This device has reached its end-of-servicing date based on the Surface Lifecycle for Android-based devices and will no longer receive newer Android version and security updates.

To keep your Surface Duo performing its best, make sure that you have the latest Surface updates installed.

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 received updates, see Update Surface Duo.

Notes: 

  • Software 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 Duo will be downloaded and installed.

  • After the updates are installed, tap Restart now.

Improvements and fixes in the updates

August 2023 updates

August 31 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2022.902.48

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – August 2023.

August 10 release

The following update is available for locked and unlocked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update Info

2022.902.32

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – July 2023.

August 8 release

The following update is available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe.

Software version

Update Info

2022.902.32

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – July 2023.

June 27 release

The following update is available for locked and unlocked AT&T Surface Duo devices. 

Software version

Update Info

2022.831.13

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – June 2023.

  • Some Surface Duo devices would restart after the May 30th, 2023 release. This update improves system stability.

June 26 release

The following update is available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe.

Software version

Update Info

2022.831.13

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – June 2023.

  • Some Surface Duo devices would restart after the May 30th, 2023 release. This update improves system stability.

May 30 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update Info

2022.829.13  

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – May 2023.

May 9 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update Info

2022.827.21

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – April 2023.

March 30 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update Info

2022.825.15

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – March 2023.

February 23 release

The following update is available for locked and unlocked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update Info

2022.823.34

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – February 2023.

February 17 release

The following update is available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe.

Software version

Update info

2022.823.34

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – February 2023.

January 25 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2022.821.13

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – January 2023.

December 8 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2022.819.16

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – December 2022.

December 6 release

The following update is available for locked and unlocked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2022.817.1

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – November 2022.

November 17 release

The following update is available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe. 

Software version

Update info

2022.817.13

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—November 2022.

November 16 release

The following update is available for locked and unlocked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2022.815.152

This update:

  • Upgrades the Android operating system to Android 12L for foldable devices. For general information about Android 12, see Android 12.

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—October 2022.

  • New Surface Duo features:

    • New Fluent UI—redesigned Quick Settings and Settings, refreshed Microsoft feed design, new acrylic system effects.

    • Windows accent color styles and dynamic theming based on chosen wallpaper.

    • New Windows inspired wallpaper.

    • Pen menu for Surface Slim Pen 2. For more info, see Use Surface Slim Pen with Surface Duo.

    • Transfer Microsoft Teams meeting through the Time widget. For more info, see Transfer Teams meetings to Surface Duo.

October 24 release

The following update is available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe.

Software version

Update info

2022.815.152

This update:

  • Upgrades the Android operating system to Android 12L for foldable devices. For general information about Android 12, see Android 12.

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—October 2022.

  • New Surface Duo features:

    • New Fluent UI—redesigned Quick Settings and Settings, refreshed Microsoft feed design, new acrylic system effects.

    • Windows accent color styles and dynamic theming based on chosen wallpaper.

    • New Windows inspired wallpaper.

    • Pen menu for Surface Slim Pen 2. For more info see, Use Surface Slim Pen with Surface Duo.

    • Transfer Microsoft Teams meeting through the Time widget. For more info, see Transfer Microsoft Teams meetings to Surface Duo.

September 14 release

The following update is available for locked and unlocked AT&T Surface Duo Devices.

Software version

Update info

2022.519.41

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—September 2022.

September 09 release

The following update is available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe. 

Software version

Update info

2022.519.41

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined int the Android Security Bulletin—September 2022.

August 12 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2022.519.29

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—August 2022.

  •  Improves device stability.

July 11 release

The following update is available for locked and unlocked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2022.517.57

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—July 2022.

  • Improves device stability.

July 06 release

 The following update is available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe. For locked or unlocked AT&T Surface Duo devices, we are testing this release and it is pending final validation. 

Software version

Update info

2022.517.57

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—July 2022.

  • Improves device stability.

June 08 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo devices. 

