Download and install Qualcomm Atheros Communications Qualcomm Atheros AR3012 Bluetooth 4.0 driver

Qualcomm Atheros AR3012 Bluetooth 4.0 is a Bluetooth hardware device. This Windows driver was developed by Qualcomm Atheros Communications. The hardware id of this driver is USB/VID_0CF3&PID_3004; this string has to match your hardware.

1. Qualcomm Atheros Communications Qualcomm Atheros AR3012 Bluetooth 4.0 driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the setup file for Qualcomm Atheros Communications Qualcomm Atheros AR3012 Bluetooth 4.0 driver from the link below. This download link is for the driver version 8.0.0001.0338 released on 2014-12-25.
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3. Start the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is started then you will have to accept of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver setup wizard, which should be quite straightforward. The driver setup wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your PC and enjoy the fresh driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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2. Using DriverMax to install Qualcomm Atheros Communications Qualcomm Atheros AR3012 Bluetooth 4.0 driver

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date. How can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Open DriverMax and press on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of driver updates. Scroll the list down until you find the Qualcomm Atheros Communications Qualcomm Atheros AR3012 Bluetooth 4.0 driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Enjoy using the updated driver! :)
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