Applies ToSurface Go 3

Surface devices will receive driver and firmware updates until the date listed in the Surface devices driver and firmware lifecycle for Windows-based devices.

To keep your Surface Go 3 performing its best, make sure that you have the latest Surface updates.

How to get updates

Surface updates are released in stages—not every Surface will receive updates at the same time, but they'll be delivered to all devices. If you haven’t previously received updates, you can manually update by following the steps at Download drivers and firmware for Surface

You can quickly check the health of your Surface drivers and firmware using the Surface app.

Open the Surface app

  1. In the Surface app, expand Help & support to check the update status.

  2. If there are updates available, select the Check for updates button to open Windows Update and install the available updates. 

If you don't have the Surface app installed, you can download the Surface app from the Microsoft Store. After the download is complete, select Start and enter Surface in Search. Then, select the   app from the list of results

Notes: 

  • Firmware updates can’t be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version.

  • 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.

  • After the updates are installed, restart your device to complete the installation process. To restart your device, select Start , and then select Power > Restart.

Improvements and fixes in the updates

November 2024 updates

November 14 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 3 devices running Windows 10, Version 22H2 or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Improves the Wi-Fi connectivity experience by providing a faster response time.

  • Addresses security vulnerabilities, securing devices from potential threats.

  • Enhances the overall security posture of the devices, protecting customers from potential threats.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Extension - 6.200.6.0

Microsoft Devices Telemetry Service - System devices

Intel - net - 23.60.0.10

Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX200 160MHz - Network adapters

Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 23.60.0.1

Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) - Bluetooth

October 29 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 3 devices running Windows 10, Version 22H2 or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Fixes a flickering or screen flashing issue when the device is connected to Surface Dock 2.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Extension - 6.16.8.0

Surface Dock 2 Firmware Update - Extensions

September 26 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 3 devices running Windows 10 October 2022 Update, Version 22H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00999, INTEL-SA- 01083 & INTEL-SA- 01071.

  • Addresses issues related to recovery of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections when device is on Standby and improves connection reliability.   

  • Improves the audio quality by managing an issue that led any audio file to unexpectedly crash when using in the Dolby format. 

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

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Firmware - 14.108.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

Intel - System - 9.21.0.4594

Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) Audio Controller - System devices

Intel(R) Corporation - System - 9.21.0.4594

Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (Intel(R) SST) OED - System devices

Surface - Firmware - 11.8.96.4657

Surface ME - Firmware

Intel - SoftwareComponent - 1.71.99.0

Intel(R) iCLS Client - Software components

Intel - System - 2406.5.5.0

Intel(R) Management Engine Interface #1 - System devices

Dolby - Extension - 6.324.922.18

Dolby Device Extension - Extensions

Dolby - SoftwareComponent - 3.30514.620.0

DolbyAPO SWC Device - Audio Processing Objects (APOs)

Intel - net - 23.30.0.6

Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX200 160MHz - Network adapters

Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 22.230.0.2

Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) - Bluetooth

July 15 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 3 devices running Windows 10 October 2022 Update, Version 22H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Fixes an issue relating to the second monitor display flickering and not working when the device is connected to Surface Dock.

  • Addresses data collection regulatory requirements and updates the consent experience for data transmission.

  • Improves the audio quality of calls and recordings.

  • Prevents unexpected failures or disruptions of audio streams by improving the stability and reliability of the audio system to enable uninterrupted audio playback and recording.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - System - 6.213.30.0

Surface Integration Service - System devices

Surface - System - 10.104.30.0

Surface System Telemetry Driver - System devices

Surface - Extension - 6.197.9.0

Microsoft Devices Telemetry Service - Extensions

Surface - Surface System Management - 1.173.45.0

Surface SMF Intel CPU Client Driver (Microsoft) - Surface System Management

Surface - System - 3.204.20.0

Surface Hot Plug - KIP - System devices

Surface - System - 2.148.11.0

Surface SPT Core - System devices

Surface - Extension - 2.26.7.0

Surface Thunderbolt (TM) 4 Dock Firmware Update - Firmware

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Extension - 6.1.0.23

Realtek High-Definition Audio (SST) - Extensions

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - MEDIA - 6.0.9561.8

Realtek High-Definition Audio (SST) - Sound, video and game controllers

Realtek - Audio Processing Object - 13.1.6000.1076

Realtek Audio Effects Component - Audio Processing Objects (APOs)

Realtek - Software Component - 12.1.6000.1076

Realtek Audio Effects Component - Software components

May 28 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 3 devices running Windows 10 October 2022 Update, Version 22H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-TA-00950.

