Surface Pro 8 and Pro 9 5G get new firmware to resolve graphic issues and improve stability

Another pair of Surface devices are getting new firmware updates. Owners of the Surface Pro 8 and 5G-enabled Surface Pro 9 with the SQ3 processor can download the latest patches improving general stability and resolving graphic glitches.

What is new in the Surface Pro 8 August 2023 firmware update?

This update addresses graphics configuration and artifact issue.

Here is the list of new drivers:

Windows Update Name	Windows Device Manager
Intel Corporation - Extn - 31.0.101.3889	Intel(R) Iris(R) Xe Graphics - Extensio

Here is extra information about the release:

Supported Configurations	Surface Pro 8
Supported Windows Versions	Windows 10 version 20H2 and newer Windows 11 version 21H2 and newer
How to get the update	Windows Update Surface Support website
Additional Steps	We recommend that you restart your Surface to complete any remaining part of the installation. To restart your device, select Start, and then select Power > Restart. If you still feel that your Surface device is not working correctly, visit our help page for Surface devices, choose how you would like to get support, enter what you need assistance with, and then follow the recommended help or articles.
Known Issues	No known issues in this update
Device Supported Until	October 5, 2025

What is new in the Surface Pro 9 5G firmware update?

This update improves stability and addresses system bug check.

Here is the list of new drivers:

Windows Device Manager	Driver Version
Qualcomm(R) Adreno(TM) 680 GPU	30.0.3741.85

Here is extra information about the release:

Supported Configurations	Surface Pro 9 5G with the SQ3 processor
Supported Windows Versions	Windows 11 version 22H2 and newer
How to get the update	Windows Update
Additional Steps	We recommend that you restart your Surface to complete any remaining part of the installation. To restart your device, select Start, and then select Power > Restart. If you still feel that your Surface device is not working correctly, visit our help page for Surface devices, choose how you would like to get support, enter what you need assistance with, and then follow the recommended help or articles.
Known Issues	No known issues in this update
Device Supported Until	October 25, 2026

ARM-based Surface Pro 9 5G is currently available with a 10% discount on Amazon. You can snag the base configuration with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage and save $130 for accessories or something else.

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