Original Surface Duo gets its March 2022 security patch, ‘improves device stability’

The monthly Android patch is now rolling out for unlocked Surface Duo devices with some minor improvements.

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Following a few days after the recentSurface Duo 2 March update, the originalSurface Duois now due for its patch.

There’s not a whole lot new in this monthly update, which comes in at 236MB, but besides the latest security fixes, it does improve “device stability,” according to thechangelog.

The update follows the more significantFebruary release, which tidied up after the bigAndroid 11 releasein January, in addition to bringing Apps support to Your Phone.

Like previous Surface Duo releases, this initial wave is only for unlocked device versions. AT&T-branded Surface Duos are likely to get the patch sometime next week, and we’ll update this article accordingly.

To grab the update on Surface Duo, follow these instructions:

Let us know in comments how the update went for you and if you noticed any other fixes.

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