Azure Sphere version 21.04 is now generally available

Azure Sphere version 21.04 is now released and includes the following components:

• Updated Azure Sphere OS
• Updated Azure Sphere SDK for Windows and for Linux
• Updated Azure Sphere extensions for Visual Studio and for Visual Studio Code
• New and updated samples

For detailed information on what’s included in the 21.04 release, please see, What’s new in Azure Sphere.  

If your devices are connected to the internet, they will receive the updated OS from the cloud. You'll be prompted to install the updated SDK on next use, or you can install it now. To install the latest SDK, see the installation Quickstart for Windows or Linux:

• Quickstart: Install the Azure Sphere SDK for Windows
• Quickstart: Install the Azure Sphere SDK for Linux

To learn more about Azure Sphere OS feeds and setting up an evaluation device group, see Azure Sphere OS feeds and Set up devices for OS evaluation.

For self-help technical inquiries, please visit Microsoft Q&A or Stack Overflow. If you require technical support and have a support plan, please submit a support ticket in Microsoft Azure Support or work with your Microsoft Technical Account Manager. If you would like to purchase a support plan, please explore the Azure support plans.