Microsoft has released new updates for its devices: Surface Pro X, Surface Pro 8, and Surface Go 2. They also released updates last month for Surface Pro 9 and Surface Laptop Studio. These updates make the devices better and fix issues like the ‘battery not genuine’ problem. Here’s what you can anticipate from the firmware updates:
Surface Pro X 
The August 14 update is for Surface Pro X (Wi-Fi) devices using Windows 11 October 2021 Updates, Version 21H2, or a newer version. This update includes enhancements for the performance of third-party applications. Microsoft has also made improvements for the stability of the device and its wireless connections through new drivers, which are listed below:
- Surface UEFI – Firmware – 10.610.140
- Microsoft SQ1 Adreno 685 GPU – Display adapters – 27.20.1960
Surface Pro 8 
According to Microsoft’s support website for the Surface Pro 8, for devices with Windows 10 October 2020 Update, Version 20H2 or newer, you should have received a new firmware update at the start of this month. This update includes a solution for the graphics configuration and artifact issue. Here’s the driver that is part of this solution:
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- Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics – Extension – Intel Corporation – Extn – 31.0.101.3889
Surface Go 2 
Recently, Microsoft also released a fresh firmware update for its second-generation basic Windows tablet, the Surface Go 2. This update includes various fixes and introduces support for new accessories, which are listed below:
- Addresses security vulnerability and improves system stability.
- Enables support for new docking accessories.
- Improves Surface Dock2 stability.
Drivers Included
- Surface UEFI – Firmware – Surface – Firmware – 1.0.2.6
- Surface Dock 2 Firmware Update – Extension – Surface – Extension – 6.13.137.0
- Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt (TM) 4 Dock Firmware Update – Firmware – Surface – Firmware – 2.26.4.0
- Microsoft Devices Telemetry Service – Extension – Surface – Extension – 6.196.139.0
These updates are usually released to users in stages, so you might not get it right away. When it becomes available for you, you’ll see it in the Windows Update section. To get it, go to your Settings, look for “Windows Update,” and click on “Check for Updates” to download it.
Remember that once you install the latest update, you can’t go back to a previous one. If you need more details, support documents, or requirements, you can visit Microsoft’s support page.
