Windows 10 1909 update available for users with Realtek Bluetooth radio as Microsoft removes safeguard hold

Microsoft recently made Windows 10 November 2019 update aka Version 1909 available for public but at the same time it put hold on some of the PCs from getting this update. These PCs were affected by two of officially acknowledged issues.

But now in a good news for those who were not offered 1909 update because of the Realtek Bluetooth radio on their PCs, Microsoft has removed the safeguard hold allowing these PCs to receive the update automatically.

Unable to discover or connect to Bluetooth devices using some Realtek adapters

Microsoft has identified compatibility issues with some driver versions for Bluetooth radios made by Realtek. To safeguard your update experience, we have applied a compatibility hold on devices with affected driver versions for Realtek Bluetooth radios from being offered Windows 10, version 1903 or Windows Server, version 1903 until the driver has been updated.

Affected platforms:

• Client: Windows 10, version 1909; Windows 10, version 1903
• Server: Windows 10, version 1909; Windows Server, version 1903

Resolution: This issue was resolved with an updated driver for the affected Realtek Bluetooth radio and the safeguard hold has been removed. Please note, it can take up to 48 hours before you can update to offered Windows 10, version 1909 or Windows 10, version 1903.

You can read all the changes and new features that Windows 10 19H2 November update aka Version 1909 brings with itself by clicking here in our categorized changelog.