Owners of the Surface Pro 7 can download new firmware from Windows Update. The latest release brings improved Windows Hello, better compatibility with third-party docks, general stability enhancements, and fixes for various bugs potentially causing blue screens of death.
What is new in the Surface Pro 7 January 2023 firmware update?
- Addresses system camera performance and stability and resolves system bug checks.
- Improves Windows Hello log-in stability.
- Improves connectivity to 3rd party docks.
Here is the list of new drivers:
| Windows Update Name | Windows Device Manager |
|---|---|
| Surface – Firmware – 14.602.139.0 | Surface System Aggregator – Firmware |
| Intel Corporation – System - 42.18362.3.8831 | Surface Camera Rear - System devices |
| Surface - Extension - 42.18362.3.8831 | Surface Camera Rear - Extension |
| Intel Corporation - System - 42.18362.3.8831 | Surface Camera IR -System devices |
| Surface - Extension - 42.18362.3.8831 | Surface IR Camera Front - Extension |
| Intel Corporation – System - 42.18362.3.8831 | Surface Camera Front - System devices |
| Surface - Extension - 42.18362.3.8831 | Surface Camera Front - Extension |
| Intel Corporation – System - 42.18362.3.8831 | Intel(R) Imaging Signal Processor -System devices |
| Intel Corporation – System - 42.18362.3.8831 | Intel Camera - Control Logic -System devices |
| Intel – Camera - 42.18362.3.8831 | Intel AVStream Camera 2500 - System devices |
Here is extra information about the release:
| Supported Configurations | Surface Pro 7 |
|---|---|
| Supported Windows Versions | Windows 10 2004 or newer Windows 11 21H2 or newer |
| How to get the update | Windows Update Surface Support website |
| Additional Steps | No additional steps |
| Known Issues | No known issues |
| Device Supported Until | October 22, 2023 |
The Surface Pro 7 is now in its final year of support. Microsoft plans to stop issuing firmware updates on October 22, 2023. Therefore, those using the seventh-generation Surface Pro might consider buying a newer model. Several months ago, we published a Specs Appeal article detailing all the differences between the three most recent Surface Pro generations. Be sure to check it out if you want to purchase a new Surface Pro.
Here are other Surface devices Microsoft updated with new firmware this month: