The new firmware update addresses 3rd party application performance and improves Wi-Fi reliability. The update is listed as an “August 14 release” on the Surface Pro X SQ2 Update History page.
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Changelog for August 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.
| Driver Version | Device Manager |
|---|---|
| 1.0.1960.0 | Qualcomm(R) Wi-Fi B/G/N/AC (2×2) Svc – Network adapters |
| 3.610.140.0 | Surface UEFI – Firmware |
| 7.610.140.0 | Surface UEFI – Firmware |
| 27.20.1960.0 | Microsoft SQ1 Adreno 685 GPU – Display adapters |
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
Surface Pro X SQ2 Update History
2024
Surface Pro X SQ2View
Resolves the issue that resulted in camera to crash unexpectedly and addresses a problem with keyboard functionality in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) or Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE).
- Surface Pro X SQ2View
Enables a seamless experience with the new Pro Flex Keyboard and Slim Pen on the latest Surface Pro devices and addresses data collection regulatory requirements and updates the consent experience for data transmission.
- Surface Pro X SQ2View
Addresses an issue that was causing the device to unexpectedly crash and fixes a screen flickering or flashing issue when the device is connected to Surface Dock 2.
- Surface Pro X SQ2View
Addresses potential security vulnerability and improves system stability and extends device security certificate authority.
- Surface Pro X SQ2View
Improve camera stability, interoperability, and data collection regulation compliance by fixing audio device detection issues with the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock.
2023
- Surface Pro X SQ2View
Improves Wi-Fi stability and resolves graphics performance and stability issue.
- Surface Pro X SQ2View
Addresses potential security vulnerability and improves system stability and addresses keyboard disconnection issue.
- Surface Pro X SQ2
Addresses 3rd party application performance and improves Wi-Fi reliability.
- Surface Pro X SQ2View
Resolves camera start issue, and improves stability, addresses 3rd party application performance, improves fingerprint recognition, and more.
2022
- Surface Pro X SQ2View
Improves system performance and stability, enables support for Dolby Atmos feature, and improves graphics performance and stability.
- Surface Pro X SQ2View
Improves system performance and stability, improves graphics and Wi-Fi stability, enables support for Future Windows OS release, and resolves Camera setting issue.
- Surface Pro X SQ2View
Improves system stability and resolves system bugcheck, improves Camera performance, enables support for new Surface Type Cover, improves integration with Surface Dock 2, improves Bluetooth performance, and improves trackpad accuracy.
- Surface Pro X SQ2View
Improves graphics stability and performance, enables support for new Surface Slim Pen charger, and improves stability and performance in Windows 11.
2021
- Surface Pro X SQ2View
Improves trackpad accuracy, enables support for new Surface Type Cover and Surface Pen, and addresses device out-of-box experience issue.
- Surface Pro X SQ2View
Improves system stability and merges support for both Surface Pro X SQ1 and SQ2 devices.
- Surface Pro X SQ2View
Improves system stability and merges support for both Surface Pro X SQ1 and SQ2 devices.
2020
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