The new firmware update addresses issues related to recovery of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections when device is on Standby and improves connection reliability and fixes a flickering or screen flashing issue when the device is connected to Surface Dock 2. The update is listed as a “July 22 release” on the Surface Pro 7 Plus Update History page.
Changelog for July 22, 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 |
|---|---|
| Intel Corporation – Bluetooth – 23.30.0.3 | Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) – Bluetooth |
| Intel – net – 23.30.0.6 | Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz – Network adapters |
| Surface – Extension – 6.16.8.0 | Surface Dock 2 Firmware Update – Extensions |
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 Pro 7+ from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.
- Surface Pro 7+
- Surface Pro 7+ with LTE
Surface Pro 7 Plus Update History
2026
Support for Windows 10 ended on October 14, 2025, microsoft is no longer providing free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11, and learn more.View
- How to get updates, improvements and fixes in the updates, and additional steps for Surface Pro 7+.View
- 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
2025
- Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software Advisory INTEL-SA-01398 that may allow denial of service.View
- Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to Intel® Chipset Firmware Advisory INTEL-SA-01280 that may allow escalation of privilege or information disclosure. .View
- 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
- Enhances the stability of the device, reducing the occurrence of blue screen during instances including reboot and shutdown requests.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. .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 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 overall security posture of the devices, protecting customers from potential threat.View
2024
- Addresses security vulnerabilities, securing devices from potential threats and ensures seamless audio playback and recording and improves stability by preventing audio failures and drop out.View
- Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00999, INTEL-SA- 01083 & INTEL-SA- 01071 and resolves the issue that was preventing the Battery Limit setting to function as expected.View
- Addresses issues related to recovery of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections when device is on Standby and improves connection reliability and fixes a flickering or screen flashing issue when the device is connected to Surface Dock 2.
- 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.View
- Improve security, workflow, auto-pairing of Slim pen, auto-binding, LTE network connection, and a stable recovery mechanism.View
2023
- Improves device camera performance and stability, addresses potential security vulnerability and improves system stability and performance, better pen inking performance, improved graphics stability, better support for the 3rd party apps, and more.View
- Improves device camera performance and stability, addresses potential security vulnerability and improves system stability and performance, better pen inking performance, improved graphics stability, better support for the 3rd party apps, and more.View
- This update addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00783, addressing CVE-2022-36392 & CVE-2022-38102.View
- Improves wireless connection reliability, enables support for new docking accessories, and improves Surface Dock 2 stability.View
2022
2021
- Improves system Camera performance and stability and resolves system bugcheck, improves graphics stability and helps resolve graphics display issues, enables feature support for new Surface Pen, and improves system stability and performance.View
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