The Android 11 update ships with a number of improvements and visual changes for notifications, settings, Microsoft Feed, and more. In addition, the company explains that Photos by OneDrive and Xbox Game Pass are getting updated with this release. In this guide, you will learn the steps to upgrade to the latest version of Android available for your Surface Duo device.
Upgrade Surface Duo to Android 11
To download and install Android 11 on a Surface Duo, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the latest updates will download and install on the dual-screen device. Here’s the list with all the new Surface Duo features coming with Android 11:
Enabled launching of OneNote when clicking the top button on Surface Slim Pen 2. It requires Surface Slim Pen 2 to be paired with Surface Duo. Enabled in Surface Duo features, in Settings, to choose the preference for answering phone calls when folded. Enabled in Surface Duo features, in Settings, to choose specific apps to automatically span across both screens when you open them. Optimized Quick Settings and notification width for portrait and landscape orientations. Adjust media volume directly from Quick Settings in any device mode. Use thumb mode in Microsoft SwiftKey now with all device modes and application states. Updated app drawer and folder design with improved drag-and-drop support. Refreshed Microsoft feed design with updated cards and new Microsoft Start widgets for News and Weather. Photos by OneDrive: New dual-screen enhanced experience for viewing and editing photos in the OneDrive app. Xbox Game Pass: Discovery and play games from the cloud with an on-screen controller.
In addition to these new features, Android 11 for Duo also comes with the January 2022 security update. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
