2026
Surface Pro 8View
How to get updates, improvements and fixes in the updates, and additional steps for Surface Pro 8.
Surface Pro 8View
Firmware updates can’t be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version, 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, and after the updates are installed, restart your device to complete the installation process. To restart your device, select Start , and then select Power > Restart.
Surface Pro 8View
Reduces potential system vulnerabilities to help protect against malicious threats.
Surface Pro 8View
Resolves an issue where the device incorrectly shows an “Unauthenticated battery detected” notification.
Surface Pro 8View
Addresses potential security vulnerabilities that may allow denial of service, escalation of privilege, code execution, or information disclosure. and fixes an issue with incorrect serial numbers and model names for the device.
2025
Surface Pro 8View
Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software Advisory INTEL-SA-01398 that may allow denial of service.
Surface Pro 8View
Addresses a fingerprint authentication bypass security vulnerability to prevent spoofing attacks. , fixes an issue where the Surface Pro Flex Keyboard battery may stop charging while the device is asleep, and addresses an issue where the device may stop responding when customers use Surface Slim Pen 2.
Surface Pro 8View
Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to Intel® Chipset Firmware Advisory INTEL-SA-01280 that may allow escalation of privilege or information disclosure. .
Surface Pro 8View
Addresses potential security issues that may allow escalation of privilege, denial of service, or information disclosure, improves stability by fixing blue screen issues related to using extended monitors, fixes interface issues between the graphics and camera to ensure stable performance, and reduces screen flickering that could potentially lead the device to stop responding or restart.
Surface Pro 8View
Enhances the stability of the device, reducing the occurrence of blue screen during instances including reboot and shutdown requests.
Surface Pro 8View
Addresses device security vulnerability related to Intel advisory CVE 2025-20006 that may allow an unauthenticated user to enable denial of service via adjacent access. .
Surface Pro 8View
Ensures that devices can boot successfully using the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE). and enhances device connectivity and functionality when docked, ensuring seamless compatibility and improved performance with connected peripherals.
Surface Pro 8View
Addresses security vulnerability related to Intel advisory CVE 024-21864 that may allow an unauthenticated user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via adjacent network access. , addresses device security vulnerabilities against potential threats. , improves system stability and display experience by reducing Timeout Detection and Recovery (TDR) events, which led to the system becoming unresponsive or crashing. , and more.
Surface Pro 8View
Addresses device security vulnerabilities against potential threats and addresses security vulnerability related to Dolby advisory CVE-2024-44074 that compromised local privilege.
2024
Surface Pro 8View
Enhances the overall security posture of the devices, protecting customers from potential threats and ensures seamless audio playback and recording, improves stability preventing audio failure and drop out.
Surface Pro 8View
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.
Surface Pro 8View
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.
Surface Pro 8View
Enables a seamless experience of using the new Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen on the latest Surface Pro devices.
Surface Pro 8View
Resolves an issue where Device Manager in Windows shows an unidentifiable or disconnected device.
Surface Pro 8View
Improve the stability and reliability of the audio system and ensure uninterrupted audio playback and recording, preventing disruptions or failures.
Surface Pro 8View
Resolves an issue with Surface Keyboard performance when changing positions. , improves Surface Pen auto-pairing, and extends device security certificate authority.
2023
Surface Pro 8View
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.
Surface Pro 8View
Improves graphics stability and resolves graphical display issues and improves pen and touch stability.
Surface Pro 8View
Enables support for new docking accessories, improves Surface Dock2 stability, and improves Wireless stability and addresses security vulnerability.
Surface Pro 8View
Addresses system camera performance and stability, and addresses bugcheck, improves Windows Hello log-in stability, and resolves display flicker issue.
2022
Surface Pro 8View
Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability and improves Surface Slim Pen 2 inking.
Surface Pro 8View
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.
2021
Surface Pro 8View
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.

