Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Pro 6. The new update is available for all Surface Pro 6 devices running Windows 10 May 2019 Update, Version 1903, or later.
The new firmware update will improves application stability during audio playback. The update is listed as a “December 03 release” on the Surface Pro 6 Update History page.
- Changelog for December 03, 2020 Updates
- Getting the Updates via Windows Update
- Downloading the Updates from Microsoft
Changelog for December 03, 2020 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 | Version and Update |
|---|---|---|
| Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – SoftwareComponent – 11.0.6000.92 | Realtek Hardware Support Application – Software components | 11.0.6000.92
Improves application stability during audio playback. |
| Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Media – 6.0.8936.1 | Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) – Sound, video, and game controllers | 6.0.8936.1
Improves audio performance and battery life. |
| Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Extension – 6.1.0.6 | Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) Extension – no Device Manager notes | 6.1.0.6
Improves integration between system services. |
| Surface – System – 6.105.139.0 | Surface Integration Driver Service – System devices | 6.105.139.0
Improves integration between system services. |
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 application stability during audio playback.
- 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.View
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