Microsoft Surface Duo finally gets the Android 11 update; Brings Xbox Game Pass, New App Drawer, More
Microsoft Surface Duo is finally getting the Android 11 update in certain regions. Microsoft launched its first dual-screen Android smartphone in 2020 with the launch of Android 10. The device is expected to receive the update sooner. The new update packs the January 2022 security patch, several bug fixes, and other system improvements. The Android 11 update comes with firmware version 2021.1027.156 and brings Xbox Game Pass, an updated app drawer, a new pen feature, more photo editing options in the OneDrive app, etc. comes with optimized Quick Settings, new Microsoft feed design, and new thumb mode in Microsoft SwiftKey. The update is rolling out now to unlocked Microsoft Surface Duo models in North America and Europe.
Microsoft in Monday announced change table for Microsoft Surface Duo through the company’s support page. As mentioned, Android 11 update for Microsoft Surface Duo in the form of firmware version 2021.1027.156.
Once the device is updated, users can click the top button on the paired Slim Pen 2 to open OneNote. Surface Duo features are now enabled in Setting allows the user to choose the option to answer the phone call when folded. Similarly, apps in Microsoft Surface Duo can be selected to expand on both screens while open.
The update brings Quick Settings and optimized notification width for portrait and landscape orientations. With the update, Microsoft Surface Duo allows users to adjust media volume directly from Quick Settings regardless of device mode.
It adds thumb mode in Microsoft SwiftKey and an updated app drawer. Microsoft Feed gets a new design with new Microsoft Start widgets for News and Weather.
The changelog refers to an enhanced dual-screen interface for viewing and editing photos on the OneDrive app on Microsoft Surface Duo. Furthermore, it brings Xbox Game Pass to play games from the cloud using an on-screen controller. In addition, there is a new option to send feedback to the company, through Settings > About > Give Feedback to Microsoft.
Currently, Android 11 is rolling out to unlocked devices in North America and Europe. Microsoft says it’s testing the release for locked or unlocked AT&T Surface Duo devices, and it’s awaiting final confirmation.
Microsoft Surface Duo users in the regions mentioned above can also manually check for updates by going to Settings > System > System Update. Once the update is downloaded and installed, tap Restart now. Microsoft Surface Duo should be updated when they are connected to strong Wi-Fi and while charging.
