Windows 11 KB5035853 update released, here's what's new

Microsoft has released the KB5035853 cumulative update for Windows 11 23H3 and 22H2, with 21 fixes and changes, including fixing a bug causing 0x800F0922 errors when installing updates.

This update is mandatory as it contains the Microsoft March 2024 Patch Tuesday security updates, which fixed sixty vulnerabilities in Microsoft's products.

You can install the update now by going to Start > Settings > Windows Update and clicking on 'Check for Updates.' Otherwise, Microsoft will attempt to install it during your normally scheduled patch window.

Windows 11 KB5035853 in Windows Update

This patch is also available on the Microsoft Update Catalog.

What's new in the Windows 11 KB5035853 update

After installing the KB5035853 update, Windows 11 23H2 will have a build number of 22621.3296, and Windows 11 22H2 will be build 22621.3155.

So, what's fixed in the patch? Here's a list of all key changes:

Microsoft is changing the name of  The Phone Link settings page to Mobile devices. Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices.

You can now use the Snipping Tool on your PC to edit the most recent photos and screenshots from your Android device. You will get an instant notification on your PC when your Android device captures a new photo or screenshot. To turn this on, go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mobile devices. Choose Manage devices and allow your PC to access your Android device.

This update adds support for the USB 80Gbps standard. It is the next generation of USB4 that has twice the bandwidth of USB 40Gbps. To use USB 80Gbps, you must have a compatible PC and USB4 or Thunderbolt™ peripheral.

This update affects games you install on a secondary drive. Now, they remain installed on the drive.

This update addresses an issue that affects long-edge fed printers. The alignment of stapling or hole punch locations is wrong.

This update addresses an issue that affects the Windows Settings Home page. It randomly stops responding when you go to the page.

This update addresses an issue that affects networking. A device fails to make the automatic switch from cellular to Wi-Fi when it can use Wi-Fi.

This update addresses an issue that stops a system from going to sleep. This occurs when you connect an external device to the system.

This update affects the Windows Backup app. It will no longer show on the user interface in regions where the app is not supported. To learn more, see KB5032038.

This update also addresses a known issue where updates failed to install and displayed 0x800F0922 errors in Windows Update.

For a full list of changes in this update, you can review the KB5035853 release notes.