Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Pro 6. The latest update is available for all Surface Pro 6 devices running Windows 10 October 2018 Update, Version 1809 or later:
The new firmware update will resolves intermittent pen top button click failure on the Surface Pen with no clip-on Windows 10 October 2018 Update, version 1809. The update is listed as an “October 23 release” on the Surface Pro 6 Update History page.
Table of contents
- Changelog for October 23, 2018 Updates
- Getting the Updates via Windows Update
- Downloading the Updates from Microsoft
Changelog for October 23, 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 Name | Device Manager Name |
|---|---|
| Surface – System – 3.0.10.1 | Surface Pen Firmware Update – System devices
3.0.10.1 resolves intermittent pen top button click failure on Surface Pen with no clip-on Windows 10 October 2018 Update, version 1809. Use the Surface Pen Checker Tool to verify that the Pen’s firmware was successfully updated. |
| Surface – HIDClass – 1.0.9.0 | Surface Pen Integration Device – Human Interface Devices
1.0.9.0 enables firmware updates to the Surface Pen with no clip. |
Here is the changelog for the update for Surface Pro 6 devices running Windows 10 April 2018 Update, Version 1803 or later:
| Windows Update History Name | Device Manager Name |
|---|---|
| Surface – Firmware – 239.5.139.0 | Surface System Aggregator – Firmware
239.5.139.0 improves system stability. |
| Surface – Firmware – 234.2344.769.0 | Surface UEFI – Firmware
234.2344.769.0 resolves an issue where processor speed may be capped at an unexpectedly low frequency. |
| Intel(R) Corporation System -9.21.00.3755 | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED
9.21.00.3755 ensures music streaming services will not be interrupted after resuming sleep. |
| Intel(R) Corporation System – 9.21.00.3755 | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) Audio Controller
9.21.00.3755 ensures music streaming services will not be interrupted after resuming sleep. |
| Intel(R) Corporation System – 10.25.00.10 | Intel(R) Display Audio
10.25.00.10 resolves the battery consumption issue associated with Windows 10 October 2018 Update. |
Getting the Updates via Windows Update
You can get this new Firmware Update via Windows Updates, as we detailed here:
On Windows 11:
- Go to Start > Settings (Win + I)
- Go to Windows Update and click on the Check for updates button
On Windows 10:
- Go to Start > Settings > Update & security.
- From the Windows Update tab, click Check for updates
If your Surface Pro 6 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 Surface Pro 6 from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.
- Surface Pro 6 Drivers and Firmware
https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=57514
Surface Pro 6 Update History
Improves Surface Dock 2 reliability during Wake On LAN scenarios and improves the overall stability.View
- Improve camera performance, battery life while using an SD Card, and performance when resuming from sleep.View
- Resolve intermittent pen top button click failure on Surface Pen with no clip-on Windows 10 October 2018 Update, version 1809.
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