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Enhanced support for various Bluetooth profiles (Headset, Hands-Free, Serial Port).
On the first launch, assign your local PC a recognizable name and device type inside the "Welcome to Bluetooth" screen, then click . Configuration and Security Setup Bluetake BT009x
Uninstall any previous versions of BlueSoleil or generic Bluetooth drivers before starting the new installation. Software First: Install the BlueSoleil 1.8 software before plugging in the BT009X adapter . bluetake+bt009x+driver+18+upd
: Legacy Bluetake devices relied heavily on third-party Bluetooth software bundles like WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software or IVT BlueSoleil . The "18" often refers to an older version update string (such as version 1.4.2.18 or a specific update patch release).
The BT009X is a Bluetooth class 1 USB dongle. It relies on third-party Bluetooth stacks to function.
| Specification | Details | |---|---| | | v1.1 / v1.2 (Class 2) | | Data Transfer Rate | Up to 0.732 Mbit/s | | Operating Range | Up to 10 meters in open space | | Frequency | 2.4 GHz | | Host Interface | USB (wired) | | Supported OS | Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, Mac OS X 10.2.6 and later | I'll search for relevant pages
The Bluetake BT009X is a legacy product with fading official support, but its compatibility with generic drivers and community software keeps it functional for basic tasks on modern systems. However, note its limitations: means slower data rates and no support for Low Energy (BLE). It is a Class 2 device with a realistic range of up to 10 meters in open space.
The driver software for the BT009X was typically bundled with the IVT Corporation BlueSoleil
If the legacy v18 INF fails, use the driver utility (v2.9+): Result 1 is about Bluetake driver updates
If you have the original driver installer (often labeled for Windows XP or Vista), right-click the setup file, go to Properties > Compatibility , and set it to run for "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)."
: Modern versions of Windows (Windows 10/11) often include a generic "Generic Bluetooth Radio" driver that should allow the BT009X to work without the original Bluetake software. Manual Installation Steps
: Wireless synchronization with desktops, legacy PDAs, early cellular phones, keyboards, and legacy printers.
Search for the specific filename: Bluetake_BT009X_v1.8_Update.zip (or .exe ).