Microsoft has released a new firmware update for the seventh-gen Surface Pro tablet. The latest release aims to fix Wi-Fi issues and broken network toggles, plus there are also traditional security patches and general stability improvements. Note that this update does not apply to the Surface Pro 7 Plus.
Important: Microsoft does not allow uninstalling Surface firmware updates. Always check the list of known issues and extra steps before installing a new release.
What is new in October 2022 firmware update for the Surface Pro 7?
Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
Resolves Wi-Fi disconnect and settings toggle issues.
Here is the list of new drivers:
| Windows Update Name | Windows Device Manager |
|---|---|
| Surface - Firmware - 13.0.2101.2 | Surface ME - Firmware |
| Surface - Firmware - 15.11.140.0 | Surface UEFI - Firmware |
| Intel - Net - 22.160.0.3 | Intel (R) Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 160MHz - Network Adapter |
| Intel - Bluetooth - 22.160.0.3 | Intel (R) Wireless Bluetooth - Bluetooth |
| Intel - System - 2145.1.42.0 | Intel (R) Management Engine Interface - System Devices |
| Intel - Software Component - 1.63.1155.2 | Intel (R) ICLS Client - Software Devices |
Here is more information about the release:
| Supported Devices Configurations | Surface Pro 7 |
|---|---|
| Supported Windows Versions | Windows 10 2004 and newer Windows 11 21H2 and newer |
| How to get the update | Windows Update |
| Additional Steps | No additional steps required |
| Known Issues | No known issues in this release |
In case you missed it, we recently published a Specs Appeal article where we compare the Surface Pro 7 with its newer generations. Microsoft"s latest tablet packs several notable upgrades, so owners of the older Pro models might be interested in upgrading.