Microsoft today shipped out a new set of firmware updates for the Surface Go. Both the LTE and standard Wi-Fi models are included here. The biggest updates here are all related to improving the camera experience, but it's not entirely clear what's changed.
There are also various reliability and security updates, including some related to Surface Dock 2 and battery smart charging. Here's a look at the full release notes (opens in new tab) (via OnMSFT):
| Firmware version | Update info |
|---|---|
| Surface - Firmware - 1.1.18.0 | Improves battery Smart Charging reliability, and addresses security updates. |
| Intel – Camera - 30.18305.6.12414 | Improves camera experience and resolves associated system bugcheck. |
| Intel Corporation - System - 30.18305.6.12414 | Improves camera experience and resolves associated system bugcheck. |
| Intel Corporation - System - 30.18305.6.12414 | Improves camera experience and resolves associated system bugcheck. |
| Intel Corporation - System - 30.18305.6.12414 | Improves camera experience and resolves associated system bugcheck. |
| Intel Corporation – System - 30.18305.6.12414 | Improves camera experience and resolves associated system bugcheck. |
| Intel Corporation – System - 30.18305.6.12414 | Improves camera experience and resolves associated system bugcheck. |
| Intel - System - 30.18305.6.12414 | Improves camera experience and resolves associated system bugcheck. |
| Intel – SoftwareComponent - 1.60.155.0 | Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
| Intel – System - 1952.14.0.1470 | Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
| Surface - Extension - 5.5.0.0 | Improves Surface Dock 2 reliability and addresses system bugcheck. |
| Surface - System - 1.29.137.0 | Facilitates power and thermal related data analysis. |
| Surface - Firmware - 2.49.139.0 | Improves Surface Dock 2 reliability and addresses system bugcheck. |
| Surface - Firmware - 11.8.77.3664 | Addresses security updates and improves system stability. |
The new updates are available for both the Surface Go and Surface Go LTE for devices running the Windows 10 May 2019 Update (version 1903) or greater. You can snag these updates now via Windows Update.
Small and portable
The new Surface Go 2 packs a larger 10.5-inch higher resolution display, thinner bezels, more power and storage for all your on-the-go computing tasks. Compatible with previous and new accessories.
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