The latest June update to Microsoft Launcher has caused a lot of headaches for users, especially if they happen to use a Surface Duo.
Released on June 27, 2023, the update has amassed numerous posts from Reddit and Twitter users saying their devices are not working properly with Microsoft Launcher.While there are a wide variety of devices with issues, the Surface Duo appears to be the most common issue, according to Windows Centerwhich seems to be related to a recent system update.
Currently, the only real solution is to reset the launcher when prompted by the error message, although some users have apparently reported that this doesn’t work either. This is especially a problem with the Surface Duo, since it’s the only launcher for the device, because if the reset doesn’t work, then you may have to resort to customizing the settings again. Other phone users, however, can save themselves some headaches by simply switching the launcher when the error pops up.
TechRadar has reached out to Microsoft about this issue and will update this story if we hear back from the company.
Surface Duo owners get a short stick
Microsoft Launcher is First published in 2015 As a beta version called Arrow Launcher, and officially released Released in 2017 Available for iOS and Android. It’s a move to make its devices as cross-platform accessible as possible.
It’s generally a solid feature that allows users the option to integrate between a Windows PC and a smartphone, especially with larger devices like the Surface Duo, which have more screen real estate, can take better advantage of the feature.
For the Duo, however, this latest bug proves that it should be able to switch launchers like other phones, as Duo users who encounter this issue will be stuck in troubleshooting mode until Microsoft rolls out a fix. It certainly isn’t much fun to have an otherwise functioning device if you have to keep repeating resets or customization options.
Here’s hoping the tech giant has an answer soon, and better yet, ensures Duo users have other options in the future.
