Microsoft is now distributing builds in the Beta Channel for anyone who want to test a more stable version of the future operating system, after previously only releasing Windows 11 previews in the Dev Channel.
The Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels are the three readiness levels offered by the Windows Insider Program. Because the previews are rough and full of flaws, the Dev Channel is only for people who are very technical. These builds are typically unstable; you will run into difficulties and errors, and you might need to employ workarounds to fix them.
The Beta Channel, on the other hand, is for anyone who want to verify apps and deployments or test new features. Although the builds in this channel are more reliable, problems could still arise. Additionally, the features that will be included in the final version are typically those found in this channel. Lastly, the final build of the upcoming Windows 11 version, complete with high-quality upgrades and several essential features, is made available to the public through the Release Preview Channel.
Since the Beta Channel builds on each channel below a separate development cycle, it is typically not permitted to switch from the Dev Channel. However, the readiness levels can be changed without reinstalling if the company makes the same preview available across all channels.
This article will show you how to switch the Windows Insider Program channel on your device from Dev to Beta without having to reinstall it. (You may also watch this video instruction that go through the steps.)
Change Insider Preview channel from Dev to Beta on Windows 11
Follow these procedures to go from the Dev to the Beta Channel in Windows 11:
OpenSettings on Windows 11.
Select “Windows Update.”
On the right side, click the Windows Insider Program page.
The Windows Insider Program
Select the Insider builds setting by clicking on it.
Choose the choice for the Beta Channel.
Change to Beta Channel for Windows 11
The device will continue to get Windows 11 previews after you finish the instructions, but they will come from the Beta Channel and feature more stable builds.
By only altering the settings, customers can transition from the Dev to the Beta Channel on Microsoft as of this writing. On the other hand, if the option is grayed out while you are reading this tutorial, it indicates that the switch is no longer permitted because the builds in the channels are different. Should this be the case, you will have to enroll the machine in the desired Insider channel and reinstall the operating system.