Also, you can encounter Bluetooth Support Service error 1079 on Windows 11.

What causes the BCM20702A0 driver error on Windows 11?

Many factors can cause the BCM20702A0 The drivers for this device are not installed. There are no compatible drivers for this device error. A common factor is the BCM20702A0 Bluetooth adapter driver is not unavailable or not installed correctly on your PC. It prevents Bluetooth components on your PC from communicating with your OS as they should. Other factors that can cause the BCM20702A0 error are:

Driver compatibility issues – If the driver is not compatible with your OS, it can cause problems with how it communicates with your computer. Also, you can encounter errors if the driver versions don’t meet the system requirements. Compromised Windows file or system – When the Windows operating system files are not intact, it can cause issues with its interaction with its components. Also, wrong system settings can prompt the error. Corrupt or outdated driver – The Bluetooth drivers on your PC may be corrupt or missing, so the Broadcom driver (BCM20702A0) can’t communicate with them. Hence, it will prompt the BCM20702A0 driver error to appear. Third-party app interference – Sometimes, the correct driver installation process can be impeded by the activities of third-party apps like antivirus software on your computer. Also, the Windows Firewall can block it.

Nevertheless, you can fix the BCM20702A0 driver error on Windows 11 by troubleshooting your PC.

How do I fix the BCM20702A0 driver error on Windows 11?

Before trying any advanced troubleshooting on your PC, do the following:

Turn off background apps running on your computer. Temporarily disable antivirus software, including Windows Firewall. Restart Windows in Safe Mode and check if the error persists.

If you can’t fix the error, proceed with the solutions below.

1. Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter

2. Enable/Disable Airplane Mode

Turning on and off the Airplane mode will stop every wireless communication, prompting their processes to refresh and fix the error. SPONSORED

3. Restart the Bluetooth Support Service

 If the Restart option is greyed out for you, continue with the steps below. Restarting the Bluetooth Support Service will allow it to refresh and fix any errors affecting the Bluetooth features. However, we have a detailed guide on how to fix Bluetooth Support Service error 1079 on Windows 11.

4. Update the Bluetooth driver

The Bluetooth driver update will fix bugs and improve Bluetooth functionality on your PC. You can check our article for other ways to update drivers in Windows 11. If this seems somehow too complicated, we also recommend using a third-party tool to do this automatically for you. Conclusively, you can check for solutions to fix Bluetooth not working on Windows 11. Also, you can read about fixes for Bluetooth missing in Device Manager on your PC. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions. If you have questions or suggestions, kindly leave them in the comments section below.

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