Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Laptop Go 3. The latest update is available for Surface Laptop Go 3 devices running Windows 11, Version 23H2 or later.
The new firmware update 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. The update is listed as a “May 6 release” on the Surface Laptop Go 3 Update History page.
Changelog for May 06, 2026 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 Firmware Driver Update (12.202.139.0) | Surface System Aggregator – 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)
- Go to Windows Update and click on the Check for updates button.
On Windows 10:
- Go to Start > Settings > Update & security.
- From the Windows Update tab, click the Check for updates button.
If your Surface Laptop Go 3 has not received the update yet, it should show up on the Windows Update list by now.
Downloading the Updates from Microsoft
Alternatively, via the following links below, you can download the latest cumulative driver and firmware update from the Microsoft Download Center for Surface Laptop Go 3.
- Surface Laptop Go 3 Drivers and Firmware
https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=104251
Surface Laptop Go 3 Update History
2026
How to get updates, improvements and fixes in the updates, and additional steps for Surface Laptop Studio.View
- 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.
- 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.View
- Resolves an issue where the device incorrectly shows an “Unauthenticated battery detected” notification.View
2025
- Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to Intel® Chipset Firmware Advisory INTEL-SA-01280 that may allow escalation of privilege or information disclosure and addresses an issue that causedView
- 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.View
- Addresses device security vulnerability related to Intel advisory CVE 2025-20006 that may allow unauthenticated user to enable denial of service via adjacent access, enhances the stability of the device, reducing the occurrence of blue screen during instances including reboot and shutdown requests. , and mitigates display lag that occurs when the device is using the recommended power plan.View
- 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.View
- Addresses security vulnerability related to Intel advisory related to 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 resolves the issue with Citrix Workspace* application exhibiting sluggish behavior when interacting with a virtual desktop. .View
- Enhances the stability of the device, reducing the occurrence of blue screen and prevents unexpected failures or disruptions of audio streams by improving the stability and reliability of the audio system to enable uninterrupted audio playback and recording.View
2024
- Enhances the overall security posture of the devices, protecting customers from potential threats. .View
- Improves the Wi-Fi connectivity experience by providing a faster response time, ensures that clicking 'charge to 100%' in the Surface app correctly reflects the time the device is not in Battery Smart Charging, enhances the Battery Smart Charging feature by activating protection only when necessary, which helps extend the battery's lifespan and maintain its health, and more.View
- Addresses security vulnerabilities, securing devices from potential threats, improves the Wi-Fi connectivity experience by providing a faster response time, ensures that clicking 'charge to 100%' in the Surface app correctly reflects the time the device is not in Battery Protection Mode, and enhances the Battery Smart Charging feature by activating protection only when necessary, which helps extend the battery's lifespan and maintain its health.View
- Addresses a fingerprint authentication bypass security vulnerability to prevent spoofing attacks and resolves the issue that was preventing the Battery Limit setting to function as expected.View
- Addresses security vulnerabilities, securing devices from potential threats and addresses data collection regulatory requirements and updates the consent experience for data transmission.View
- Improves audio quality by resolving an issue that caused audio files to unexpectedly crash when using the Dolby format and improves the stability and reliability of the audio system to prevent unexpected failures or disruptions of audio streams, ensuring uninterrupted playback and recording.View
- Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00923, INTEL-SA-00929 & INTEL-SA-00950, addresses pre-boot (PXE) security vulnerability, fixes a flickering or screen flashing issue when the device is connected to Surface Dock 2, and more.View
2023
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