Microsoft finally releases January update for Surface Duo [Update: AT&T too]
Surface Duo owners don’t have to wait any longer for the January update.
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What you need to know
Update Feb 9, 2021: The same January update for AT&T Surface Duos is now live as well after undergoing AT&T testing. That update is only for Surface Duos sold through AT&T, not unlocked Surface Duos with an AT&T SIM installed.
Microsoft’s Surface Duo has a fresh update that includes several improvements. The update improves the stability, audio quality, and touch stability of the Surface Duo. It also addresses important security scenarios and adds the ability to add a caller to a conference call in certain situations.
The update brings software version 202.1211.85 and is 576 MB. TheSurface Duo update history pageoutlines all of the changes:
Surface Duo owners have waited some time to receive an update. Microsoft didn’t ship an update for the device in December and it’s almost the end of January. The most recent update for the Surface Duo before this onerolled out on November 16, 2020.
To check for the update, use the following steps:
For those with an AT&T version of Surface Duo (not unlocked and on AT&T), we expect that update to ship likely next week as it gets approved.
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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.
