While the Bluetooth generally works perfectly, there are times when it starts to disconnect repeatedly mid-transfer, bringing everything to a halt. If your computer’s Bluetooth keeps on disconnecting, here are a few fixes that will help you fix it.
1. Restart Both Devices
Start by restarting both your mobile and computer to ensure a temporary glitch or interference isn’t causing the Bluetooth to disconnect frequently.
After that, turn on Bluetooth on both devices, pair both devices again, and transfer files to see if it works. If it doesn’t, it’s time to apply some troubleshooting techniques.
2. Disconnect Other Bluetooth Devices Connected to the PC
If you use more than one Bluetooth device simultaneously, this can also result in Bluetooth repeatedly crashing for no apparent reason.
You can eliminate this possibility by temporarily disabling all Bluetooth peripherals and transferring files again via your mobile device. If that doesn’t work, it’s time to rule out file-specific problems.
3. Rule Out the File Specific Issues
Ensure that Bluetooth does not display this behavior when transferring a specific file type. You can do that by sharing other files to see if Bluetooth behaves the same way.
Consider sharing the file using alternative means, such as tethering, if the issue is limited to a particular file. However, if the issue persists for every file transfer, you should ensure that the problem doesn’t arise from your phone.
4. Rule Out the Device Specific Issues
The best way to rule out a device-specific problem is to connect the same device with another computer and transfer the files via Bluetooth.
If the issue persists on other devices, the problem is likely related to your phone. In that case, you’ll need to check your phone for any issues. Fortunately, if you’re an Apple fan, we’ve already covered fixing Bluetooth transfer issues on an iPhone.
If your phone can transfer files to other computers without issue, your operating system is to blame. If so, continue implementing the operating system fixes listed below.
5. Run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter
Windows has a dedicated troubleshooter for identifying and resolving Bluetooth device issues. Thus, running the troubleshooter may help fix the problem. Additionally, since the troubleshooter solves problems by itself, you won’t have to make an extra effort.
Follow these steps to run a troubleshooter:
Right-click on the Windows Start button and select Settings. Go to Update & Security. Navigate to Troubleshoot in the left-sidebar. In the right-hand pane, click on Additional troubleshooters. Navigate to Bluetooth and click Run the troubleshooter.
Allow the troubleshooter to run its process and keep following the on-screen instructions. If the troubleshooter fails to identify the problem and the issues persist, update the Bluetooth driver.
6. Update the Bluetooth Driver
An outdated Bluetooth driver can also cause Bluetooth to disconnect repeatedly. That’s why it’s essential to update it.
Follow the below steps to update the Bluetooth driver:
Right-click on the Windows Start button. Go to the Device Manager. Expand the Bluetooth category. Right-click on the relevant Bluetooth driver and click Update driver.
If updating the Bluetooth driver doesn’t fix the problem, you can reinstall the Bluetooth driver. To do so, right-click the same Bluetooth driver and select Uninstall device. Then, restart your computer. Windows should then detect the missing driver and download it.
Once done, you should now have the most recent Bluetooth driver installed. Now, give the file transfer another try and see if that fixed the issue.
7. Update Windows
Outdated operating systems can also cause Bluetooth to malfunction, just as outdated drivers do. Follow the steps below to update your operating system to the latest version:
Right-click on the Windows Start button and go to Settings. Go to Update & Security. Navigate to Windows Update. Then, click on Check for updates.
When updating the OS fails to resolve the issue, tweak the Bluetooth power management settings.
8. Tweak Power Management Settings
Occasionally, misconfigured power management settings can also be the culprit. As such, if you have allowed Windows to turn off certain features to save power, it can cause Bluetooth to disconnect mid-transfer.
Follow the steps below to tweak Bluetooth power management settings:
Right-click on the Windows Start button. Go to the Device Manager. Expand the Bluetooth category. Right-click on the relevant Bluetooth driver and click on Properties. Go to the Power Management tab in the Properties window. Uncheck the box for Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. Click OK.
Then, reboot your computer, and hopefully, the problem will be resolved if the power management restrictions are to blame.
If disabling the power management settings does not resolve the issue, change the startup type of the Bluetooth support service as a last resort.
9. Change the Startup Type for Bluetooth Support Service
To change the startup type for Bluetooth support service, follow the below steps:
Press CTRL + R to open the Run app. Type services. msc and hit OK. Locate the Bluetooth Support Service and double-click on it. Select Automatic from the Startup type dropdown menu. Click Apply and hit OK.
Automating the Bluetooth service offers a good chance of resolving the issue. If that also doesn’t work for you, it’s best to temporarily use other methods to transfer files from Android to PC until the issue is resolved.
Get Back to Transferring Your Files With Bluetooth Wireless Transfer
Hopefully, the fixes on the list will solve the Bluetooth repeatedly disconnecting issue. However, if nothing seems to be working, you still have the option to restore your computer to a previous restore point where Bluetooth was working fine.
If you haven’t already created a restore point, you might consider resetting your Windows OS as a last resort.
