{"id":330062,"date":"2021-08-24T17:32:35","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T14:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-switch-between-dev-and-beta-channels-on-windows-11\/"},"modified":"2021-08-24T17:32:35","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T14:32:35","slug":"how-to-switch-between-dev-and-beta-channels-on-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-switch-between-dev-and-beta-channels-on-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Switch Between Dev and Beta Channels on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a25719aabfa2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a25719aabfa2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-switch-between-dev-and-beta-channels-on-windows-11\/#Dev_Channel_vs_Beta_Channel_Whats_the_Difference\" >Dev Channel vs. Beta Channel: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-switch-between-dev-and-beta-channels-on-windows-11\/#How_to_Switch_Between_Dev_and_Beta_Channels_in_Windows_11\" >How to Switch Between Dev and Beta Channels in Windows 11<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Switch Between Dev and Beta Channels on Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-736985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/windows_11_basic_hero_6-1.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/windows_11_basic_hero_6-1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/windows_11_basic_hero_6-1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 11 Logo with Wallpaper\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.windowscentral.com\/microsoft-gives-insiders-warning-about-upcoming-windows-11-builds\">reports<\/a> that future Windows 11 Dev Channel updates could be unstable for Windows Insiders, you might want to switch to the more stable Beta Channel\u2014or back to the Dev Channel later if you change your mind. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dev_Channel_vs_Beta_Channel_Whats_the_Difference\"><\/span>Dev Channel vs. Beta Channel: What\u2019s the Difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the Windows Insider Program, Microsoft describes the Dev Channel as being \u201cfor highly technical users,\u201d and that \u201cthere will be some rough edges and low stability.\u201d It\u2019s a bleeding-edge release channel for brand new features that haven\u2019t been tested much yet.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast, the Beta Channel delivers more reliable builds that are \u201cvalidated\u201d by Microsoft, and it\u2019s \u201cideal for early adopters\u201d who want to try Windows 11 with less risk of crashes, according to Microsoft.<\/p>\n<p>When the Windows 11 Insider Preview first launched in June 2021, Microsoft released the OS only through the Windows Insider Dev Channel. After Windows 11 launched on the Beta channel on July 29, a more stable version became available for people who might want to try it out (although we found the Dev Channel release was very stable to begin with).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Switch_Between_Dev_and_Beta_Channels_in_Windows_11\"><\/span>How to Switch Between Dev and Beta Channels in Windows 11<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, it\u2019s important to know that the following instructions only <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ly to Windows 11 installations that are linked up to the Windows Insider program. (At the time of this writing on August 24, 2021, that means all Windows 11 installations\u2014but that won\u2019t always be the case.)<\/p>\n<p>To get started, press Windows+i to open the Settings app. You can also right-click the Start menu and select \u201cSettings\u201d from the list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-744627\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_right_click_start_settings.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Windows 11, right-click the Start button and select &quot;Settings.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"363\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When Settings opens, select \u201cWindows Update\u201d in the sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-748740\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_settings_click_windows_update.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In the Windows Settings sidebar, click &quot;Windows Update.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"326\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Windows Update, click \u201cWindows Insider Program.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-750790\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_select_windows_insider_program.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Windows Insider Program.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"360\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Windows Insider Program settings, click \u201cChoose your Insider Settings\u201d to expand the menu if necessary.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-750799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_choose_insider_settings2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Choose your Insider settings&quot; to expand the menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"420\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the menu drops down, click the circular button beside either \u201cDev Channel\u201d or \u201cBeta Channel (Recommended)\u201d to select it, depending on your preference.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-750791\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/win11_choose_channel_settings_2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click the circular button beside &quot;Dev Channel&quot; or &quot;Beta Channel.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"388\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s all you need to do. The Settings app saves your selection automatically. Close Settings, and from now on, you\u2019ll only get Beta Channel updates.<\/p>\n<p>At any time, you can revisit Settings &gt; Windows Update &gt; Windows Insider Program and choose a different option to switch channels again. 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