Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Pro 7. The new update is available for all Surface Pro 7 devices running Windows 10 May 2019 Update, Version 1903, or later.
The new firmware update will improves power efficiency when waking from sleep. The update is listed as a “July 31 release” on the Surface Pro 7 Update History page.
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Changelog for July 31, 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 |
| Intel – net – 21.80.2.1 | Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz – Network adapters | 21.80.2.1 Improves power efficiency when waking from sleep. |
| Intel(R) Corporation – System – 10.24.00.3694 | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) Audio Controller – System devices | 10.24.00.3694 Improves power efficiency when waking from sleep and improves the Cortana experience. |
| Intel(R) Corporation – System – 10.24.00.3694 | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED – System devices | 10.24.00.3694 Improves power efficiency when waking from sleep and improves the Cortana experience. |
| Intel Corporation – Bluetooth – 21.80.0.3 | Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth (R) – Bluetooth | 21.80.0.3 Versioning update to align RF channels. |
| Surface – Extension – 5.5.0.0 | 5.5.0.0 Improves Surface Dock 2 reliability during Wake On LAN scenarios and improves overall stability. | |
| Surface – System – 6.83.139.0 | Surface Integration Service Device – System devices | 6.83.139.0 Improves Surface Dock 2 reliability during authentication scenarios. |
| Surface – Firmware – 14.104.139.0 | Surface System Aggregator – Firmware | 14.104.139.0 Improves device reliability during low battery scenarios. |
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 7 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 7 from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.
- Surface Pro 7 Drivers and Firmware
https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=100419
Surface Pro 7 Update History
Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00999, INTEL-SA- 01083 & INTEL-SA- 01071, addresses the issue affecting the camera's performance caused by insufficient memory or storage capacity, solves the issue that was leading to flickering or flashing screen when the device is connected to Surface Dock 2, and resolves the issue that was preventing the Battery Limit setting to function as expected.View
- Addresses data collection regulatory requirements and updates the consent experience for data transmission.View
- Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00923, INTEL-SA-00929 & INTEL-SA-00950.View
- Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00923, INTEL-SA-00929 & INTEL-SA-00950 and prevents overheating and maintains energy efficiency of the device.View
- Enables auto-pairing of Surface Slim Pen 2 with the device and improves auto binding to provide a seamless workflow.View
- Improves Graphics stability, addresses issue display black screen when playing Netflix video in full screen, improves issue with Surface Pen inking, and improves Surface Dock 3 stability.View
- Improves device wireless stability and this update addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00783, addressing CVE-2022-29871.View
- Improves device camera performance and stability and addresses potential security vulnerability and improves system stability.View
- Addresses security vulnerability and improves system stability and performance, improves device charging performance and stability. , and resolves a device booting to Surface logo issue. .View
- Addresses system camera performance and stability and resolves system bug checks, improves Windows Hello log-in stability, and improves connectivity to 3rd party docks.View
- Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability and resolves Wi-Fi disconnect and settings toggle issues.View
- Improves system Camera performance and stability and resolves system bugcheck, improves Surface Dock 2 reliability, and improves Surface Slim Pen 2 inking.View
- Enables Windows 11 feature to improve battery life, improves graphics stability and performance, and addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.View
- Surface System Aggregator update addresses CPU throttling issue, improves USBC performance, improves Touch and Pen stability when waking from sleep, improves Surface Dock 2 reliability, and improves upgrading to the latest Windows OS.View
- Improves power efficiency when waking from sleep.
- Improve system light balance and contrast, audio performance, system security, and system stability.View
- Improve battery performance, Surface Dock USB performance, and the camera and associated system bugcheck performance.View
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