Microsoft releases Windows 11 Preview Build 25231, announcing 'Instant Hotspot' feature test

Microsoft announced on this Thursday that Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25231 arrived in the Dev Channel. It contains some changes and many fixes. But the main highlight of the announcement is the Phone Link app, which gives you instant access to your phone's hotspot.

#Microsoft says the feature is currently rolling out to the Windows Insider community for select Samsung devices with One UI 4.1.1. Basically, it makes it easier for your PC to access your phone’s hotspot through the Phone Link app. During testing, connections will be more automated, meaning there will be no need to deal with unnecessary processes, including entering passwords.

"Instant Hotspot lets you securely launch and connect to your phone's Wi-Fi network without touching your phone," Microsoft describes it. "When your phone is in range, it will appear in the list of Wi-Fi networks on your PC, and with a single click you can open your phone's hotspot and connect to it. No more remembering and entering passwords or typing on your phone Search hotspot settings. This provides an easier and faster way to repeatedly connect to hotspots while on the go."

Insiders can access the feature's setup process in different ways, including through the "New The Get Started option in the Add Features dialog, the Phone Link settings page (Features > Instant Hotspot), or the Phone Link in the button overflow menu in the upper right corner. Additionally, it's important to note that there are some requirements to fully use this feature. In addition to One UI 4.1.1 in Samsung devices, you also need to install Windows 11 version 22H2 Build 22621 and higher for PC, version v1.22082.111.0 or higher of Phone Link desktop app, and version v1 of Link To Windows phone app.22082.142.0 or higher. You'll also need a mobile device with a SIM card that supports a hotspot plan and a PC with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adapters.

Other important things detailed in the build announcement include the introduction of language-agnostic word lists in the spelling dictionary (Settings > Account > Windows Backup > Remember my preferences > Language preferences), tablet optimization The taskbar and cloud suggestions feature Simplified Chinese i.

As usual, Microsoft has also included a number of fixes in Build 25231 and listed any known issues that still exist.

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