Surface Pro 9 5G Keyboard Improvements: Fixes, Enhanced Wake-Up Time, and More

In the wake of a significant firmware update for the Surface Pro X series, Microsoft has issued a comparable update for the Surface Pro 9 5G. This update addresses several keyboard-related issues, including a malfunctioning Caps Lock LED, as well as various bugs. Moreover, enhancements have been made to the device’s wake-up performance and overall security measures.

Below is the detailed changelog:

Fixes a problem that hindered DFCI removal through the network.

Resolves issues with keyboard functionality in the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE) or Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE).

Addresses an issue where key presses and touchpad actions were unresponsive while connected to the device.

Fixes an issue requiring the power button to be held down to wake the device from sleep, instead of simply tapping it or pressing a key.

Resolves an issue causing the Slim Pen to begin charging unexpectedly when the device woke up from sleep mode, which affected battery efficiency.

Fixes the problem where the Caps Lock LED did not accurately reflect the ON/OFF status, even though the key was functioning as intended.

Corrects an issue that led to missing double letters when typing rapidly.

Enhances security for devices with PXE boot enabled in IPv6 networks, safeguarding them against external threats within compromised network zones.

Implements improvements for a quicker wake-up experience.

Here is a summary of the new drivers included:

Windows Update Name	Windows Device Manager
Surface – Firmware – 18.21.235.0	Surface UEFI – Firmware
3.98.5.0	Surface Hid Mini Driver – Human Interface Devices
71.62.15.0	Surface Integration – System devices
2.131.15.0	Surface Type Cover v7 Firmware Update – Extensions

Additional release information includes:

Supported Configurations	Surface Pro 9 5G
Supported Windows Versions	Windows 11 version 22H2 and later
How to access the update	Via Windows Update or the Surface Support website for manual installation
Update Size	385 MB (manual installation only)

The Surface Pro 9 5G, along with its Intel variant, benefits from a six-year support window. Microsoft intends to cease updates for these models on October 25, 2028.

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