14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft Surface Duo has recently received this month’s firmware update, and unsurprisingly, the new release doesn’t bring too many changes.
The December 2022 update is mostly focused on the security improvements that are also part of the Android security release, so no new features or other bug fixes are included this time.
For the Surface Duo, the new firmware version is 2022.819.16, while for the model sold on AT&T, the new release updates the software version to 2022.817.1.
Android 12L for the Surface Duo
While the new software update is such a light release, the bigger update that’s now available for the Surface Duo is Android 12L.
Announced in October, Android 12L brings major improvements to the Surface Duo, including a visual refresh that’s inspired by Windows 11 on the desktop.
“Building a strong connection to Windows starts with aligning visual language for core system components across Windows and Android. With unified iconography, colors and UI controls, the Surface Duo feels familiar, an integral part of the wider Windows ecosystem. The visual alignment culminates in Surface Duo’s ‘Quick Settings’ and ‘System Settings,’ which pave the way for further functional alignment and raise expectations for increased cross-device operability,” Microsoft explained.
“Powered by Android 12L’s new dynamic theming engine, users can personalize their experience with color palettes applied across the system, based on their selected wallpaper. As a part of the OS update, Surface Duo will feature four additional wallpapers that align with new Windows desktop backgrounds, offering tailored accent color options that bring the vibrancy of Windows to Android.”
The new operating system update is now available for both the Surface Duo and the Surface Duo 2, so make sure you check for updates as soon as possible to get this massively revamped experience on your phone as well.