My Xbox controller won’t give inputs after being taken out of range of my Xbox One S

Hey Salty,

you can update the controller with your console also.

Just connect it with an USB cable and update it in the

I did this but nothing works

Hi there! I'm more than happy to help you out!

I'm sorry you are experiencing this on your Xbox controller. I know how frustrating it can be since I'm player just like you. Don't worry, let me help you.

Try to update your controller's firmware using your Windows PC. Here's how:

Update your controller on Windows 10/11 by using the Xbox Accessories app:

If you don’t already have the app installed, get it in the Store:

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9NBLGGH30XJ3?hl=en-us&gl=PH

Open the Xbox Accessories app.

Connect your Xbox Wireless Controller by using a USB cable or the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows.
When the controller is connected, you'll see the message Update Required if an update is mandatory. Install the update.

Note: The Xbox Accessories app is available only on Windows 10/11.

Updating the controller over Bluetooth is not supported.

Once you're done, please let me know if it works.

Kind regards,
Stephanie

Hey Salty,

you can update the controller with your console also.

Just connect it with an USB cable and update it in the settings.

PS: ... and plz quit smoking ! Imagine how many great games you could purchase with all that money, that you throw into the greedy jaws of the tobacco industry just to poison yourself ! ^^

I have found a workaround for this problem. If you can, simply don't connect the controller to your PC, let it connected to the Xbox One instead. When you start streaming, simply ignore the warning saying that no controller is being connected to your PC.
So, your input will be directly managed by the Xbox, not your PC. The problem seems to originate from the fact that The Division server is monitoring controller input in some way. and the extra latency put in from streaming the input from your PC to the Xbox
then to Division's servers causes the glitch. Though, for my workaround to be applicable to you, your PC must be in controller range from your Xbox. Hope this helps.

My console is the Xbox series X. My controller stopped working last night while I was playing a game and it said reconnect controller but it was still on. I’ve tried holding the pairing button but nothing happened. I’ve tried taking it out of range of my Xbox to see if it would shut off. I’ve tried restarting and unplugging my Xbox. But my elite controller still has the light on and won’t do anything. Even the button to change paddle presets isn’t turning those lights on.