Surface Pro X firmware update makes it easier to connect abroad

Surface Pro X
Surface Pro X (Image credit: Daniel Rubino/Windows Central)

What you need to know

  • The Surface Pro X has a new firmware update.
  • The update enables mobile operator self registration, which helps you set up a cellular connection.
  • The update also improves Bluetooth and Wi-Fi reliability

Microsoft shipped a firmware update for the Surface Pro X this week. The update enables mobile operator self registration, which makes it easier to set up a connection to LTE carriers, especially when traveling abroad. The update also improves Bluetooth reliability and Wi-Fi reliability. The Surface Pro X is already one of the best Windows laptops because of its mobility, so self registration is a nice addition.

Microsoft's support page outlines all of the changes, which can also be found below.

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Windows Update History NameDevice Manager NameVersionUpdate
Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware UpdateQualcomm Advanced Modem Subsystem Device10400.1.77.0Enables Mobile Operator self registration.
Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware UpdateQualcomm Bluetooth Radio Driver - Bluetooth1.0.1080.0Improves BT connection reliability when the device resumes from sleep.
Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware UpdateQualcomm Bluetooth UART Transport Driver – Bluetooth1.0.1080.0Improves BT connection reliability when the device resumes from sleep.
Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware UpdateQualcomm System Manager Device Extension10400.1.77.0Enables Mobile Operator self registration.
Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware UpdateQualcomm Wi-Fi B/G/N/AC (2x2) Svc - Network adapters1.0.1080.0Improves Wi-Fi connection reliability when the device resumes from sleep.
Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware UpdateSnapdragon (TM) X24 LTE Modem - Network adapters1.0.1180.0Enables Mobile Operator self registration.
Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware UpdateSurface Hot Plug - System devices3.71.139.0Improves system stability, and addresses issues related to system bugcheck.
Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware UpdateSurface Light Sensor - System devices1.37.139.0Addresses issues related to system bugcheck.
Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware UpdateSurface Pro X Wi-Fi B/G/N/AC (2x2) Svc - Network adapters10400.1.22.0Improves Wi-Fi connection reliability when the device resumes from sleep.
Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware UpdateSurface Touch Pen Processor - Human Interface Devices4.212.137.0Improves pen inking when palm is also on the screen.
Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware UpdateImproves pen inking when palm is also on the screen.Surface UEFI – Firmware3.527.140.0 | Improves system stability, and addresses issues related to system bugcheck.
Microsoft Corporation – System Hardware UpdateSurface Dock 2 Firmware Update Driver Extension5.5.0.0Enables Surface Dock 2 update.

The firmware update should be available through Windows Update.

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