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Updates are installed automatically on Surface through Windows Update. Here’s a summary of what’s been included in each update so far.
Because updates are cumulative, when you install the latest update, you'll also get all the previous updates if your Surface doesn't have them already. Only updates that apply to Surface will be downloaded and installed.
You can also install updates manually:
- Go to Start , and select Settings > Update & security > Windows Update.
- Select Check for updates.
If updates are available, they will install automatically. You may need to restart your Surface after the updates have installed.
For more info about Windows Update and to learn how to see which updates you have installed, see Install Surface and Windows updates.
- If you update the operating system on your Surface, this will clear your existing update history.
- Firmware updates cannot be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version.
February 2016 updates
The following update will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 2/24/2016” when you view your update history.
When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update then please manually check Windows Update later.
- Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware update (v2.84.450.0) eliminates instances where the device wakes randomly.
- Surface Cover Audio driver update (v1.0.360.0) improves system stability when detaching the cover.
July 2015 updates
The following updates will be listed as "System Firmware Update - 7/28/2015" or “System Hardware Update – 7/28/2015” when you view your update history.
When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update then please manually check Windows Update later.
- HD Graphics 4000 driver update (v10.18.10.4252) improves graphics performance and stability on Windows 10.
- Surface Accessory Device driver update (v1.0.358.0) resolves issue where Surface would wake from sleep by itself.
January 2015 updates
The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 1/15/2015” when you view your update history.
When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
- Surface Pro UEFI update (v1.7.50) enhances system security.
August 2014 updates
The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 8/12/2014” or “System Hardware Update – 8/12/2014” when you view your update history.
When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
- Wireless Network Controller and Bluetooth® (v14.69.24054.176) improves network connection stability and enables functionality on Wi-Fi networks using a hidden SSID.
July 2014 updates
The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 7/8/2014” in the Windows Update History.
When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
- Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware (v2.84.0350) improves battery management when a Surface Cover is attached.
- Surface Pro UEFI (v1.6.350) provides support for PXE boot with the new Surface Ethernet Adapter.
- Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (v10.18.10.3496) improves Miracast wireless display experience and enhances display stability.
- Intel(R) Display Audio (v6.16.00.3135) enhances compatibility and improves the display experience for DisplayPort monitors.
- Surface Accessory Device (v1.0.338.0) improves the experience when using Surface accessories.
- Surface Power Cover Firmware update (v1.0.339.0) improves the experience when using Surface Power Cover.
March 2014 updates
Windows 8.0 updates:
The following updates will be listed as “System Hardware Update – 3/11/2014” when you view your update history.
- Surface Type Cover 2 Firmware Update Device (v1.0.317.0) update improves multiple finger support on the touchpad.
- Surface Touch Cover 2 Firmware Update Device (v1.0.317.0) update improves multiple finger support on the touchpad.
- Surface Power Cover Firmware Update (v1.0.323.0) provides support for Surface Power Cover.
Windows 8.1 updates:
The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 3/11/2014” when you view your update history.
- Marvell AVASTAR 350N Wireless Network Controller (v14.69.24052.168) resolves wireless network connectivity issues.
- Marvell AVASTAR Wireless Composite Device (v14.69.24052.168) improves Miracast support.
- Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter (v14.69.24052.168) updates as part of a driver package that includes the Marvell Wireless Network Controller and Marvell Wireless Composite Device. There are no Bluetooth updates in this version of the driver.
- Surface Type Cover 2 Firmware Update Device (v1.0.317.0) update improves multiple finger support on the touchpad.
- Surface Touch Cover 2 Firmware Update Device (v1.0.317.0) update improves multiple finger support on the touchpad.
- Surface Power Cover Firmware Update (v1.0.323.0) provides support for Surface Power Cover.
February 2014 updates
Windows 8.0 and 8.1 updates:
- Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware (v9.00.50) resolves behavior where the Surface would reset when waking from sleep.
- Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware (v2.84.0150)
- Resolves issue where Surface would reset if the Surface Cover were repeatedly attached and detached.
