Windows 10: Microsoft warns Windows 10 update breaks Bluetooth devices

Windows 10 KB4505903, which was released on July 26 for the May 2019 Update PCs, breaks down Bluetooth speakers on some devices. Windows 10 KB4505903 is an optional update, meaning that it won’t install unless a user manually selects ‘Check for updates’ button.

It is unclear precisely how many users are affected, but the Redmond firm has stated that devices with an internal speaker installed will experience problems when connecting to a Bluetooth speaker.

According to a support doc that the firm quietly published, Windows 10 KB4505903 on May 2019 Update PCs will break down Bluetooth functionality of some devices. Affected users will face trouble when pairing a Bluetooth speaker and the speaker output would be noisy (bad quality).

On some devices, the Bluetooth connection would be successful but the sound will be generated by the internal speaker instead of the connected device. Device Manager will also warn users by showing a yellow bang (exclamation mark) icon for Microsoft Bluetooth A2dp Source entry.

We looked up for complaints on Microsoft Feedback Hub and a user has documented Bluetooth problem after installing this update:

“After installing latest Windows 10 1903 quality update KB4505903 (July 2019) Intel Bluetooth Adapter was completely removed from system and could not be reinstalled or reactivated,” a user wrote, who also claimed that uninstalling the patch fixes the Bluetooth issues.

According to Microsoft, users can resolve Bluetooth issues by running the System File Checker tool to repair corrupted Windows files:

• Open Command Prompt (CMD) with Administrative privileges.
• Type the following command and press enter:

sfc /scannow

A system reboot is required to finish the process.

It’s worth mentioning that Windows 10 SFC feature will incorrectly flag PowerShell files as corrupted if you don’t have latest defender security patches installed. In order to use SFC feature without any errors, make sure Windows Defender service is up-to-date as the latest update includes a fix for SFC command.

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“These security updates address a security vulnerability by intentionally preventing connections from Windows to unsecure Bluetooth devices. Any device using well-known keys to encrypt connections may
be affected, including certain security fobs.”

Users risk finding their headphones, headsets, keyboards, mice or even their company security fob may suddenly stop working.

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because your device is now obsolete.

 

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Microsoft's Windows 8 announcement introduces native support for Bluetooth v4.0. Bluetooth v4.0 enabled products running the Windows 8 operating system, such as the new Surface tablet, will be Bluetooth Smart Ready products, enabling them to connect to familiar Bluetooth devices, like wireless speakers, and to the next generation of ultra power-efficient Bluetooth Smart products now coming to market.

Last weeks' Microsoft announcement is an acknowledgement of the massive Bluetooth ecosystem and strong consumer demand for secure, convenient wireless connectivity the technology provides," said Suke Jawanda, Bluetooth SIG CMO. "With Bluetooth v4.0 incorporated into the Windows operating system, hardware and software developers will have increased opportunities to provide new devices, applications, and services for their customers. Securely feeding web services and applications with cloud friendly data via a Bluetooth connection is a key component in the shift to cloud computing and more broadly, the Internet of Things."

OS-level support for Bluetooth 4.0 technology in Windows 8 allows hardware and software developers to tap into the billions-strong market of Bluetooth products in a scalable way. App developers will be able to use an API to feed data collected from Bluetooth Smart low-energy sensors, like a fitness monitor or medical device, to an application running on a Bluetooth Smart Ready product like the Microsoft Surface.

The launch of Bluetooth v4.0 unleashed a wave of new Bluetooth Smart and Smart Ready devices which provide manufactures and developers the opportunity to create the next generation of devices and software applications that will transform the way consumers interact with their technology. Microsoft is the latest in a list of companies utilizing Bluetooth v4.0 and the technology's low energy capabilities, a list that also includes major brands like Nike, Samsung, Panasonic, Nintendo, Sony and Ford, among others. Bluetooth technology's massive ecosystem is expected to expand remarkably within the next five years reaching 20 billion cumulative Bluetooth enabled device shipments by 2017.