🚧 ⛐ Windows App preview Crashes in Android

Windows App Preview installs fine in Android OS for older models like Vivo S1.

After opening, you can add your account and login with your credentials. After that you will be able to see your cloud pc. 

When you open the cloud pc,  you will now be prompted with the redirection options similar to that shown during browser session.  You can enable or disable them. 

When clicking on Connect, the cloud pc tries to connect and crashes immediately with below.

The cloud pc doesn’t seem to connect and always the Windows App preview crashes in my older vivo s1 model. 

How about your experience with Windows App preview for Android in older models?

W365: Enable Dark mode in the new Windows App

 You can change between light mode and dark mode by following the below steps.

1 Open the new Windows App.

2 Click your user account picture to open the settings pane.

3 Tap General, then tap Appearance.

4 Tap Light, Dark, or System. The change takes effect immediately.

If you choose System, then the Windows App Appearance will match that of the iOS device appearance.

Demo:

 Note:

Only Light mode is supported in the Windows App preview for Android.

For more details check the below article.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-app/compare-platforms-features?pivots=windows-365#experience

Windows App: Comparison between the WindowsApp for iOS and Windows App Preview for Android

Below is a table of what’s missing and what’s available between the iOS and Android WindowsApp. 

W365: Display Settings in Windows App preview for Android

Below are the settings available when you click on your account and choose the display options. 

You get two options to use the default resolution or match your device resolution. 

When you click on the orientation option, it shows three options.

• Auto Adjust
• Lock to Landscape 
• Lock to portrait

Auto Adjust:

You can change the orientation to auto adjust when you turn the mobile if you have the auto rotation off.

The display will turn to portrait mode if the mobile device is tilted to portrait position. The display will turn to Landscape mode if the mobile is tilted to landscape position.

Also you can set to lock in either Landscape or Portrait mode even if the default auto rotation is set to off.

Landscape Mode: This is ideal for most tasks, as it mimics the typical desktop monitor layout.

Portrait Mode: This may be useful if you're working with documents or vertical layouts.

Recommendation: Stick with landscape mode for most tasks or using an external monitor for casting the screen but switch to portrait mode if you're working with text-heavy applications like Word or Excel.

Also you can set a custom resolution of your choice by selecting the custom option and click save.

You can choose this option if you are using the device to cast the screen in an external monitor that best suits the resolution.

Troubleshooting Common Display Issues

While accessing your Windows 365 Cloud PC on an Android device is usually smooth, you may encounter display issues. Here are some common problems and how to resolve them:

1. Blurry Text or Icons:

   - Adjust the resolution or scaling settings to ensure they are optimised for your device.

   - Switch between different resolutions to find the best balance between clarity and performance.

2. Laggy or Unresponsive Display:

   - Lower the resolution and display  quality settings.

   - Ensure you have a stable internet connection.

3. Parts of the Screen are Cut Off:

   - Enable the match this device option in the display settings.

4. Frequent Disconnections:

   - Try lowering the display settings to reduce the bandwidth load.

   - Use a more stable Wi-Fi connection or connect via Ethernet (if possible )

📲 W365: How to Access Cloud PC in the new Windows app preview for Android

Yesterday, Microsoft had announced the general availability of the new windows app that is supported in Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and web browsers—and in public preview for Android. 

This unified new windows app serves as your secure gateway to connect to Windows across Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop, Remote Desktop Services, Microsoft Dev Box, and more.

Download the Windows App preview for Android in Google play here 

Demo:

After opening,  you can add your account and login with your credentials. After that you will be able to see your cloud pc. 

When you open the cloud pc,  you will now be prompted with the redirection options similar to that shown during browser session.  You can enable or disable them. 

After clicking connect,  you will be able to access your cloud pc.

Troubleshooting Common Display Issues:

While accessing your Windows 365 Cloud PC on an Android device is usually smooth, you may encounter display issues. Here are some common problems and how to resolve them:

1. Blurry Text or Icons:

   - Adjust the resolution or scaling settings to ensure they are optimised for your device.

   - Switch between different resolutions to find the best balance between clarity and performance.

2. Laggy or Unresponsive Display:

   - Lower the resolution and display  quality settings.

   - Ensure you have a stable internet connection.

3. Parts of the Screen are Cut Off:

   - Enable the match this device option in the display settings.

4. Frequent Disconnections:

   - Try lowering the display settings to reduce the bandwidth load.

   - Use a more stable Wi-Fi connection or connect via Ethernet (if possible )

So why wait,  go and explore the windows app preview in your Android device📱 🔜