Surface Laptop 13-inch 1st Edition update history
Surface devices will receive driver and firmware updates until the date listed in the Surface devices driver and firmware lifecycle for Windows-based devices.
To keep your Surface Laptop performing its best, make sure that you have the latest Surface updates.
How to get updates
Surface updates are released in stages—not every Surface will receive updates at the same time, but they'll be delivered to all devices. If you haven’t previously received updates, you can manually update by following the steps at Download drivers and firmware for Surface.
You can quickly check the health of your Surface drivers and firmware using the Surface app.
-
In the Surface app, expand Help & support to check the update status.
-
If there are updates available, select the Check for updates button to open Windows Update and install the available updates.
If you don't have the Surface app installed, you can download the Surface app from the Microsoft Store. After the download is complete, select Start and enter Surface in Search. Then, select the app from the list of results
Notes:
-
Firmware updates can’t be uninstalled or reverted to an earlier version.
-
When you install the latest update, you'll also get all the previous updates if your Surface doesn't have them already. Only updates that apply to Surface will be downloaded and installed.
-
After the updates are installed, restart your device to complete the installation process. To restart your device, select Start , and then select Power > Restart.
Improvements and fixes in the updates
May 2025 updates
May 28 release
The following update is available for Surface Laptop 13-inch 1st Edition devices running Windows 11, Version 24H2 or greater.
Improvements and fixes:
-
Performance and usability:
-
Fixes an issue that caused intermittent loss of keyboard and touchpad functionality during common work scenarios
-
May 20 release
The following update is available for Surface Laptop 13-inch 1st Edition devices running Windows 11, Version 24H2 or greater.
Improvements and fixes:
-
Reliability:
-
Improves system stability and reduces the frequency of unexpected shutdown or occurrence of black screen while watching Netflix.
-
Mitigates the issue that could cause screen flashing or a blank display during power state transitions.
-
Improves the touch experience by resolving an issue where touch functionality could be lost after the device remained in Sleep mode for an extended period.
-
Resolved an issue where the battery icon incorrectly displayed the device as plugged in after waking from Sleep mode, even when it was not connected to a power source.
-
-
Interoperability:
-
Resolves connectivity issues that caused the device to lose wired network access or fail to detect external monitors when connected via USB-C.
-
-
Performance and usability:
-
Improves camera stability by reducing unexpected crashes and addressing issues including freezing in video calls when HDR is enabled, errors when launching the Camera app or taking photos, and problems switching between front and rear cameras in some apps.
-
Mitigates an issue where the Settings app could crash when setting up Fingerprint recognition.
-
Additional steps for Surface Laptop 13-inch 1st Edition
We are listening, and quality is a top priority. We want to let you know about additional information and steps that may be required after installing the latest update.
-
We recommend that you restart your Surface to complete any remaining part of the installation. To restart your device, select Start, and then select Power > Restart. If you still feel that your Surface device is not working correctly, visit our help page for Surface devices, choose how you would like to get support, enter what you need assistance with, and then follow the recommended help or articles.
Related topics
Need more help?
Want more options?
Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more.
Communities help you ask and answer questions, give feedback, and hear from experts with rich knowledge.
