Surface Pro X Update: Fixes for Keyboard, Sleep Issues, and Caps Lock LED Problems

Microsoft has launched a significant firmware update for the SQ2-based Surface Pro X. This update addresses various issues, including a security flaw in fingerprint authentication, problems with the keyboard and trackpad functionality, a malfunctioning Caps Lock LED, disturbances in sleep mode wake-up processes, and additional enhancements. Below is the full changelog:

Patches a fingerprint authentication vulnerability to avert spoofing attempts.

Rectifies issues with unresponsive key presses and touchpad interactions when connected.

Fixes the waking mechanism from sleep, which previously required pressing the power button instead of a quick tap or keystroke.

Adds a solution for an issue where the Slim Pen charged unexpectedly when waking from sleep, affecting battery usage.

Corrects the Caps Lock LED, which failed to accurately display its ON/OFF state while the key functioned properly.

Addresses the problem of dropped double letters during fast typing sessions.

Enhances security measures to protect against unauthorized privileges.

The following are the new drivers included in this update:

Windows Update Version	Windows Device Manager
2.202.139.0	Surface System Aggregator – Firmware
2.131.15.0	Surface Type Cover v7 Firmware Update – Extensions

Additional details about this release are as follows:

Supported Devices	Surface Pro X SQ2
Compatible Windows Versions	Windows 11 version 22H2 and higher
Known Issues	There is a known issue with activating the Eye Contact feature following the February 28, 2022 update on devices upgraded to Windows 11. To use Eye Contact, you must enable it in the Settings each time you use the camera: Go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Camera > Select either Surface Camera Front or Rear. Enable the Eye Contact feature. Microsoft is addressing this issue and will provide a fix in a subsequent update.

Supported Devices

Surface Pro X SQ2

Compatible Windows Versions

Windows 11 version 22H2 and higher

Known Issues

There is a known issue with activating the Eye Contact feature following the February 28, 2022 update on devices upgraded to Windows 11.

To use Eye Contact, you must enable it in the Settings each time you use the camera:

Go to Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Camera > Select either Surface Camera Front or Rear.
Enable the Eye Contact feature.

Microsoft is addressing this issue and will provide a fix in a subsequent update.

You can update your Surface Pro X SQ2 firmware by navigating to Settings > Windows Update. The device is scheduled to receive firmware updates until August 10, 2025.

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