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
    2015-06-09T13:00:58+00:00

    Im AT MY WITS END........

    done everything above to stop the stuttering on my BOSE SOUNDLINK ...

    ever since windows 8.1 installed PROBLEMS .........and its very frustrating.

    So

    computer model is ASUS... INTEL CORE I3

    SPEAKER MODEL: BOSE SOUNLINK 2 STEREO

    DRIVER: INTEL (r) WIRELESS BLUETOOTH (R) 4.0 + HIGH SPEED ADAPTOR.

    please note that IPOD AND NOKIA LUMIA PHONE have no problem with the speakers ie. no stuttering... it only seems to be from 8.1 on my LAPTOP.

    thank you very much for your time...

    arrrfgggggggggggggggg

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-06-17T10:40:16+00:00

    I also have the same problem on my Dell Inspiron 15 model 3542 w8.1.  when i reinstall the win 8.1 on my laptop after making hard drive partitions.

    every thing seems to be fine in the device manager but still it could not find any nearby device or it is found on another device

    ![](http://en.community.dell.com/resized-image/__size/550x0/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/3518/7077.bluetooth.jpg)

    I also tried to install Brodcom Bluetooth driver but every time showing error as below.

    no bluetooth device was detected. please make sure that your bluetooth device is plugged

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-06-19T05:57:04+00:00

    I also have the same problem on my Dell Inspiron 15 model 3542 w8.1.  when i reinstall the win 8.1 on my laptop after making hard drive partitions.

    every thing seems to be fine in the device manager but still it could not find any nearby device or it is found on another device

    ![](http://en.community.dell.com/resized-image/__size/550x0/__key/communityserver-discussions-components-files/3518/7077.bluetooth.jpg)

    I also tried to install Brodcom Bluetooth driver but every time showing error as below.

    no bluetooth device was detected. please make sure that your bluetooth device is plugged

    Dear Friends,

                        i tried and solved the issue, if you had reinstalled win 8.1 pro or other OS and Your Bluetooth is not working even you have updated all drivers and every thing is looking good & complete in Device Manager, So you do not have face this issue more. Because you have already done every thing.

    you just follow these simple steps,

    1. Go to you desktop or press Win Key + D.
    2. then press Fn Key + wifi sign key ( which could be F1 to F12 or Print Screen, Insert, etc ).

    so check now your bluetooth is working well :D

    but there is a problem its not working as before [Smart Phone dialer & FTP over BT is not working].

    but i am trying to solve this & will share this soon.

    Regard,

    Muhammad Waqas

    IMAsian

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-06-29T07:51:56+00:00

    Hello Dear All Friends,

                                     you are just have to install the driver as the following name form dell

    "Network_Driver_HP06Y_WN_10.0.0.276_A00"

    Size 278 MB

    Download Link is below

    http://downloads.dell.com/FOLDER02013131M/1/Network\_Driver\_HP06Y\_WN\_10.0.0.276\_A00.EXE

    after installation complete system will restart then connect your device and enjoy all as well as you were first time use the all features of Bluetooth in win 8.1 Pro.

    GooD LucK.

    Regard: IMASIAN

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