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Microsoft Surface RT
Microsoft Surface RT no longer receives software updates. Using it online means no more security patches — fine as a spare, risky as a daily driver.
Updates ended2017-04-11
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This device has expired. Now what?
No more security updates will ever arrive for the Microsoft Surface RT. If it's your daily phone, the safest move is to replace it — ideally with a model that stays supported for years. The old one still makes a fine offline camera, alarm clock or backup device.
The Microsoft Surface RT in detail
How many years of updates does the Microsoft Surface RT get?
Released in October 2012, the Microsoft Surface RT received security patches until April 2017: 4 years and 6 months in total.
Among the 60 Microsoft tablets in our database, 8 were supported for less time and 49 for longer. The median is 6 years.
Across all brands, the median for tablets is 6 years.
The last patch came out 9 years and 6 months ago.
Can I keep using the Microsoft Surface RT?
Yes, it still works. But every security hole found after April 2017 stays open. For daily use with banking, messaging and passwords, a supported device is the safer choice. As a spare without your main accounts (alarm clock, music player, camera), it's still useful. Do a factory reset before you give it away or recycle it.
Other Microsoft tablets
| Device | Updates until | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12th Edition (Snapdragon)See on Amazon ↗ | 2032-06-16 | Supported |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 8th Edition (Snapdragon)See on Amazon ↗ | 2032-06-16 | Supported |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 13-inch 1st Edition (Intel)See on Amazon ↗ | 2032-05-19 | Supported |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop for Business 8th Edition (Intel)See on Amazon ↗ | 2032-05-19 | Supported |
| Microsoft Surface Pro for Business 12th Edition (Intel)See on Amazon ↗ | 2032-05-19 | Supported |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 5G for Business 7th Edition (Intel)See on Amazon ↗ | 2031-08-26 | Supported |
| Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch 1st Edition (Snapdragon)See on Amazon ↗ | 2031-05-20 | Supported |
| Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch 1st Edition (Snapdragon)See on Amazon ↗ | 2031-05-20 | Supported |