Marcelo NS
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Q: Full Bluetooth functionality in Bootcamp (audio, A2DP, FTP, OBEX)

When runing Windows 7 in a native bootcamp partition you may have experienced issues when trying to pair android devices, audio sinks, headsets, etc. For earlier Mac models (2010 and earlier) the workaround consisted in using the broadcom drivers released by Acer or HP. However, the later 2011 models including MBA mid 2011, Macbook Pro and iMac will not allow you to install those drivers. Neither will Broadcom oficial updater recognize your bluetooth built in device.

The good news: after several weeks googling and installing/uninstalling pretty much every available driver on the internet I managed to have all my bluetooth devices wroking on Windows 7 x64 (bootcamp partition) on my MBA MID 2011.

 

You have at least 3 options

 

     1.- Bluesoleil Stack: Altugh the chip is not offitially supported you can get it "brut force" recognized. This is described here:

               https://discussions.apple.com/message/17611577#17611577  

 

     2.- Toshiba Stack: The version 8.0 works pretty good specially for Audio devices the audio quality is pretty the best you will get. Same as above you need to force the recognition of your chip

               The toshiba stack (30 days trial)

               http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/bluetooth/pages/disclaimer.php?dt=bts&download=3-64bi t

 

     3.- Thank again to Acer (and not to Apple) we can get also a fully functional profile in a hardware we have paid a lot of money for. BUT WARNING! here you SHOULD NOT install the drivers!. Install only the utility suit instead. Pay carefull attention or you will get a blue screen and you will need to uninstall the drivers in safe mode or even have to do a clean Windows install. Uninstall all your paired BT devices (except for Magic Mouse and or keyboard you can leave them paired)

 

          a.- Download the drivers

 

               http://www.pcdrivershop.com/aspire_4830TG_Bluetooth_Atheros_7.4.0.96_W7x64_A.zip

 

          b.- Unzip the file and explore the following folder

 

              \Bluetooth(4.0)_Atheros_7.4.0.96_W7x64\Bluetooth_Suite_win7.  Run Win764.exe or Win732 according to your OS.

               Let the software install and restart.

 

          c.- Pair your devices and enjoy!!!.

 

Options 1 and 2 (Bluesoleil and Toshiba Stack) are good options however they are paid-off softwares but what could be more important for many useres is that they completely override the Microsoft bluetooth stack and therefore Apple devices (like magic mouse) will loose some functionality I wasn't able to get the touch scrolling or the gestures working with those stacks. The 3th option however will not completeley override the Microsoft stack (used by Apple's drivers) and therefore Apple Magic mouse will work perfectly. The Atheros bluetooth suit will only add the requiered protocols and make them interact with the Microsoft stack. The disadvantage of the latest is that the audio quality is not even close as the one you are gonna get with the Toshiba stack and not say about configurability...

 

I hope I will save some of you some time and many headaches. 

Windows 7, Bootcamp bluetooth drivers

Posted on Feb 22, 2012 11:27 AM

by Marcelo NS,Solvedanswer
Marcelo NS Marcelo NS
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A:

How do I install a Toshiba stack?

 

This worked on my Mackbook air mid - 2011Windows 7 x64. Be aware that you will loose the "magic scrolling" in case you are using a bluetooth magic mouse. Otherwise all bluetooth devices have been working as a chram with the Toshiba stack.

 

To make it work, follow this steps:

http://linkopia.blogspot.com/2009/05/a2dp-stereo-bluetooth-on-win-xp-boot.html

 

But instead of downloading the toshiba stack in the above link, download the x64 stack you will find in the link bellow:

 

http://aps2.toshiba-tro.de/bluetooth/pages/disclaimer.php?dt=bts&download=3-64bi t

 

once you have "tricked" the stacks restart and run the Toshiba assistant

Posted on Feb 22, 2012 11:34 AM

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Q: Full Bluetooth functionality in Bootcamp (audio, A2DP, FTP, OBEX)

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  • by kinglikewind,

    kinglikewind kinglikewind Sep 25, 2012 12:04 AM in response to Marcelo NS
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    Sep 25, 2012 12:04 AM in response to Marcelo NS

    After the first windows 8 installation and  bootcamp, the bluetooth worked well and I can use scrolling of magic mouse. Then I restored NVRAM by option+command+r+p for other reasons, the bluetooth problems happened. Maybe there are some options changed about bluetooth.

  • by Ricpf,

    Ricpf Ricpf Sep 30, 2012 1:16 PM in response to Marcelo NS
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    Sep 30, 2012 1:16 PM in response to Marcelo NS

    I managed to install Bluetooth Stack (8.0, 32bit) on my MBP 15" (first with Thunderbolt), but I never managed to make bluetooth audio GET OUT trough audio device on windows

     

    It connects, pairs, and then say something about audio and won't play

  • by Akash1380,

    Akash1380 Akash1380 Oct 7, 2012 6:06 AM in response to Yucleto
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    Oct 7, 2012 6:06 AM in response to Yucleto

    Hi,

     

    I tried the third option above. The first time I tried with the software Bluetooth_Atheros_7.4.0.96_W7x64_A.zip, I couldn't boot Windows. System restore rescued my installation to an earlier point. I then tried the file you recommended: Bluetooth_Broadcom_6.2.1.800_W7x86W7x64_A.zip. However, when running the Setup, it complains that no Bluetooth device is detected. Any solutions?

    I am running Windows 7 on MBA mid-2011.

     

    Thanks in advance!

