This build enables users to access the phone’s hotspot instantly, without touching the phone, using the Phone Link app. (See PhoneExperienceHost.exe) Since dev builds are released almost every week, we don’t expect many features in a single build release. Windows 11 Build 25231 brings the touch optimized taskbar to all insiders. If you use a touch device or tablet PC, you’ll love this update. Let’s discuss more about the features, fixes and improvements in Build 25231.
Windows 11 Build 25231 Summary
Here are some of the important details about this build for Windows 11.
Windows 11 Build 25231 Summary Windows 11 Build 25231 Touch optimized taskbar Use mobile hotspot using Phone Link app How to Install Windows 11 Build 25231 Windows Update Rollback/Remove Windows 11 Insider Preview Update Cleanup After Installing Windows Updates
Here is the list of the latest Windows 11 builds and versions for each channel for your information:
Windows 11 Latest Versions Numbers
Windows 11 Build 25231
Touch optimized taskbar
The touch optimized taskbar was introduced in Windows 11 Build 25197 but was not available to all insiders. Build 25231 brings this update to all users. If you are using a Tablet PC and disconnect or fold your screen, Windows will automatically bring the optimized taskbar. The optimized taskbar will be easier to use with finger taps. You can also easily switch between the two states by swiping up and down on the bottom of your device. Tablet optimization is enabled by default. You can turn it on or off as per your needs. To turn it on or off, go to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors and toggle on or off the “Optimize taskbar for touch interactions when this device is used as a tablet” option.
Use mobile hotspot using Phone Link app
Microsoft is enhancing the functionality of the Phone Link app and making it possible to manage all interactions with the phone using the app. Another step in the right direction is the availability of the phone’s hotspot right inside the computer without even touching the phone. This makes it super easy for users who are always on the move and use their phones to connect to the internet. Since this feature is in its early phases of development, only a select number of handsets are supported. There are a few requirements to use this feature on your computer:
Samsung device with One UI 4.1.1+PC must have both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth adaptersSim card with hotspot capable planWindows 11, version 22H2 Build 22621 and higherPhone Link desktop app in version v1.22082.111.0 or greaterLink To Windows phone app (pre-installed on Samsung devices) in version v1.22082.142.0 or greater. Please ensure that your app is up to date on your Samsung device.
To read more about the changes made in Build 25231, you can go through the complete changelog here.
How to Install Windows 11 Build 25231
To install this update, you either need to be running Windows 11 and subscribed to the Dev channel, or perform a clean install using the ISO image provided by Microsoft.
Windows Update
If you have enabled Windows updates, you will automatically get a “New features are ready to install” prompt. Follow the steps below to upgrade to this build: Once the computer restarts, you can verify the OS has been updated by typing in winver in the Run Command box. Click Download and install in front of it.
Rollback/Remove Windows 11 Insider Preview Update
If you do not wish to keep the installed preview update for some reason, you can always roll back to the previous build of the OS. However, this can only be performed within the next 10 days after installing the new update. To roll back after 10 days, you will need to apply this trick.
Cleanup After Installing Windows Updates
If you want to save space after installing Windows updates, you can run the following commands one after the other in Command Prompt with administrative privileges:
