Surface Pro X firmware update makes it easier to connect abroad
The Surface Pro X's latest firmware comes with some handy improvements for people who love to travel.
What you need to know
- The Surface Pro X has a new firmware update.
- The update enables mobile operator self registration, which helps you set up a cellular connection.
- The update also improves Bluetooth and Wi-Fi reliability
Microsoft shipped a firmware update for the Surface Pro X this week. The update enables mobile operator self registration, which makes it easier to set up a connection to LTE carriers, especially when traveling abroad. The update also improves Bluetooth reliability and Wi-Fi reliability. The Surface Pro X is already one of the best Windows laptops because of its mobility, so self registration is a nice addition.
Microsoft's support page outlines all of the changes, which can also be found below.
| Windows Update History Name | Device Manager Name | Version | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware Update | Qualcomm Advanced Modem Subsystem Device | 10400.1.77.0 | Enables Mobile Operator self registration. |
| Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware Update | Qualcomm Bluetooth Radio Driver - Bluetooth | 1.0.1080.0 | Improves BT connection reliability when the device resumes from sleep. |
| Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware Update | Qualcomm Bluetooth UART Transport Driver – Bluetooth | 1.0.1080.0 | Improves BT connection reliability when the device resumes from sleep. |
| Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware Update | Qualcomm System Manager Device Extension | 10400.1.77.0 | Enables Mobile Operator self registration. |
| Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware Update | Qualcomm Wi-Fi B/G/N/AC (2x2) Svc - Network adapters | 1.0.1080.0 | Improves Wi-Fi connection reliability when the device resumes from sleep. |
| Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware Update | Snapdragon (TM) X24 LTE Modem - Network adapters | 1.0.1180.0 | Enables Mobile Operator self registration. |
| Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware Update | Surface Hot Plug - System devices | 3.71.139.0 | Improves system stability, and addresses issues related to system bugcheck. |
| Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware Update | Surface Light Sensor - System devices | 1.37.139.0 | Addresses issues related to system bugcheck. |
| Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware Update | Surface Pro X Wi-Fi B/G/N/AC (2x2) Svc - Network adapters | 10400.1.22.0 | Improves Wi-Fi connection reliability when the device resumes from sleep. |
| Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware Update | Surface Touch Pen Processor - Human Interface Devices | 4.212.137.0 | Improves pen inking when palm is also on the screen. |
| Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware Update | Improves pen inking when palm is also on the screen. | Surface UEFI – Firmware | 3.527.140.0 | Improves system stability, and addresses issues related to system bugcheck. |
| Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware Update | Surface Dock 2 Firmware Update Driver Extension | 5.5.0.0 | Enables Surface Dock 2 update. |
The firmware update should be available through Windows Update.
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