How do I know which ring i am in?

There are 8 chapters, if that helps! If I remember correctly you can check the map screen and look at your task list on the right side to see the chapter you're currently on.

Are you in the Dashboard Preview program? Which ring?

I'm in Alpha ring and we didn't get an update this week, last one was Dec 19, 2018 IIRC.

I am not sure not that I know of... how would I check that? Is this something I would be a part of without my request?

Hi GROMIT777

Please see below on how to check you console for updates. Also, try doing a hard reset to see if this resolves your Xbox not reading discs. To do this with your console on, hold the power button down for 10 seconds until it quickly shuts off. Then power
the console back on (expect a slower boot time).

1. Scroll left from Home to open the guide.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select All Settings.
4. Under System, select Console info & updates.
5. Available updates will show in the second button down in the first column.
   
   If an update is available, the button will read Update Available. If your console is already on the current release build, the button will be grayed out and will read No update available.
   

Did you receive any error message such as "There was a problem with the update?"

Hi I am a Ring 3 Preview Member and I wanted to know how I can change My current ring to the Alpha Ring so I can help Xbox and give my input on their updates a bit sooner.