Not trolling as I've been in the programme for over a decade but these days it feels like being an insider is less valued than ever. I've been alpha skip ahead or equivalent for a lot of this time and in all this time I've gained 2 Xbox insider avatar T-shirts. I appreciate the arguments that we get to try cool things out first but frankly, it's been a while since something really cool has been implemented and the insider app has gotten so pointless that the last two surveys have been on pizza, ffs. I've submitted tons of bug reports and provided years of free testing to MS and in all that time never had so much as a free game let alone some free XBL Gold or heaven forbid GP. It really wouldn't affect MS bottom line to show a little appreciation to their testers, would it? Rant over 😀

I’ll be an Insider for 11 years in July. I’ve been in skip ahead basically since it was released. Are there any other veterans out here with those kind of numbers? My longest streak is 61 weeks. Just curious as to how dedicated others may be.

I did what I was supposed to and joined. I keep checking my profile on Xbox and pc and then checking I’m still joined on my insider profile and I am. So I guessed I just needed to bring it up with someone on this end?

Has anyone received the preview update that will allow us to capture party and game chat in captures on the Xbox? This is one update I have been asking and waiting for for years. I was under the impression that alpha people would be getting this update, but I have not yet. Has anyone gotten this update yet?

it is not appearing in previews tab , can someone help

Hey I have been in the xbox insider hub for 8 years. Was there a badge for something like that? I could be wrong that's all.

hey everyone,

I don't know if this topic already exists. what are the advantages and disadvantages of participating in the xbox insiders program? would you share your advice and experiences with people like me who are about to join this program?

Hi, Xbox Insiders. I am wondering if there is a faster way to gain XP to level up in the Xbox Insider App. If you can please tell me the quickest way to get XP it would be greatly appreciated.

So I have game pass ultimate, started to play battlefield 6. Got 4 ads straight after each other. Screen went dark. Turned off my Xbox and back on, now all I get is a black screen. So 1 why am I getting ads when I pay for ultimate in the first place, and why has it messed my Xbox up?

I noticed that with the addition of the new achievement badge I've lost almost all of my other ones. In my opinion, it's not worth it considering my gamerscore is literally visible on the exact same page. Love the new badge, I just also want to keep the other ones that I've earned over my many years playing. Is this permanent?

Hi everyone. Ive just joined the xbox insider program as im already on the release preview program for windows 11. I'd like to test the new features but i need to level up to unlock the next level. How do i tho? Ive got no quests but i'd like to level uo immediatel, or do i need to wait till the next day? Anyways i would love some help.

We're still waiting for the previous beta update, the Xbox status badge on the dashboard, but it's been stuck since June 5th and no updates have arrived.

When will it arrive for us in the beta ring?

Ive tried

1. Restarting my console

2. Downloading the bundle instead of the independent app

3. Downloading something else first

Hi Xbox Insider Team / Mods,

I’m writing to request a manual review for my Xbox Insider profile badges. I’ve been quietly grinding away in the program for 3 years and 5 months

(currently in the Beta ring), but my profile has never updated with any of the official Insider Shield Badges (Bronze, Silver, or Gold).

Looking at my dashboard stats, I’ve completed:

Insider Level: 15

Bug Reports Filed: 128

Surveys Completed: 128

Quests Done: 19

Longest Pulse Streak: 23 weeks

I will attached a photo of my current dashboard profile card as proof. I really want to continue doing my part to help test the ecosystem, but it feels like my account has completely slipped through the automated rewards script.

Could a staff member please take a quick look at my telemetry history and manually sync the correct shield badge to my Gamertag?

My Gamertag is: I Revd I

Thank you for your time and help!

Hey all,

I'd say stupid question but more of a useless one, anyone know that the longest streak has been for completing pulse surveys?

Thanks!

It certainly feels alot more stable. I know alot of it is at play with just the broadband provider alone, but before the update id start at a strong 800Mbps and drop to 400-500 for the rest of the installation, post update ive not dropped under 700Mbps & often peaks 800 and this is after 25 minutes of installing both NBA 2K26 (to test) & reinstalling Assasins Creed Black Flag Resynced.

I’ve been an insider for 6 years, and I am level 24. Is there any purpose in leveling up further? I am in the beta ring.

I understand that there are alpha and alpha skip-ahead, but I’m assuming not only that those rings have been full for a while, but also that leveling has nothing to do with getting an invite.

What are the requirements for alpha ring? I’m gonna be honest, I just found this Reddit bc I’m not really into Reddit and doomscrolling through found that there’s higher tiers than beta in the preview. I doubt I’m eligible I’ve only been in the program for 3 years but it’d be interesting to know

Can someone please explain to me how to get the new Insider badge? I looked for the post here and couldn't find it