Microsoft Finally Fixes Surface Pro 2017 Unexpected Shutdown/Hibernation Issue

Microsoft has released a new firmware update for its recently-released Surface Pro that finally addresses the unexpected shutdown issue reported by the very first buyers of the device.

Surface Pro firmware version 233.1763.257.0 improves Surface System Aggregator behavior and thus revises system power reporting, with Microsoft itself confirming that the hibernation issue is supposed to be fixed.

“The fix for this issue has completed testing and is now live, please go update your Surface Pro via Windows Update to get the latest download. You can obtain this fix by checking Settings > Update & security > Windows Update,” a Microsoft support engineer revealed on the company’s community forums.

Users who purchased the 2017 Surface Pro complained that their devices shut down unexpectedly even when actively using the device, such as when typing. The issue seemed to be similar to the famous hibernation problem that many Surface models experienced, with devices reportedly...