that have focused on Copilot+ PC experiences, AI-driven helpers, and the underlying 25H2 platform work that Microsoft is enabling via an “enablement package” for Dev Channel Insiders. As with prior flights, Microsoft stresses that features may arrive gradually, change, or never ship broadly, and that turning on the “latest updates” toggle is the quickest path to seeing experiments like cross‑device resume.
The cross‑device Resume feature also represents a strategic pivot: instead of trying to recreate a full mobile app runtime on Windows, Microsoft is leaning into thin, context‑aware handoffs that respect the app you’re already using and the device you’re already on. It’s less flashy than running phone apps locally, but arguably more useful because it aligns with how people actually transition between phone and PC.
Click to Do’s evolution tells a parallel story. Introduced alongside Recall and now spreading across invocation methods and hardware, it is Windows’ attempt to make the OS itself context‑aware—surfacing the right action over the right content in real time. The two‑finger gesture addition is deceptively important: if invoking the overlay feels as quick as tapping a toolbar icon, more users will try it, and more feedback will refine it. The challenge is performance parity across CPUs and consistent results that justify the mental shift from app‑specific commands to OS‑level suggestions.
There are still rough edges: limited app support for Resume, regional quirks around Recall, and a few niche regressions that underscore the Dev Channel’s experimental nature. But if you’re an Insider who opts into “latest updates,” this build is well worth installing on a test machine. It points Windows in the right direction: less friction between devices, more intelligent actions on screen, and steady progress toward a 25H2 foundation that feels faster, clearer, and more helpful.
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Background
Build 26200.5761 continues the 26200-series rhythm in the Dev Channel and is delivered as KB5064093. It follows recent flights that have focused on Copilot+ PC experiences, AI-driven helpers, and the underlying 25H2 platform work that Microsoft is enabling via an “enablement package” for Dev Channel Insiders. As with prior flights, Microsoft stresses that features may arrive gradually, change, or never ship broadly, and that turning on the “latest updates” toggle is the quickest path to seeing experiments like cross‑device resume. Cross‑Device Resume: Pick Up Android Apps on Your PC
The most immediately useful addition is a cross‑device “Resume” alert that appears on your Windows 11 taskbar when you’ve been using a supported app on your Android phone. The rollout starts with Spotify: press play on your phone, and a “Resume” prompt appears on your PC; click it and the Spotify desktop app launches and continues playback from the same spot. If you don’t have Spotify installed, Windows triggers a one‑click Microsoft Store install and signs you in so you can keep listening without missing a beat. Microsoft is starting this in the Dev and Beta Channels, and you’ll need to connect your phone through “Link to Windows.”How to turn it on
To try the feature now (availability permitting), set it up like this:- On your PC, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices, toggle on “Allow this PC to access your mobile devices,” then choose Manage devices to link your Android phone.
- On your Android phone, open the Link to Windows app and allow it to run in the background.
- Play a song or podcast in Spotify on your phone; watch for the Resume alert on your Windows taskbar, then click to continue on your PC.
Why it matters
- Reduces context switching friction: no copying links or hunting the same content.
- Works with the apps you already use; desktop installation is streamlined with one‑click.
- Scales through developer hooks, meaning more apps could light up resume without heavy lifting if developers opt in.
