Microsoft is releasing new firmware updates for both the Surface Pro 3 and Surface Pro 4 today, some of its oldest supported devices in the lineup. Indeed, the Pro 3 came out almost four and a half years ago, so it"s certainly notable that it"s still receiving updates.
Here"s what"s new for the Surface Pro 3:
| Windows Update History Name | Device Manager Name |
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| Surface – Firmware – 3.11.2550.0 | Surface UEFI – Firmware
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| Surface – Firmware – 38.14.80.0 | Surface Embedded Controller Firmware – Firmware
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| Surface – System – 2.0.1350.0 | Surface Integration – System devices
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According to Microsoft"s value indicator chart, these updates improve security with no effect on other categories like reliability, battery life, connectivity, compatibility, and performance.
The Surface Pro 4 got a few more updates than that, also improving security and battery stability.
| Windows Update History Name | Device Manager Name |
|---|---|
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. – Bluetooth – 15.68.9125.57 | Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter – Bluetooth
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| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. – Net – 15.68.9125.57 | Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller – Network adapters
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| Surface – Firmware – 108.2318.769.0 | Surface UEFI – Firmware
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| Surface – Firmware – 103.2241.256.0 | Surface Embedded Controller Firmware – Firmware
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| Surface – System – 1.0.176.0 | Surface Integration – System devices
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Microsoft did not provide a value indicator chart for the Surface Pro 4 updates, but it should be about the same as the one for the Surface Pro 3.
If you want to download the Surface Pro 3 firmware and drivers bundle, you can find it here. The bundle for the Surface Pro 4 can be found here. Of course, you can always just wait for them to be installed automatically with Windows Update.