After upgrading to Windows 8.1, my Bluetooth device doesn’t work.

Anonymous
2013-11-11T23:32:10+00:00

After upgrading to Windows 8.1, my Bluetooth device doesn’t work. How can I get it working again?

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Anonymous
2013-11-11T23:33:10+00:00

Hi,

 First, try updating the device’s driver:

1.      Check Windows Update for driver updates.

a.      Swipe in from the right to bring up the charms, and select Settings.

b.      Tap or click Change PC Settings.

c.      Select Update and recovery, then select Windows Update.

d.      Select Check for updates. Make sure to look at the Optional updates in the results.

2.      Check the device manufacturer’s site for updated drivers.

3.      Check the radio manufacturer’s site for updates. To determine what make and model of Bluetooth radio you have:

a.      Swipe in from the right to bring up the charms and select Search, and search for device manager. Open Device Manager from the search results.

b.      In Device Manager, expand Bluetooth, and look for a device with a name starting with Broadcom, Intel, or Qualcomm Atheros (these are the major radio manufacturers). Check the website of your radio manufacturer for driver updates.

c.      If you don’t see one of these manufacturers, but instead see Generic Bluetooth Adapter:

 i.     Press-and-hold or right-click on Generic Bluetooth Adapter, and select Properties

ii.     Select the Advanced tab.

iii.     Note the number next to Manufacturer ID.

iv.     Find that manufacturer ID on this page: https://www.bluetooth.org/en-us/specification/assigned-numbers/company-identifiers  (Common ones will be 2 = Intel, 15 = Broadcom, 69 = Atheros)

4.      Once you have updated your Bluetooth drivers, please try using your device again. In many cases, updating to the latest drivers will resolve the issue. In some instances, you may need to un-pair and re-pair the device from the Bluetooth settings (from the Settings charm, select Change PC Settings, and then select Bluetooth) to completely fix the issue.

If, after updating to the latest available driver and re-pairing the device, your Bluetooth device is still not working, please provide the following information in your post:

·              PC manufacturer and model

·              Bluetooth radio manufacturer and model

·              Remote device manufacturer and model

This information will help Microsoft to further understand your issue and determine if it is a known issue or a new problem that needs additional investigation.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-10-02T21:52:22+00:00

    Dear Microsoft,

    I am trying to fix my computer Bluetooth for two days but there is no success. I have sony vaio SVS13118GAB, all was working fine with original windows 7 but after I upgrade to 8.1 I don't see my BT adaptor in device manager at all, this make the troubleshooting very difficult. I am using intel WIFI and BT. This issue is bothering me a lot, I would appreciate if you advise how windows can detect the BT adaptor.

    Thanks

    Omid

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-10-20T17:20:20+00:00

    I have tried all the above but STILL my Dell precision M3800 bluetooth isnt working. Please help, it is becoming a headache. I just bought it and installed the windows 8.1 and did all upgrades

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-10-23T06:13:32+00:00

    nirmal, it doesnt work for me.. my problem start after i completed updated my windows from win 8 to win 8.1.

    what i had tried and doesnt work:

    1. update the driver.. it says my driver already updated
    2. disable the device and re-enable it. 
    3. disassemble the hardware and cleaning the contact
    4. uninstalled and re installed. 

    the hardware is working fine in windows 7 and vista. 

    definitely is the prob with windows 8.1.. the day before i updated my windows its working fine

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-10-27T13:21:28+00:00

    After upgrading to Windows 8.1, my Bluetooth device doesn’t work. How can I get it working again?

    After upgrading to Windows 8.1, my Bluetooth device doesn’t work. How can I get it working again?

    Hi all,

    Finally its working !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    After updating the available updates in last week , problem cleared.

    Last week i got some windows update .In that i found updates from Qualcomm Atheros in optional updates . i updated that Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth update ......After restarting my bluetooth is working now !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thanks !!!!!

    check the updates from Qualcomm Atheros in windows optional updates . It will work.

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