Software version

Update info

2022.418.56

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—June 2022.

  • Improves device stability.

May 10 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2022.215.137

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—May 2022.

  • Improves device stability.

  • Improves in-app camera experience in dual-screen modes for applications with dynamic orientation requirements.

April 12 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2022.115.10

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—April 2022.

  • Fixes pixelated external display when screen sharing via Miracast.

March 21 release

The following update is available for Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2022.113.26

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—March 2022.

  • Improves device stability.

March 01 release

The following update is available for locked and unlocked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2022.111.64

This update:

  • New Surface Duo features:

    • With your Phone app, you can use Android apps on your PC. For more information on using Surface Duo with your PC see Link Surface Duo to your PC.

    • Enabled pen shortcut preferences in Settings for Surface Slim Pen 2. It requires Surface Slim Pen 2 to be paired with Surface Duo.

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—February 2022.

  • Improves device and UI stability.

  • Improves system performance.

  • Improves reliability in the Android Auto experience.

February 25 release

The following update is available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe. 

Software version

Update info

2022.111.64

This update:

  • New Surface Duo features:

    • With the Your Phone app, you can use Android apps on your PC. For more information on using Surface Duo with your PC see Link Surface Duo to your PC.

    • Enabled pen shortcut preferences inSettings for Surface Slim Pen 2. It requires Surface Slim Pen 2 to be paired with Surface Duo.

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—February 2022.

  • Improves device and UI stability.

  • Improves system performance.

  • Improves reliability in the Android Auto experience.

February 01 release

The following update is available for locked and unlocked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2021.1027.156

This update:

  • Upgrades the Android operating system to Android 11. For more information about Android 11, see Android 11.

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—January 2022.

  • New Surface Duo features

    • Enabled launching of OneNote when clicking the top button on Surface Slim Pen 2. It requires Surface Slim Pen 2 to be paired with Surface Duo.

    • Enabled in Surface Duo features, in Settings, to choose preference for answering phone calls when folded.

    • Enabled in Surface Duo features, in Settings, to choose specific apps to automatically span across both screens when you open them.

    • Optimized Quick Settings and notification width for portrait and landscape orientations.

    • Adjust media volume directly from Quick Settings in any device mode.

    • Use thumb mode in Microsoft SwiftKey now with all device modes and application states.

    • Updated app drawer and folder design with improved drag-and-drop support.

    • Refreshed Microsoft feed design with updated cards and new Microsoft Start widgets for News and Weather.

    • Photos by OneDrive: New dual-screen enhanced experience for viewing and editing photos in the OneDrive app.

    • Xbox Game Pass: Discovery and play games from the cloud with an on-screen controller. Some devices, accessories, and software sold separately. Additional fees and/or subscriptions required for some apps and features.

    • Send feedback to Microsoft by opening Settings, then tap About, then tap Give feedback to Microsoft.

January 24 release

The following update is available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe. 

Software version

Update info

2021.1027.156

This update:

  • Upgrades the Android operating system to Android 11. For more information about Android 11, see Android 11.

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—January 2022.

  • New Surface Duo features

    • Enabled launching of OneNote when clicking the top button on Surface Slim Pen 2. It requires Surface Slim Pen 2 to be paired with Surface Duo.

    • Enabled in Surface Duo features, in Settings, to choose preference for answering phone calls when folded.

    • Enabled in Surface Duo features, in Settings, to choose specific apps to automatically span across both screens when you open them.

    • Optimized Quick Settings and notification width for portrait and landscape orientations.

    • Adjust media volume directly from Quick Settings in any device mode.

    • Use thumb mode in Microsoft SwiftKey now with all device modes and application states.

    • Updated app drawer and folder design with improved drag-and-drop support.

    • Refreshed Microsoft feed design with updated cards and new Microsoft Start widgets for News and Weather.

    • Photos by OneDrive: New dual-screen enhanced experience for viewing and editing photos in the OneDrive app.

