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 Laptop 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

October 2024 updates

October 21 release

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

Improvements and fixes:

  • Addresses security vulnerabilities, securing devices from potential threats.

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

  • Ensures that clicking 'charge to 100%' in the Surface app correctly reflects the time the device is not in Battery Protection Mode.

  • Enhances the Battery Smart Charging feature by activating protection only when necessary, which helps extend the battery's lifespan and maintain its health.

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

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Firmware - 12.105.139.0

Surface System Aggregator - Firmware

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 Laptop Go 3 devices running Windows 10 September 2022 Update, Version 22H2, or greater.

Improvements and fixes:

  • Addresses a fingerprint authentication bypass security vulnerability to prevent spoofing attacks.

  • 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

ELAN Finger Print - Biometric - 3.15.12011.10156

Fingerprint Sensor - Biometric devices

Surface - Extension - 1.19.5.0

Surface Elan Finger Print Reader Firmware Update (Microsoft) - Extensions

Surface - Firmware - 12.103.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

July 29 release

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

Improvements and fixes:

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

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

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

Windows Update Name

Device Manager

Surface - Firmware - 12.100.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 1.32.2418.1

Surface ME - Firmware

Intel - Software Component - 1.71.99.0

Intel(R) iCLS Client - Software components

Intel - System - 2406.5.5.0

Intel(R) Management Engine Interface - System devices

Surface - System - 6.214.10.0

Surface Integration Service - System devices

June 20 release

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

Improvements and fixes:

  • Improves audio quality by resolving an issue that caused audio files to unexpectedly crash when using the Dolby format.

  • Improves the stability and reliability of the audio system to prevent unexpected failures or disruptions of audio streams, ensuring uninterrupted 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

Realtek Semiconductor Corp. - MEDIA - 6.0.9561.5

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

Dolby - Software Component - 3.30508.581.0

Dolby APO SWC Device - Audio Processing Objects (APOs)

Dolby - Extension - 8.605.313.22

Realtek High-Definition Audio (SST) - Extensions

May 16 release

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

Improvements and fixes:

  • Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00923, INTEL-SA-00929 & INTEL-SA-00950.

  • Addresses pre-boot (PXE) security vulnerability.

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

  • Improves device connectivity to Wi-Fi and addresses concerns regarding Bluetooth pairing when device is on standby.

  • Addresses security vulnerabilities related to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to secure devices from a potential threat.

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

Intel - net - 23.30.0.6

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

Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 23.30.0.3

Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) - Bluetooth

Intel - System - 2334.5.1.0

Intel(R) Management Engine Interface - System devices

Intel - Software Component - 1.70.101.0

Intel(R) iCLS Client - Software components

Surface - Firmware- 13.0.1594.2

Surface ME - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 11.102.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

February 16 release

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

Improvements and fixes:

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

  • 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 - 10.200.143.0

Surface UEFI - Firmware

Surface - Firmware - 2.26.7.0

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

January 16 release

The following update is available for Surface Laptop Go 3 devices running Windows 10 September 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 - SAM - System devices

Surface - Surface System Management - 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

October 2 release 

The following update is available for Surface Laptop Go 3 devices running Windows 10 September 2022 Update, Version 22H2, 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

Intel - System - 10.1.45.9

Intel(R) Host Bridge/DRAM Registers  - System devices

Intel Corporation - Display - 31.0.101.4502

Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics - Display adapters

Intel Corporation - Extension - 31.0.101.4502

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

Intel - Extension - 22.160.0.9

Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX201 160MHz - Extension

Intel - net - 22.230.0.8

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

Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 22.230.0.2

Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth® - Bluetooth

Realtek - Extension - 8.420.740.1

Realtek High Definition Audio(SST) - Extension

Surface - Firmware - 1.4.2.0

Samsung 128GB KLUDG4UHGC-B0E1 Storage Firmware Update - Firmware

Surface - System - 110.24.7.0

Surface Integration - System devices

Surface - Firmware - 11.6.139.0

Surface System Aggregator - Firmware

Additional steps for Surface Laptop 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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