Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Pro 8. The latest update is available for Surface Pro 8 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 29 release” on the Surface Pro 8 Update History page.
Changelog for May 29, 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 Extension Driver Update (2.131.63.0) | Surface Type Cover v7 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)
- 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 Check for updates
If your Surface Pro 8 didn’t receive the update, it should appear on the Windows Update list by now.
Downloading the Updates from Microsoft
Alternatively, you can download the latest cumulative driver and firmware update for Surface Surface Pro 8 from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.
- Surface Pro 8 Drivers and Firmware
https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=103503
Surface Pro 8 Update History
2026
How to get updates, improvements and fixes in the updates, and additional steps for Surface Pro 8.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.
- Resolves an issue where the device incorrectly shows an “Unauthenticated battery detected” notification.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 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.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 an 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 more.View
- Addresses device security vulnerabilities against potential threats and addresses security vulnerability related to Dolby advisory CVE-2024-44074 that compromised local privilege.View
2024
- 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.View
- 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.View
- 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.View
- Enables a seamless experience of using the new Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen on the latest Surface Pro devices.View
- Resolves an issue where Device Manager in Windows shows an unidentifiable or disconnected device.View
- Improve the stability and reliability of the audio system and ensure uninterrupted audio playback and recording, preventing disruptions or failures.View
- Resolves an issue with Surface Keyboard performance when changing positions. , improves Surface Pen auto-pairing, and extends device security certificate authority.View
2023
- 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.View
- Improves graphics stability and resolves graphical display issues and improves pen and touch stability.View
- Enables support for new docking accessories, improves Surface Dock2 stability, and improves Wireless stability and addresses security vulnerability.View
- Addresses system camera performance and stability, and addresses bugcheck, improves Windows Hello log-in stability, and resolves display flicker issue.View
2022
- Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability and improves Surface Slim Pen 2 inking.View
- 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.View
2021
- 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.View
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