Surface Studio 2 firmware update brings critical security fixes and stability improvements

Surface Studio 2 (Image credit: Windows Central)

What you need to know

The Surface Studio 2 has a new firmware update available.
The update includes several critical security fixes and stability improvements.
Surface Studio 2 devices running the Windows 10 May 2019 Update or later will receive the firmware update.

Here's everything that's new, as found on Microsoft's support page for the device:

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Device Manager Name	Version and Update
Surface UEFI - Firmware	532.3732.768.0 - Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
Surface ME - Firmware	11.8.86.3877 - Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.
Intel Management Engine Interface – System devices	2102.100.0.1044 - Addresses critical security vulnerability and improves system stability.

While the Surface Studio 2 looks like a modern device, it may not be able to upgrade to Windows 11 later this year. It's not on the list of supported devices for Windows 11 at the moment. Many Surface devices have a "Free upgrade to Windows 11" badge on their Microsoft Store listings. The Surface Studio 2 does not, even though it's the latest model from its respective category.

Updates to Surface devices roll out in stages, so you might not see this firmware update yet. You may have to click the "View optional updates" link in the Update section of the Windows Settings app to see the latest update. The update started rolling out on July 15, 2021.

Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

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