Intel 8260/7265/3165 Bluetooth Driver

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This package contains the driver for the Intel 8260, 7265, and 3165 Bluetooth cards. Bluetooth driver is the software that helps your operating system to communicate with Bluetooth devices.
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- Driver updates to address security vulnerabilities.
- This release contains certified drivers for the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, the Windows 10 May 2019 Update, and the Windows 10 May 2020 Update.
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Version

22.70.0.3, A30

Release date

26 Oct 2021

Download Type

Driver

Category

Network, Ethernet & Wireless

Importance

Critical
Dell Technologies highly recommends applying this important update as soon as possible. The update contains critical bug fixes and changes to improve functionality, reliability, and stability of your Dell system. It may also include security fixes and other feature enhancements.
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File Format: Update Package for MS Windows 64-Bit.
File Name: Intel-8260-7265-3165-Bluetooth-Driver_PVRRR_WIN64_22.70.0.3_A30_03.EXE
File Size: 24.75 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
Format Description:
Dell Update Packages in native Microsoft Windows 64-bit format do not require that Microsoft WOW64 be installed on the Microsoft Windows Server.
To ensure the integrity of your download, please verify the checksum value.
MD5:
ad6cfea883f39aa334fc1666c93b6e1a
SHA1:
bf287b2cd65f3dadfc7d333fdd215a4aff936770
SHA-256:
58348b184718017b886c451ecc6a9d38739b5fc9e5593bc545496b7a3923c12d

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- After you install this package, Intel 8260 Bluetooth driver version in Device Manager is v22.70.0.3.
- After you install this package, the Intel 7265 D0 and Intel 3165 Bluetooth driver version in Device Manager is v20.100.10.3.
- Bluetooth drivers take no more than 3 minutes to be installed on your system. You can install the updates in the background while using the system.
Intel 8260 Bluetooth
Dell Update Package Instructions

Note: Your system requires a restart after installing the driver. The restart can be deferred but must be completed to ensure that the update is installed.

Download
1. Click Download File.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Browse to the location where you downloaded the file and double-click the new file.
2. Read the information in the dialog window.
3. Download and install any prerequisites that are identified in the dialog window before proceeding.
4. Click the Install button.
5. Follow the remaining prompts to perform the update.

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