I have the same issue on latest Win10 build 1803.
Windows Media Player Bluetooth controls PLAY/PAUSE no longer working after Windows 10 1803 update
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Anybody having any issues with Windows Media Player Bluetooth controls not working anymore? I have Bose QC35s and Jaybird X3s. Both sets of earphones can no longer Play/Pause/Fast Forward anymore. I did the update on 3 different PCs. All have the same issue. To make sure that it wasn't driver issue I also tested Groove Music Player and all Bluetooth functions work 100% properly. If I roll back Windows to version 1709 everything works normally. I contacted MS support and also tried following issues below on one of the PCs and its still not working.
- Deleted all Bluetooth devices in device manager
- Created another user account
- DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth, Sfc /scan now
- Disabled all non Microsoft services and rebooted
Since this is 3 different PCs (including a Microsoft Surface book) all having the same issue, I think this may be a Windows 10 1803 Bug. Anybody else have any other ideas or can confirm this is a bug. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Anonymous
2018-10-03T19:01:26+00:00 I happy to report than the Windows 10 1809 update that was release oct-02 finally fixed the problem.
Play/Pause Prev/Next buttons work as expected.
Tested with the earstudio es100.
Hope this all ordeal is behind us now.
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Anonymous
2018-10-07T18:10:28+00:00 I happy to report than the Windows 10 1809 update that was release oct-02 finally fixed the problem.
Play/Pause Prev/Next buttons work as expected.
Tested with the earstudio es100.
Hope this all ordeal is behind us now.
Heads-up -- that's the release that, for some users, deletes files stored in mydocs, pictures, etc., during the upgrade process. I believe MSFT has pulled that release until they figure out what is going on...
Marc
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Anonymous
2018-10-18T07:02:10+00:00 Seriously what is this crap. I thought my newly bought Bluetooth headset had faulty buttons, but yet they worked with my iPhone.
I had just converted from MacBook to Windows and this happens. Ultra disappointing.
Is there anyone from Microsoft reading this thread???
Is there going to be a patch or fix???????
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Anonymous
2018-11-07T17:30:26+00:00 Can Microsoft place an hot fix without trying to delete my file by using 1809?
It's ssssssssssssssssssssssssssuper annoying without pause and play button.
Is all the CSR/ENGINEERING TEAM DYING WITHOUT SEEING PEOPLE YELLING FOR F***ING 7 MONTHS?