January 2014 Surface Pro Firmware Update

Microsoft has released January 2014 firmware update for Surface Pro. The firmware update improved the experience of using a second generation Surface Cover on Surface Pro running Windows 8/8.1. It also updated Wi-Fi driver and Bluetooth driver on Surface Pro running Windows 8.1.

Overview
These drivers and firmware are compatible with Windows 8.0 (Pro and Enterprise) and Windows 8.1 (Pro and Enterprise). Because updates are cumulative, 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.

Surface Pro (Credit: Microsoft)

What's new in January 2014 Surface Pro firmware update?

January 15 release
Windows 8.1 updates:

• Surface Type Cover 2 firmware:
  These updates improve the experience of using a second generation Surface Cover on first generation Surface Pro running Windows 8.1, including touchpad performance and overall product stability.
• Surface Touch Cover 2 firmware:
  These updates improve the experience of using a second generation Surface Cover on first generation Surface Pro running Windows 8.1, including touchpad performance and overall product stability.
• Updated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth driver now supports additional Miracast functionality and increased Wi-Fi stability.

January 14 release
Windows 8.0 updates:

• Surface Type Cover 2 Firmware Update Device, version 1.0.279.0:
  These updates improve the experience of using a second generation Surface Cover on first generation Surface Pro running Windows 8.0, including touchpad performance and overall product stability.
• Surface Touch Cover 2 Firmware Update Device, version 1.0.280.0:
  These updates improve the experience of using a second generation Surface Cover on first generation Surface Pro running Windows 8.0, including touchpad performance and overall product stability.

How to update Surface Pro firmware?
Updates are automatically installed on Surface through Windows Update. However, you can also manually install updates by following the steps below:

1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and then tap or click Settings.
2. (If you’re using a mouse, point to upper-right corner of screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Settings.)
3. Tap or click Change PC settings.
4. Under PC settings, tap or click Windows Update.
5. Tap or click Check for updates now.
6. When updates are available, you will see a message that tells you how many updates are available. You may need to restart Surface after the updates have been installed.

Download Surface Pro firmware and driver pack
Surface Pro firmware and driver pack contains drivers for all of the components in the Surface Pro device, as well as updates to the system firmware that have been released via Windows Update. To download the firmware and driver package, go to the Microsoft Download Center. Once you click on the “Download” button, you will be prompted to select the files you need.

Note: These firmware are not compatible with Surface RT.

System Requirements
Supported Operating System: Windows 8, Windows 8.1

• Surface Pro

Reference:
Surface Pro update history