Surface Go 2 Firmware Updates

Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Go 2. The latest update is available for Surface Go 2 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or later.

The new firmware update resolves the issue, causing the screen to flicker or flash when connected to Surface Dock 2.

Additionally, it addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00999 and INTEL-SA-01083, enhances security for devices with PXE boot enabled in IPv6 networks by safeguarding them against external access within compromised network segments, and tackles Wi-Fi-related security issues while also improving connection stability during Reset/Recovery.

The update is listed as a “September 05 release” on the Surface Go 2 Update History page.

Changelog for September 05, 2024 Updates

Below is the complete changelog provided by Microsoft for the new updates. It includes the name and version listed in the Windows Updates and the name listed in Device Manager.

Windows Update NameDevice Manager
Intel – net – 23.30.0.6Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX200 160MHz – Network adapters
Intel Corporation – Bluetooth – 23.30.0.3Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) – Bluetooth
Intel – SoftwareComponent – 1.71.99.0Intel(R) iCLS Client – Software components
Intel – System – 2406.5.5.0Intel(R) Management Engine Interface #1 – System devices
Surface – Firmware – 1.0.3.1Surface UEFI – Firmware
Surface – Firmware – 11.8.96.4657Surface ME – Firmware
Surface – Extension – 6.16.8.0Surface Dock 2 Firmware Update – Extension

Getting the Updates via Windows Update

You can get this new Firmware Update via Windows Updates, as we detailed here:
On Windows 11:
  1. Go to Start > Settings (Win + I) Open Settings app on Windows 11
  2. Go to Windows Update and click on the Check for updates button Check for updates on Windows 11
On Windows 10:
  1. Go to Start > Settings > Update & security Windows 10 Settings > Update & Security
  2. From the Windows Update tab, click Check for updates Windows 10 - Check for updates
If your Surface Go 2 didn't receive the update, it should appear on the Windows Update list by now.

Downloading the Updates from Microsoft

Alternatively, you can download the latest cumulative driver and firmware update for Surface Go 2 from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.

Surface Go 2 Update History

2024
Sep
05
  • Surface Go 2 Image
    Solve flickering or flashing screens, improve security, and more.
Apr
25
  • Surface Go 2 Image
    Address a potential security vulnerability, improved interoperability with the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock, improves the audio quality of calls and recordings, and more.
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2023
Dec
01
  • Surface Go 2 Image
    Better pen inking performance, improved graphics stability, better support for the 3rd party apps, addresses intermittent Wi-Fi dropout and improves connection stability to Wi-Fi Access points, and improves Bluetooth peripheral connectivity.
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Oct
05
  • Surface Go 2 Image
    Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00783, addressing CVE-2022-36392.
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Aug
14
  • Surface Go 2 Image
    Addresses security vulnerability and improves system stability, enables support for new docking accessories, and improves Surface Dock2 stability.
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Apr
13
  • Surface Go 2 Image
    Enables Windows 11 Autopilot management functionality.
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2022
Nov
11
  • Surface Go 2 Image
    Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
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Sep
22
  • Surface Go 2 Image
    Address the "No bootable device" startup error.
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Jun
24
  • Surface Go 2 Image
    Addresses critical security vulnerability.
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Mar
03
  • Surface Go 2 Image
    Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
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2021
Sep
09
  • Surface Go 2 Image
    Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability and improves PXE boot performance and driver to support service.
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Mar
05
  • Surface Go 2 Image
    Improves graphics and system stability.
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2020
Nov
05
  • Surface Go 2 Image
    Improves system stability.
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Jun
18
  • Surface Go 2 Image
    Improves pen performance when your palm is on the device.
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May
12
  • Surface Go 2 Image
    Improve connection reliability.
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