Surface Headphones update history
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Surface accessories will receive driver and firmware updates until the date listed in the Surface accessories driver and firmware lifecycle.
To keep your Surface Headphones 2 performing their best, make sure that you have the latest firmware updates.
How to get updates
Use the Surface Audio app (on Android and iOS devices) or Surface app (on Windows 10/11 PCs) to install the latest firmware for your Surface Headphones. To learn how, see Update Surface Headphones.
Notes:
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Firmware updates can’t be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version.
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When you install the latest update, you'll also get all the previous updates if your Surface Headphones don't have them already.
Improvements and fixes in the updates
September 2020 Updates
September 04 release
The following update is available for Surface Headphones 2.
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Firmware version |
Update info |
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1.0.5.78.29 |
Update to support Spanish and Italian Language packs. |
Additional steps for Surface Headphones 2
We are listening, and quality is a top priority. We want to let you know about additional information and steps that may be required after installing the latest update.
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Currently, there are no additional steps to perform after installing the update.
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Surface accessories will receive driver and firmware updates until the date listed in the Surface accessories driver and firmware lifecycle.
To keep your Surface Headphones 2+ performing their best, make sure that you have the latest firmware updates.
How to get updates
Use the Surface Audio app (on Android and iOS devices) or Surface app (on Windows 10/11 PCs) to install the latest firmware for your Surface Headphones. To learn how, see Update Surface Headphones.
Notes:
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Firmware updates can’t be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version.
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When you install the latest update, you'll also get all the previous updates if your Surface Headphones don't have them already.
Improvements and fixes in the updates
August 2022 updates
August 30 release
The following update is available for Surface Headphones 2+.
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Firmware version |
Update info |
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1.0.7.44 |
This update:
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Additional steps for Surface Headphones 2+
We are listening, and quality is a top priority. We want to let you know about additional information and steps that may be required after installing the latest update.
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Currently, there are no additional steps to perform after installing the update.
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This accessory has reached its end-of-servicing date based on the Surface accessories driver and firmware lifecycle and will no longer receive newer driver and firmware updates.
To keep your Surface Headphones (First version) performing their best, make sure that you have the latest firmware updates.
How to get updates
Use the Surface Audio app (on Android and iOS devices) or Surface app (on Windows 10/11 PCs) to install the latest firmware for your Surface Headphones. To learn how, see Update Surface Headphones.
Notes:
-
Firmware updates can’t be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version.
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When you install the latest update, you'll also get all the previous updates if your Surface Headphones don't have them already.
Improvements and fixes in the updates
August 2019 Updates
August 13 release
The following update is available for all Surface Headphones.
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Firmware version |
Update info |
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1.0.4.44 |
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March 20 release
The following update is available for all Surface Headphones:
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Firmware version |
Update info |
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1.0.4.31 |
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Additional steps for Surface Headphones (First version)
We are listening, and quality is a top priority. We want to let you know about additional information and steps that may be required after installing the latest update.
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Symptom |
Work around |
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For Surface Headphones connected to iOS devices only When applying this firmware update using the Cortana App (United States only) while connected to your iOS device, the update may appear to stop responding. When you apply this update on your iOS device using the Cortana App, it is normal that it may take up to 45 minutes or more to complete the install. If the update is taking longer than that, use the workaround to try and resolve this issue. |
Close the Cortana App and restart the update. Alternatively, to reduce the update and install time to a few minutes, use the USB cable with a Windows 10 device when you apply this firmware update |
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For Surface Headphones connected to iOS, Android, or Windows 10 devices If you receive a phone call while the headphones aren't on your head, the headphones are muted when you place them on your head. |
Press the mute button on the right earcup to turn off mute. |
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