Surface Pro 6 Firmware Updates

Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Pro 6. The new update is available for Surface Pro 6 devices running Windows 10 May 2019 Update, Version 1903 (19H1), or later.

The new firmware update will improves audio stability and reliability. The update is listed as a “August 05 release” on the Surface Pro 6 Update History page.

Changelog for August 05, 2021 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 HistoryDevice ManagerVersion and Update
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Extension – 6.1.0.9Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) Extension6.1.0.9

Improves audio stability and reliability.

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – Media – 6.0.9083.3Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) – Sound, video, and game controllers6.0.9083.3

Improves audio stability and reliability.

Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. – Net – 15.68.17021.121Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller – Network adapters15.68.17021.121

Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves device stability.

Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. – Bluetooth – 15.68.17021.121Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter – Bluetooth15.68.17021.121

Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves device stability.

Intel Corporation – System – 30.18305.6.5127Intel® Microsoft Camera Rear – System30.18305.6.5127

Improves camera stability and reliability.

Intel Corporation – System – 30.18305.6.5127Intel® Microsoft Camera IR – System30.18305.6.5127

Improves camera stability and reliability.

Intel Corporation – System – 30.18305.6.5127Intel® Microsoft Camera Front – System30.18305.6.5127

Improves camera stability and reliability.

Intel Corporation – System – 30.18305.6.5127Intel® Imaging Signal Processor 2500 – System30.18305.6.5127

Improves camera stability and reliability.

Intel Corporation – System – 30.18305.6.5127Intel Control Logic  – System30.18305.6.5127

Improves camera stability and reliability.

Intel Corporation – System – 30.18305.6.5127Intel CIO2 Host Controller – System30.18305.6.5127

Improves camera stability and reliability.

Intel Corporation – System – 30.18305.6.5127Intel® AVStream Camera 2500 – System30.18305.6.5127

Improves camera stability and reliability.

Surface – Extension – 6.7.137.0Surface Dock 2 Firmware Update – Extension6.7.137.0

Improves device stability and reliability with Surface Dock 2 scenarios.

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 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 Update History

2023
Sep
28
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Address potential security vulnerability and improves system stability.
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Jun
23
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Resolves external display issue and addresses potential security vulnerability.
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2022
Aug
18
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Resolves potential security vulnerabilities, including Microsoft Security Advisory ADV220002.
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Feb
28
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
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2021
Nov
23
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
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Aug
05
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Improves audio stability and reliability.
Jun
23
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Improves system stability.
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Apr
08
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Improves graphics and system stability.
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Feb
02
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Addresses security updates and improves system stability.
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2020
Dec
03
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Improves application stability during audio playback.
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Sep
15
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Improves device stability during hibernate.
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Jul
09
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Improves Surface Dock 2 reliability during Wake On LAN scenarios and improves the overall stability.
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Jun
08
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Improves graphics and system stability.
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2019
Nov
15
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Resolve an issue where the CPU will throttle down to 0.4GHz, and improves battery stability.
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Oct
10
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Help improve battery life.
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Aug
29
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Improve system stability.
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Aug
01
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Improve Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
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Jun
27
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Resolve potential security vulnerabilities, including Microsoft security advisory 190013.
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May
16
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Improve camera performance, battery life while using an SD Card, and performance when resuming from sleep.
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Apr
04
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    Improve system stability and performance.
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2018
Oct
23
  • Surface Pro 6 Image
    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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