Lock Screen Battery at a Glance
Another refinement you’ll notice the moment your PC wakes: new battery iconography on the lock screen, designed for glanceable status with clearer shapes and percentage readouts. It’s a small tweak, but one that puts useful info where you actually need it—before you even sign in.Click to Do (Preview): Faster Access on Copilot+ PCs
Microsoft’s Click to Do (Preview)—an AI‑assisted overlay that surfaces contextual actions on whatever’s on screen—gets an accessibility boost on touch hardware. On Copilot+ PCs with touchscreens, you can now press and hold two fingers anywhere to simultaneously launch Click to Do, select what’s under your finger, and see relevant actions. It’s the touch equivalent of the Win + Click shortcut, shaving precious steps off the interaction and making the feature feel more “built into” the shell.What Click to Do actually does
Click to Do is designed to make on‑screen content “actionable.” It can propose tasks like visual search in Bing, background blur or object erase in Photos, remove background in Paint, or summarize and rewrite selected text. Microsoft has previewed this across Windows, with new invocation methods like Win + Click, Win + Q, and entry points via Snipping Tool and Print Screen, while emphasizing that richer text actions are in active development. Notably, the early preview has been tied to Copilot+ PCs (especially Snapdragon) with promises of broader CPU support over time. (blogs.windows.com, techcommunity.microsoft.com)Why the two‑finger gesture matters
- Speeds up access on tablets and 2‑in‑1s.
- Makes the overlay feel more consistent whether you’re using mouse, touchpad, or touch.
- Lowers the cognitive barrier to trying Click to Do in the first place, which will help Microsoft collect better feedback.
Automatic Super Resolution: Easier Controls on Snapdragon‑Powered Copilot+ PCs
If you’re on a Snapdragon‑based Copilot+ PC, Automatic Super Resolution (Auto SR) gets simpler settings and a new way to configure behavior directly from toast notifications. Fine‑tuning upscaling behavior without digging through menus is a welcome change for gamers and creators experimenting with NPU‑accelerated scaling on the latest hardware.Input and Sharing: Small Tweaks with Daily Impact
Two minor touches stand out:- There’s a new keyboard shortcut to insert punctuation most of us type constantly but still hunt for: press Win + Minus for an En dash (–) and Win + Shift + Minus for an Em dash (—). If Magnifier is running, Win + Minus will still zoom out, so Magnifier remains the priority.
- The Windows Share window is trialing the ability to pin favorite apps, giving you a faster route to the destinations you use most when sharing files or links.
Fixes and Reliability Improvements
This build includes targeted fixes that should make everyday usage smoother and address specific developer pain points:- Settings: Faster load times for the Apps > Installed apps list, and a fix for a crash tied to “Copy current user settings to the welcome screen and system accounts” under Language & Region.
- Windows Hello: More reliable face recognition, addressing scenarios where recognition succeeded but sign‑in still failed and fell back to PIN.
- Gaming and overlays: Under‑the‑hood work improves performance when running games with overlays like Game Bar, especially on multi‑monitor setups with mixed refresh rates.
Known Issues You Should Read Before Updating
The Dev Channel is where the sausage is made, and Microsoft has a clear list of caveats for 26200.5761:- Recall: Insiders in the European Economic Area may encounter Recall not working correctly after recent Dev and Beta flights; Microsoft recommends resetting Recall via Settings > Privacy & security > Recall & snapshots > Advanced settings > Reset Recall.
- File Explorer: The Shared section in Home may appear even if there’s nothing to show.
- Settings: Reports continue that Temporary files scanning under Storage can hang, and that “Previous Windows installations” may not be recognized.
- Xbox Controllers: Some Insiders see bugchecks when using an Xbox controller over Bluetooth; the workaround is to remove the “oemXXX.inf (XboxGameControllerDriver.inf)” driver in Device Manager under View > Devices by Driver.
How This Build Fits the Broader Windows 11 Roadmap
Microsoft’s messaging around Dev Channel builds is consistent: the 25H2 enablement base is in place, but the feature set is fluid and driven by Controlled Feature Rollouts (CFR). In practice, that means two Insiders on the same build might see different features, depending on whether the “get the latest updates” toggle is on and where they land in the rollout wave. Expect iterative improvements to Copilot+ experiences—Click to Do, improved semantic search, and smarter sharing—plus hardware‑targeted enhancements like Auto SR to continue ramping.The cross‑device Resume feature also represents a strategic pivot: instead of trying to recreate a full mobile app runtime on Windows, Microsoft is leaning into thin, context‑aware handoffs that respect the app you’re already using and the device you’re already on. It’s less flashy than running phone apps locally, but arguably more useful because it aligns with how people actually transition between phone and PC.
