Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Pro 8. The latest update is available for Surface Pro 8 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or later.
The new firmware update addresses data collection regulatory requirements. The update is listed as a “December 14 release” on the Surface Pro 8 Update History page.
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Changelog for December 14, 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 – System – 3.204.20.0 | Surface Hot Plug – System devices |
| Surface – System – 10.104.30.0 | Surface System Telemetry Driver – System devices |
| Surface – SurfaceSystemManagement – 1.173.29.0 | Surface SMF Intel CPU Client Driver (Microsoft) – System devices |
| Surface – System – 2.148.11.0 | Surface SPT Core – System devices |
| Surface – Extension – 6.197.9.0 | Microsoft Devices Telemetry Service – Extensions |
| Surface – System – 6.213.30.0 | Surface Integration Service – 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 8 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 8 from the Microsoft Download Center via the following links.
- Surface Pro 8 Drivers and Firmware
https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=103503
Surface Pro 8 Update History
Improve the stability and reliability of the audio system and ensure uninterrupted audio playback and recording, preventing disruptions or failures.View
- Resolves an issue with Surface Keyboard performance when changing positions. , improves Surface Pen auto-pairing, and extends device security certificate authority.View
- Addresses data collection regulatory requirements.
- Addresses issue when the battery is not charging while connected to the charger, addresses issue when device may shut down when battery not fully discharged, and resolves "battery not genuine" notification.View
- Improves graphics stability and resolves graphical display issues and improves pen and touch stability.View
- Enables support for new docking accessories, improves Surface Dock2 stability, and improves Wireless stability and addresses security vulnerability.View
- Addresses system camera performance and stability, and addresses bugcheck, improves Windows Hello log-in stability, and resolves display flicker issue.View
- Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability and improves Surface Slim Pen 2 inking.View
- Enables feature support for new Surface Pen and Type Cover and improves system stability and merges support for both Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro 8 with LTE Advanced.View
- Improves new Type Cover Fingerprint login reliability, improves graphics stability and performance, improves system security, enables new Surface Pen haptics and improves inking performance, improves Thunderbolt AMD eGPU support, and improves touchscreen stability.View
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