Surface Pro 3 Firmware Updates

Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Pro 3. The following updates are available for all Surface Pro 3 devices:

The new firmware update improves battery life during sleep and PXE performance on IPv6. The update is listed as a “June 6 release” on the Surface Pro 3 Update History page.

  1. Changelog for June 06, 2017 Updates
  2. Getting the Updates via Windows Update
  3. Downloading the Updates from Microsoft

Changelog for June 06, 2017 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 Name Device Manager Name
Surface Firmware 38.13.50.0 Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware

38.13.50.0 improves battery life during sleep.
Surface Firmware 3.11.2150.0 Surface Pro UEFI

3.11.2150.0 improves PXE performance on IPv6.

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 Pro 3 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 Pro 3 from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.

Surface Pro 3 Update History

2019
Jul
11
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    Resolve potential security vulnerabilities, including Microsoft security advisory 190013.
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May
16
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Improve system security.
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Mar
07
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Improve battery stability and system stability and prepare for future updates.
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2018
Nov
15
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Improve system stability and help ensure that future updates go smoothly on your device.
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Nov
07
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Improve system security and system stability and resolves the Device Manager error state.
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Sep
10
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Improve battery stability for devices not in use.
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Aug
07
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Resolve potential security vulnerabilities, including Microsoft Security Advisory 180012 and 180013.
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Feb
20
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Resolve potential security vulnerabilities, including Microsoft security advisory 180002.
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2017
Oct
17
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Improve battery life while the device is in Connected Standby.
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Aug
24
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Enable support for the Surface Pro Type Cover and the Surface Pro Signature Type Covers.
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Jun
06
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Improve battery life during sleep and PXE performance on IPv6.
Apr
20
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Improve system stability and performance when you change between power states.
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Mar
28
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Ensure SD card slot compatibility with the upcoming OS releases.
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Jan
30
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Improve system performance and improve Miracast and docked video performance.
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2016
Nov
07
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Correct the firmware component that functions as a "fuel gauge" so that the battery capacity is accurately reported.
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Aug
29
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Correct an error that may occur on a limited number of Surface Pro 3 devices where the full charge capacity of the battery is misreported to the operating system and device firmware.
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Aug
01
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Improve stability and performance when changing between power states.
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Jul
21
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Increase battery life during sleep mode and improve keyboard stability.
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Apr
19
  • Surface Pro 3 Image
    Improve the Cortana experience on Windows 10 and stability and compatibility with external monitors and passive video adapters.
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