Step‑By‑Step: Set Up Cross‑Device Resume With Spotify
If you want to try the Android‑to‑PC Resume experience as soon as it lights up for your account, here’s a condensed checklist you can follow:- Verify channel and build
- Open Settings > Windows Update > Windows Insider Program and confirm you’re on the Dev Channel, then install build 26200.5761 (KB5064093).
- Optional: turn on “Get the latest updates as they’re available” to accelerate feature delivery.
- Link your Android phone
- Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices, switch “Allow this PC to access your mobile devices” to On, and use Manage devices to pair.
- On your phone, open Link to Windows and grant background permission so the connection is persistent.
- Test with Spotify
- Start playback in Spotify on your phone, then watch for the Resume alert in your PC’s taskbar.
- Click the alert; if Spotify isn’t installed on your PC, Windows will trigger a one‑click install from the Store and open it to the same track—then prompt you to sign in.
- Troubleshoot
- Make sure you’re signed into the same Spotify account on both devices.
- If nothing appears, remember this is a gradual rollout; keep the Link to Windows app running and check back after the build is fully settled.
Early Verdict: A Smart Blend of Utility and Polish
The best parts of 26200.5761 aren’t flashy; they’re the kinds of enhancements that shave seconds off common tasks and remove friction across devices:- The Resume alert saves steps and mental overhead by bringing your phone session to your desktop with one click.
- Battery clarity on the lock screen means fewer wake‑unlock cycles just to check if you should grab a charger.
- The two‑finger Click to Do gesture makes an ambitious feature feel more natural on touch devices.
- Auto SR notifications and simplified toggles acknowledge that people want quick control when upscaling changes the look and feel of apps and games.
- En/Em dash shortcuts will be muscle memory for writers and power users in no time.
Where Microsoft Still Has Work To Do
Even as this flight lands well, a few caveats stand out:- Cross‑device Resume is promising, but it’s starting with just one app. Spotify is a good choice—low friction, high usage—but sustained value depends on other popular apps (reading, messaging, productivity) joining the party. Microsoft’s developer call‑to‑action is encouraging; actual adoption will tell the story.
- Click to Do’s availability and performance still vary with hardware and model updates, especially on non‑Snapdragon Copilot+ PCs. Until intelligent text actions feel instant and universal, many users will stick to familiar app‑specific tools.
- The Recall snafu in EEA builds is a reminder that region‑specific controls and policies complicate rollouts for AI‑forward features. Even with Reset guidance, reliability needs to be boringly consistent if Microsoft wants users to trust these helpers.
- Developer confidence on Arm64 is paramount. The WPF/Visual Studio crash has a fix via KB5064402 for .NET, but the memory of regressions lingers. The more Microsoft can pre‑flight these interactions in lab rings, the faster devs will embrace Arm64 as a daily driver platform.
- Niche but notable: the Xbox controller Bluetooth bugcheck is the kind of edge case that erodes trust among gamers; the manual Device Manager uninstall workaround is acceptable for Insiders but shouldn’t stick around.
Practical Tips for Insiders
- Turn on the “Get the latest updates as they’re available” toggle to get into earlier waves of CFR features like cross‑device Resume and Click to Do improvements.
- If you rely on a Snapdragon‑powered Copilot+ PC, try Auto SR, but keep an eye on notifications for quick configuration and test per‑app behavior thoroughly.
- If you’re a developer on Arm64, install the KB5064402 .NET update right after the OS update to avoid WPF‑related Visual Studio crashes.
- If you’re in the EEA and plan to use Recall, bookmark the Reset path in Settings and confirm it’s functioning after the flight.
- If you encounter the Xbox controller bugcheck, use Device Manager’s “Devices by Driver” view to remove the oemXXX.inf driver until a fix lands.
