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'''[http://consoleos.com/ Console OS] > [[Main_Page|Wiki]] > [[Devices]] > Microsoft Surface Pro Family'''
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==Device Description==

The Microsoft Surface Pro is a family of 2-in-1 laptop/tablet convertibles.

Surface Pro (original generation) is powered by a third-generation Intel Core processor (formerly "Ivy Bridge").

Surface Pro 2 & 3 are powered by a fourth-generation Intel Core processor (formerly "Haswell").
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==Support Status==
* '''Surface Pro - Yellow (Console OS works with some limitations on this device)'''
* '''Surface Pro 2 - Yellow (Console OS works with some limitations on this device)'''
* '''Surface Pro 3 - Red (Console OS does not work well on this device)'''

Console OS Developer Release 1 is supported on the Lenovo Yoga 2 13.

Most Yoga 2 13 models are sold with an Intel 7260-AC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card, which we support in DR1. However, some lower-end units may have been sold with Wi-Fi cards from Realtek, Broadcomm, and Atheros.

Normally, we encourage users to upgrade their cards to Intel Wi-Fi, which usually costs as little as $15 and takes on 15 minutes.

Unfortunately, Lenovo modifies their systems to prohibit using a Wi-Fi card that is not sold by Lenovo. This makes obtaining a compatible Intel 7260 card considerably more expensive.

If your Yoga 2 13 came with a card other than the Intel 7260, you may want to contact Lenovo Parts to determine the current cost to upgrade. Alternatively, you can temporarily use an [http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Multi-Mode-Pocket-Router-WL-330NUL/dp/B00CWIRMRC WL-330NUL] USB 802.11n Wi-Fi card while we expand Wi-Fi support.

It is our intention to greatly expand the number of Wi-Fi cards supported by Console OS, as we transition to Android 5.0, Lollipop.
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==Installation Instructions==

You must be running the latest BIOS from Lenovo.com before installing Console OS. We only test and validate Console OS using the latest system BIOS available, and BIOS updates are critical to the performance-tuning of Console OS and the underlying UEFI firmware.

Before installing, fully read the [[Release Notes]] - Including creating a Windows Recovery Drive, and disabling Secure Boot, as well as creating a Console OS Install Flash Drive.

To install Console OS, rapidly press the F12 key when booting the machine. Make sure a USB keyboard is connected (''per the notes above'') Make sure the Console OS Install Flash Drive that you built per the [[Release Notes]] is inserted prior to powering the machine up.

''If the Console OS Install Flash Drive does not show up in the F12 boot menu, this is typically due to the machine not waiting long enough for your USB flash drive to enumerate. To work around this, press Control-Alt-Delete and try again. Do not cold boot the machine in this situation.''
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==Links==
* [http://forums.consoleos.com/forums/lenovo-yoga-2-13-android/ Console OS Forums - Yoga 2 13]

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-==Lollipop==
+==Known Issues==
-Console OS Lollipop works well with Surface Pro, and supports Surface Covers.
+Console OS Lollipop has a known issue with Wi-Fi on the Surface Pro. We are are testing a fix and hope to resolve this in the next couple of weeks.
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 Before booting Console OS, you need to disable Secure Boot. To disable UEFI Secure Boot, you need to power the Surface Pro off. Hold down the Volume Up key while pressing Power. You will be taken to the Surface Pro firmware settings where you can disable Secure Boot.
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 You must run Windows Update manually, until it reports no updates available. This is necessary because Windows Update handles firmware for Surface Pro devices. Running the latest UEFI firmware on your Surface Pro is critical to the device running Console OS properly.
 To disable UEFI Secure Boot, you need to power the Surface Pro off. Hold down the Volume Up key while pressing Power. You will be taken to the Surface Pro firmware settings where you can disable Secure Boot.
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 ==Lollipop==
-Lollipop builds can run from USB flash drives, but '''do not''' currently boot from the internal SSD. We are evaluating the cause, and working on a solution. Wi-Fi, while implemented, also has issues.
+Console OS Lollipop works well with Surface Pro, and supports Surface Covers.
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+For those building from source, please follow [[Build Instructions]]. For builders, note that on this device, the data path is typically /dev/sdb2.
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-==Installation Instructions==
+==Instructions Before Running Console OS==
 You must run Windows Update manually, until it reports no updates available. This is necessary because Windows Update handles firmware for Surface Pro devices. Running the latest UEFI firmware on your Surface Pro is critical to the device running Console OS properly.
 To disable UEFI Secure Boot, you need to power the Surface Pro off. Hold down the Volume Up key while pressing Power. You will be taken to the Surface Pro firmware settings where you can disable Secure Boot.
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-'''[http://consoleos.com/ Console OS] > [[Main_Page|Wiki]] > [[Devices]] > Microsoft Surface Pro Family'''
+'''[http://consoleos.com/ Console OS] > [[Main_Page|Wiki]] > [[Devices]] > Microsoft Surface Pro & Surface Pro 2'''
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 ==Device Description==
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 Surface Pro 2 & 3 are powered by a fourth-generation Intel Core processor (formerly "Haswell").
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 ==Support Status==
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 * '''Surface Pro 2 - <span style="color:#FFBF00">Yellow</span> (Console OS works with some limitations on this device)'''
 * '''Surface Pro 3 - <span style="color:red">Red</span> (Console OS does not work well on this device)'''
+* '''Surface Pro 4 - <span style="color:red">Red</span> (Console OS does not work well on this device)'''
 Console OS Developer Release 1 is not supported on any Surface Pro at this time. We did fundraise to support Surface Pro during our [http://kickstarter.com/projects/mmv/console-os-dual-boot-android-remastered-for-the-pc Kickstarter campaign], but did not hit the stretch goal needed to properly support these devices.
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 ==Installation Instructions==

