Windows 10: Xbox One Wireless Controller Firmware Update Failed (Win 10) -- Light Flashing, Now Unusable

I attempted a firmware update for my Xbox One Wireless controller using the Xbox Accessories app (Windows 10), but the update just hung at 46%. I disconnected the controller, and now every time I plug it in, the "X" light flashes and the PC does not detect the device. The Accessories app states "Connect an Xbox One Controller to get started."


How do I recover the controller? I believe its firmware needs to be flashed. (I do not have an Xbox One console.)

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Wireless Xbox One controller requires PIN for Windows 10.

Hi,

You will be asked for a PIN when connecting your wireless Xbox One controller via Bluetooth on Windows 10 if your Bluetooth drivers are not updated. It is also possible that you have to reset the controller to remove the PIN. To resolve your concern, restart
your controller by following the steps below:

• Power off the controller by pressing and holding the Xbox button on the controller for 6 seconds.
• Press the Xbox button again to power it back on.
• Connect your Xbox Wireless Controller to your PC using a USB cable or the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows.

You can also update your Bluetooth drivers by following the steps on this
link.

Keep us updated with the results after performing the suggested solutions above.

 

Windows 10 Xbox One S Wireless Controller issue with Dark Souls Series

Hi Wilfried,

I was able to play Dark Souls using the Xbox One S wireless controller before. The issue may relate to one of my hard drives failing and being replaced.

I have tried uninstalling all of the games fully and reinstalling them but it hasn't fixed the issue.

I have tried to update my controller but the Xbox Accessories app is telling me that it is already up-to-date.

I have also performed the troubleshooting steps in that link already, to no avail.

 

Xbox 360 wireless controller not working/connecting on windows 10

I may have a solution. Here's what I did to remedy the problem. I just tested this with a game compatible with the controller we both use, and it appeared to have solved the problem. Make sure your controller is turned off and the wireless receiver is plugged
in to your PC before proceeding with the steps below:

1. Press Windows key+X.

2. Click "Device Manager".

3. Find any listings of "Unknown Device" in the list of devices, likely under Human Interface Devices or Other Devices. Make sure you right click it and select the "Scan for hardware changes" and "Update Driver Software" > "Search Automatically for
Updated Driver" options before the next steps, especially if you have more than one "Unknown Device" listed.

4. Right-click on "Unknown Device" and click "Update Driver Software".

5. Click the option "Browse my computer for driver software".

6. Click the option "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".

7. Near the bottom of the list, select the option that looks something like "Xbox 360 Peripherals" and click "Next".

8. From the list, select the driver option "Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows [2/15/2007]" and click "Next".

9. A warning will appear about the possibility of the device or your computer not working properly and likelihood of system instability. Disregard it and click "Yes" in the bottom right corner of the panel.

10. A message should appear within a few seconds saying that the device has been correctly installed. Click "Ok" and exit out of all device manager windows.

After performing these steps, do as I did and power on your controller, checking to see if the top left light near your Guide button (the one with the tiny number 1 engraved next to it) remains on. Press the Guide button to see if the Xbox Guide controller
status windows appears on your screen and don't worry if you don't see it like you did before. If the light is there on your controller, run a game that is compatible with it, such as I Am Bread or Skyrim, and see if you can perform the simple task of selecting
game menu items with the controller. If it works, problem solved!

If the Guide lights on your controller continue to flash, indicating that the controller is not paired with the receiver, try pairing them again by pressing the little black button on the receiver and the pairing button on your controller at the same time,
then wait to see if the top left light turns on and remains on. If it does, try testing the controller as mentioned above. If this still doesn't solve your issue, continue to ask Microsoft and/or Xbox for more assistance. I hope my suggestion helps fix this
for you!