Windows 10 PC & Mobile Build 14367 - Boy that was fast

Late on June 16, MS released Windows 10 Build 14367 for both PC and Mobile. This was just two days after the 14366 release for PC and 14364 release for Mobile.

 As a part of the June Bug Bash campaign this came as a surprise and both PC and Mobile builds contained 15 & 20+ fixes each.  

 There was also a nice new option provided for PC Reset and Clean Install that would allow folks to speed that process.  Also for Enterprise admins there is an new Automated Deployment Kit that provides for easier management of multiple images and system configuration settings.

 As a part of it's strategy to focus more on Enterprise - the Kids Corner capability has been removed.   According to MS - it just wasn't being used.  

 The update installed easily across all my devices - PC, Laptop, Tablet and Phone. 

 I was not experiencing many of the issues listed in the fixes so not a whole lot to report specific to those fixes. 

 Overall 14366 & now 14367 are very stable and are really firming up how the Anniversary release will run.   In my experience it has been very stable and I have not had any issues across all platforms that are a cross section of vendors, platforms and ages.

 For folks on Windows 10 PC Production - based on build 10586 - the Anniversary upgrade is actually pretty substantial and well worth it.

 Similarly if you do happen to have a Mobile device that will support Redstone.  I highly recommend joining the Windows Insider program - and upgrading the Windows 10.   I would not be worried about voiding the warranty nor would I wait for your carrier.  

 You have to make the assumption at this point that whatever Nokia or 3rd party based device you have today - that it is in effect a throw away device and if you really want to experience Windows 10 and provide some additional longevity to your device - the best approach is the Insider Program.  Even with all of the upgrades I have performed - and yes some have been painful - I've never bricked my device.  And you can always use the Device Recovery Tool to take you back to your original factory build.

 I've stated in earlier posts that Windows 10 Mobile is effectively a failed platform and I still support that position.  So that is why I am positioning any existing Windows Mobile device today as a test platform.   Even MS is spending more time and effort around Android and iOS than they are Windows 10 Mobile.

 As other industry watchers and insiders have speculated - it is entirely possible that MS will never make another "phone" - but rather rely on partners that will be more focused on Enterprise customers than consumers - like HP, Acer, and Lenovo.   But with such a minute market share - I'm not sure how committed those partners will be.  













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