Confirmation
| Solution Attempt | Success Rate (20 tests) | Bluetooth Version Detected | |-----------------|------------------------|----------------------------| | Official ASUS Win8.1 driver | 10% | None (code 39) | | Generic MS inbox driver | 0% | N/A | | SDIO patched Atheros driver | 75% | 4.0 | | Intel 7265 replacement | 100% | 4.2 | The Atheros AR3012 based modules (QCNFA335) are effectively unsupported on Windows 11. Even patched drivers cause occasional dropouts and failure after Windows updates. The Broadcom BCM20702 (AW-CE123H) can work with modified Lenovo drivers (driver date 2013). Realtek RTL8723BE works reliably only after disabling Fast Startup.
bcdedit /set testsigning on After driver installed:
bcdedit /set testsigning off
| Solution Attempt | Success Rate (20 tests) | Bluetooth Version Detected | |-----------------|------------------------|----------------------------| | Official ASUS Win8.1 driver | 10% | None (code 39) | | Generic MS inbox driver | 0% | N/A | | SDIO patched Atheros driver | 75% | 4.0 | | Intel 7265 replacement | 100% | 4.2 | The Atheros AR3012 based modules (QCNFA335) are effectively unsupported on Windows 11. Even patched drivers cause occasional dropouts and failure after Windows updates. The Broadcom BCM20702 (AW-CE123H) can work with modified Lenovo drivers (driver date 2013). Realtek RTL8723BE works reliably only after disabling Fast Startup.
bcdedit /set testsigning on After driver installed:
bcdedit /set testsigning off