I'm having a frustrating issue with the Bluetooth on my ASUS TUF A15 (FA506NCR) laptop. The Bluetooth connection works for a while but then suddenly stops. I've already done the following to try and fix it:
* Freshly installed Windows 11
* Downloaded the latest Bluetooth drivers from ASUS's official site
* Turned off power-saving settings on the Bluetooth adapter
* Disabled fast startup in Windows
* Fully updated Windows and all drivers
Despite all this, the Bluetooth option disappears from Device Manager, and I could really use some help figuring out what's going on!
1 Answer
First thing you could try is going to Device Manager, clicking 'View', and then selecting 'Show Hidden Devices'. If you find any ghost devices, uninstall them, then restart your laptop. If Bluetooth continues to drop out, check your BIOS settings under 'Advanced' to make sure onboard Bluetooth/Wireless is enabled. ASUS laptops can sometimes have firmware issues, so also look for any available updates via MyASUS or the support site. Disabling Modern Standby in the registry (by setting PlatformAoAcOverride to 0) has also helped others with similar issues.
I checked and it was indeed a ghost device. I uninstalled it and disabled Modern Standby, but when I checked the BIOS, I couldn't find anything about Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Now, Bluetooth disappears completely when I start my laptop.