Surface Pro 9 gets big firmware update with fixes for keyboard, sleep, and charging issues

Microsoft has released a major firmware update for the ninth-generation Surface Pro with Intel processors. This update, which you can download from Windows Update or the official Surface Support website, addresses multiple bugs, including non-working touchpads, Slim Pen charging issues, skipping keyboard inputs, and more.

Note that this update is not available for the Surface Pro 9 5G with the Microsoft SQ3 processor.

Here is the official changelog:

• Addresses security vulnerabilities, securing devices from potential threats.

• Improves the device's ability to connect with other devices through USB-C for direct peer-to-peer communication.

• Fixes an issue where keypresses and the touchpad did not function correctly when connected to the device.

• Resolves an issue where waking the device from sleep mode required holding the power button instead of a simple tap or key press.

• Addresses the concern where the Slim Pen would unexpectedly charge when the device resumed from sleep mode, impacting power consumption.

• Mitigates the issue where the Caps Lock LED does not indicate ON/OFF status, despite the key functioning properly.

• Resolves the issue where double letters were being dropped when typing quickly.

• Improves device wake-up experience with faster response time.

• Resolves the issue that was preventing the Battery Limit setting to function as expected.

Here is the list of new drivers:

Here is extra information about the release:

The Surface Pro 9 has a six-year lifecycle, and it is scheduled to reach the end of support on October 25, 2028.