The latest firmware update fixes a security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00923. Additionally, it improves compatibility with the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock by resolving issues that prevent the system from detecting audio devices.
The update enhances the audio system’s stability and reliability to ensure seamless playback and recording, preventing any potential disruptions or failures that may interrupt audio streams. Furthermore, it improves the audio quality of calls and recordings and reduces audio latency by addressing the audio processing object (APO) issue when capturing audio. It is listed as an “April 25 release” on the Surface Go 2 Update History page.
Changelog for April 25, 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 |
|---|---|
| Surface – Extension – 2.26.7.0 | Realtek High Definition Audio(SST) – Extensions |
| Intel – System – 2334.5.1.0 | Intel(R) Management Engine Interface #1 – System devices |
| Realtek Semiconductor Corp. – MEDIA – 6.0.9561.5 | Realtek High Definition Audio(SST) – Sound, video and game controller |
| Intel – SoftwareComponent – 1.70.101.0 | Intel(R) iCLS Client – Software components |
| Surface – Extension – 2.26.7.0 | Surface – Extension – 2.26.7.0 |
| Surface – Firmware – 1.0.2.8 | Surface UEFI – Firmware |
| Surface – Firmware – 11.8.95.4551 | Surface ME – Firmware |
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) > Windows Update and click the "Check for updates" button.
- On Windows 10, go to Start > Settings > Update & security and click the "Check for updates" button.
Downloading the Updates from Microsoft
Alternatively, you can download the latest cumulative driver and firmware update for Surface Go 2 from the Microsoft Download Center via the following links.
- Surface Go 2 Drivers and Firmware
https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=101304
Surface Go 2 Update History
How to get updates, improvements and fixes in the updates, and additional steps for Surface Go 2.View
- Addresses a problem that caused the Dolby application to hang or function improperly. and addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel advisory CVE-2020-0583.View
- Address a potential security vulnerability, improved interoperability with the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock, improves the audio quality of calls and recordings, and more.
- Better pen inking performance, improved graphics stability, better support for the 3rd party apps, addresses intermittent Wi-Fi dropout and improves connection stability to Wi-Fi Access points, and improves Bluetooth peripheral connectivity.View
- Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00783, addressing CVE-2022-36392.View
- Addresses security vulnerability and improves system stability, enables support for new docking accessories, and improves Surface Dock2 stability.View
- Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability and improves PXE boot performance and driver to support service.View
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