Competitive and Ecosystem Context
Microsoft’s cross‑device Resume is a thoughtful counter to Apple’s Handoff. Rather than duplicating iCloud‑centric flows, it leans on the Phone Link backbone many Windows users already have set up and uses just‑in‑time prompts to keep you in flow. If Microsoft can convince streaming, reading, messaging, and productivity developers to wire up Resume, Windows could materially close the “continuity” gap that’s long favored macOS/iOS. The early public test with Spotify—and confirmation in the Windows Insider Blog—suggests momentum, but breadth of support will determine whether this graduates from “nice demo” to everyday habit. (theverge.com, blogs.windows.com)Click to Do’s evolution tells a parallel story. Introduced alongside Recall and now spreading across invocation methods and hardware, it is Windows’ attempt to make the OS itself context‑aware—surfacing the right action over the right content in real time. The two‑finger gesture addition is deceptively important: if invoking the overlay feels as quick as tapping a toolbar icon, more users will try it, and more feedback will refine it. The challenge is performance parity across CPUs and consistent results that justify the mental shift from app‑specific commands to OS‑level suggestions.
What’s New for Power Users and Writers
- The En/Em dash shortcut is one of those tiny improvements that punches above its weight in day‑to‑day work. Power users who frequently write documentation, emails, or articles will appreciate not having to memorize Alt‑codes or detour into symbol dialogs. Muscle memory will be instant for many: Win + Minus (–), Win + Shift + Minus (—)—with the caveat that Magnifier keeps its zoom priority.
- Windows Share pinning lets you bring your favorite destinations to the top. If you routinely share to Teams, Slack, or a specific app, pinning reduces clicks and cognitive load in a surface you probably use dozens of times a week.
For Developers: Action Items
- Install KB5064402 (.NET) after the OS update on Arm64 if you work with WPF; it closes a crash door that’s been tripping Visual Studio scenarios in recent Dev flights.
- If you maintain a cross‑platform app with both Android and Windows clients, evaluate Microsoft’s Resume integration to give users a clean path from phone to PC. Early adopters may earn goodwill by eliminating context‑switch friction.
- Watch for updates to Click to Do integration surfaces if your app can expose content or actions—Microsoft’s direction suggests deeper OS‑level hooks are coming that could route users into your features with fewer steps.
Installation Notes and Risk Management
Before installing build 26200.5761 on mission‑critical or demo hardware, keep a few operational basics in mind:- Snapshot or image your test PC so you can roll back quickly if you hit driver regressions (for example, the Xbox controller BT issue).
- If you manage a pool of machines, pilot the build with a small ring first and track known issues—particularly Recall behavior in the EEA and device‑specific driver hiccups.
- After upgrade, head straight to Windows Update > Advanced options and confirm that Store app updates have finished, since features like the Spotify handoff depend on the latest Store plumbing and app versions.
The Bottom Line
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5761 isn’t a blockbuster release, but it’s a meaningful step toward a more fluid Windows—one that understands what you were doing on your phone a minute ago, puts actionable overlays over whatever you’re looking at, and reduces small frictions that add up over a day. The Resume alert for Android apps is the star because it shows how Windows can add value without demanding users change habits or jump through hoops. The lock screen battery refresh, dash shortcuts, and Share window pinning are classic quality‑of‑life improvements that seasoned users will feel immediately. And the reliability work—especially the Arm64 WPF fix via KB5064402—should bring relief to developers on Copilot+ hardware.There are still rough edges: limited app support for Resume, regional quirks around Recall, and a few niche regressions that underscore the Dev Channel’s experimental nature. But if you’re an Insider who opts into “latest updates,” this build is well worth installing on a test machine. It points Windows in the right direction: less friction between devices, more intelligent actions on screen, and steady progress toward a 25H2 foundation that feels faster, clearer, and more helpful.
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