Upgrade xbox controller firmware without Windows PC or Xbox console

I feel your pain, it's a bad joke isn't it! I'm in the same place but with a brand new Xbox controller that doesn't connect to my gaming Chromebook and only half works with the Samsung TV Xbox App. The Samsung TV/Xbox thing, is a half hearted affair at best! I'm now looking at having to buy a refurbished £250 Xbox Series S, just so I can update my controller. AND, so I can use my new wireless headset to chat to other players while gaming on Xbox Ultimate!

I think the only option is to moan to customer services, for what good it will do anyone....

No, the only way is to connect the controller to an Xbox console or Windows 10/11 PC with the Xbox Accessories app installed.

That doesn't make any sense. Like Ronie, I saw the Xbox advertisement on my Samsung TV to Download the Xbox app and play games via TV, without an Xbox. Via the app itself it gives you compatible controlers to buy in order to play games on your TV. One of those was the Elite 2 controller, which I bought.

Why would they suggest this app in partnership with Samsung TV's, suggest a controller to play games via the app, and then give you no way to connect the controllers with systems they know you have, all because they aren't updated?

Sounds like a MASSIVE oversight. You know how many marketing dollars were spent by Microsoft and Samsung to pull that all off, just to have this issue. I have seen a similar issue on Apple TV devices. Sounds like someone at Microsoft didn't measure twice, in a BIG WAY!

No, the only way is to connect the controller to an Xbox console or Windows 10/11 PC with the Xbox Accessories app installed.

Hi there! This is Ronnie, an independent advisor.

Nice to meet you and I hope you are having a great day!

I understand you need help on updating your controller.

Just a heads up that those are the only devices that you can use to update the controller. It is either the Xbox console or a PC because you would need to have the accessories app to do that and updates only run through those devices.

You can also do that on a Windows laptop.

Guide for updating your controller:

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-ne...

Hello KennyZupo,

Thank you for your post. I understand you are looking to reset your controller without a console. You can update your controller's firmware on a Windows 10 PC, to do so, please visit this page:

Update your Xbox Wireless Controller.

I hope this helps.