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How do i unforget a device on bluetooth? (Windows 10)

Anonymous
2019-05-17T06:04:35+00:00

I had accidentally clicked forget device on bluetooth on my windows ten, and can no longer connect my device to my computer. Can you please explain how to undo my mistake so i can reconnect my wireless earbuds? thank you!

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  1. Kapil Arya 37,676 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2020-07-12T12:18:24+00:00

    Hello,

    Even if you forgot device, its entry may remain intact in the database. So open Device Manager, click View > Show hidden devices. Locate your Bluetooth device, click Uninstall it. If confirmation prompt provides you option to delete device data, check it and proceed.

    Reboot your machine and then try re-pairing your device by following these guidelines:

    Ensure that your laptop has a Bluetooth adapter, whether built-in or an external Bluetooth dongle.

    Make sure the Bluetooth function on the both devices to pair.

    In the PC, right-click on the Bluetooth icon and select the option to add a new connection or device, which will make the computer search for available Bluetooth devices.

    When another device appears, select it to connect/pair it to your laptop.

    When prompted for a PIN code, try 0000 or 1234 and enter it on both the mobile device when prompted and your laptop. If this doesn't works, try searching for your Bluetooth device's manual online to find the Bluetooth code.

    Hope this helps!

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  1. Vijay A. Verma 104.8K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2019-05-17T06:28:05+00:00

    Hi lauren

    Greetings! I am Vijay, an Independent Advisor. I am here to work with you on this problem.

    Windows Key+X > Device Manager > View (on top) > Show Hidden devices > Now expand Bluetooth > The device which you forget - Right click on that and Uninstall > Restart your PC

    Now you should be able connect your device again.

    Do let me know if you have any more question or require further help.

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