I did add one of those AudioJack -> Bluetooth transmitters, but there is too much static even after I cleaned the contacts with DeoxIT. I get that it is old hardware, and maybe, just maybe, the hardware is broken.īut how come I cannot install a different (USB) Bluetooth Adapter? “The best drivers for your device are already installed” If drivers were not downloaded automatically by Windows Update, use Device Manager to refresh the driver from Windows Update, or contact the device manufacturer.”Īnd of course, the Microsoft website and Windows Update all give me the same: They should be available through Microsoft’s Windows Update service. “Windows drivers for Broadcom Bluetooth devices are no longer posted here. It suggests that I go to the manufacturer’s website: The driver that Lenovo has on their website ( g4wb12ww.exe ) redirects to: The “Lenovo Vantage” program/tool says my drivers are up to date. Release Date: File Size: 171.98M Supported OS: Windows 10 32 &. The device appears to be: HardwareID USB\VID_0A5C&PID_217F&REV_0748 Broadcom 43142 Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter Drivers Download Driver Version: 12. My laptop is: T420 Laptop (ThinkPad) – Type 4178 Nada.Īny thoughts? Other than it is time to retire this PC. I have tried all the tricks deleting the Bluetooth Device(s) from the Device Manager and even driver updates. The PC thought it was sending audio out Bluetooth, but there was no audio coming out other than the “beeps” for connecting and disconnecting (i.e. Making it discoverable does not help.Īt this point, I try to “Remove device” (headset) only to be told “Remove failed.”Īt certain times (possibly with an external Bluetooth dongle) I DID get Bluetooth to CONNECT to the headset, but there was no connection to the audio path. Make sure your Bluetooth device is still discoverable, then try again.” Of course it isn’t discoverable - it just paired. When I try to “connect” - it tells me: “That didn’t work. Pick Activation on the left-side tab and choose Go to the Store. Open the quot Settingsquot gt quot Update amp Securityquot and click quot Activationquot on the left pane. After pairing, they appear in the Device Manage and on the Sound control panel, but only as PAIRED. How to Upgrade Windows 10 Home to Pro without Activation Step 1. This is a WYZE headset right now, but they all behave the same. At one point I may have even had a Bluetooth mouse connected before I got frustrated with the thing falling asleep too quickly. During the Covid lockdowns, I tried to use Bluetooth headphones and got in this whole circular thing. I believe it quit working after a Win update prior to the whole Covid thing. My Thinkpad came with Windows 7 pre-installed and has been upgraded to Win 10 way back when.Īt first, the Bluetooth worked as well as it ever has. I have read numerous complaints in various forums concerning this adapter and Windows incompatibility.I have pretty much given up on this, but I will ask anyway. I have checked for an updated driver with Broadcom and they don't even list the 43142 as a model number in their drivers list although searching their website they have a Sales description of the BCN43142 as a Wireless/Bluetooth Adapter. Broadcom 802.11 Network Adapter Wireless Network Controller doesn't work on this version of Windows." I do have connectivity although very limited and need to be very close to the router for it to Window at start up stating "This app can't run on this PC. Now that I have upgraded to Win 10 those issues continue with the addition of the Win 10 Notification This adapter has always had weak performance and connection issues. If the driver is already installed on your system, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix various issues, add new functions, or just upgrade to the available version. This machine came originally installed with Win 8.0 and was upgraded to 8.1 and now Win 10. The package provides the installation files for Broadcom 43142 Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter Driver version 12.0.1.921. Go to device manager and choose to update the driver, select choose from list and then select generic Bluetooth adapter. I have a Sony Vaio SVF14N13CXB running a Broadcom BCM43142 Wireless/Bluetooth Network Adapter. I accidentally uninstalled (Device Manager -> Uninstall Bluetooth Adapter) the built-in Bluetooth Adapter, Broadcom 43142 Bluetooth 4. Now I just find a way to make this thing work, Windows doesn't recognize it as a Bluetooth adapter so I guess I'll have to install a driver (That's very hard to find for sure) CRTgamer. This package installs the software to enable the following device:- Broadcom Bluetooth 4.0 Supported Systems are:- Lenovo B430 - ThinkPad Edge E430, Edge E435- ThinkPad Edge E530, Edge E535. Windows 10 notification "This app can't run on this PC Broadcom 802.11."
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