HOW TO: Install Universal Windows (UWP) Apps On Xbox One

Since the Anniversary Update on the Xbox One, we no have to ability to use Universal Windows Apps on the Xbox One.

There are not many available to the Xbox One yet (developers can you get on that), and the cross platform apps do not appear in the Xbox Store yet either. So how do I use them on my Xbox One you ask?

Here is How TO: Install Universal Windows (UWP) Apps On Xbox One.

Requirements:

• PC Running the latest version (Anniversary update or newer of Windows 10 
• Xbox One

1. On your PC load the Windows App Store
2. Find an App you wish to use on your Xbox One
3. Click the app icon, look in the "Available On" section, make sure Xbox One is listed

4. Click Free or Install (This will install on your PC, you can uninstall later)

5. Head over to your Xbox One

6. Go to My Games and Apps

7. Select "Ready To Install", On the top change the sort to Apps.

8. Select the App you just installed on your PC

9. After the app installed it can be found in the My Games and Apps Section, just like a regular Xbox One game or app.

UPDATE: Microsoft publishes details of Xbox One August Update, says it's rolling out today

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update isn't slated to arrive until Tuesday, but it would appear to have come early for Xbox One users. Microsoft is calling it the August Update.

The company has detailed the Update on a Support page. The release date is listed as July 29, 2016, which is today. Microsoft has also released an introductory video today.

Interestingly, the Xbox One August Update will be the only version of the Anniversary Update that will actually begin rolling out on the anniversary of the Windows 10 launch - at least, going by the release date on Microsoft's support page.

Here is the full detail of what's new:

​​Cortana available in the U.S. and UK

• Talk to Cortana on your Xbox One with your headset or Kinect. To start, just say "Hey Cortana" or launch the Cortana app. If you're not sure what to say, try "Hey Cortana, what can I say?"
• If you're using Kinect, turn on your console by saying, "Hey Cortana, Xbox on."

Background music

• Music apps will now be able to play music in the background. In an app that supports background music, just start some music. You'll be able to switch to other apps and games while the music plays.
• After starting your music: To play, pause, skip, and adjust music volume from anywhere, double-tap the Xbox button to open the guide, choose Multitasking, then select your music controls.
• The app must support background music. An updated Pandora app in the U.S. is the first app to support background music—and more are coming soon.

My games & apps

• Your stuff is closer. From Home, move right and select My games & apps.
• In My games & apps, there are new sorting options.
• "Ready to Install" has its own area, so you can quickly find the games and apps you've purchased but haven't installed.
• Game and app updates will show up in their own area, when available.
• The queue area now tells you what's been recently installed in addition to what's in your queue.

Language & location settings

• You can now choose your location separately from your system language. To change your language and location, double-tap the Xbox button to open the guide, select Settings > All settings, then choose System > Language & location
• All languages aren't available for all locations. When you choose a language that isn't usually associated with your location, most of the system will be in your chosen language, but you may see a mix of languages in areas like Store or online content.

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