Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Laptop 7. The latest update is available for Surface Laptop (7th Edition) running Windows 11, Version 24H2 or later.
The new firmware update fixes an issue where customers cannot stream video during video conference calls or record video with the Windows Camera app when using Windows Studio effects. The update is listed as an “October 6 release” on the Surface Laptop 7 Update History page.
Changelog for October 06, 2025 Updates
Microsoft has provided the complete changelog for the new updates. It comprises the name and version listed in Windows Updates and the name mentioned in Device Manager.
| Windows Update Name | Device Manager |
|---|---|
| 30.0.145.1000 | Qualcomm(R) Hexagon(TM) NPU – Neural processors |
| 30.0.145.1000 | Qualcomm(R) Hexagon(TM) NPU – Extensions |
| 2.0.4374.1300 | Qualcomm Audio DSP Subsystem Device – System devices |
| 2.0.4374.1300 | Qualcomm(R) NSP0 CDSP SW Thermal Device – Extensions |
Getting the Updates via Windows Update
You can get this new Firmware Update via Windows Updates, as we detailed here:
- Go to Start > Settings (Win + I)
- Go to Windows Update and click on the “Check for updates” button
If your Surface did not receive the update, it should now be available on the Windows Update list.
Downloading the Updates from Microsoft
Alternatively, you can download the latest cumulative driver and firmware update for Surface Laptop 7 from the Microsoft Download Center via the following links.
- Surface Laptop 7 Drivers and Firmware
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=106120 - Surface Laptop 7 Download Center
https://surfacetip.com/download/surface-laptop-7/
Surface Laptop 7 Update History
2026
Defend against potential threats that may lead to denial of service, escalation of privilege, or code execution. We’ve addressed potential security vulnerabilities related to arbitrary writes and buffer length validation. , use your camera without disruptions. We’ve fixed issues where the camera doesn’t start, shows a black preview, or stops responding, lead seamless video conference calls. We’ve resolved an issue that causes unexpected shutdowns during Microsoft Teams calls, and more.View
2025
- Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to Qualcomm advisories CVE-2025-27065, CVE-2025-27066, CVE-2025-27073, and CVE-2025-27075 that may cause memory corruption or allow denial of service. and enables shared audio (preview) feature via the Windows Insider Program.View
- Fixes an issue where customers cannot stream video during video conference calls or record video with the Windows Camera app when using Windows Studio effects.
- Restores the Battery Limit option to the Surface Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) settings, allowing customers to turn the setting on or off. When the Battery Limit option is turned on, the battery stops charging when it reaches 50% of maximum charge capacity. .View
- Improves wake-up speed by optimizing power management to delay the system’s transition into hibernate mode. .View
- Addresses security vulnerabilities that might expose the system to an insecure state, fixes an issue that caused unexpected shutdowns to occur after updates were installed and shutdowns related to the monitor display, fixes an issue that caused the backlight to flash when devices were used at the lowest brightness level, and enables a new battery-charging feature in the Surface app to extend the battery life and improve flexibility, allowing users to choose options for smart charging, limiting to 80%, or temporarily charging to 100%.View
- Addresses device security vulnerabilities against potential threats, addresses a security vulnerability that may allow an unprivileged user space application to execute a sequence of instructions due to improper validation of authorization, addresses an issue where the camera app may freeze or hang during video recording, and more.View
- Addresses a security vulnerability related to Qualcomm advisory CVE-2024-53033 that may result in memory corruption during an Escape call when user provides valid kernel address in the place of valid user buffer address, addresses a security vulnerability related to Qualcomm advisory CVE-2024-53034 that may result in memory corruption during an Escape call if an invalid Kernel Mode CPU event and sync object handle are passed with the DriverKnownEscape flag reset, supports stability improvements to Surface USB4 Dock for Business, ensuring that devices can boot successfully using the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE), and more.View
- Ensures the Surface USB4 Dock for Business is updated with the latest features, improvements, and security patches to maintain its performance, compatibility with other devices, and overall security, improves system stability and display experience by reducing Timeout Detection and Recovery (TDR) events, which led to the system becoming unresponsive or crashing. , addresses the issue of momentary screen flickering on the Surface Laptop 7th Edition (15-inch screen only). , and more.View
2024
- Resolves an issue because of which the Wake On LAN (WOL) feature does not function correctly when using Surface Dock 2 or Surface Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock via USB-C while the device is in the Hibernate or Shutdown state, addresses an issue where the Network BitLocker unlock feature fails when using a Surface Thunderbolt™ 4 Dock during a cold boot, fixes the issue causing occasional screen flickering/flashing, and more.View
- Addresses a potential issue that prevented the device to Wake-on-Power (automatically start when they're reconnected to power) when connected via Dock3, fixes the issue of boot failure that occurs when USB-C is disabled using the SEMM tool, enhances the detection of certain Dell monitors when connected to a Targus docking station during power cycles, and more.View
- Fixes a problem that causes momentary color distortion when waking from sleep or rebooting with HDR enabled, addresses a potential horizontal white line flicker during the initial device setup, resolves an issue where customized accessibility settings for mouse would reset after reboot, and more.View
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