How to Update Xbox Controller Firmware
Updating your Xbox controller firmware is super easy! Just connect your controller to your Xbox console using a USB cable. Then go to Settings > Devices & connections > Accessories, select your controller, and choose ‘Update’. Voila!
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You can also update the firmware via the Xbox Accessories app on your Windows 10/11 PC. Plug in your controller, open the app, and the update prompt should appear if there's new firmware available. Click ‘Update’ to get the latest version!
If you're on PC, download the Xbox Accessories app from the Microsoft Store, plug in your controller, and it'll guide you through the update. Easy-peasy!
Easiest way? Plug your controller into the Xbox with a USB cable. Go to 'Settings' > 'Devices & accessories' > 'Xbox Wireless Controller' > '...'. Hit 'Firmware version' and follow the prompts. Boom, updated!
Just connect your controller with a USB, navigate to Settings > Devices & accessories, and follow the prompts! Let the Xbox magic do the rest.
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