Microsoft rolls out July firmware updates for all Surface tablet models
Microsoft has made firmware updates available for all of its Surface models, including the recently released Surface Pro 3, as part of its July Patch Tuesday updates.
Surface Pro Embedded Controller Firmware (v.38.2.50.0) reducing power consumption, and enhancing system stability
Surface Pro System Aggregator Firmware (v. 3.8.250.0) enhancing battery life, and increasing efficiency and reliability in low power states
Surface Type Cover Firmware Update (v. 2.0.1021.0) improving trackpad reliability and system stability
Surface Accessory Device (v. 2.0.1012.0) helping the on-screen keyboard (OSK) appear and disappear at the correct times
Wireless Network Controller and Bluetooth (v. 15.68.3042.79) enhancing system stability, reducing power consumption in low power states, and improving some Wi-Fi connection scenarios.
We will also issue an update on Wednesday, July 16, to further improve Wi-Fi connection and throughput scenarios
Surface Home Button Driver (v1.0.255.0) enhances system stability in both the active state and the sleep/wake transition state
Microsoft has added a reminder on its Surface update history pages to remind users that Surface firmware updates are staged, meaning that all users don't get them simultaneously.
"Not every Surface will receive the update at the same time, but the update will be delivered to all devices. If you have not received the update, please manually check Windows Update later," Microsoft officials note.