Surface Pro 8 gets a massive list of new drivers in the latest firmware update

Microsoft has updated its previous-gen flagship tablet with a new firmware update containing a massive list of new drivers. The latest release fixes security vulnerabilities and improves overall system stability and performance.

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

This update addresses security vulnerability and improves system stability and performance.

Here is the list of new drivers:

Windows Update Name	Windows Device Manager
Surface - USB - 1.94.139.0	Surface Type Cover V7 Fingerprint UDE Controller - Universal Serial Bus controllers
Surface - Extension - 2.114.139.0	Surface Type Cover V7 Fingerprint UDE Controller - Extension
Realtek - Media - 6.0.9320.5	Realtek High Definition Audio(SST) - Sound, video and game controllers
Surface - System - 66.46.139.0	Surface Integration - System devices
Dolby - SoftwareComponent - 3.30400.413.0	Dolby - SoftwareComponent - 3.30400.413.0
Intel(R) Corporation - Media - 10.29.0.7919	Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (SST) USB - Sound, video and game controllers
Intel - System - 10.29.0.7919	Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (SST) OED - System devices
Intel(R) Corporation - Media - 10.29.0.7919	Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (SST) for Bluetooth Audio - Sound, video and game controllers
Intel - System - 10.29.0.7919	Intel(R) Smart Sound Technology (SST) Audio Controller - System devices
Dolby - Extension - 7.811.332.53	Dolby - Extension - 7.811.332.53
Surface - Firmware - 11.101.139.0	Surface - Firmware - 11.101.139.0
Elan - Biometric - 4.15.12412.20015	ELAN WBF Fingerprint Sensor - Biometric devices
Dolby - SoftwareComponent- 3.30201.210.0	DolbyAPO Software Device (HAS) - Software component

Here is extra information about the release:

Supported Configurations	All Surface Pro 8 variants
Supported Windows Versions	Windows 10 20H2 and newer Windows 11 21H2 and newer
How to get the update	Windows Update Surface Support website
Additional Steps	No additional steps required
Known Issues	No known issues
Device Supported Until	October 5, 2025

Another Surface device Microsoft updated this month is the Surface Laptop Studio. Its January 2023 firmware update has a much more modest changelog and focuses on improving Windows Hello and facial recognition. You can learn more about that release here.