Surface Go 3 update history
Applies To
Surface Go 3Surface 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.
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In the Surface app, expand Help & support to check the update status.
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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:
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Firmware updates can’t be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version.
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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.
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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 3 devices running Windows 10, Version 22H2 or greater.
Improvements and fixes:
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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 |
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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:
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Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00999, INTEL-SA- 01083 & INTEL-SA- 01071.
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Addresses issues related to recovery of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections when device is on Standby and improves connection reliability.
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Improves the audio quality by managing an issue that led any audio file to unexpectedly crash when using in the Dolby format.
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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 |
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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:
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Fixes an issue relating to the second monitor display flickering and not working when the device is connected to Surface Dock.
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Addresses data collection regulatory requirements and updates the consent experience for data transmission.
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Improves the audio quality of calls and recordings.
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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 |
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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:
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Addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-TA-00950.
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Addresses pre-boot (PXE) security vulnerability.
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Resolves an issue where Device Manager in Windows displays an unidentified or disconnected device.
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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 |
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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:
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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 |
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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:
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This update addresses a potential security vulnerability related to Intel® Security Advisory INTEL-SA-00783, addressing CVE-2022-36392.
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Improves wireless stability.
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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 |
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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:
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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 |
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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:
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Improves graphics stability and resolves graphical display issues.
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Improves Wi-Fi stability.
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Enables support for new docking accessories.
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Improves Surface Dock2 stability.
Windows Update Name |
Device Manager |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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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.