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Qualcomm Bluetooth Driver not Working: 4 Ways to Fix it
Tested and proven fixes to get your Bluetooth driver working again
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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With the importance placed on wireless connectivity, many users are affected when the QualcommBluetooth driver is not working. Unfortunately, that is the reality, as various users have issues using their Bluetooth devices due to driver issues.
The fortunate part of it all is that this issue can be easily fixed with a few tweaks here and there. If you are troubled by problems with the Qualcomm Bluetooth driver, follow the solutions in this guide, and things will return to normal.
Why won’t my Qualcomm Bluetooth driver work?
Several factors can be responsible if the Qualcomm Bluetooth driver is not working. Listed below are some of them:
How can I fix my Qualcomm Bluetooth driver if it is not working?
1. Perform motherboard reset and reinstall the faulty USB driver
The most common factor that makes the Qualcomm QCA9377 (and other versions) Bluetooth driver stop working on Windows 10 and 11 is minor issues with the motherboard. A simple power reset has proved to solve this issue.
If power resetting is not enough, check if you have any faulty USB device in Device Manager and uninstall it.
2. Update PC
An outdated operating system is an island of different issues, and it will not be surprising if it is the reason the Qualcomm Bluetooth driver is not working. So, ensure to always check for and install the latest Windows patches.
3. Update the Bluetooth driver
If the Qualcomm Bluetooth driver is outdated, it might stop working. Hence, you should try to keep it updated.
Instead of using the manual method above, we recommend using an automatic driver updater in Outbyte. With this, you can eliminate the risk of downloading the wrong driver, which can lead to further problems.
⇒Get Outbyte Driver Updater
4. Restart the Bluetooth Support service
When the Bluetooth Support service is disabled or runs into an issue, you might get errors like the Qualcomm Bluetooth driver not working.
So, you need to enable it if it is disabled or restart it if it is running.
We can now conclude this detailed guide on how to fix the Qualcomm Bluetooth driver if it is not working. We believe you now have all the information you need to solve the problem.
In the same vein, if you are errors likeQualcomm QCZ9565 Bluetooth 4.0 has a driver problem, our guide will help you fix it effortlessly.
Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.
More about the topics:bluetooth issues,Driver issues,qualcomm
Ola-Hassan Bolaji
Windows Hardware Expert
A Computer Engineering graduate, he has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers.
He finds joy in simplifying complex topics into simple solutions for PC users. The quality of his work and providing step-wise tested and proven solutions to PC issues are all that matter to him.
Away from computers, he is either reading or watching football!
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
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He’s a Computer Engineering graduate who has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers & operating systems.
