New version now gradually pushed to all devices

Jul 20, 2018 07:43 GMT  ·  By

Microsoft has begun the rollout of a new firmware update for the Surface Pro, and users are now receiving it in stages as part of the typical gradual release.

While the company hasn’t yet posted the changelog on the official Surface firmware update page, AL does know what’s changed, indicating that most of the included drivers are completely new.

You can check out the full list at the end of the article, but it’s worth mentioning that by installing this new firmware update, you get new graphics driver, USB improvements, as well as stability and reliability refinements.

Gradual rollout

The update is being pushed to devices that are enrolled in the Windows Insider program and to those running production builds of Windows 10, so pretty much everyone should be able to get it sooner or later.

“Updates are released in stages – not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but it’ll be delivered to all devices. If you haven’t received an update, select Start, then select Settings > Update & security > Windows Update,” Microsoft explains. “When you install the latest update, you'll also get all the previous updates if your Surface doesn't have them already. Only updates that apply to Surface will be downloaded and installed.”

No other Surface models are getting a firmware update today, so only Surface Pro owners can expect a new version when checking for updates in Windows Update.

The most recent update listed on Microsoft’s Surface Pro firmware update is the June 2018 release that included an update for Gemalto drivers to version 2.8.2.1 and bringing improvements for the eSIM service stability.

You can check for the new firmware version right now in Windows Update, and if there’s nothing on your device, the update should become available soon as the rollout takes place in stages for devices across the world.  

  • Intel – System – 3.1.0.3524
  • Surface – Firmware – 234.2278.769.0
  • Intel – System – 11.7.0.1057
  • Surface – Firmware – 234.2237.257.0
  • Intel Corporation – Display – 24.20.100.6136
  • Intel (R) Corporation – MEDIA – 10.25.0.8
  • Surface – System – 3.13.136.0
  • Intel (R) Corporation – System – 9.21.0.3347
  • Intel – HIDClass – 3.1.0.3524
  • Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – MEDIA – 6.0.1.8242
  • Intel Corporation – System – 30.100.1725.1
  • Mediatek Inc. – Other Hardware – MediaTek USB PreLoader VCOM (Android)
  • Intel – System – 8.3.10207.5567