Windows 11 KB5055627 Update Released: What's New in 24H2?

 

Release Date: April 25, 2025
Build Version: Windows 11 Build 26100.712
Update Type: Cumulative preview update for version 24H2
Target Audience: Windows Insiders in the Release Preview Channel

 Key Features & Changes

1. Improved Performance & Reliability

   • Enhanced system stability for better performance during multitasking and gaming.

2. Copilot Enhancements

   • Integrated Copilot now appears as a standalone app pinned to the taskbar.

   • Easier to manage Copilot as a normal application window.

3. New Energy Saver Mode

   • Available for all devices (not just laptops).

   • Helps reduce energy consumption by optimizing background activity.

4. Voice Access & Narrator Improvements

   • Expanded voice access commands and better support for multiple displays.

   • Narrator gets improved natural voices and better support for Excel.

5. Bluetooth LE Audio Support

   • Enables high-quality, low-latency audio experiences using less power.

6. Dynamic Lighting Improvements

   • Better support for controlling RGB lighting of peripherals directly from Windows Settings.

7. Other UI & Settings Updates

   • File Explorer now more responsive.

   • Windows Spotlight is the default background after a clean install.

   • Updates to widgets board, system tray, and Start Menu responsiveness.

 Bug Fixes

• Fixed issue causing File Explorer crashes during folder navigation.

• Resolved issues with slow Wi-Fi after wake from sleep.

• Fixed memory leak in Settings when accessing Display options.

Should You Update?

If you’re an early adopter or testing new features, this preview is safe and stable enough to try. But for everyday users, waiting for the official stable release later in May 2025 is recommended.

 How to Get It

If you're in the Release Preview Channel of the Windows Insider Program:

1. Go to Settings > Windows Update.

2. Toggle “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available.”

3. Click Check for Updates to install KB5055627.