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If you have one of the Intel-based Surface Pro 9 tablets, there is an important update for you to get from Windows Update. Microsoft has fully released the July 2024 firmware update with fixes for taskbar flickering, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity issues, and the problem with the USB-C port not working after booting up the computer.
Note that the update is not applicable to the Surface Pro 9 with the Microsoft SQ3 processor.
Here is the official changelog:
The following update is available for Surface Pro 9 with Intel Processor devices running Windows 10 October 2022 Update, Version 22H2, or greater.
Improvements and fixes:
- Addresses issues related to recovery of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections when device is on Standby and improves connection reliability.
- Resolves a problem causing taskbar flickering and occasional device freezing when using a Slim Pen.
- Resolves an issue that prevented the device from using the USB-C functionality after the system had booted.
Here is the list of new drivers in the latest firmware update:
| Windows Update Name | Windows Device Manager |
|---|---|
| Surface - Firmware - 6.202.139.0 | Surface System Aggregator - Firmware |
| Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 23.30.0.3 | Intel Wireless Bluetooth - Bluetooth |
| Intel - net - 23.30.0.6 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz - Network adapters |
|
Surface - Extension - 18.119.139.0 |
Surface Touch Pen Processor - Extensions |
Here is extra information about the release:
| Supported Configurations | Surface Pro 9 with Intel processors |
|---|---|
| Supported Windows Versions |
Windows 10 version 22H2 and newer Windows 11 version 22H2 and newer |
| How to get the update |
Windows Update Surface Support website (manual installation) |
| Update Size | 742MB (manual installation only) |
| Additional Steps | The update does not require extra steps before or after installation |
| Known Issues | There are no known issues in this update |
The Surface Pro 9 (both Intel and ARM-based versions) has a six-year lifecycle. It is expected to run out of support on October 25, 2028.
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