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BrownEye02 May 5, 2020 @ 9:17pm
Bluetooth Error BT-232 after reboot when headset is connected during boot
New to the Index as of 2 weeks ago, but I've been having an issue where I receive the error " Bluetooth Error: BT-232 " after rebooting. To resolve the issue I have to use the uninstall all drivers option in the developers settings, disconnect the headset, reboot, reconnect the headset, then let the headset reinstall. I'm good for that session but as soon as I shutdown and boot back up later the error immediately comes back. I've tried using the same USB port as well as using different USB ports but it makes no difference. Restarting the headset does nothing either. I found this fix from another form for the HTC Vive Pro I think it was, of someone having similar Bluetooth issues, not the same error though. Checking device manager I see no driver errors for the headset or anything that would inform me of the cause. Now I'm not sure where the index drivers are located exactly in device manager but if they were in error they'd appear. Running the latest firmware, windows update, Nvidia driver, etc. My windows install is fresh as of 2 months ago so I doubt that's the problem.
The main issue is my base stations are set to power save mode and the Bluetooth is required to wake them up.
Edit: see below for more details on the issue/cause.
Last edited by BrownEye02; May 5, 2020 @ 9:40pm
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BrownEye02 May 5, 2020 @ 9:39pm 
After posting this and playing a bit more with the issue I've discovered that the cause is having the headset connected on boot.
If I reboot / shutdown and boot with the headset connected I get the error immediately and can't fix it unless I shutdown, and follow the steps below.
If I shutdown with the headset connected or disconnected and make sure its not connected before I turn on my machine and leave it disconnected till windows fully boots I have no issues.
Oh and Mods, this may want to be moved to the bug report section now.

System:
CPU: Ryzen 3900x
Motherboard: AsRock X570 Steel Legend
RAM: 16GB G.Skill
GPU: EVGA GTX1080 TI Hydrocopper
Windows 10 Home Version 10.0.18363 Build 18363
Last edited by BrownEye02; May 5, 2020 @ 9:51pm
super 1uck Sep 8, 2023 @ 7:32pm 
I'm having the same problem you think you could help me?
BrownEye02 Sep 11, 2023 @ 5:49pm 
Originally posted by super 1uck:
I'm having the same problem you think you could help me?
Besides rebooting with the headset disconnected per the above the above I won't be much more help. Sorry. Following the above I haven't experienced the issue since.
Last edited by BrownEye02; Sep 11, 2023 @ 5:49pm
BaggyG Sep 18, 2023 @ 5:15pm 
When you say disconnected. What do you mean?
BrownEye02 Sep 19, 2023 @ 10:05am 
Originally posted by BaggyG:
When you say disconnected. What do you mean?
USB and DisplayPort connections on the headset not connected to the computer (even before you press the power button) until it fully boots into windows and your account (if you have multiple accounts setup) for a good couple of minutes. Then you can connect the headset.
Darto19 Jan 4, 2024 @ 8:42pm 
i got this error and what worked for me is exiting out of nzxt cam, razer synapse, Steelseries and other apps like that and restarting steam vr after
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Date Posted: May 5, 2020 @ 9:17pm
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