All but the original Xbox Wireless Controller can take updates wirelessly without connecting with a USB cable. This controller has a small, circular 3.5-mm port on the bottom of the controller (if your controller has this port, you can only update via USB cable).

Update drivers through Device Manager in Windows. Tip: The best way to get driver updates in Windows is automatically using Windows Update. For more information, see Automatically get recommended drivers and updates for your hardware.

Use the following steps to update the driver. Update the Bluetooth driver using Device Manager. Select Start, type Device Manager, and then select it from the results. Expand Bluetooth to view the list of Bluetooth devices and adapters. Right-click your Bluetooth adapter, and then select Update driver. Select Search automatically for drivers.

All but the original Xbox Wireless Controller can take updates wirelessly without connecting with a USB cable. This controller has a small, circular 3.5-mm port on the bottom of the controller (if your controller has this port, you can only update via USB cable).

Press and hold the Xbox button for 5-10 seconds until the controller turns off. Wait a few seconds, and then press and hold the Xbox button again to turn the controller back on. If you're still experiencing issues updating after power cycling your controller, try our steps below.

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