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 4 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

October 2024 updates

October 29 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 4 devices running Windows 10, Version 22H2 or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Ensures seamless audio playback and recording and improves stability by preventing audio failures and drop out.

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

  • Addresses security vulnerabilities, securing devices from potential threats.

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

  • Resolves the issue that prevented Teams' mute/unmute icon to sync with the headset's microphone.

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

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Intel(R) Corporation - System - 10.29.0.9947

Intel Smart Sound Technology BUS - System devices

Intel(R) Corporation - MEDIA - 10.29.0.9947

Intel Smart Sound Technology for Bluetooth  Audio - Sound, video, and game controllers

Intel(R) Corporation - System - 10.29.0.9947

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

Intel(R) Corporation - MEDIA - 10.29.0.9947

Intel Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio - Sound, video and game controllers

Surface - Extension - 6.16.8.0

Surface Dock 2 Firmware Update - Extensions

Intel - net - 23.60.0.10

Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz - Network adapters

Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 23.60.0.1

Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) - Bluetooth

September 30 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 4 devices running Windows 10 October 22 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 data collection regulatory requirements and updates the consent experience for data transmission.

  • 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 - 18.12.1453.2

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

Surface - System - 6.214.10.0

Surface Integration Service - System devices

Surface - System - 10.105.10.0

Surface System Telemetry Driver - System devices

Surface - Firmware - 9.104.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

July 12 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 4 devices running Windows 10 October 22 Update, Version 22H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Resolves potential issue where some customers reported having inconsistent inking and missing strokes while using the Slim pen.

  • Enhances the longevity and safety of the device's battery life.

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

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Firmware - 6.4.56.0

Surface Touch - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 2.2.0.1

Surface EC - Firmware

June 03 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 4 devices running Windows 10 October 22 Update, Version 22H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

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

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Firmware - 8.202.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

Intel - System - 2336.5.2.0

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

Surface - Firmware - 18.10.1351.1

Surface ME - Firmware

May 15 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 4 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Addresses Wi-Fi related security issues and connection stability during Reset/Recovery.

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 - 23.30.0.3

Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) - Bluetooth

Intel - net - 23.30.0.6

Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz - Network adapters

February 28 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 4 devices running Windows 10 November 2021 Update, Version 21H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Improved interoperability with the Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock by resolving issues that were preventing the system from detecting audio devices.

  • Improves audio stability and performance.

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

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Dolby - Software Component - 3.30508.581.0

DolbyAPO SWC Device - Software components

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - Extension - 8.605.313.22

Realtek High Definition Audio(SST) - Extension

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - MEDIA - 6.0.9561.5

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

Surface - Extension - 2.26.7.0

Surface Thunderbolt(TM) 4 Dock Firmware Update - Firmware

January 25 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 4 devices running Windows 10 October 2022 Update, Version 22H2, 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

December 14 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 4 devices running Windows 10 October 2022 Update, Version 22H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Addresses data collection regulatory requirements.

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

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - System - 3.204.20.0

Surface Hot Plug - System devices

Surface - SurfaceSystemManagement - 1.173.29.0

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

Surface - System - 2.148.11.0

Surface SPT Core - 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 - System - 6.213.30.0

Surface Integration Service - System devices

September 21 release

The following update is available for Surface Go 4 devices running Windows 10 May 2020 Update, version 20H1, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Launch update for product experience improvements.

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

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Firmware - 8.17.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 1.0.1.0

Surface PD - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 2.1.0.1

Surface EC - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 1.4.2.0

Samsung UFS3.1 128GB KLUDG4UHGC-B0E1 Storage Firmware Update - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 1.24.2.0

Samsung UFS KLUEG4RHGB-B0E1 256GB Storage Firmware Update - Firmware

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - MTD - 10.0.22621.21364

Realtek PCIE CardReader - Memory technology devices

Surface - Firmware - 1.27.3.0

Kioxia UFS THGJFGT1E45BAIPB 256GB Storage Firmware Update - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 1.25.139.0

Kioxia UFS THGJFAT0T44BAILB 128GB Storage Firmware Update - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 1.19.1.0

Kioxia UFS THGAF8G9T43BAIRB 64GB Storage Firmware Update - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 1.5.139.0

Hynix UFS3.1 128GB HN8T05DEHKX073 Storage Firmware Update - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 1.25.2.0

Hynix UFS HN8T15DEHKX075256G Storage Firmware Update - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 1.20.3.0

Hynix UFS HN8G962EHKX03764G Storage Firmware Update - Firmware

Additional steps for Surface Go 4

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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