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Microsoft has updated its previous-gen flagship tablet with a new firmware update containing a massive list of new drivers. The latest release fixes security vulnerabilities and improves overall system stability and performance.
What is new in the Surface Pro 8 January 2023 firmware update?
- This update addresses security vulnerability and improves system stability and performance.
Here is the list of new drivers:
| Windows Update Name | Windows Device Manager |
|---|---|
| Surface - USB - 1.94.139.0 | Surface Type Cover V7 Fingerprint UDE Controller - Universal Serial Bus controllers |
| Surface - Extension - 2.114.139.0 | Surface Type Cover V7 Fingerprint UDE Controller - Extension |
| Realtek - Media - 6.0.9320.5 | Realtek High Definition Audio(SST) - Sound, video and game controllers |
| Surface - System - 66.46.139.0 | Surface Integration - System devices |
| Dolby - SoftwareComponent - 3.30400.413.0 | Dolby - SoftwareComponent - 3.30400.413.0 |
| Intel(R) Corporation - Media - 10.29.0.7919 | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (SST) USB - Sound, video and game controllers |
| Intel - System - 10.29.0.7919 | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (SST) OED - System devices |
| Intel(R) Corporation - Media - 10.29.0.7919 | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (SST) for Bluetooth Audio - Sound, video and game controllers |
| Intel - System - 10.29.0.7919 | Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (SST) Audio Controller - System devices |
| Dolby - Extension - 7.811.332.53 | Dolby - Extension - 7.811.332.53 |
| Surface - Firmware - 11.101.139.0 | Surface - Firmware - 11.101.139.0 |
| Elan - Biometric - 4.15.12412.20015 | ELAN WBF Fingerprint Sensor - Biometric devices |
| Dolby - SoftwareComponent- 3.30201.210.0 | DolbyAPO Software Device (HAS) - Software component |
Here is extra information about the release:
| Supported Configurations | All Surface Pro 8 variants |
|---|---|
| Supported Windows Versions | Windows 10 20H2 and newer Windows 11 21H2 and newer |
| How to get the update | Windows Update Surface Support website |
| Additional Steps | No additional steps required |
| Known Issues | No known issues |
| Device Supported Until | October 5, 2025 |
Another Surface device Microsoft updated this month is the Surface Laptop Studio. Its January 2023 firmware update has a much more modest changelog and focuses on improving Windows Hello and facial recognition. You can learn more about that release here.