Fixing Bluetooth Not Pairing on Android Phone After Windows Update
## Direct Answer
To fix Bluetooth not pairing on your Android phone after a Windows update, restart your Android phone and Windows device, then try pairing again. If the issue persists, reset your Android phone’s Bluetooth settings and reinstall the Bluetooth driver on your Windows device.
## Step-by-Step Guide
1. **Restart your devices**: Turn off your Android phone and Windows device, then turn them back on.
2. **Reset Android Bluetooth settings**: Go to your Android phone’s Settings > Bluetooth > Menu (three dots) > Reset Bluetooth.
3. **Uninstall and reinstall Windows Bluetooth driver**:
– On your Windows device, go to Device Manager > Bluetooth.
– Right-click on the Bluetooth device and select Uninstall device.
– Restart your Windows device.
– Windows will automatically reinstall the Bluetooth driver.
4. **Forget Bluetooth devices on Android phone**: Go to your Android phone’s Settings > Bluetooth > Available devices > Menu (three dots) > Forget device.
5. **Pair devices again**: Put your Windows device and Android phone in pairing mode and try connecting them.
## FAQ
* **Q: Why did my Bluetooth stop working after the Windows update?**
A: Windows updates can sometimes cause conflicts with Bluetooth drivers, leading to pairing issues.
* **Q: How do I know if my Bluetooth driver is outdated?**
A: Check your Windows device’s Device Manager > Bluetooth to see if there are any updates available for your Bluetooth driver.
* **Q: Will resetting my Android phone’s Bluetooth settings delete my paired devices?**
A: Yes, resetting your Android phone’s Bluetooth settings will delete all paired devices. You will need to pair them again.
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