# October firmware update targets Surface Laptop Ultra screen flicker and restarts

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/microsofts-new-surface-laptop-ultra-update-fixes-reboot-and-display-bugs/
- Published: 2026-10-26T15:28:11+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T15:41:16+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1018636/microsoft-surface-laptop-ultra-october-firmware-update
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## Key points

- October firmware targets flickering and restart problems.
- The update will roll out to all Surface Laptop Ultra devices.
- Microsoft recommends restarting after installation.

## Summary

Microsoft has released an October firmware update for the Surface Laptop Ultra to address launch bugs affecting its display and restarts. The update matters to owners who have experienced flickering screens, unexpected restarts or slow reboots, though Microsoft says it also includes unspecified performance improvements and bug fixes.

The update was released on 22 October and will reach all Surface Laptop Ultra devices in stages; users can install it manually through Microsoft’s driver and firmware page. Microsoft recommends restarting the laptop after installation to complete the process. The article says it is unclear whether the update also fixes reported speaker interference, and notes that the firmware cannot be rolled back.

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