Windows 11 KB5008353 released — here's everything new and improved

Windows 11 KB5008353 is now available for download as an optional update on devices outside the Insider program. Unlike previous cumulative updates, today's optional build actually comes with a new feature and also includes various improvements to the operating system.

Windows 11 KB5008353 is part of the company's optional update cycle. As you probably know, optional updates are one of the most common optional quality preview builds of Windows, usually released in the third or fourth week of each month, and contain non-security fixes.

The January 2022 optional update includes a number of fixes for issues reported over the past few weeks and no security fixes. If you choose to install the optional update, you're helping Microsoft test next month's Patch Tuesday. Microsoft refers to people who manually choose to install updates as "seekers," or users looking for updates.

With this month's release, Microsoft said it fixed Bluetooth and audio issues and added a new page in the Settings app to help people manage their Microsoft accounts and Office 365 subscriptions if if any). Additionally, Microsoft is now using Bing AI to suggest help topics in the Settings page.

Download link for Windows 11 KB5008353

Direct download link for Windows 11 KB5008353: 64-bit and 32-bit (x86).

Optional updates are available through Windows Update and the Microsoft Update Catalog. If you choose to perform the update manually, you can download the offline installer in .msu format from the update directory. It's usually a good idea to install it manually only if you're having problems running Windows Update.

If you have an Intel or AMD processor, you can open the link above and click the Download button for x64. Clicking on the "Download" button will open a new pop-up window, then you need to copy and paste the .msu link into another tab to start the download.

Windows 11 KB5008353 (Build 22000.469) Full change log

1. Improved the Microsoft Account page in the Settings app
2. Enable support for the HelpWith feature, This feature uses Bing to suggest help topics for each settings page.
3. Fix Bluetooth problem.
4. Fixed Tasbkar issue and bug where inactive applications could appear as active.
5. Fix HDR issue.

In Windows 11 Build 22000.469, Microsoft is improving the Windows Settings app. The update will allow users to manage their Office and Xbox subscriptions in the Settings app, which will make it easier for users with Office personal or business subscriptions.

To try new features, go to Settings > Accounts > Your Microsoft Account in Windows 11. As you can see in the screenshot above, you can now manage information related to your Microsoft account, such as subscriptions, order history, payment details, and even Microsoft Rewards (available in select regions).

In addition to the updated Settings app, Microsoft has also fixed an issue where wireless audio devices may not work as expected. Another bug has been fixed where taskbar app icons could appear active as if the app was running in the background.

There is a related fix that prevents the icon from appearing on secondary monitors

A taskbar bug that incorrectly displayed the volume icon as muted is also resolved in this release. Another glitch where the taskbar may not appear is when you use the auto-hide feature and hover your mouse over the primary or secondary monitor.

Similarly, Microsoft is making changes to allow the Settings app to properly record and report the battery percentage of connected Bluetooth devices.

Last but not least, a known issue in Windows 11 that could prevent some image editing programs from rendering colors correctly on some high dynamic range (HDR) displays has been resolved.

Should you install optional updates?

As we mentioned at the beginning, Windows 11 Build 22000.469 is an optional build and the fix will be bundled with the February 2022 Patch Tuesday release. If you encounter the issue highlighted above, you can install the optional update and resolve the issue before the next Patch Tuesday is released.

Keep in mind that optional updates are much more stable than Insider preview builds of the operating system.

However, if you are not experiencing issues with Windows 11, you can skip the update as you will get the same set of fixes in the next mandatory update. You can always wait a few weeks to get the same fix after other users have tested them.

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