Microsoft addresses Surface Pro 7 camera performance and display flashing issues
Microsoft has launched a new firmware update for the Surface Pro 7, marking it as the final Windows tablet before the redesign. This update addresses various issues, including security vulnerabilities, camera performance, display flickering, and more. Below is the official changelog:
- Addresses potential security vulnerabilities in relation to Intel® Security Advisories INTEL-SA-00999, INTEL-SA-01083, and INTEL-SA-01071.
- Fixes an issue with the camera’s performance associated with limited memory or storage capacity.
- Resolves the flickering or flashing screen problem occurring when the device is connected to the Surface Dock 2.
- Corrects the malfunctioning of the Battery Limit setting.
Below is a list of new drivers included in this firmware update:
| Windows Update Name | Windows Device Manager |
|---|---|
| Surface – Firmware – 20.100.140.0 | Surface UEFI – Firmware |
| Surface – Firmware – 13.0.2393.5 | Surface ME – Firmware |
| Intel – SoftwareComponent – 1.71.99.0 | Intel(R) iCLS Client – Software components |
| Intel – System – 2406.5.5.0 | Intel(R) Management Engine Interface #1 – System devices |
| Surface – Extension – 6.16.8.0 | Surface Dock 2 Firmware Update – Extensions |
| Intel – Camera – 42.18362.3.16380 | Intel(R) AVStream Camera – Cameras |
| Intel Corporation – System – 42.18362.3.16380 | Intel(R) Control Logic – System devices |
| Intel(R) Imaging Signal Processor – System devices | |
| Surface Camera Front – System devices | |
| Surface IR Camera Front – System devices | |
| Surface Camera Rear – System devices | |
| Surface Camera Front – Extensions | |
| Surface IR Camera Front – Extensions | |
| Surface Camera Rear – Extensions | |
| Surface – Firmware – 20.103.140.0 | Surface UEFI – Firmware |
Additional insights regarding this release are as follows:
| Supported Configurations | Surface Pro 7 |
|---|---|
| Supported Windows Versions | Windows 10 version 22H2 and newer Windows 11 version 22H2 and newer |
| How to Get the Update | Via Windows Update or the Surface Support website for manual installation. |
| Update Size | 700MB (for manual installation only) |
| Additional Steps | No extra steps are required for this update. |
| Known Issues | There are no known issues with this update. |
The Surface Pro 7 is set to receive support for one more year, with Microsoft planning to discontinue support for this last pre-redesign tablet on October 30, 2025.
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