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On an Xbox One, you can connect the Xbox One controller to the Xbox One using the included USB cable. On a Windows 10 PC, you can simply connect the Xbox One controller to the computer normally and update it with the Xbox Accessories app as described above. If you have a Windows 10 PC or Xbox One, or just know someone who does, that’s your best bet for updating the firmware. To update an Xbox One controller’s firmware, you’ll need to connect your Xbox One controller to either a Windows 10 PC or Xbox One console. Microsoft provides no way to update an Xbox One controller’s firmware on Windows 7 or 8. Unfortunately, the Xbox Accessories app is only available for Windows 10. You Can’t Upgrade an Xbox One Controller’s Firmware on Windows 7 or 8

This means your controller’s firmware is already running the latest available firmware. If no firmware update is available, you’ll just see a screen with “Configure” and “Device info” buttons. Click or tap it and the app will install the updated firmware. You’ll see an “Update required” button if an updated firmware is available. If you’re using a wireless controller, be sure to turn it on by long-pressing the “Xbox” button on the controller. You’ll need to connect it to your computer via a USB cable or Xbox One wireless adapter. If you’re using an even newer Xbox One controller–the models which use Bluetooth and were launched along with the Xbox One S–you can’t update the firmware over a wireless Bluetooth connection.Windows can’t update the firmware wirelessly. If you’re using an older Xbox One controller without a built-in audio port, you’ll need to connect it to your computer with the included USB cable.If you’re using a newer Xbox One controller produced after June 2015–one that has a 3.5-mm audio port or headphone jack built in–you can connect it wirelessly via the Xbox One wireless adapter or plug it in with a USB cable.This is separate from the main “Xbox” app included with Windows 10.Ĭonnect your Xbox One controller to your PC and turn on the controller. Search for “Xbox Accessories” and install the Xbox Accessories app created by Microsoft. If you use Windows 10, this process is fairly easy–although you’ll have to go out of your way to update the controller’s firmware.įirst, open the Store app included with Windows 10. RELATED: The Best Xbox Features in Windows 10 (Even If You Don't Own an Xbox) How to Update an Xbox One Controller’s Firmware on Windows 10