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 Console OS Developer Release 1 is not supported on any Surface Pro at this time. We did fundraise to support Surface Pro during our [http://kickstarter.com/projects/mmv/console-os-dual-boot-android-remastered-for-the-pc Kickstarter campaign], but did not hit the stretch goal needed to properly support these devices.
-Currently, Surface Pro 3 does not work well enough to attempt other than for developer demonstrations - the touch screen, Surface Cover 3, and Surface Pen do not work.
+Currently, Surface Pro 3 does not work well enough to attempt other than for developer demonstrations - the touch screen, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Type Cover 3, and Surface Pen do not work.
 Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 have higher functionality, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth being the most notable missing functionalities. Type Covers and Type Cover 2 will work but with issues. Notably, the Type Covers will stop functioning randomly. They work best if attached and activated at startup. Power Cover will provide power to Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 when present.

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-Console OS Developer Release 1 is supported on the Lenovo Yoga 2 13.
+Console OS Developer Release 1 is not supported on any Surface Pro at this time. We did fundraise to support Surface Pro during our [http://kickstarter.com/projects/mmv/console-os-dual-boot-android-remastered-for-the-pc Kickstarter campaign], but did not hit the stretch goal needed to properly support these devices.
-Most Yoga 2 13 models are sold with an Intel 7260-AC Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card, which we support in DR1. However, some lower-end units may have been sold with Wi-Fi cards from Realtek, Broadcomm, and Atheros.
+Currently, Surface Pro 3 does not work well enough to attempt other than for developer demonstrations - the touch screen, Surface Cover 3, and Surface Pen do not work.
-Normally, we encourage users to upgrade their cards to Intel Wi-Fi, which usually costs as little as $15 and takes on 15 minutes.
+Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 have higher functionality, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth being the most notable missing functionalities. Type Covers and Type Cover 2 will work but with issues. Notably, the Type Covers will stop functioning randomly. They work best if attached and activated at startup. Power Cover will provide power to Surface Pro and Surface Pro 2 when present.
-Unfortunately, Lenovo modifies their systems to prohibit using a Wi-Fi card that is not sold by Lenovo. This makes obtaining a compatible Intel 7260 card considerably more expensive.
+* Some have come up with a workaround to get Wi-Fi working [http://forums.consoleos.com/threads/alternative-method-for-wi-fi-connectivity-for-the-sp2-sp1.21/#post-49 here]
-If your Yoga 2 13 came with a card other than the Intel 7260, you may want to contact Lenovo Parts to determine the current cost to upgrade. Alternatively, you can temporarily use an [http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Multi-Mode-Pocket-Router-WL-330NUL/dp/B00CWIRMRC WL-330NUL] USB 802.11n Wi-Fi card while we expand Wi-Fi support.
+We will re-evaluate support for Surface Pro after we complete our transition to Android 5.0, Lollipop.
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 ==Installation Instructions==
-You must be running the latest BIOS from Lenovo.com before installing Console OS. We only test and validate Console OS using the latest system BIOS available, and BIOS updates are critical to the performance-tuning of Console OS and the underlying UEFI firmware.
+You must run Windows Update manually, until it reports no updates available. This is necessary because Windows Update handles firmware for Surface Pro devices. Running the latest UEFI firmware on your Surface Pro is critical to the device running Console OS properly.
-Before installing, fully read the [[Release Notes]] - Including creating a Windows Recovery Drive, and disabling Secure Boot, as well as creating a Console OS Install Flash Drive.
+To disable UEFI Secure Boot, you need to power the Surface Pro off. Hold down the Volume Up key while pressing Power. You will be taken to the Surface Pro firmware settings where you can disable Secure Boot.
-To install Console OS, rapidly press the F12 key when booting the machine. Make sure a USB keyboard is connected (''per the notes above'') Make sure the Console OS Install Flash Drive that you built per the [[Release Notes]] is inserted prior to powering the machine up.
+If your installation hangs on the ''Reserved block group size: 63'' error, [http://forums.consoleos.com/threads/microsoft-surface-pro-stuck-in-console-os-dr1-installation.39/ this thread] can help.
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 ==Links==
-* [http://forums.consoleos.com/forums/lenovo-yoga-2-13-android/ Console OS Forums - Yoga 2 13]
+* [http://forums.consoleos.com/forums/Surface-Pro-Android/ Console OS Forums - Surface Pro & Surface Pro 2]
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