How to fix Bluetooth issues after June Patch Tuesday updates

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Have you noticed anyBluetooth connectivity issuesafter installing theJune Patch Tuesday updateson your system? If you have, don’t worry, you are not alone.

Microsoft already acknowledged thisbugthat affects various versions ofWindows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows Server. For more information about the OS versions affected by this isssue, go toMicrosoft’s support page.

Microsoft released a patch to fixBluetoothissues as a part ofsecurity updatesreleased on this Patchday. As mentioned before, thebugis affecting only certainBluetoothdevices.

Therefore, you need to check if your device is on the list of the affected devices. You need to launchEvent Viewerand look at the Event Log to determine thebug. Navigate toStart menu » type Event Viewer » Run as administratorand checkevent details.

Your device is affected if your Event Log displays the followingEvent Message:

YourBluetoothdevice attempted to establish a debug connection. The WindowsBluetoothstack does not allow debug connection while it is not in the debug mode.

How to fix Bluetooth issues after update

So, now it’s confirmed that yourPC can’t pair with Bluetooth devices. You can try one of the following solutions to fix the issue.

1. Check for updates

Most of the times, this issue is caused byoutdated softwareinstalled on your system. Therefore, you should check for software updates by visiting the website of your device manufacturer.

2. Uninstall security updates

Microsoft confirmed that the recentsecurity updatesreleased on June 11 cause this issue. The tech giant says you may fail to connect, pair or use someBluetoothdevices.

Therefore, if yourBluetoothdevice was previously working fine, you can remove these update to resolve these issues. However, as Microsoft explains:

Thesesecurity updatesaddress a security vulnerability by intentionally preventing connections from Windows to unsecureBluetoothdevices. Any device using well-known keys to encrypt connections may be affected, including certain security fobs.

This solution is not officially recommended and you should avoid it– if possible.

3. Wait for the patch

Microsoft is aware of the issue and we expect the hotfix to land in the coming days. A temporary solution is to stop pairing yourBluetoothdevices until a patch is available.

If you have not installed the Junesecurity updatesforWindows 10, you can avoid theBluetoothissues bydelaying the installation of updates.

How to fix Bluetooth issues after June Patch Tuesday updates#

How to fix Bluetooth issues after update#

1. Check for updates#

2. Uninstall security updates#

3. Wait for the patch#

How to fix Bluetooth issues after June Patch Tuesday updates

How to fix Bluetooth issues after update

1. Check for updates

2. Uninstall security updates

3. Wait for the patch