Surface Pro 9 major firmware update addresses keyboard, sleep, and charging issues

Microsoft has introduced a significant firmware update for the ninth-generation Surface Pro equipped with Intel processors. This update, available for download via Windows Update or the official Surface Support website, resolves several bugs, including issues with non-responsive touchpads, Slim Pen charging problems, and missing keyboard inputs, among others.

It’s important to note that this update is not applicable to the Surface Pro 9 5G running on the Microsoft SQ3 processor.

Below is the official changelog:

• Addresses security vulnerabilities, enhancing device protection against potential threats.

• Enhances the device’s connectivity capabilities with other devices through USB-C for direct peer-to-peer communication.

• Fixes an issue where keystrokes and the touchpad did not function properly when connected to the device.

• Resolves a concern where waking the device from sleep mode required pressing the power button instead of a simple touch or key press.

• Addresses the issue where the Slim Pen unexpectedly charged upon device wake from sleep mode, affecting overall power consumption.

• Mitigates the problem where the Caps Lock LED did not accurately reflect its ON/OFF status, although the key itself was functioning correctly.

• Fixes the issue of dropped double letters when typing rapidly.

• Improves the device wake-up experience with a quicker response time.

• Resolves issues that prevented the Battery Limit setting from working as intended.

Here is the list of new drivers included in the update:

Additional details regarding the release are as follows:

The Surface Pro 9 has a lifecycle of six years, with the end of support scheduled for October 25, 2028.

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