Microsoft have released the March update for the Surface Duo. The update is available now for unlocked devices comes in at 82.39MB. Microsoft haven’t posted the release notes yet I expect to include the March 2021 Android security updates and performance / stability improvements.

Since applying the update, I have noticed that in single screen mode screenshot now only captures the active screen and the swipe away bug in single screen mode has been fixed. Hopefully, I will find more as I use the device.

I really enjoy using Surface Duo and with each update the performance gets better. The device has come a long way from the original buggy launch and I don’t hit any major issues.  While it has hardware issues like lack of NFC, I still prefer using it to any of my other devices.

UPDATE2:

Here is Microsoft’s change log

  • Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – March 2020.

  • Improves device stability.
  • Improves device performance.
  • Improves Surface Duo UI stability.
  • Improves incoming ring experience with the communication apps.
  • Fixes the experience when dismissing apps in single screen mode which had a delay before showing the home screen.
  • Taking screenshots in single screen mode captures the active screen instead of both.
  • Increases time that the “Double-tap to switch screens” is available to change screens.
  • Fixes the ability to unlock the device using the fingerprint reader when an app is running above the lock screen.
  • Apps that only support portrait orientation can now rotate clockwise when spanning across both screens.

UPDATE: Here is my hands on video

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