  • by pratnala,

    pratnala pratnala Oct 11, 2012 2:06 AM in response to Marcelo NS
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    Oct 11, 2012 2:06 AM in response to Marcelo NS

    How to use it on Windows 8? The Atheros file doesn't work

  • by pratnala,

    pratnala pratnala Oct 11, 2012 2:18 AM in response to Yucleto
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    Oct 11, 2012 2:18 AM in response to Yucleto

    Do you know for Win8? I have upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 8 now (build 9200 RTM). This doesn't work now. Any ideas?

    Yucleto wrote:

     

    You should use this one (from Acer Aspire 5740) works great, no need to pay/reinstall, complete functionallity, great audio !!!

     

    http://support.acer.com/product/default.aspx?modelId=1870

     

    Just execute Setup.exe no need to reboot and you are done !!!

     

    Regards !

  • by angeliti,

    angeliti angeliti Dec 4, 2012 2:27 AM in response to pratnala
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    Dec 4, 2012 2:27 AM in response to pratnala

    Same issue here. Bluetooth suddenly stopped working on Windows 8 on a MacBook Air (Mid-summer 2012) and these solutions don't seem to work. Any ideas?

  • by pratnala,

    pratnala pratnala Dec 4, 2012 2:46 AM in response to angeliti
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    Dec 4, 2012 2:46 AM in response to angeliti

    ***Suddenly stopped working?***

     

    It worked before? It has never worked for me. **** I can't transfer even one file to my phone if I'm in Windows. I have to restart to OS X for that.

  • by iltie,

    iltie iltie Dec 14, 2012 12:02 AM in response to Marcelo NS
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    Dec 14, 2012 12:02 AM in response to Marcelo NS

    win7 32bit  MBA mid2011. A2DP can't work. anyone here can help me? I have tested option 3, but the sound is so poor. it's more like phone instead of A2DP.

  • by pratnala,Helpful

    pratnala pratnala Dec 26, 2012 3:56 AM in response to Marcelo NS
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    Dec 26, 2012 3:56 AM in response to Marcelo NS

    For Bluetooth functionality in Windows 8, I tried the same Acer Aspire 4830 TG drivers suggested by the OP, but I used the Windows 8 drivers. And, everything worked!

     

    Instructions:

     

    1. Go to this site:http://support.acer.com/us/en/product/default.aspx?modelId=3636

    2. Select OS as Windows 8

    3. Download the Atheros Bluetooth driver

    4. Unzip and run Bluetooth_Suite.EXE

    5. Let it finish and then restart

     

    Voila!

     

    P.S. I'm using Windows 8 Pro on a MacBook Pro 9,1 Mid 2012 15 inch Non-retina model

  • by Jack.,

    Jack. Jack. Dec 27, 2012 3:40 AM in response to pratnala
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    Dec 27, 2012 3:40 AM in response to pratnala

    pratnala, should i try your solution on a MacBook Air Late 2012 running Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit?

    Should i install the 4.0 or the other one?

    These are the options for Win 7 64Bit:

     

    Bluetooth DriverAtheros7.2.0.60105.8 MB04/14/2011
    Bluetooth Driver (4.0)Atheros7.4.0.96177.5 MB10/31/2011

  • by pratnala,

    pratnala pratnala Dec 27, 2012 3:42 AM in response to Jack.
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    Dec 27, 2012 3:42 AM in response to Jack.

    I would suggest for Windows 7, use the solution provided in the original post. Solution #3

  • by Jack.,

    Jack. Jack. Dec 27, 2012 5:03 AM in response to pratnala
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    Dec 27, 2012 5:03 AM in response to pratnala

    Alright, thank you for the tip!

    There is only one problem. The download link is not working anymore.. Im trying to find the aspire_4830TG_Bluetooth_Atheros_7.4.0.96_W7x64_A.zip elsewhere, but with no luck for now....

     

    Edit: Nevermind, it's the same driver from the link above you have posted. Its the Bluetooth 4.0 one..

    I have it here downloaded, will give the solution #3 a shot.

     

    Thanks again!!

     

    Message was edited by: Jack.

  • by pratnala,

    pratnala pratnala Dec 27, 2012 5:17 AM in response to Jack.
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    Dec 27, 2012 5:17 AM in response to Jack.

    That's great! Do update us on your progress!

  • by tomb18,

    tomb18 tomb18 Dec 28, 2012 8:05 PM in response to Marcelo NS
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    Dec 28, 2012 8:05 PM in response to Marcelo NS

    Well, thanks a bunch for this!  I have struggled for 2 days to get the bluetooth to work.  The third solution works.

    Details: Mac Book Pro 15 with retina display.  Bought December 2012

    WIndows 7 with bootcamp.

    I used the defaul install and then downloaded the Bluetooth 4.0 drivers for the 4830TG from the Acer website.  I then unzipped it and ran Bluetooth_Suite_Win7.exe.

    This installed all new drivers and the utilities.  I can now connect my iPhone to my PC!!

  • by Marcelo NS,

    Marcelo NS Marcelo NS Jan 1, 2013 10:33 AM in response to tomb18
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    Jan 1, 2013 10:33 AM in response to tomb18

    In Windows 8 the basic file transfer protocol and A2DP are built in the microsoft stack. I did a fresh of Win8 in my MBA mid-2011. All my bluetooth devices (mouse, phone, headset, speakers) worked straight forward without requiring any additional bluetooth driver.

    Disconnecting the headset is somehow difficult to find. Right click on the task bar (speaker) > playback devices > right click on the head set> connect/disconnect.

     

    If you (like me) are used to the OBEX transfer protocol/interfase (as on OSX) you may want to try this app it works like a charm:

    http://www.medieval.it/blueftp-pc/menu-id-70.html

     

    Hope it helps

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