KB5003212 brings fixes for geo-location info and phone muting

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Published onMay 21, 2021

published onMay 21, 2021

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More than a week after Windows 10 version 1909 reached the end of service for devices running the Home, Pro, Pro for Workstation, Nano Container, and Server SAC editions, Microsoft releases a new cumulative update.

That being said, KB5003212 is only a preview version of the update that is presently available only as an optional install, before a much wider release.

KB5003212 fixes the geographic location issue

According to Microsoft, this update will focus, among others, on fixing an issue that prevents users from receiving geographic location information.

Another problem that the cumulative update will tackle is related to muting a phone call when you transfer the call. This will prove useful for users who are in constant communication with each other or with clients.

KB5003212 will also apply a fix to the issue that currently prevents a touch device from working as a serial mouse in multiple monitor situations.

As far as know issues, this update doesn’t seem to have many, except a recurring problem with lost certificates. as well as the issue with Microsoft 365 desktop client apps, which is easily fixable.

Crucial improvements and fixes available with KB5003212

Even though this is not a security update, it includes a wide variety of important fixes and improvements to some of the Windows 10 known issues.

Here are some of them:

If you are using the Windows Update option in your PCs settings menu, the latest SSU will be provided automatically.

In order to get the standalone package for the latest SSU, you can search for it in theMicrosoft Update Catalog.

What version of WIndows 10 are you using? Let us know all about it in the comments section below.

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