If you want to switch from Insider Dev Channel to Beta Channel or vice versa on Windows 11, here is how you can do that. Although this option was not available in the very initial release of Windows 11, now you can find an option to switch Insider Channel on Windows 11. The best thing is that you can make the change from Windows Settings.
What are Dev Channel and Beta Channel on Windows 11
From Windows 10, Microsoft started rolling out various updates to three separate groups – Dev Channel, Beta Channel, and Release Preview Channel. These channels are there for various categories of people that allow them to test different things according to their choice. On the other hand, users can check almost everything about the upcoming features and changes Microsoft is about to include in the next stable release.
- Dev Channel: This version of Windows 11 is quite technical, and it is recommended to opt for this channel only if you know what you are doing. Your computer might not be as smooth as other channels, but you can test all the latest features and updates as soon as Microsoft releases it.
- Beta Channel: This channel is for those, who want to test newly included features and changes, but don’t want to get updates almost every day. This version is more stable than Dev Channel, and you can run almost any everyday software on this version.
When Microsoft rolled out the first build of Windows 11, they did it via Dev Channel. However, Microsoft recently announced the Beta Channel for Windows 11 Insiders, and you can opt for it if you have been using Windows 11 via Dev Channel. This way, you would start getting more stable updates, and you can install or run almost everything with minor bugs.
How to switch Insider Channel on Windows 11
To change the Insider Channel on Windows 11 from Dev to Beta, follow these steps:
- Press Win+I to open Windows Settings.
- Go to the Windows Update section.
- Click on the Windows Insider Program menu.
- Click the Choose your Insider settings option.
- Select the Beta Channel option.
- Restart your computer.
Let’s check out these steps in detail.
At first, you have to open the Windows Settings panel. For that, press Win+I or search for windows settings in the Taskbar search box and click on the respective search result.
After that, switch to the Windows Update tab. Here you can find a menu called Windows Insider Program that you need to click on.
Following that, click the Choose your Insider settings and select the Beta Channel option.
Now, close the Windows Settings panel and restart your computer. You can come back to the page to confirm the change.
This post will help you if you can’t switch Windows Insider Channel.
How do I change the Insider Channel in Windows 11/10?
To change the Insider Chanel in Windows 11/10, you need to go to the Windows Update section, open the Windows Insider Program settings, expand the menu, and select the Beta Channel option. In Windows 10, you can opt for the Release Preview Channel, but Windows 11 users cannot do that as of not.
How do I leave Windows Insider Dev channel?
You can leave Windows Insider Dev Channel and opt for either Beta Channel or Release Preview Channel. For that, you need to open the Windows Insider Program in the Windows Settings panel and choose the option accordingly.
Related: How to Switch from Insider Preview to Stable Build of Windows 11.
Which channel is best for Windows Insider program?
Different channels are suitable for different sets of people. Having said that, if you want to test all the new features and options in Windows 11, Dev Channel is for you. On the other hand, if you need stability alongside a bit of delayed update, you can opt for Beta Channel.
Are Windows Insider build stable?
More or less, they are quite stable. However, Windows Insider builds are not meant for a regular user, and rather they are for those who want to test their software, games, etc., and make them compatible with upcoming changes. So it is best to not install them on your work PCs.
That’s all! Hope this tutorial helped you switch Insider Channel on Windows 11.
