Valve has released the preview update of SteamOS 3.6.0 for the Steam Deck handheld device on May 10th. This update includes an upgrade to the Linux kernel to version 6.5 and introduces overclocking support for the LCD version of the Steam Deck in the BIOS.
- Updated Arch Linux base to a more recent version
- Improved pairing experience with Apple AirPods
- Enhanced session recovery speed after GPU crashes
- Fixed issues when connecting to APs supporting WPA3 encryption
- Updated Linux kernel to version 6.5
- Improved speed of subsequent OS updates
- Increased reliability of certain microSD card usage scenarios
- Fixed game session cursor misalignment issue
- Addressed false detection problems with certain SanDisk microSD cards
- Resolved the appearance of fine gray lines at the bottom of the screen during boot in certain cases
- Fixed temporary file accumulation issue caused by using Flatpak
- Enabled support for Bluetooth A2DP and BAP profiles
- Improved connection speed for certain Bluetooth devices
- Enhanced performance and stability in high memory pressure scenarios
- Fixed issue where performance overlay falsely enabled itself under specific conditions
- Added configuration mechanism for Bluetooth device system suspend state wake-up feature
Display:
- Improved display uniformity under certain conditions
- Enhanced color balance of the screen at low brightness in specific conditions (reduced green tint)
- Improved gamma uniformity under certain conditions (yellow tint)
Graphics and Performance:
- Updated graphics drivers to Mesa 24.1, improving performance and correctness in many aspects
- Enhanced responsiveness of Steam UI
Desktop:
- Updated to KDE Plasma 5.27.10
- Enabled video thumbnail previews in the file browser
- Fixed desktop usage issue that could lead to subsequent microSD card auto-mount failures
Steam Deck Dock:
- Added support for three HDMI CEC functions: TV remote control input, TV wake-up, and TV input switching
- Firmware update to fix compatibility issues with high refresh rate VRR displays
BIOS:
- Added overclocking control for Steam Deck LCD
- Fixed issue where SD card couldn't be set as default boot device
- Adjusted thresholds for power LED lights under slow charging
- Fixed erratic blinking of power LED lights in S5 power state
SteamOS 3.6.0 preview version also simplified the process of saving system / etc file configuration modifications, but this version may experience sound driver crashes during frequent session switches, requiring a system restart when this occurs.
