Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Pro 7. The latest update is available for Surface Pro 7 devices running Windows 10 May 2020 Update, Version 20H1, or later.
The new firmware update addresses system camera performance and stability and resolves system bug checks, improves Windows Hello log-in stability, and improves connectivity to 3rd party docks. The update is listed as a “January 16 release” on the Surface Pro 7 Update History page.
Table of contents
- Changelog for January 16, 2023 Updates
- Getting the Updates via Windows Update
- Downloading the Updates from Microsoft
Changelog for January 16, 2023 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 Name | Device Manager |
---|---|
Surface – Firmware – 14.602.139.0 | Surface System Aggregator – Firmware |
Intel Corporation – System – 42.18362.3.8831 | Surface Camera Rear – System devices |
Surface – Extension – 42.18362.3.8831 | Surface Camera Rear – Extension |
Intel Corporation – System – 42.18362.3.8831 | Surface Camera IR -System devices |
Surface – Extension – 42.18362.3.8831 | Surface IR Camera Front – Extension |
Intel Corporation – System – 42.18362.3.8831 | Surface Camera Front – System devices |
Surface – Extension – 42.18362.3.8831 | Surface Camera Front – Extension |
Intel Corporation – System – 42.18362.3.8831 | Intel(R) Imaging Signal Processor -System devices |
Intel Corporation – System – 42.18362.3.8831 | Intel Camera – Control Logic -System devices |
Intel – Camera – 42.18362.3.8831 | Intel AVStream Camera 2500 – System devices |
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
- 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.
- 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
- 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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