Build 18995 reaches the Fast Ring in the Insider Program with improvements to Safe Mode and the Your Phone app

Pin with Windows Hello in safe mode

Improved Safe Mode that starts Windows in a basic state, using a limited set of files and drivers to help troubleshoot on your PC. A system that helps to locate the fault and determine if the problem is in the default configuration and the basic drivers of the device or in applications or drivers that we have added."

This build adds support for Windows Hello PIN login in safe mode, so you don't need to access with a password when we want to solve the problems of our device. Here are the steps to test this enhancement:

Setup Windows Hello in Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options "
Boot device into safe mode:"
Enter Settings > Update & Security > Recovery"
In Advanced startup, select Restart now "
After the PC restarts at the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Settings > Restart You may be prompted to enter the BitLocker recovery key."
After restarting the PC, a list of options appears. Select 4 or press F4 to start the PC in Safe Mode". You can also select 5 or press F5 to use Safe Mode with Networking.
Sign in to the device with Windows Hello PIN

Improvements in the Your Phone application

Announced that Link to Windows feature to connect phone to Windows 10 PC is rolling out for Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, S10 5G and Galaxy Fold in select global markets. With Link to Windows built natively into your device, it's easier to send messages, manage notifications, sync photos, and mirror your phone to your PC.

On the other hand, the Your Phone app allows you to access Android phone applications directly from your PC while using the keyboard and mouse or touch screen, an option that is now compatible withdevices Samsung Galaxy S10, S10 +, S10e, S10 5G, and Galaxy Fold in select global markets.Multi-touch gestures such as pinch to zoom, rotate or swipe can be tested from the PC touch screen while using the phone screen. This is a gradual release, so it will gradually reach more markets and additional devices.

Two additional features are rolling out to all users and one of them is the battery level indicator and phone home screen wallpaperThe former will provide quick access to phone battery levels directly from the app without needing to check on the mobile device, and the Your Phone icon within the app will display the current static home screen wallpaper for a personal touch.

All of these features are rolling out gradually, so it may take a few days for them to be available within the Your Phone app.

General changes, improvements and fixes

Fixed bug where some users frequently see a notification saying their account needs to be fixed, but the Settings page that opens doesn't show that any action is needed.
Fixes an issue that resulted in some Insiders seeing the error 0x80242016 when attempting to upgrade.
Fixes an issue where you were prompted to fix something before you could update, but the fix dialog did not display the problem that needed to be fixed.
Fixes an issue that caused the mouse cursor to appear unexpectedly in screenshots in recent versions.
Fixes an issue that affects the reliability of taking screenshots with WIN + Shift + S / Snip & Sketch.
Fixes an issue where if a snip is started from Snip & Sketch by pressing New and “auto copy to clipboard” was enabled, the initial first copy might be blank.
Fixes an issue where the Action Center> recently if you launch them by pressing the Screen Snip quick action."

Fixed an issue for multi-mon devices that could cause random crashes in UWP apps when switching focus between monitors.

Fixes an issue in recent builds that caused Skype to quit unexpectedly the first time it was launched and you tried to sign in.
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Updated the context menu logic of File Explorer, so when you right click on a .HEIC image file , the option to Print or Set as Desktop Background now appears, as you can with other types of image files."
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Fixes an issue where you may need to invoke the File Explorer context menu twice before the option appears to create a new text document."

Made some enhancements to help resolve an issue where search may appear blank.

Fixes an issue that caused some users to see an error 0x000007D1 when attempting to print.

Fixes an issue where publisher information was unexpectedly blank for some apps in App Settings.

Fixes an issue where the Windows Update information in the Settings header might be out of date.

Fixes an issue where turning Bluetooth off and back on while pairing a Bluetooth audio device could take an unexpectedly long time.

Fixes a crash when adding devices in Device Settings.

Fixes an issue where the ImmGetVirtualKey function did not return VK_PROCESSKEY even if an IME was enabled.

Fixes an issue where pressing the space bar to enter the selected word with the Changjie IME when using the touch keyboard might not work.

Fix a ctfmon.exe crash when using the Japanese IME if reconversion was triggered by a partial selection.

Fixes an issue where ctfmon.exe would crash if you tried to use dictation from the touch keyboard in certain applications.

Fixes an issue that affected the reliability of Windows Ink Workspace.

Fixes an issue that could cause pinned website icons on the taskbar to sometimes unexpectedly change from their actual icon to the browser's default icon.

Fixes an issue where calendar events created from the taskbar clock and calendar dropdown would not have a default 15-minute reminder.

Fixes an issue where if the taskbar scaled enough times while an IME was active, the input indicator would disappear from the taskbar.

Fixes an issue resulting in transparent/invisible app thumbnails in tooltip when snapping an app to the side when in tablet mode.
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Fixes an issue where the Task View> of certain applications would expand, even if it was actually collapsed."

Improved the performance of the magnifying glass when using touch.

Updated the magnifying glass user interface, which will now display correctly when pressing alt if the magnifying glass was originally minimized.

Fixed some small issues with the text cursor indicator page in Settings.

Fixes an issue where, when using the text cursor indicator, you may unexpectedly see a focusable application Eoaexperiences.exe running on the taskbar.

Improved email readability when objects such as images are embedded in the message while using Narrator to eliminate repetition of information as you move through the content.

Fixes a bug in Narrator where the link sound would not play in certain scenarios.

Fixes an issue with older drivers showing as available for download. If you continue to see older drivers in the Updates section of Windows Update Options, please let us know.

Known Issues

There is still a problem with older versions of anti-cheat software used with games and after updating to the latest builds from 19H1 Insider Preview can cause PCs to experience crashes. They are working with partners to update their software with a fix, and most games have released patches to prevent PCs from experiencing this issue. To minimize the chance of running into this issue, make sure you're running the latest version of your games before attempting to update your operating system.They are also working with game developers and anti-cheats to resolve similar issues that may arise with 20H1 Insider Preview builds and are working to minimize the likelihood of these issues in the future.

Certain 2D applications (such as Feedback Hub, Microsoft Store, 3D Viewer) are incorrectly treated as protected content within Windows Mixed Reality. During video capture, these 2D applications block the recording of their content.

When capturing playback video while an error is being presented via the Feedback Hub in Windows Mixed Reality, you will not be able to select Stop Video, due to the previously mentioned protected content issue. If you want to send a playback video, you will need to wait 5 minutes for the recording time to run out. If you want to archive the bug without a replay video, you can close the Feedback Hub window to end the recording and resume archiving when you reopen the app in Feedback> Drafts.
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When using the search bar in Control Panel>"

Devices configured for dual scan (WSUS and Windows Update) for updates may not have new versions in the fast ring. When you select Check for updates online from Microsoft Update, it will check for updates, but you may get the message “Your device is up to date”.They are working on a solution for a future flight.

Some devices set to use HDR may experience a bluish tint to their HDR displays after using Night Light. We have identified the cause and are working on a fix for an upcoming build.

Theme packs downloaded from the Microsoft Store are not applied.

Starting with the previous build, some Insiders may find that Settings does not launch from the Start button, does not appear in the All apps list or as a search result. If you are affected, pressing WIN + R and entering “ms-settings:” (without the quotes) will launch Settings if you need it.

After successfully updating to a new build, the Windows Update settings page may show the same build needs to be installed. You can verify that the build installed successfully by checking the build number in the corner of the screen or by going to Win + R, typing winver, and confirming the build number.They have identified the cause of this issue and are working on a solution for a future flight.

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Pin with Windows Hello in safe mode

Improvements in the Your Phone application

General changes, improvements and fixes

Known Issues

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