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Surface Laptop 3, Pro 7, Studio get January 2020 firmware update

The first update of 2020 is now rolling out for Surface devices, and here are all the details.

Microsoft is now rolling out firmware updates for its Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro 7 with a slew of fixes and improvements for the devices. In addition, the company is pushing updates for the Surface Studio first and second generation with several fixes.

The firmware updates (via Neowin) are meant for devices running the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, version 1903, or later releases.

Surface Pro 7 January 2020 update

The following improvements are available for Surface Pro 7:

  • Intel Control Logic – System devices 42.18362.3.11803: improves camera and associated system bugcheck performance.
  • Intel Imaging Signal Processor 2500 – System devices 42.18362.3.11803: improves camera and associated system bugcheck performance.
  • Surface Camera Front – System devices 42.18362.3.11803: improves camera and associated system bugcheck performance.
  • Surface Camera Front Extension 42.18362.3.11803: improves camera and associated system bugcheck performance.
  • Surface Camera IR – System devices 42.18362.3.11803: improves camera and associated system bugcheck performance.
  • Surface Camera IR Extension 42.18362.3.11803: improves camera and associated system bugcheck performance.
  • Surface Camera Rear – System devices 42.18362.3.11803: improves camera and associated system bugcheck performance.
  • Microsoft Camera Rear Extension 42.18362.3.11803: improves camera and associated system bugcheck performance.
  • Intel AVStream Camera 2500 – Camera 42.18362.3.11803: improves camera and associated system bugcheck performance.
  • Surface System Aggregator – Firmware 14.48.139.0: improves battery performance.
  • Surface UEFI – Firmware 7.161.140.0: improves Surface Dock USB performance.

Surface Laptop 3 January 2020 update

The following improvements are available for Surface Laptop 3 using Intel processors:

  • Surface Integration – System devices 19.62.139.0: improves display brightness scenarios and improves integration between system services.
  • Intel ICLS Client – Software devices 1.58.48.0: improves integration between system services.
  • Intel Iris Plus Graphics Extension 26.20.100.7641: improves graphics stability and performance and improves integration between system services.
  • Intel Iris Plus Graphics – Display adapters 26.20.100.7641: improves graphics stability and performance.
  • Intel Smart Sound Technology (intel SST) Audio Controller – System devices 10.24.0.3316: improves audio performance.
  • Intel Smart Sound Technology (Intel SST) OED – System devices 10.24.0.3316: improves audio performance.
  • Realtek Hardware Support Application – Software components 11.0.6000.92: improves audio performance.
  • Realtek Device Extension 6.1.0.2: improves integration between system services.
  • Realtek High Definition Audio (SST) – Sound, video, and game controllers 6.0.8846.1: improves audio performance.
  • Surface Integration Service Device – System devices 5.91.139.0: improves integration between system services.
  • Surface Light Sensor – System devices 1.35.139.0: improves system light balance and contrast.
  • Intel Management Engine Interface – System devices 13.0.1319.1: improves system stability.
  • Surface RETIMER – Firmware 0.36.0.0: improves system stability.
  • Surface UEFI – Firmware 7.100.140.0: improves system stability.

The following improvements are available for Surface Laptop 3 using AMD processors:

  • Surface UEFI – Firmware 1.2134.140.0: improves system stability.
  • Light Sensor – System devices 1.35.139.0: improves system light balance and contrast.
  • Surface Integration – System device 18.50.139.0: improves display brightness scenarios and improves integration between system services.
  • Surface Integration Service Device – System devices 5.91.139.0: improves integration between system services.
  • Realtek Device Extension 6.1.0.2: improves audio performance.
  • Realtek High Definition Audio – Sound, video, and game controllers 6.0.8846.1: improves audio performance.
  • Realtek Hardware Support Application – Software components 11.0.6000.92: improves audio performance.
  • AMD Micro PEP Device – System devices 1.0.25.0: improves system stability.
  • AMD Radeon Vega 9 Graphics – Display Adapter 26.20.12041.2: improves system stability and performance.

Surface Studio January 2020 update

The following improvements are available for first and second generation of Surface Studio:

  • Marvell AVASTAR Bluetooth Radio Adapter – Bluetooth 15.68.17017.115: improves Bluetooth connectivity.
  • Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Network Controller – Network adapters 15.68.17017.115: resolves Wi-Fi connectivity issues.

The update should download and install automatically, but if you have not received it, then you get it from Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and try to force the download manually.

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Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 14 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 20 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me.