Microsoft Surface Pro 3
Appearance
This device is supported as part of a generic port. Refer to generic-x86_64 for installation instructions and more information. |
This device has been tested with postmarketOS, but its device package has not yet been added to the postmarketOS repositories. This means that it cannot be selected in pmbootstrap. |
![]() Microsoft Surface Pro 3 at postmarketOS Posh lock screen | |
Manufacturer | Microsoft |
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Name | Surface Pro 3 |
Codename | surface-pro-3 |
Model | Windows 8 Pro Surface |
Released | 2014 |
Type | detachable |
Hardware | |
Chipset | CHANGE_ME |
CPU | Intel Core i3-4020y/i5-4300U/i7-4650U |
GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4200/4400/5000 |
Display | 2160 x 1440 (216ppi) 12.0 30 cm eDP ClearType HD with 3:2 aspect ratio |
Storage | 64/128/256/512GB |
Memory | 4/8 GB |
Architecture | x86_64 |
Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Windows Pro 8 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Windows Pro 10 |
Optional software | Unknown |
FOSS bootloader | no |
postmarketOS | |
Category | community |
Pre-built images Whether pre-built images are available here. |
no |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
yes |
pmOS kernel The kernel version that runs on the device's port. |
6.12.41-0-lts |
Generic port | generic-x86_64 |
USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). |
Untested
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Internal storage eMMC, SD cards, UFS, ... |
Untested
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SD card Also includes other external storage cards |
Works
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Battery Charging and battery level reporting works |
Works
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Screen Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Works
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Stylus |
Untested
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Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Works
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Built-in DVB TV tuner/DVB device |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Partial
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Camera |
Works
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Camera Flash |
Works
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Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Works
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Bluetooth |
Works
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GPS |
Broken
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NFC Near Field Communication |
Untested
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Modem | |
Calls |
Untested
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SMS |
Untested
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Mobile data |
Untested
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Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Untested
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USB-A Full-sized USB-A port works (Usually applicable to SBCs and laptops). |
Works
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SATA/eSATA |
Untested
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USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching |
Untested
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HDMI/DP Video and audio output with HDMI or Display Port works. |
Works
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Sensors | |
Accelerometer Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile |
Untested
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Magnetometer Sensor to measure magnetism |
Untested
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Ambient Light |
Works
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Hall Effect Also known as flip cover sensor |
Untested
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Haptics |
Broken
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Barometer Sensor to measure air pressure |
Untested
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Power Sensor Sensor to monitor current, voltage and power. Not fuel gauge! |
Works
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Contributors
Users owning this device
- Theonenonlyseal (Notes: i3-4020y, 64GB Model.)
How to enter flash mode
- With device turned off, hold down volume up
- Press and release power button
- When the surface logo appears release volume up
- The BIOS (bootloader) screen should appear
- Disable Secure Boot Control
- Select 'Configure Alternate System Boot Order'
- Select USB -> SSD
- Insert a USB flash drive, or a microsSD card on which you have written the postmarketOS image
- Exit Setup
- You should now boot from the media you inserted
NOTE The Surface logo screen will have an intense red background due to disabling Secure Boot.
Installation
Using pmbootstrap
Follow Installation/Using pmbootstrap. When asked for the device's vendor/codename, select generic as the vendor and x86_64 as the codename.
Notes
This device has been tested booting from external media (microSD card and USB) as the Surface Pro 3 User:Cshore converted to postmarketOS for a colleague had a dead internal SSD. User:Theonenonlyseal has tested on a fully working Surface Pro 3 and no issues are apparent.
Audio
This is marked as partial as it was quite quiet, but the sound quality is good when using a higher volume setting (which is not very loud).