Bthps3 Bluetooth Host Radio Not Found Review
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If Bluetooth is soft-blocked, unblock it:
rfkill unblock bluetooth
sudo systemctl restart bluetooth
sudo hciconfig hci0 up # if hci0 exists
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --reinstall bluez bluez-utils bluetooth
sudo systemctl restart bluetooth
Q: Does this error mean my Bluetooth is broken? A: Almost never. Your Bluetooth radio works fine for mice and keyboards. The bthps3 driver is just too aggressive for modern Windows. bthps3 bluetooth host radio not found
Q: Will this affect my ability to use normal Bluetooth devices? A: Yes, critically. Once bthps3 claims your Bluetooth radio, you cannot use it for anything else (headphones, mice, keyboards). The driver makes the radio PS3-controller-only. Use a dedicated dongle if you need both. rfkill list
Q: I have a PS4/PS5 controller. Should I use bthps3? A: No. Use DS4Windows for PS4/PS5 controllers. Bthps3 is specifically for PS3 controllers over Bluetooth. If Bluetooth is soft-blocked, unblock it: rfkill unblock
Q: The error is gone, but my controller won’t pair. A: That’s a different issue. Reset the PS3 controller (press the tiny button on the back using a paperclip). Then run the SCP Monitor, hold the PS button, and plug it in via USB first to pair.
Q: Does this work on Windows 11? A: Yes, but it’s harder. Windows 11 has stricter driver integrity. You must disable driver signature enforcement (Fix #2) or boot into “Disable Integrity Checks” mode.
