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In response to requests from customers for more detailed lifecycle information to help plan and manage hardware and software deployments, Surface is offering more guidance on our driver and firmware updates.
This lifecycle policy covers drivers and firmware releases for Windows-based Surface devices. The lifecycle begins when a device is first released and concludes when Surface ceases publication of drivers and firmware updates on the End of Servicing date. The following sections define the lifecycle policy and End of Servicing dates.
Surface driver and firmware support lifecycle
The Surface Driver and Firmware Lifecycle has two parts:
The driver and firmware-support period for a device.
The support provided for OS versions during that period.
Device support period.
The device support period defines the period during which Surface will support driver and firmware updates for a device. The Device Support Period starts when a device is released. Surface devices will receive driver and firmware updates for at least 4 years from when the device was first released. In cases where the support duration is longer than 4 years, an updated end of servicing date will be published in advance of the date of last servicing.
OS version support.
OS version support defines the operating system versions supported by Surface during the device support period. Surface devices will receive driver and firmware updates for Windows OS versions released in the prior 30 months. Surface won't support Windows OS versions earlier than the OS versions supported at device release. For the minimum supported OS version of your Surface device, see
Surface supported operating systems.
Once the device support period is concluded at the End of Servicing Date, devices will continue to receive Windows OS feature and security updates in accordance with the Windows Lifecycle Policy as described on the
Microsoft Lifecycle Policy support page
.
Surface driver and firmware servicing dates
The following table lists the release date and End of Servicing date for each Surface device with a defined Driver and Firmware Lifecycle policy:
Device
Release Date
End of Servicing Date
1.
Indicates devices with a previously declared end of firmware/driver servicing support date.
Surface Hub driver and firmware support lifecycle
The following table lists the release date and End of Servicing date for each Surface Hub device and Hub accessory with a defined Driver and Firmware Lifecycle policy:
Surface Hub device
Release Date
End of Servicing Date
Learn more
Surface device compatibility with Windows 10 Long-Term Servicing Channel (LTSC)
Surface Warranty and Support Plans
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