    • Xbox Game Pass: Discovery and play games from the cloud with an on-screen controller. Some devices, accessories, and software sold separately. Additional fees and/or subscriptions required for some apps and features.

    • Send feedback to Microsoft by opening Settings, then tap About, then tap Give feedback to Microsoft.

November 11 release

The following updates are available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe and for locked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

 Software version

Update info

2021.1019.24 (North America)

2021.1019.26 (Europe)

2021.1019.25 (AT&T Locked Device)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – November 2021.

October 14 release

The following updates are available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America, Europe, and for locked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

 Software version

Update info

2021.913.25 (North America)

2021.913.26 (Europe)

2021.913.27 (AT&T Locked Device)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - October 2021.

September 17 release

The following updates are available for locked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2021.817.36 (AT&T Locked Device)  

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - September 2021.

September 16 release

The following updates are available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe.

Software version

Update info

2021.817.35 (North America)

2021.817.37 (Europe)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - September 2021.

August 19 release

The following updates are available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe and for locked AT&T Surface Du devices.

Software version

Update info

2021.721.41 (North America)

2021.721.43 (Europe)

2021.721.42 (AT&T Locked Device)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - August 2021.

July 26 release

The following updates are available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe and for locked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2021.622.45 (North America)

2021.622.47 (Europe)

2021.622.32 (AT&T Locked Device)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - July 2021.

July 6 release

The following update is available for locked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2021.525.63 (AT&T Locked Device)  

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - June 2021.

  • Improves device and UI stability.

June 28 release

The following updates are available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe.

Software version

Update info

2021.525.62 (North America)

2021.525.64 (Europe)  

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - June 2021.

  • Improves device and UI stability.

June 08 release

The following update is available for locked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2021.419.71 (AT&T Locked Device)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin — May 2021.

  • Improves device stability and UI stability.

  • Improves scenario when one screen would turn black while using Surface Duo in book mode.

  • Fixes scenario when a "Double-tap to switch screens" message was appearing in book mode.

  • Fixes the scenario when using the TalkBack with 3-button navigation where the list of recent apps was showing on the left screen when invoked from the right screen.

May 27 release

The following updates are available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe.

Software version

Update info

2021.419.70 (North America)

2021.419.72 (Europe)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin — May 2021.

  • Improves device stability and UI stability.

  • Improves scenario when one screen would turn black while using Surface Duo in book mode.

  • Fixes scenario when a "Double-tap to switch screens" message was appearing when in book mode.

  • Fixes the scenario when using the TalkBack with 3-button navigation where the list of recent apps was showing on the left screen when invoked from the right screen.

April 27 release

The following update is available for locked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2021.314.92  (AT&T Locked Device)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - April 2021.

  • Improves device stability and UI stability.

  • Improves device performance when opening and closing apps, accessing your recent apps, or swiping up to see all your apps.

  • Fixes the scenario where the wallpaper was not appearing after unlocking Surface Duo.

  • Fixes the scenario where a notification badge appears on top of a running app and causes the screen to turn black.

April 20 release

The following updates are available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe.

Software version

Update info

2021.314.91 (North America)

2021.314.93 (Europe)  

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - April 2021.

  • Improves device stability and UI stability.

  • Improves device performance when opening and closing apps, accessing your recent apps, or swiping up to see all your apps.

  • Fixes the scenario where the wallpaper was not appearing after unlocking Surface Duo.

  • Fixes the scenario where a notification badge appears on top of a running app and causes the screen to turn black.

March 25 release

The following update is available for locked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2021.207.71 (AT&T Locked Device)  

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - March 2021.

  • Improves device stability.

  • Improves device performance.

  • Improves Surface Duo UI stability.

  • Improves incoming ring experience with communication apps.

  • Fixes the experience when dismissing apps in single screen mode, which had a delay before showing the home screen.

  • Taking screenshots in single screen mode will now capture the active screen instead of both.

  • Increases time that the “Double-tap to switch screens” is available to change screens.

