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.
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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 Name | Device Manager |
|---|---|
| Intel – net – 23.60.0.10 | Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz – Network adapters |
| Intel Corporation – Bluetooth – 23.60.0.1 | Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) – Bluetooth |
| Surface – Firmware – 26.106.143.0 | Surface UEFI – Firmware |
| Surface – Extension – 2.131.15.0 | Surface Type Cover v7 Firmware Update – Extensions |
| Surface – Firmware – 15.0.2573.1 | Surface ME – Firmware |
| Intel – SoftwareComponent – 1.71.99.0 | Intel(R) iCLS Client – Software components |
| Intel – System – 2406.5.5.0 | Intel(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:
- 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 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
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.
- 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.View
- Enables a seamless experience of using the new Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen on the latest Surface Pro devices.View
- Resolves an issue where Device Manager in Windows shows an unidentifiable or disconnected device.View
- 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 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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