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Valve have released yet another Beta for the upcoming release of Steam Deck SteamOS 3.6, this time fixing some really annoying issues. Maybe "Tenth time's the charm" will get us closer to the stable release?

This is included in the Beta and Preview update channels.

Here's what's changed:

Bluetooth

  • Fixed a 3.6 regression with the Steam Controller and some other third-party controllers causing session crashes.
  • Fixed an issue where Bluetooth peripherals would disconnect on session switch.

Display

  • Fixed an issue where the internal display could remain blank after disconnecting an external display.
  • Fixed a 3.6 regression where the selected refresh rate setting would sometimes not apply immediately.

Is there a particular bug you think needs to be solved before it goes stable? Let me know in the comments.

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Mohandevir Aug 15
How long has it been since they started working on version 3.6?

I'm still on the stable branch, on my LCD Steam Deck... Am I missing a lot?
Liam Dawe Aug 15
Quoting: MohandevirHow long has it been since they started working on version 3.6?

I'm still on the stable branch, on my LCD Steam Deck... Am I missing a lot?
It first landed into Preview back in early May.
ToddL Aug 15
I'm always tempted to try out these Preview/Beta builds but too afraid that'll make changes on my Steam Deck that might cause more problems. Now, if I had a spare Steam Deck, I would go for it but don't have the funds for another one right now.
CatKiller Aug 15
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Quoting: ToddLI'm always tempted to try out these Preview/Beta builds but too afraid that'll make changes on my Steam Deck that might cause more problems. Now, if I had a spare Steam Deck, I would go for it but don't have the funds for another one right now.
All you need to do is run a gaming website for many, many years, and then Valve will send them to you for free. EZ.
ToddL Aug 15
Quoting: CatKiller
Quoting: ToddLI'm always tempted to try out these Preview/Beta builds but too afraid that'll make changes on my Steam Deck that might cause more problems. Now, if I had a spare Steam Deck, I would go for it but don't have the funds for another one right now.
All you need to do is run a gaming website for many, many years, and then Valve will send them to you for free. EZ.
I guess I better start cracking on that website in hopes of scoring a Steam Deck in the future
RevenantDak Aug 15
Quoting: ToddLI'm always tempted to try out these Preview/Beta builds but too afraid that'll make changes on my Steam Deck that might cause more problems.

It's definitely a possibility, and why it's beta. I switch between Stable and Beta and vis a versa when I **have** a problem, and it's worked well for me. I don't switch builds to "try out" a new feature.
Claude_Lib Aug 15
Have they fixed the issue where Steam Input remains in desktop mode rather than emulating a gamepad when running certain non-Steam games, namely emulator Flatpaks like PCSX2?
Woodlandor Aug 15
Quoting: ToddLI'm always tempted to try out these Preview/Beta builds but too afraid that'll make changes on my Steam Deck that might cause more problems. Now, if I had a spare Steam Deck, I would go for it but don't have the funds for another one right now.

I’m always running Preview, but I live dangerously 😎
jams3223 Aug 16
Quoting: Woodlandor
Quoting: ToddLI'm always tempted to try out these Preview/Beta builds but too afraid that'll make changes on my Steam Deck that might cause more problems. Now, if I had a spare Steam Deck, I would go for it but don't have the funds for another one right now.

I’m always running Preview, but I live dangerously 😎
Like my grandfather always used to tell me, "Little man, if you ain't doing nothing with your life then put it on the line for you're passion".


Last edited by jams3223 on 16 August 2024 at 12:20 am UTC
Oh yes finally they fixed the display issue. It is so damn annoying if you want to play on a TV and have to reboot the Deck several times for it to pick up any display at all. If they also fixed the issue where all displays stay blank. External as well as internal 😅
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