Microsoft have released the May 2021 Update for the Surface Duo. While its not Android 11 it does fix some annoying bugs. The update takes to build to 2021.419.70 (US) and 2021.419.72 (Europe).

Here are the changes:

Addresses scenarios outlined in the Android Security Bulletin – May 2020.

Improves device stability and UI stability.

Improves scenario when one screen would turn black while using Surface Duo in book mode.

Fixes scenario when a “Double-tap to switch screens” message was appearing when in book mode.

Fixes the scenario when using the TalkBack with 3-button navigation where the list of recent apps was showing on the left screen when invoked from the right screen.

In this video I look at the changes to the Surface Duo in the May 2021 update, and let us know in the comments how you are getting along with your Surface Duo.

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