After a long time, Microsoft has finally released a first Windows 10 Redstone 4 preview for HoloLens. The build available for HoloLens is 17123. This preview is available to all HoloLens users, however, please note that installing this preview will erase all of your content and restore your device to factory settings. This new HoloLens RS4 Preview for HoloLens comes with several new features for consumers and developers.

Check out the full changelog below.

New features in this preview

For all users

  • Auto-placement of 2D and 3D content on launch
  • Fluid app manipulation
  • 2D app horizontal resize with reflow
  • Expanded voice command support
  • Updated Holograms and Photos apps
  • Improved mixed reality capture
  • Improved audio immersion
  • File Explorer
  • MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) support
  • Captive portal network support during setup

For developers

  • Spatial mapping improvements
  • Automatic selection of focus point based on depth buffer
  • Holographic reprojection modes
  • App tailoring APIs

For commercial customers

  • Use multiple AAD user accounts on a single device
  • Change Wi-Fi network on sign-in
  • Unified enrollment
  • Mail Sync without MDM enrollment

For IT pros

  • New OS name when Commercial Suite features enabled: “Windows Holographic for Business”
  • Configurable setup (OOBE)
  • Windows Configuration Designer (WCD)
  • Bulk AAD token support
  • Developer CSP
  • Assigned Access to Kiosk Mode
  • Set up (OOBE) diagnostics
  • Local account indefinite password expiry
  • MDM sync status and details

Known issues in this preview

  • Some users have reported an issue with Windows Insider Program settings on this build. If you encounter problems, please file a bug in Feedback Hub, and re-flash your device.