The new firmware update enables support for the Surface Pro Type Cover and the Surface Pro Signature Type Covers. The update is listed as an “August 24 release” on the Surface Pro 3 Update History page.
- Changelog for August 24, 2017 Updates
- Getting the Updates via Windows Update
- Downloading the Updates from Microsoft
Changelog for August 24, 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 System 3.0.0.0 | Surface Smart Cover Backlight System device
3.0.0.0 enables support for the Surface Pro Type Cover and the Surface Pro Signature Type Covers. |
| Surface HID 1.0.173.1 | Surface PTP Filter – HID
1.0.173.1 enables support for the Surface Pro Type Cover and the Surface Pro Signature Type Covers. |
| Surface Biometric 2.2.11.0 | Surface Fingerprint Sensor Driver Biometric device
2.2.11.0 enables support for the Surface Pro Type Cover and the Surface Pro Signature Type Covers. |
| Surface HID 1.0.2.0 | Surface Pro Type Cover Integration – HID
1.0.2.0 enables support for the Surface Pro Type Cover and the Surface Pro Signature Type Covers. |
| Surface – Keyboards 1.1.504.0 | Surface Type Cover Filter Device – Keyboards
1.1.504.0 enables support for the Surface Pro Type Cover and the Surface Pro Signature Type Covers. |
Getting the Updates via Windows Update
You can get this new Firmware Update via Windows Updates, as we detailed here:- Go to Start > Settings (Win + I)
- Go to Windows Update and click on the Check for updates button
- Go to Start > Settings > Update & security
- From the Windows Update tab, click Check for updates
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 Drivers and Firmware
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=38826
Surface Pro 3 Update History
Resolve potential security vulnerabilities, including Microsoft Security Advisory 180012 and 180013.View
- Enable support for the Surface Pro Type Cover and the Surface Pro Signature Type Covers.
- Correct the firmware component that functions as a "fuel gauge" so that the battery capacity is accurately reported.View
- 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.View
- Improve the Cortana experience on Windows 10 and stability and compatibility with external monitors and passive video adapters.View
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