Surface Go Firmware Updates

Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Go. The new update is available for Surface Go devices on Windows 10 April 2018 Update, Version 1803, or later.

The new firmware update will 3.0.10.1 resolves intermittent pen top button click failure on Surface Pen with no clip, post Windows 10 October 2018 Update.

Use the Surface Pen Checker Tool to verify that the Pen’s firmware was successfully updated. The update is listed as a “November 9 release” on the Surface Go Update History page.

Changelog for November 09, 2018 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 History NameDevice Manager Name
Surface – System – 3.0.10.1Surface Pen Firmware Update – System devices

3.0.10.1 resolves intermittent pen top button click failure on Surface Pen with no clip, post Windows 10 October 2018 Update.

Use the Surface Pen Checker Tool to verify that the Pen’s firmware was successfully updated.

Surface – HIDClass – 1.0.9.0Surface Pen Integration Device – Human Interface Devices

1.0.9.0 enables firmware update to Surface Pen with no clip.

Surface – Firmware – 1.0.10Surface UEFI – Firmware

1.0.10.0 improves system security and stability and ensures display of the On-Screen Keyboard during BitLocker unlock prompts at boot.

Surface – System – 4.0.11.0Surface CIF Device – System devices

4.0.11.0 improves compatibility with Windows 10 S mode.

Qualcomm Atheros Communications – Bluetooth – 10.0.0.709Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth 4.1 – Bluetooth

10.0.0.709 improves wireless security and adds support for Bluetooth quick pairing.

Qualcomm Atheros Communications – Net – 12.0.0.722Qualcomm Atheros Wireless Network Adapter– Network adapters

12.0.0.722 improves wireless security and Miracast support.

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Firmware – 1.0.13Surface Power Delivery – Firmware

1.0.13.0 improves external monitor display compatibility with some USB-C to HDMI adapters.

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 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 from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.

Surface Go Update History

2024
May
16
  • Surface Go Image
    Improves device connectivity, and fixes a flickering or screen flashing issue when the device is connected to Surface Dock 2.
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2022
Nov
11
  • Surface Go Image
    Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
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Sep
15
  • Surface Go Image
    Addresses "No bootable device" startup error.
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May
04
  • Surface Go Image
    Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
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2021
Aug
12
  • Surface Go Image
    Addresses security updates and improves system stability.
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Mar
05
  • Surface Go Image
    Improves graphics and system stability.
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2020
Sep
15
  • Surface Go Image
    Improve battery Smart Charging reliability, camera experience, and Surface Dock 2 reliability, and facilitates power and thermal-related data analysis.
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May
15
  • Surface Go Image
    Addresses security updates and improves system stability.
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2019
Jul
23
  • Surface Go Image
    Resolves potential security vulnerabilities, including Microsoft security advisory 190013.
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Jul
12
  • Surface Go Image
    Resolves potential security vulnerabilities, including Microsoft security advisory 190013
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Jun
04
  • Surface Go Image
    Improves device pen support.
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Jan
24
  • Surface Go Image
    Resolves intermittent Pen top button click failure on Surface Pen with no clip, post Windows 10 October 2018 Update.Use the Surface Pen Checker Tool to verify that the Pen’s firmware was successfully updated.
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2018
Nov
09
  • Surface Go Image
    3.0.10.1 resolves intermittent pen top button click failure on Surface Pen with no clip, post Windows 10 October 2018 Update.Use the Surface Pen Checker Tool to verify that the Pen’s firmware was successfully updated.
Oct
22
  • Surface Go Image
    Improves display calibration addressing incorrect power setting behaviors associated with Windows 10 October 2018 Update.
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Aug
02
  • Surface Go Image
    1.0.3 improves system stability.
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Feb
28
  • Surface Go Image
    10.25.0.10 improves system stability.
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Feb
19
  • Surface Go Image
    10.25.0.10 improves system stability.
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