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Oct 12, 2023

SteamOS 3.5.1 Preview Update: October 12th

Note: This update is for the Steam Deck Preview channel, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.

General

Fixed a case where an SD card with filesystem errors would be mounted as read-only.
Fixed the custom performance overlay presets file inheriting the default settings from the steam presets.
Fixed internal display rotation being erroneously reported to the game.

Firmware 118

Actually added undervolting controls.

External display

Fixed a 3.5 regression with HDMI output.
Fixed a long-standing issue where the internal display backlight would always stay on.
Fixed bug with HDR applications showing in wrong colorspace if they moved their window during swapchain creation.
Fixed HDR not working in 32-bit applications.
Added HDR Analysis to developer settings.
Disabled HDR exposure in "My Little Pony: A Maretime Bay Adventure" as it enables it without rendering in HDR.

Desktop Mode

Fixed a case where the desktop could be empty and apps would fail to launch.
Fixed a bug where switching to the Plasma Desktop transition could result in broken colors.

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Oct 11, 2023

Steam Deck Beta Client Update: October 11th

Note: This update is for the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:

Steam Input

Added support for the PowerA Nintendo Switch Nano Wired Controller

Desktop Mode

Fix microtransactions dialog failing to reopen if the Steam overlay was closed without canceling the transaction.

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Oct 10, 2023

Steam Deck Beta Client Update: October 10th

New "Laser Pointer" Gyro 3DOF to 2D Conversion mode: The Cursor is driven up, down, left and right due to an imaginary ray pointing out of the front of the controller/through the SteamDeck Screen. This mode is most appropriate for mouse cursor movement/UI interaction.
Fix for SteamDeck Gyro offset angle defaults being set incorrectly.
Minor UI tidying.

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Oct 6, 2023

SteamOS 3.4.11 Update: October 6th

SteamOS 3.4.11 has been released to the Stable channel for Deck with the following changes:

Firmware 116

Improved robustness of the Firmware Settings Reset chord (Volume Down + Quick-Access + Power) against some boot hang scenarios.
Fixed a rare issue that would set the processor TDP limit too low causing CPU and GPU frequencies to be stuck at 400 MHz and 200 MHz respectively.
Fixed an issue when the charging light would turn back on when plugged in for a while after fully charged.

Fixed an issue where power button presses could switch games to keyboard/mouse mode.

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Oct 5, 2023

Steam Deck Beta Client Update: October 5th

Fix game art failing to update without a client restart

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