Microsoft releases big Surface Duo 2 update: Improves touch, camera, Bluetooth, and adds new features

The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 hasn't had a significant update since its Oct 21 release, but that's irresolute with the one for Dec half dozen. As we have been talking nigh on the Windows Central Podcast, this update, coming in at 258MB, is quite substantial, and information technology has with it a significant changelog.

The update, which is now available for all Surface Duo 2s, addresses many ongoing pocket-size issues:

Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin—December 2022.
Improves system reliability and stability.
Improves app navigations with added back up animations.
Improves camera usability.
Improves touch responsiveness.
Improves support for LDAC enabled Bluetooth devices.
Improves reliability in the Android Auto feel.

In improver to fixing a few things, Microsoft is also adding some new abilities, including:

Enabled launching of OneNote when clicking the tiptop button on Surface Slim Pen. Requires Surface Slim Pen to be paired with Surface Duo 2.
Enabled in Surface Duo features, in Settings, to choose the default screen when folded.
Enabled in Surface Duo features, in Settings, to choose preferences for answering phone calls when folded.

Being able to launch OneNote by clicking the Surface Slim Pen push is something many accept been wanting since solar day one, so information technology'southward nice to see it here finally. We have heard from sources that, down the road, Microsoft may let users customize which app that push button can launch. Additionally, inking on the lock screen is also considered for a later release.

To grab the update on Surface Duo 2, follow these instructions:

Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
Select Settings on your Surface Duo two's dwelling house screen.
Select System.
Select System Update.
Select Check for update.
Select Restart now.

The update is 258 MB, and so it may take fourth dimension to download depending on your current internet speeds.

We'll have more coverage of this update, including a walkthrough of the features, soon.

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