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Steel Contributor

Sep 10, 2026

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Dev 155.0.4268.0 - HEVC cannot be played via hardware

Starting with Dev build 155.0.4268.0, HEVC content fails to playback throwing an error. This is attempting to use any hardware acceleration (NVIDIA, Intel, Qualcomm, etc). On the Stable channel, it s...

Kelly_Y
Sep 28, 2026
Hi lexcyn - This issue should be fixed in Beta v155.0.4283.24, which was just released. If you are still having issues once updating to the newest Beta let us know. Thanks for the feedback!

-Kelly

lexcyn

Steel Contributor

Sep 15, 2026

I know the team did not have enough time to fix it this fast, so I just wanted to note the issue is still present in the latest update 155.0.4273.0 if anyone is wondering!

Kelly_Y
Microsoft
Sep 22, 2026
Hi lexcyn - The fix has been deployed in versions 156.0.4295.0+. Would you be able to update and verify if the issue is resolved? We are hoping to get your confirmation before backporting the fix to version 155. Thanks!

-Kelly
- lexcyn
  Steel Contributor
  Sep 23, 2026
  Just received the 156.0.4295.0 build on Canary and HEVC is now working as expected!!
  - Kelly_Y
    Microsoft
    Sep 23, 2026
    Thanks, lexcyn ! I'll let the team know! Will keep you posted as I hear any updates.
- lexcyn
  Steel Contributor
  Sep 22, 2026
  As soon as that new Canary build gets to me I will try it out and let you know!