  • Addresses pre-boot (PXE) security vulnerability.

  • Resolves an issue where Device Manager in Windows displays an unidentified or disconnected device.

  • Addresses an issue that prevented DFCI removal via network.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Firmware - 7.55.8454.9750

Surface TPM - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 13.108.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

Intel - Software Component - 1.70.101.0

Intel(R) iCLS Client - Software components

Intel - System - 2334.5.1.0

Intel(R) Management Engine Interface #1 - System devices

February 23 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 3 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Extends device security certificate authority.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Firmware - 11.200.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

November 20 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 3 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • This update addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00783, addressing CVE-2022-36392.

  • Improves wireless stability.

  • Improves compass orientation.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 22.230.0.2

Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) - Bluetooth

Intel - net - 22.230.0.8

Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX200 160MHz - Network Adapters

Surface - Firmware - 11.101.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

Intel - SoftwareComponent - 1.66.712.0

Intel(R) iCLS Client - Software components

Intel - System - 2251.4.2.0

Intel(R) Management Engine Interface - System devices

Surface - Firmware - 3.1.1.13

Surface ISH - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 11.8.94.4494

Surface ME - Firmware

September 29 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 3 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Improves LTE modem stability and GPS experience.

This release contains the following components. The specific components installed are based on your device’s configuration.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Qualcomm Technologies Inc. 2017 - Firmware - 23.20.4.48

Surface Mobile Broadband Update Device - Firmware

June 27 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 3 devices running Windows 10 October 2020 Update, Version 20H2, or greater.

This update:

  • Improves graphics stability and resolves graphical display issues.

  • Improves Wi-Fi stability.

  • Enables support for new docking accessories.

  • Improves Surface Dock2 stability.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Intel Corporation - Extension - 31.0.101.2115

Intel(R) Iris(R) Plus Graphics - Extension

Surface - Firmware - 2.26.4.0

Microsoft Surface Thunderbolt(TM) 4 Dock Firmware Update - Firmware

Surface - Extension - 6.196.139.0

Microsoft Devices Telemetry Service - Extension

Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 22.190.0.2

Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth® - Bluetooth

Intel Corporation - Display - 31.0.101.2115

Intel(R) UHD Graphics 615 - Display adapters

Intel - net - 22.190.0.4

Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX200 160MHz - Network Adapters

Surface - Extension - 6.13.137.0

Surface Dock 2 Firmware Update - Extension

Surface - System - 6.204.139.0

Surface Integration Service Device - System devices

September 09 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 3 devices running Windows 10 October 2020 Update, Version 20H2, or greater.

This update enables support for the new system configuration.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Firmware - 3.1.1.12

Surface ISH – Firmware

April 25 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 3 devices running Windows 10 October 2020 Update, Version 20H2, or greater.

This update addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Firmware - 9.103.143.0

Surface UEFI – Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 11.8.90.3987

Surface ME - Firmware

Intel - System - 2120.100.0.1085

Intel(R) Management Engine Interface - System Devices

Surface – Firmware – 22.1.4.40

Surface Mobile Broadband Update Device – Firmware

Surface – Firmware – 4.26.128.0

Surface EC – Firmware

Additional steps for Surface Go 3

We are listening, and quality is a top priority. We want to let you know about additional information and steps that may be required after installing the latest update.

  • We recommend that you restart your Surface to complete any remaining part of the installation. To restart your device, select Start, and then select Power > Restart. If you still feel that your Surface device is not working correctly, visit our help page for Surface devices, choose how you would like to get support, enter what you need assistance with, and then follow the recommended help or articles.

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