Surface devices driver and firmware lifecycle for Windows-based devices
This page provides essential information on the driver and firmware lifecycle for Windows-based Surface devices. This policy outlines the lifecycle of driver and firmware updates for all Surface devices, including Surface for Business and Consumer devices. It runs from the initial release of a device until the designated end-of-servicing date when Surface ceases to publish updates.
Overview
The Surface driver and firmware lifecycle consists of two parts:
- The driver and firmware servicing period for a device.
- The support provided for OS versions during that period.
The device servicing period refers to the timeframe in which Surface devices receive firmware and driver updates, ensuring the hardware remains optimized for supported operating systems.
Device servicing period
The Surface driver and firmware servicing period defines how long updates are provided for a device.
For devices released before January 1, 2021: Surface devices receive driver and firmware updates for at least four years from when the device was first released. If the servicing period exceeds four years, an updated end-of-servicing date will be announced before the date of last servicing.
For devices released on and after January 1, 2021: Surface devices receive driver and firmware updates for at least six years from when the device was first released. If the servicing period exceeds six years, an updated end-of-servicing date will be announced before the date of last servicing.
For accessories, see Surface accessories driver and firmware lifecycle.
OS version support
OS version support defines the operating system versions Surface supports during the device servicing period. Surface devices receive driver and firmware updates for Windows OS versions released in the prior 30 months. Surface devices don't support Windows OS versions older than the version supported at their release. To see the minimum supported OS version for your Surface device, visit Surface supported operating systems.
If your device’s OS version is no longer supported, we recommend upgrading to the latest available OS to continue receiving driver and firmware updates.
Once the device servicing period is concluded, devices continue to receive Windows OS feature and security updates per the Windows Lifecycle Policy as described on the Microsoft Lifecycle Policy support page.
Surface driver and firmware lifecycle period
The following table shows the release and end-of-servicing dates for Surface devices with a defined driver and firmware lifecycle policy:
| Surface device | Release date | End-of-servicing date for firmware & drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Pro 7 | October 22, 2019 | October 30, 2025 |
| Surface Pro X SQ1 | November 5, 2019 | August 10, 2025 |
| Surface Go 2 | May 6, 2020 | December 30, 2024 |
| Surface Book 3 | May 26, 2020 | April 1, 2025 |
| Surface Pro X SQ2 | October 13, 2020 | August 10, 2025 |
| Surface Pro 7+ | January 15, 2021 | January 15, 2027 |
| Surface Laptop 4 | April 15, 2021 | April 15, 2027 |
| Surface Pro 8 | October 5, 2021 | October 5, 2027 |
| Surface Laptop Studio | October 5, 2021 | October 5, 2027 |
| Surface Go 3 | October 5, 2021 | October 5, 2027 |
| Surface Pro X Wi-Fi | October 5, 2021 | October 5, 2027 |
| Surface Laptop SE | January 11, 2022 | January 11, 2028 |
| Surface Laptop Go 2 | June 7, 2022 | June 7, 2028 |
| Windows Dev Kit 2023 | October 24, 2022 | October 24, 2028 |
| Surface Laptop 5 | October 25, 2022 | October 25, 2028 |
| Surface Pro 9 | October 25, 2022 | October 25, 2028 |
| Surface Studio 2+ | October 25, 2022 | October 2, 2028 |
| Surface Go 4 | September 21, 2023 | September 21, 2029 |
| Surface Laptop Go 3 | October 3, 2023 | October 3, 2029 |
| Surface Laptop Studio 2 | October 3, 2023 | October 3, 2029 |
| Surface Laptop 6 for Business | April 9, 2024 | April 9, 2030 |
| Surface Pro 10 for Business | April 9, 2024 | April 9, 2030 |
| Surface Pro (11th Edition) | June 18, 2024 | September 10, 2030 |
| Surface Laptop (7th Edition) | June 18, 2024 | September 10, 2030 |
| Surface Pro (11th Edition) 5G | September 3, 2024 | September 26, 2030 |
| Surface Pro 10 with 5G | October 11, 2024 | October 11, 2030 |
Legacy products
The following table lists products that have passed their end-of-servicing date based on the driver and firmware lifecycle policy. These devices no longer receive newer driver and firmware updates than those listed on Surface update history.
| Surface device | Release date | End-of-servicing date for firmware & drivers |
|---|---|---|
| Surface RT | October 26, 2012 | April 11, 2017 |
| Surface Pro | February 9, 2013 | April 11, 2017 |
| Surface 2 | October 22, 2013 | April 10, 2018 |
| Surface Pro 2 | October 22, 2013 | April 10, 2018 |
| Surface Pro 3 | June 20, 2014 | November 13, 2021 |
| Surface 3 | May 5, 2015 | November 13, 2021 |
| Surface Book | October 26, 2015 | November 13, 2021 |
| Surface Pro 4 | October 26, 2015 | November 13, 2021 |
| Surface Book with Performance Base | November 10, 2016 | November 13, 2021 |
| Surface Studio (1st gen) | December 15, 2016 | November 13, 2021 |
| Surface Laptop (1st gen) | June 14, 2017 | November 13, 2021 |
| Surface Book 2 | November 17, 2017 | June 30, 2023 |
| Surface Go | August 2, 2018 | August 2, 2022 |
| Surface Laptop 2 | October 16, 2018 | December 27, 2022 |
| Surface Pro 6 | October 16, 2018 | June 30, 2023 |
| Surface Go with LTE Advanced | November 20, 2018 | November 20, 2022 |
| Surface Pro (5th gen) | June 15, 2017 | January 15, 2024 |
| Surface Pro LTE (5th gen) (Model 1807) | December 1, 2017 | January 15, 2024 |
| Surface Studio 2 | October 2, 2018 | October 2, 2024 |
| Surface Laptop 3 | October 22, 2019 | July 30, 2024 |
| Surface Laptop Go | October 13, 2020 | October 13, 2024 |
Learn more
- Surface accessories driver and firmware lifecycle
- Driver and firmware lifecycle for Surface Hub devices and accessories
- Manage and deploy Surface driver and firmware updates
- Surface device compatibility with Windows Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC)
- Surface Warranty and Support Plans
- Surface update history