Microsoft has started rolling out new firmware updates for Surface Pro 9 . The latest update is available for Surface Pro 9 with Intel Processor devices running Windows 11, Version 23H2 or later.
The new firmware update enables a dynamic backlight experience that will adjust your keyboard lighting for the best visibility as your environmental lighting conditions change. The update is listed as an “April 29 release” on the Surface Pro 9 Update History page.
Changelog for April 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 (2.131.62.0) | 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 9 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 9 from Microsoft Download Center via the following links.
- Surface Pro 9 Drivers and Firmware
https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=104680
Surface Pro 9 Update History
2026
Surface Pro 9View
How to get updates, improvements and fixes in the updates, and additional steps for Surface Pro 9 with Intel Processor.
- Surface Pro 9View
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.
- Surface Pro 9
Enables a dynamic backlight experience that will adjust your keyboard lighting for the best visibility as your environmental lighting conditions change.
- Surface Pro 9 5GView
Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to Qualcomm advisories CVE-2024-43046, CVE-2025-21464, CVE-2025-21465, CVE-2025-21469, CVE-2025-21470, CVE-2025-21482, CVE-2025-27050, CVE-2025-27053, CVE-2025-27054, CVE-2025-27055, CVE-2025-47323, CVE-2025-47327, CVE-2025-47341, CVE-2025-47358, and CVE-2025-47359 that may cause memory corruption or allow information disclosure. and resolves an issue where the camera stops responding.
- Surface Pro 9View
Resolves an issue where the device incorrectly shows an “Unauthenticated battery detected” notification..
- Surface Pro 9View
Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software Advisory INTEL-SA-01398 that may allow denial of service. , addresses potential security vulnerabilities that may allow denial of service, escalation of privilege, code execution, or information disclosure, fixes an issue with incorrect serial numbers and model names for the device, and resolves an issue that results in devices using low-power Wi-Fi levels in some countries instead of the country-specific power levels.
2025
- Surface Pro 9 5GView
Addresses a fingerprint authentication bypass security vulnerability to prevent spoofing attacks, addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to memory corruption as described in Qualcomm advisories CVE-2025-27075, CVE-2025-47355, and CVE-2025-47367. , and fixes an issue where the Surface Pro Flex Keyboard battery may stop charging while the device is asleep.
- Surface Pro 9View
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.
- Surface Pro 9View
Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to Intel® Chipset Firmware Advisory INTEL-SA-01280 that may allow escalation of privilege or information disclosure. .
- Surface Pro 9View
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.
- Surface Pro 9 5GView
Addresses a security vulnerability related to Dolby advisory CVE-2024-44074 that compromised local privilege, enhances the stability of the device, reducing the occurrence of blue screen during instances including reboot and shutdown requests, and resolves an issue that prevented users from finding or selecting Dolby Atmos from the system tray audio options.
- Surface Pro 9 5GView
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.
- Surface Pro 9View
Ensures that devices can boot successfully using the Preboot Execution Environment (PXE), addresses the issue that caused the USB 3.2 hub to reconnect after a Surface firmware upgrade, and enhances device connectivity and functionality when docked, ensuring seamless compatibility and improved performance with connected peripherals.
- Surface Pro 9 5GView
Ensures better visual performance through improvements in the graphic driver, improves the digitizer functionality to enhance touch and pen input accuracy, providing a more responsive and precise user experience. , and ensures a more stable and faster internet connection by making enhancements to the Wi-Fi module.
- Surface Pro 9 5GView
Enhances the overall security posture of the devices, protecting customers from potential threat.
- Surface Pro 9View
Enhances the overall security posture of the devices, protecting customers from potential threat. , ensures seamless audio playback and recording, improves stability preventing audio failure and drop out, 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.
2024
- Surface Pro 9View
Addresses security vulnerabilities, securing devices from potential threats and resolves an issue where the device unexpectedly shuts down due to inaccurate estimation of the remaining battery life.
- Surface Pro 9 5GView
Addresses an issue that prevented DFCI removal via network, addresses issues with keyboard working in Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) or Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE). , fixes an issue where keypresses and the touchpad did not function correctly when connected to the device. , and more.
- Surface Pro 9View
Addresses security vulnerabilities, securing devices from potential threats. , improves the device's ability to connect with other devices through USB-C for direct peer-to-peer communication. , fixes an issue where keypresses and the touchpad did not function correctly when connected to the device. , and more.
- Surface Pro 9 5GView
Resolves an issue that prevented the device from using the USB-C functionality after the system had booted. , enhances the stability of the device, reducing the occurrence of blue screen, and mitigates a potential security vulnerability, increasing protection against unauthorized privilege.
- Surface Pro 9View
Addresses issues related to recovery of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections when device is on Standby and improves connection reliability, resolves a problem causing taskbar flickering and occasional device freezing when using a Slim Pen, and resolves an issue that prevented the device from using the USB-C functionality after the system had booted.
- Surface Pro 9 5GView
Enables a seamless experience of using the new Pro Flex Keyboard with Slim Pen on the latest Surface Pro devices.
- Surface Pro 9 5GView
Enhances the gaming experience by preventing glitches in the video playback, addresses an issue that was causing the device to unexpectedly crash, and fixes a flickering or screen flashing issue when the device is connected to Surface Dock 2.
- Surface Pro 9View
Addresses potential performance issues that can cause slowed mouse movements and slowed Windows animations.
- Surface Pro 9View
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.
- Surface Pro 9 5GView
Extends device security certificate authority and improves system performance and stability, and addresses system bugcheck.
- Surface Pro 9View
Extend device security certificate authority, improve Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock stability, and improve the stability of Surface Machine Learning Service on Windows 10.
- Surface Pro 9View
Addresses Camera issue during conference calls and improves Hello facial recognition.
2023
- Surface Pro 9View
This update addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00783, addressing CVE-2022-36392 & CVE-2022-38102.
- Surface Pro 9 5GView
Improves system performance and stability, and addresses system bugcheck, addresses issue with device activity while keyboard is closed, and improves Wi-Fi performance and stability.
- Surface Pro 9View
Addresses screen rotation issue, resolves "battery not genuine" notification, improves stability when attached to Surface Docks, and more.
- Surface Pro 9 5GView
Improves device stability. , addresses Hello face recognition issue, enables support for new docking accessories, and improves Surface Dock 2 stability.
- Surface Pro 9View
Enables the automatic download of Intel® Connectivity Performance Suite (ICPS) application on Surface Pro 9 consumer devices running Win 11 and have a hard disk capacity greater than 256 GB. ICPS is a software solution that improves PC networking performance by creating a personalized network experience based on each user's unique situation and improves device stability and wireless connection reliability.
- Surface Pro 9 5GView
Improves product experience, addresses system performance, stability, and resolves system bug checks, addresses critical security vulnerability, and more.
2022
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