Xbox One update brings new features to preview members

Earlier this month Microsoft updated the Xbox One and Xbox App for Preview Program members, bringing a slew of new features to the app and console. Among the new features in the previous update was the 16-person Party Chat, customizable game DVR recording length, and more.

The latest update brings a number of new features, including the ability to do a factory reset on your Xbox One and maintain all of your games, as well as Apps! This is probably the best feature that the update brought to preview members — hopefully it works when tested.

Check out the new features below.

DETAILS:

• OS version released: th2_xb_rel_1603.160306-1900

New Features:

• Achievements Snap App: Good news! The Achievements Snap app is coming back starting next week. We really appreciate the tons of feedback you’ve given us on removing the app. This situation is exactly what the Preview forum is for. When we make changes, we need your feedback on them before we send them out to the world. Thanks for helping make Xbox great! You can find more information here.

• Factory reset and keep games and apps: A new feature is now available for all of Preview which allows you to factory reset your console while keeping games and apps installed on your internal hard drive. To do this, navigate to Settings > System > Console info & updates > Reset console, and select Reset and keep my games & apps.

New Quest:

• Xbox Chatpad Deal: Give us feedback on purchasing Xbox One accessories from the dashboard in this new Quest accessible from the Xbox Preview Dashboard.

Controller Firmware Update:

• Xbox One Elite Controller: The Xbox One Elite Controller received a firmware update at the beginning of 1603. This update enables configuration of thumbstick sensitivity curves in the Xbox Accessories app.