The new Surface Pro gets a new firmware update to improve pen and touch performance [August 8, 2018]
After recent huge firmware updates to the new Surface Pro, yesterday, Microsoft has released another firmware update to the devices again with some significant improvements. To be specific, the firmware updates will improve device security, stability, and improve pen and touch performance.
The newest firmware should be showing up now in Windows Update, and it bumps up the version numbers of Surface UEFI, Touch, and Wifi adapter.
Windows Update History Name | Device Manager Name |
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Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. – Bluetooth – 15.68.9125.57 | Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter – Bluetooth
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Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. – Net – 15.68.9125.57 | Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller – Network adapters
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Surface – System – 4.18.136.0 | Surface Integration Service Device – System devices
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Surface – System – 1.16.139.0 | Surface Touch Servicing ML – System devices
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Surface – Firmware – 429.0.1.10 | Surface Touch – Firmware
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Surface – Firmware – 234.2291.769.0 | Surface UEFI – Firmware
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In addition, Microsoft also provides more information about overall device attribute benefits from this update as below:
Value Indicator | Score |
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Security | + |
Reliability | + |
Connectivity | NA |
Compatibility | NA |
Performance | + |
Battery Life | NA |
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