Surface 2 update history
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Surface 2This device has reached its end-of-servicing date based on the Surface devices driver and firmware lifecycle for Windows-based devices and will no longer receive newer driver and firmware updates.
Support for Windows 8.1 has ended
Support for Windows 8.1 ended on January 10, 2023. We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft.
Updates are installed automatically on Surface through Windows Update. Here's a summary of what’s been included in each update so far.
Because updates are cumulative, when you install the latest update, you'll also get all the previous updates if your Surface doesn't have them already. Only updates that apply to Surface will be downloaded and installed.
You can also install updates manually:
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Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and select Settings. (If you’re using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and select Settings.)
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Select Change PC settings > Update and recovery > Check now.
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If updates are available, select View details.
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Select the updates you want to install, and select Install. You may need to restart your Surface after the updates have installed.
For more info about Windows Update, and to learn how to see which updates you have installed, see Install Surface and Windows updates.
Note: Firmware updates cannot be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version.
Windows 8.1 Update
Windows RT 8.1 Update includes improvements to make Windows more familiar and convenient for using touch and mouse input with Surface.
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If you’re running Windows RT 8.1, you don’t need to do anything to get this update. It’s free, and you’ll get it automatically from Windows Update over the next few weeks.
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To see if the update is already installed, go to the Start screen. If you see a Search button next to your account picture at the top of the Start screen, you already have the update.
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To install Windows 8.1 Update manually, follow the steps in Install the latest Windows 8.1 Update. If you can’t install the update manually, you might be missing one or more of the required updates. Install all important updates, in particular KB 2919442, and restart your Surface.
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If you get an error message during the update indicating you don’t have enough disk space available, see Tips to free up disk space.
November 2015 updates
November 30 release
The following update will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 11/30/2015” when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
This update is available only for Surface 2 4G LTE:
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Touch Firmware update (v2.1.17.0) provides some optimizations.
November 9 release
The following update will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 11/9/2015” when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
This update is available only for Surface 2 (Wi-Fi):
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Touch Firmware update (v2.1.17.0) provides some optimizations.
April 2015 updates
The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 4/28/2015” or “System Hardware Update – 4/28/2015” when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface Platform Power Driver update (v2.0.824.0) improves use cases with the Power Cover.
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Surface Power Cover Firmware Update (v2.0.829.0) improves use cases with the Power Cover.
October 2014 updates
The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 10/14/2014” when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
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Surface 2 UEFI update (v4.22.500) addresses cases where the battery drains under the 0% level and will not charge.
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System Aggregator Firmware update (v1.0.51500.0) increases the overall reliability and compatibility with a Surface Pro Type Cover.
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Surface Platform Power Driver update (v2.0.716.0) adjusts the minimum charge current to address the case where the battery drains under the 0% level and will not charge, and enhances the overall system stability.
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Surface Accessory Device update (v2.0.671.0) enhances the user experience with a Surface Cover.
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Audio and Display driver set (v9.17.13.2822) improves sound and video display performance, and resolves the case where a display driver caused system instability on waking the system from sleep.
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Surface Cover Click (v2.0.643.0) update enhances the user experience when connecting and disconnecting a Surface Pro Type Cover.
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Surface Type Cover Filter Device (v2.0.682.0) adds support for a Japanese Surface Pro Type Cover on non-Japanese Surface 2 models.
July 2014 updates
July 22 release
The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 7/22/2014” or “System Hardware Update – 7/22/2014” when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
This update is available only for Surface 2 4G LTE:
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Modem Firmware Update (v5.706.306.2) improves the reliability of the Surface 2 4G LTE on the AT&T 4G LTE network.
July 8 release
The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 7/8/2014” when you view your update history.
Note: When Surface updates are provided via the Windows Update service, they are delivered in stages to Surface customers. As a result, not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later.
This update is available only for Surface 2 4G LTE:
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Modem Firmware Update (v5.706.306.1) enhances the performance and reliability of the AT&T 4G LTE network on Surface 2 4G LTE.
June 2014 updates
The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 6/10/2014” when you view your update history.
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Surface 2 UEFI (v4.21.500.0) update enhances overall system stability, including boot and reboot scenarios, enhances compatibility with Surface Power Cover, and increases battery life when Surface 2 is not in use.
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System Aggregator Firmware (v1.0.50500.0) update enhances charging of the Power Cover.
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Surface Power Cover Firmware Update (v2.0.595.0) improves battery life when using the Power Cover with Surface 2.
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Surface Platform Power Driver (v2.0.557.0) update improves battery life when used with the Surface Power Cover.
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Audio Driver Set (v9.17.13.2819) and Display Driver Set (v9.17.13.2818) update provides enhanced support for external displays, improves the Miracast experience, and enhances the overall system stability while reducing power consumption in many scenarios.
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Surface Accessory Device (v2.0.583.0) update enhances the experience when using a Surface Cover.
Here is an additional update for Surface 2 4G LTE:
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Wireless Network Controller (v14.62.28061.10179) and Bluetooth® (v14.62.28061.10179) update simplifies and improves tethering for Surface 2 4G LTE.
March 2014 updates
The following updates will be listed as “System Firmware Update – 3/11/2014” when you view your update history.
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Surface 2 UEFI (v4.18.500) provides support for Surface Power Cover.
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System Aggregator Firmware (v1.0.48500.0) provides support for Surface Power Cover.
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Surface Platform Power Driver (v2.0.524.0) provides support for Surface Power Cover.
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Surface Power Cover Firmware Update (v2.0.523.0) provides support for Surface Power Cover.
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Surface Touch Cover 2 Firmware Update Device (v2.0.517.0) update improves multiple finger support on the touchpad.
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Surface Type Cover 2 Firmware Update Device (v2.0.517.0) update improves multiple finger support on the touchpad.
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Surface Home Button Driver (v2.0.281.0) resolves behavior where Surface would sometimes not wake from sleep.
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Surface System Software Device (v5.0.498.0) includes stability and experience improvements.
February 2014 updates
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Surface Home Button Driver (v2.0.281.0) update improves the reliability of the devices waking up immediately on the first button press.
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Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter (v14.62.28058.10171) improves Bluetooth audio related issues and resolves issues related to Bluetooth keyboard and mouse unavailability when waking Surface.
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Marvell AVASTAR 350N Wireless Network Controller (v14.62.28058.10171) resolves wireless network connectivity issues.
January 2014 updates
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Resolves issue with BitLocker recovery key prompt when you restart Surface 2. This is a Windows software fix. For more info, see Surface 2 prompts you for the BitLocker recovery key.
December 2013 updates
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UEFI Firmware (v4.4.500)
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System Aggregator Firmware (v1.0.37500.0)
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Resolves screen dimming during CPU-intensive operations.
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Decreases charge time for batteries.
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NVIDIA Tegra 4 (v9.17.13.2767)
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Update supports additional external displays.
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Improves Skype video quality.
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Surface Type Cover 2 Firmware Update Device (v2.0.331.0)
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Surface Touch Cover 2 Firmware Update Device (v2.0.333.0)
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Enhances two-finger touchpad use.
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November 2013 updates
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Improves performance for all Type Cover and Touch Cover versions.
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Wi-Fi and Bluetooth driver updates improve wireless display performance.
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Improves camera performance.
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Improves audio performance, including switching to speaker playback after disconnecting a headset.
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Enhances system performance and stability.
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Enhances battery life.
October 2013 updates
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Enhances performance for Touch Cover 2 and Type Cover 2.
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Improves in battery life.
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Enhances system performance and stability.
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Improves Wi-Fi network performance.
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