- Resolves issue where On Screen Keyboard would unexpectedly pop up even though Surface Cover is attached.
- Resolves issue where Surface Cover is not detected after wake up from sleep.
- Surface Pro UEFI (v1.6.50) improves experience when using a Surface Cover on Surface Pro.
January 2014 updates
January 15 release
Windows 8.1 updates:
- Surface Type Cover 2 firmware
- These updates improve the experience of using a second-generation Surface Cover on your first-generation Surface Pro running Windows 8.1, including touchpad performance and overall product stability.
- Surface Touch Cover 2 firmware
- These updates improve the experience of using a second-generation Surface Cover on your first-generation Surface Pro running Windows 8.1, including touchpad performance and overall product stability.
- Updated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth driver version 14.69.24049.160 enhances Miracast functionality and improves Wi-Fi stability.
January 14 release
Windows 8.0 updates:
- Surface Type Cover 2 Firmware Update Device, version 1.0.279.0
- These updates improve the experience of using a second-generation Surface Cover on your first-generation Surface Pro running Windows 8.0, including touchpad performance and overall product stability.
- Surface Touch Cover 2 Firmware Update Device, version 1.0.280.0
- These updates improve the experience of using a second-generation Surface Cover on your first-generation Surface Pro running Windows 8.0, including touchpad performance and overall product stability.
December 2013 updates
Windows 8.0 updates:
- None
Windows 8.1 updates:
- Wi-Fi driver (v14.69.24047.156) update improves the wireless display experience.
November 2013 updates
Windows 8.0 update:
- Allows the use of Japanese Touch Cover 2 and Type Cover 2.
Windows 8.1 updates:
- Update to the LifeCam driver increases TrueColor fidelity.
- Update to the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers improves wireless display performance and enhances Wi-Fi network performance and stability.
October 2013 updates
October 22 release
No product updates were released for Surface Pro on October 22.
October 8 release
Windows 8.0 updates:
- No additional product updates were released for Surface Pro running Windows 8.0.
Windows 8.1 Preview updates:
- Migrates all existing Windows 8.0 drivers and firmware to Windows 8.1.
- Updates that take advantage of improvements in Windows 8.1 include improved Wi-Fi and enhanced performance for Type Cover 2 and Surface Touch Cover 2.
October 4 release
In preparation for the release of Windows 8.1, these updates were released for Surface Pro running Windows 8.0:
- UEFI firmware updates.
- System Aggregator firmware updates.
- Various device driver updates to improve the Windows 8.1 update experience and enhance use of Type Cover 2 and Surface Touch Cover 2.
Apply these updates before you install Windows 8.1.
August 2013 updates
Windows 8.0 update only:
- UEFI and System Aggregator (SAM) firmware update enhances system stability and reliability, reduces power consumption, and enhances touch experience with the touchpad on the Surface Type Cover and Surface Touch Cover.
June 2013 updates
- LifeCam driver update enhances clarity for low-light operation and improves reliability when switching between the integrated camera and an external camera.
May 2013 updates
- UEFI firmware update enables the PXE boot feature. This feature is available only when using the Surface Pro Ethernet Adapter due to the UEFI integration needed to implement PXE boot.
- Trackpad Settings driver for Surface Type Cover update enables interaction with the Trackpad Settings app for Japanese customers.
- Improves Wi-Fi connectivity and stability.
April 2013 updates
- Resolves an issue with on-screen touch navigation in the UEFI boot menu.
- Resolves some Surface Type Cover and Touch cover connectivity issues.
- Support for 106/109 keyboards on North American Surface devices.
- Resolves an issue where toggling airplane mode would disable the Wi-Fi driver.
March 2013 updates
- Low-level driver update improves SSD performance during boot.
- Fixes to Wi-Fi reliability allow for better roaming and improvements to "Limited" connectivity.
- Enables Windows To Go feature.
- Improves On-Screen Keyboard detection synchronization when Surface Pro goes in and out of sleep.