{"id":268208,"date":"2021-06-06T15:30:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-06T12:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-update-an-xbox-wireless-controller-using-a-pc\/"},"modified":"2021-06-06T15:30:58","modified_gmt":"2021-06-06T12:30:58","slug":"how-to-update-an-xbox-wireless-controller-using-a-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-an-xbox-wireless-controller-using-a-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Update an Xbox Wireless Controller Using a PC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d8c64bac22\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2d8c64bac22\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-an-xbox-wireless-controller-using-a-pc\/#Why_Should_I_Update_My_Xbox_Controller\" >Why Should I Update My Xbox Controller?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-update-an-xbox-wireless-controller-using-a-pc\/#How_to_Update_an_Xbox_Wireless_Controller_Through_a_PC\" >How to Update an Xbox Wireless Controller Through a PC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Update an Xbox Wireless Controller Using a PC&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-728817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/xbox-wireless-controller-update-using-pc-featured.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Xbox Wireless Controller can be updated using a Windows 10 PC\" width=\"1200\" height=\"555\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to update the Microsoft Wireless Controller (for Xbox <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Series<\/a> X|S) using a Windows 10 PC. You\u2019ll just need to <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a> a Microsoft app, plug in your controller, and follow the onscreen instructions. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_I_Update_My_Xbox_Controller\"><\/span>Why Should I Update My Xbox Controller?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Xbox Wireless Controller is the controller that ships with Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, but it also works with Windows PCs, Apple devices, and more. Microsoft regularly releases <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/346627\/what-is-firmware-or-microcode-and-how-can-i-update-my-hardware\/\">firmware updates that improve the performance of the controller or fix compatibility issues with Steam, Android phones, Apple TV, and iPhones. So if you\u2019re having an issue with your Xbox controller, a software update might fix it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_an_Xbox_Wireless_Controller_Through_a_PC\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_UpdateXboxControllerUsingPC\">How to Update an Xbox Wireless Controller Through a PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since you can purchase the Xbox Wireless Controller separately and use it with your smartphone or PC, you can also use your Windows 10 PC to update it.<\/p>\n<p>To do so, start up your Windows machine and download the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/track.flexlinkspro.com\/g.ashx?foid=1.24542.2010001064&amp;trid=1088663.711&amp;foc=16&amp;fot=9999&amp;fos=5&amp;fobs=htg&amp;fobs2=728815&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fxbox-accessories%2F9nblggh30xj3%3Factivetab%3Dpivot%3Aoverviewtab\">Xbox Accessories<\/a> app from the Microsoft Store.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-728816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/xbox-accessories-app-windows.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Xbox Accessories app on Windows 10\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once that\u2019s downloaded, launch the app and plug the Xbox Wireless Controller into your computer using the USB port located between the LB and RB buttons. You\u2019ll need a USB Type-C cable to do this.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-729335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/xbox-wireless-controller-usb-type-c-port-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The USB Type-C port on an Xbox Wireless Controller\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After plugging it in, the Xbox Accessories app will detect the controller. If the firmware inside the controller is not the latest version, you\u2019ll see an \u201cUpdate required\u201d button below the image of the controller on your screen. Click that.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-728818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/xbox-controller-update-required.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Xbox Wireless Controller can be updated using a Windows 10 PC. Click Update required to begin the process\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll see a warning asking you to make sure that the controller is connected properly and warning you not to move the device during the update. Once you\u2019ve read it and followed the instructions, click \u201cContinue.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-728819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/xbox-controller-update-click-continue.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Continue to start updating your Xbox Wireless Controller\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Xbox Accessories app will now begin downloading and installing the update.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-728820\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/xbox-controller-applying-update.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Downloading a software update for the Xbox Wireless Controller using the Xbox Accessories app on PC\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once it\u2019s done, you\u2019ll see a green tick mark above the controller\u2019s photo. Click \u201cNext.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-728821\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/xbox-controller-updated.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Next to complete the Xbox Wireless Controller's software update process\" width=\"650\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s it! Your controller is now up-to-date.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you\u2019ve seen how to update an Xbox Wireless Controller using a PC, you might enjoy reading about how to connect it with multiple devices at once. 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