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Microsoft is rolling out new firmware for the Surface Pro 8 and Surface Pro 7+ (a business-focused version of the Surface Pro 7 with newer hardware). It fixes Wi-Fi dropouts, improves Bluetooth connectivity and inking, plus patches security vulnerabilities. Here are the details.
What is new in the December 2023 update for the Surface Pro 8?
This update addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00783, addressing CVE-2022-36392 & CVE-2022-38102.
Addresses intermittent Wi-Fi dropout and improves connection stability to Wi-Fi Access points.
Improves Bluetooth peripheral connectivity.
Here is the list of new drivers:
| Windows Update Name | Windows Device Manager |
|---|---|
| Intel - Software Component - 1.66.712.0 | Intel(R) iCLS Client - Software devices |
| Intel - System - 2251.4.2.0 | Intel(R) Management Engine Interface - System Devices |
| Surface - Firmware - 15.0.2411.5 | Surface ME - Firmware |
| Surface - Firmware - 23.101.143.0 | Surface UEFI - Firmware |
| Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 22.230.0.2 | Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth® - Bluetooth |
| Intel - net - 22.230.0.8 | Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 160Mhz - Network adapter |
Here is extra information about the release:
| Supported Configurations | Surface Pro 8 |
|---|---|
| Supported Windows Versions | Windows 10 version 21H2 Windows 10 version 21H2 and newer |
| How to get the update | Windows Update Surface Support website (manual installation) |
| Update Size | 740MB (manual installation only) |
| Additional Steps | The update does not require extra steps before or after installation. |
| Known Issues | The update does not contain any known issues. |
The eighth-generation Surface Pro has a six-year lifecycle. Microsoft will end its support on October 5, 2027.
What is new in the December 2023 update for the Surface Pro 7+?
Improves device camera performance and stability.
Addresses potential security vulnerability and improves system stability and performance.
Better pen inking performance, improved graphics stability, better support for the 3rd party apps.
Addresses intermittent Wi-Fi dropout and improves connection stability to Wi-Fi Access points.
Improves Bluetooth peripheral connectivity.
Here is the list of new drivers:
| Windows Update Name | Windows Device Manager |
|---|---|
| Intel Corporation - Display - 31.0.101.4502 | Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics - Display adapters |
| Intel Corporation - Extn - 31.0.101.4502 | Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics Extension |
| Intel - Bluetooth - 22.230.0.2 | Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth - Bluetooth |
| Intel - Net - 22.230.0.8 | Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz - Network adapters |
| Intel – Camera - 60.22000.5.12796 | Intel(R) TGL AVStream Camera - Cameras |
| Intel – Extension - 60.22000.5.12796 | Intel(R) TGL AVStream Camera - Extension |
| Intel Corporation – System - 60.22000.5.12796 | Surface Camera Rear - System devices |
| Surface - Extension - 60.22000.5.12796 | Surface Camera Rear - Extension |
| Intel Corporation – System - 60.22000.5.12796 | Surface Camera Front - System devices |
| Surface - Extension - 60.22000.5.12796 | Surface Camera Front - Extension |
| Intel Corporation – System - 60.22000.5.12796 | Surface IR Camera Front - System devices |
| Surface - Extension - 60.22000.5.12796 | Surface IR Camera Front - Extension |
| Intel Corporation – System - 60.22000.5.12796 | Intel(R) Control Logic - System devices |
| Intel Corporation – System - 60.22000.5.12796 | Intel(R) Imaging Signal Processor - System devices |
| Surface – Firmware – 14.200.139.0 | Surface System Aggregator – Firmware |
Here is extra information about the release:
| Supported Configurations | Surface Pro 7 Plus Surface Pro 7 Plus LTE |
|---|---|
| Supported Windows Versions | Windows 10 version 21H2 Windows 11 version 21H2 and newer |
| How to get the update | Windows Update Surface Support website (manual installation) |
| Update Size | 1.1GB (manual installation only) |
| Additional Steps | The update does not require extra steps before or after installation. |
| Known Issues | The update does not contain any known issues. |
The Surface Pro 7+ will continue receiving firmware and driver updates until January 15, 2027.