Surface Pro 9 5G gets keyboard fixes, improved wake up time, and more

Following the release of a major firmware update for the Surface Pro X lineup, Microsoft released a similar update for the Surface Pro 9 5G. It features many fixes for various keyboard issues, a non-working Caps Lock LED, and other bugs. The update also improves wake-up performance and overall system security.

Here is the complete changelog:

• Addresses an issue that prevented DFCI removal via network.
• Addresses issues with keyboard working in Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) or Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE).
• Fixes an issue where keypresses and the touchpad did not function correctly when connected to the device.
• Resolves an issue where waking the device from sleep mode required holding the power button instead of a simple tap or key press.
• Addresses the concern where the Slim Pen would unexpectedly charge when the device resumed from sleep mode, impacting power consumption.
• Mitigates the issue where the Caps Lock LED does not indicate ON/OFF status, despite the key functioning properly.
• Resolves the issue where double letters were being dropped when typing quickly.
• Improves security for devices with PXE boot enabled in IPv6 networks by protecting them against external access within compromised network segments.
• Improves device wake-up experience with faster response time.

Here is the list of new drivers:

Here is extra information about the release:

The Surface Pro 9 5G and its Intel-based sibling have a six-year support lifecycle. Microsoft plans to stop releasing updates for these devices on October 25, 2028.

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