Surface Pro 8 Firmware Updates

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 October 2022 Update, Version 22H2, or later.

The new firmware update addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00999, INTEL-SA- 01083 & INTEL-SA- 01071, fixes an issue where keypresses and the touchpad did not function correctly when connected to the device, resolves an issue where waking the device from sleep mode required holding the power button instead of a simple tap or key press, and more. The update is listed as a “September 24 release” on the Surface Pro 8 Update History page.

Changelog for September 24, 2024 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 NameDevice Manager
Intel – net – 23.60.0.10Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz – Network adapters
Intel Corporation – Bluetooth – 23.60.0.1Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) – Bluetooth
Surface – Firmware – 26.106.143.0Surface UEFI – Firmware
Surface – Extension – 2.131.15.0Surface Type Cover v7 Firmware Update – Extensions
Surface – Firmware – 15.0.2573.1Surface ME – Firmware
Intel – SoftwareComponent – 1.71.99.0Intel(R) iCLS Client – Software components
Intel – System – 2406.5.5.0Intel(R) Management Engine Interface #1 – 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:

  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 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 Microsoft Download Center via the following links.

Surface Pro 8 Update History

2024
Sep
24
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00999, INTEL-SA- 01083 & INTEL-SA- 01071, fixes an issue where keypresses and the touchpad did not function correctly when connected to the device, resolves an issue where waking the device from sleep mode required holding the power button instead of a simple tap or key press, and more.
Sep
12
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Resolve problems using a Slim pen, Surface Dock 2, and USB-C functionality.
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Jul
11
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Improves Wi-Fi connectivity and addresses concerns regarding Bluetooth pairing when device is on standby, improves interoperability with the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock by resolving issues that were preventing the system from detecting audio devices, enables auto-pairing of the Slim pen and improves auto binding to provide a seamless workflow, and more.
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Jun
17
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Enables a seamless experience of using the new Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen on the latest Surface Pro devices.
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May
24
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Resolves an issue where Device Manager in Windows shows an unidentifiable or disconnected device.
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Apr
22
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Improve the stability and reliability of the audio system and ensure uninterrupted audio playback and recording, preventing disruptions or failures.
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Mar
01
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Improve LTE network stability and security.
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Jan
25
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Resolves an issue with Surface Keyboard performance when changing positions. , improves Surface Pen auto-pairing, and extends device security certificate authority.
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2023
Dec
14
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Addresses data collection regulatory requirements.
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Dec
01
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Address security vulnerabilities and improve wireless connectivity.
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Nov
01
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Improves device camera performance and stability and improves audio stability.
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Oct
03
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Addresses potential security vulnerability and improves system stability.
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Aug
15
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    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.
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Aug
01
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Addresses graphics configuration and artifact issue.
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Jun
23
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Improves graphics stability and resolves graphical display issues and improves pen and touch stability.
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May
22
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Enables support for new docking accessories, improves Surface Dock2 stability, and improves Wireless stability and addresses security vulnerability.
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Apr
19
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Addresses system camera performance and stability, and addresses bugcheck, improves Windows Hello log-in stability, and resolves display flicker issue.
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Jan
05
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Address security vulnerability and improves system stability and performance.
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2022
Aug
16
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Improves system stability.
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May
24
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability and improves Surface Slim Pen 2 inking.
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Feb
01
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    Enables support for new Type Cover.
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Jan
19
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    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.
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2021
Nov
19
  • Surface Pro 8 Image
    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.
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