  • Fixes the ability to unlock the device using the fingerprint reader when an app is running above the lock screen.

  • Apps that only support portrait orientation can now rotate clockwise when spanning across both screens.

March 18 release

The following updates are available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America and Europe.

Software version

Update info

2021.207.70 (North America)

2021.207.72 (Europe)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - March 2021.

  • Improves device stability.

  • Improves device performance.

  • Improves Surface Duo UI stability.

  • Improves incoming ring experience with the communication apps.

  • Fixes the experience when dismissing apps in single screen mode, which had a delay before showing the home screen.

  • Taking screenshots in single screen mode will now capture the active screen instead of both.

  • Increases time that the “Double-tap to switch screens” is available to change screens.

  • Fixes the ability to unlock the device using the fingerprint reader when an app is running above the lock screen.

  • Apps that only support portrait orientation can now rotate clockwise when spanning across both screens.

March 02 release

The following update is available for locked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2021.115.53 (AT&T Locked Device)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - February 2021.

  • Improves Surface Duo UI stability.

  • Improves single tap touch experience.

February 17 release

The following update is available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in North America.

Software version

Update info

2021.115.52 (North America)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - February 2021.

  • Improves Surface Duo UI stability.

  • Improves single tap touch experience.

The following updates are available for unlocked Surface Duo devices in Europe.

Software version

Update info

2021.115.54 (Europe)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - February 2021.

  • Improves Surface Duo UI stability.

  • Improves single tap touch experience.

2020.1211.87 (Europe)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - December 2020 and January 2021.

  • Improves Surface Duo UI stability.

  • Adds the ability of adding a caller to conference calls in certain conditions.

  • Improves audio quality when using speaker mode.

  • Improves touch stability.

February 09 release

The following update is available for locked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2020.1211.86 (AT&T Locked Device)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - December 2020 and January 2021.

  • Improves Surface Duo UI stability.

  • Adds the ability to add a caller to conference calls in certain conditions.

  • Improves the audio quality when using speaker mode.

  • Improves touch stability.

January 27 release

The following update is available for unlocked Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2020.1211.85 (Unlocked Device)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - December 2020 and January 2021.

  • Improves Surface Duo UI stability.

  • Adds the ability to add a caller to conference calls in certain conditions.

  • Improves audio quality when using speaker mode.

  • Improves touch stability.

November 16 release

The following update is available for locked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2020.1014.64 (AT&T Locked Device)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - November 2020.

  • Refines camera image quality.

  • Improves moving or dismissing of apps when spanned across both screens.

  • Improves touch stability.

  • Improves device stability.

November 13 release

The following update is available for unlocked Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2020.1014.61 (Unlocked Device)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - November 2020.

  • Refines camera image quality.

  • Improves moving or dismissing of apps when spanned across both screens.

  • Improves touch stability.

  • Improves device stability.

October 14 release

The following update is available for locked AT&T Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2020.910.73 (AT&T Locked Device)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - October 2020.

  • Improves call stability and experience.

  • Improves touch stability.

  • Improves Facebook Messenger single screen experience when launching by clicking on Facebook chat bubble.

  • Improves device stability.

October 6 release

The following update is available for unlocked Surface Duo devices. 

Software version

Update info

2020.910.72 (Unlocked Device)

This update:

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin - October 2020.

  • Improves call stability and experience.

  • Improves touch stability.

  • Improves Facebook Messenger single screen experience when launching by clicking on Facebook chat bubble.

  • Improves device stability.

September 10 release

The following updates are available for Surface Duo devices.

Software version

Update info

2020.812.86 (Unlocked Device)

2020.812.87 (AT&T Locked Device)

This update:

  • Device stability improvements

  • Camera stability, performance, and image quality improvements.

  • Improved application gestures for dismissing and moving apps to full screen.

  • Improvements in calling features and stability.

Additional steps for Surface Duo

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.

  • Currently, there are no additional steps to perform after installing the update.

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