Surface Duo 2 update history

Note

This device has reached its end-of-servicing date based on the Surface Lifecycle for Android-based devices and will no longer receive newer Android version and security updates.

To keep your Surface Duo 2 performing its best, make sure that you have the latest Surface updates installed.

How to get updates

Surface updates are released in stages—not every Surface will receive updates at the same time, but they'll be delivered to all devices. If you haven't received updates, see Update Surface Duo.

Note

  • Software updates can't be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version.
  • 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 Duo will be downloaded and installed.
  • After the updates are installed, tap Restart now.

Improvements and fixes in the updates

October 2024 updates

October 08 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.501.541 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – October 2024.

September 2024 updates

September 11 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.⁠ 501.515 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – September 2024.

August 2024 updates

August 07 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.501.418 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – August 2024.

July 2024 updates

July 01 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.501.294 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – July 2024.

June 2024 updates

June 04 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.501.253 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – June 2024.

May 2024 updates

May 06 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software Version Update Info
2023.501.225 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – May 2024.

April 2024 updates

April 08 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software Version Update Info
2023.501.202 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – April 2024.

March 2024 updates

March 20 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.501.189 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – March 2024.

February 2024 updates

February 01 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.501.159 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – February 2024.

January 2024 updates

January 16 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.501.141 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – January 2024.

December 2023 updates

December 22 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.501.114 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – November 2023 and December 2023.

October 2023 updates

October 26 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.501.83 This update:

October 19 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.501.37 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – October 2023.

September 2023 updates

September 28 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.501.24 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – September 2023.

August 2023 updates

August 31 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.429.67 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – August 2023.

August 8 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.429.46 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – July 2023.

June 2023 updates

June 26 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.427.16 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – June 2023.
  • Some Surface Duo devices would restart after the May 30th, 2023 release. This update improves system stability.

May 2023 updates

May 30 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update Info
2023.425.15 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – May 2023.

May 9 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2022.827.29 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – April 2023.

March 2023 updates

March 30 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2022.825.33 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – March 2023.

February 2023 updates

February 16 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2022.823.41 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – February 2023.

January 2023 updates

January 25 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2022.821.27 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – January 2023.

December 2022 updates

December 8 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2022.819.57 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – December 2022.
  • Fixes scenario following upgrade to Android 12L when incoming calls would go directly to voicemail and outgoing calls would end immediately.

November 2022 updates

November 17 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2022.817.23 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—November 2022.

October 2022 updates

October 24 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2022.815.179 This update:
  • Upgrades the Android operating system to Android 12L for foldable devices. For general information about Android 12, see Android 12.
  • Addresses scenario outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—October 2022.
  • New Surface Duo 2 features:
    • New Fluent UI—redesigned Quick Settings and Settings, refreshed Microsoft feed design, new acrylic system effects.
    • Windows accent color styles and dynamic theming based on chosen wallpaper.
    • New Windows inspired wallpaper.
    • Pen menu for Surface Slim Pen 2. For more info, see Use Surface Slim Pen with Surface Duo.
    • Transfer Microsoft Teams meeting through the Time widget. For more info, see Transfer Microsoft Teams meetings to Surface Duo.
    • Optimize battery usage and performance for Microsoft Teams through hardware offloading.

September 2022 updates

September 09 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2022.521.8 This update:
  • Addresses scenario outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—September 2022.

August 2022 updates

August 12 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2022.519.47 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—August 2022.
  • Improves device stability.
  • Improves video quality during video calls.

July 2022 updates

July 06 release

 The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2022.517.98 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—July 2022.
  • Improves device stability.
  • Improves system performance.
  • Improves camera experience with enhancements to face detection technology and night mode photography.
  • Improves ink responsiveness in Office Apps (OneNote, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) when writing with a Surface Pen.

June 2022 updates

June 08 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2022.418.98 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—June 2022.
  • New Surface Duo 2 features:
    • Glance Bar shows notifications for 3 rd party conversation apps.
    • Enables Haptic feedback control in Camera app settings.
    • Enables Slim Pen 2 automatic firmware update when paired via Bluetooth. See Use Surface Slim Pen with Surface Duo for more info.
    • Enables Automatic pairing of Slim Pen 2 while inking on either screen (requires Slim Pen 2 to have firmware version 5.133.139 or later and software version 5.148.139 or later).
    • Enables optimized charging to help reduce battery aging by charging the battery gradually overnight.
    • Enables Device Firmware Configuration Interface (DFCI) support to control device usage. See Manage OEMConfig on Surface Duo 2 for more info.
  • Improves device stability.
  • Improves system performance.
  • Improves touch responsiveness.
  • Improves camera usability.
  • Improves in-app camera experience in dual-screen mode for applications with dynamic orientation requirements.

May 2022 updates

May 18 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2022.110.15 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—May 2022.

April 2022 updates

April 12 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2022.108.8 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—April 2022.

March 2022 updates

March 17 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2022.106.38 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—March 2022.

February 2022 updates

February 25 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2022.104.111 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – February 2022.
  • Improves system reliability and stability.
  • Improves device performance and animations.
  • Improves touch responsiveness.
  • Improves camera performance with auto focus.

January 2022 updates

January 26 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2021.1116.111 This update:
  • New Surface Duo 2 features:
    • Enables pen shortcut preferences in settings for Surface Slim Pen 2. It requires Surface Slim Pen 2 to be paired with Surface Duo 2.
    • With the Your Phone app, you can use Android apps on your PC. For more information on using Surface Duo with your PC see Link Surface Duo to your PC.
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—January 2022.
  • Improves camera usability of night mode, 4k video recording, and auto focus.
  • Improves charging reliability with 3 rd party chargers.
  • Improves system reliability and stability.
  • Improves touch responsiveness.

December 2021 updates

December 06 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2021.923.272 This update:
  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—December 2021.
  • Improves system reliability and stability.
  • Improves app navigations with added support animations.
  • Improves camera usability.
  • Improves touch responsiveness.
  • Improves support for LDAC enabled Bluetooth devices.
  • Improves reliability in the Android Auto experience.
  • New Surface Duo 2 features:
    • Enables launching of OneNote when clicking the top button on Surface Slim Pen 2. Requires Surface Slim Pen 2 to be paired with Surface Duo 2.
    • Enabled in Surface Duo features, in Settings, to choose the default screen when folded.
    • Enabled in Surface Duo features, in Settings, to choose preferences for answering phone calls when folded.

November 2021 updates

November 19 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2021.830.19 This update:
Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – November 2021.

October 2021 updates

October 22 release

The following updates are available for Surface Duo 2 devices.

Software version Update info
2021.827.34 This update:
  • Improves device stability.

Additional steps for Surface Duo 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.

  • Currently, there are no additional steps to perform after installing the update.