Windows Holographic 21H2 update brings new diagnostic options to HoloLens 2

HoloLens 2 headsets have new diagnostic options and a Moving Platform Mode.

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What you need to know

Windows Holographic version 21H2 is now available for theHoloLens 2. The update includes a handful of new features, including a new Moving Platform Mode (in beta) that lets people use the HoloLens 2 on large ships and marine vessels. It also has several tools for troubleshooting, including offline diagnostic notifications, low storage log collection improvements, and the ability to view advanced diagnostic reports directly on HoloLens headsets.

Here’s an abridged list of thefeature highlights from Microsoft:

You can also read through thecomplete release notesfrom Microsoft.

To update to build 21H2:

IT admins can update a fleet of HoloLens headsets through Windows Update for Business and MDM policy. In order to update to Windows Holographic version 21H2, a device must first be upgraded to Windows Holographic version 21H1.

In other HoloLens-related news,Microsoft’s augmented reality headset deal with the U.S. Armywas recently pushed back to September 2022. The deal is worth up to $21.88 billion.

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