Microsoft releases Surface Duo 1 Feb update with Your Phone ‘Apps’, improved system performance
Like Surface Duo 2, the OG Surface Duo is also getting an update for February with continued system performance improvements.
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Microsoft hasn’t forgotten about the originalSurface Duofollowing itslong-overdue Android 11 updateback in January. Like Surface Duo 2, which receiveda sizable update today, Surface Duo 1 is also getting in on the action.
The 565MB update brings more than just the February Android Security bulletin, thankfully. While Android 11 has generally been well-received on Surface Duo, there are always improvements that can be made, and Microsoft seems to be addressing those with this update.
Moreover, there is also anewfeature: Your Phone “Apps” support. Like Surface Duo 2 (and Samsung Android phones), Surface Duo can now run Android apps via Your Phone directly instead of the screen mirroring feature.
Here’swhat’s newwith update version 2022.111.64:
While we haven’t tried the update ourselves, this looks like a worthy update for Surface Duo owners. The Apps feature for Your Phone brings Surface Duo more parity with Surface Duo 2, something we expect to continue with future updates.
To grab the update on Surface Duo, follow these instructions:
Microsoft does note, however, that AT&T users will have to still wait a bit longer for this update as it is still “testing this release, and it is pending final validation.” Typically, AT&T Surface Duos get the update a week or two later.
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