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The Ultimate Guide to Installing the UGreen Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter (CM390) Driver

Introduction: Why the UGreen CM390? In a world where desktop PCs often lack built-in wireless connectivity, the UGreen Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter (Model CM390) is a lifesaver. This tiny, nano-sized dongle promises to bring high-speed, low-latency Bluetooth connectivity to your Windows computer, allowing you to connect keyboards, mice, game controllers, AirPods, and speakers.

However, a common frustration among new users is the driver installation. Unlike a standard flash drive, this Bluetooth adapter requires proper driver setup to function. If you have searched for “UGreen Bluetooth 5.0 USB Adapter CM390 driver install” because your device isn’t working out of the box, you are in the right place.

This article covers everything: automatic installation, manual driver hunting, fixing the dreaded "Code 10" error, and ensuring your adapter works with Windows 10 and 11. ugreen bluetooth 50 usb adapter cm390 driver install

Method 1: Automatic Driver Installation (Recommended)

1. Plug the UGREEN CM390 into an available USB port on your computer.
2. Ensure you are connected to the internet.
3. Wait 30–60 seconds. Windows Update will automatically download and install the appropriate driver.
4. Check Device Manager → Bluetooth → Look for “Realtek Bluetooth Adapter” or “UGREEN Bluetooth Adapter.”
5. If no yellow exclamation mark appears, the driver is installed successfully.

Important Notes

• The CM390 does not require additional drivers for Windows 10/11 in most cases. Plug-and-play works if Windows Update is enabled.
• Do not use generic CSR drivers – they will not work correctly with the Realtek chipset.
• For Linux (Ubuntu/Debian): No driver needed – kernel 5.4+ supports it natively.
• For macOS: Not officially supported; may require third-party drivers like Bluetooth Firmware Uploader.

5. Performance Evaluation

With the correct driver installed, the CM390 demonstrates the capabilities inherent to the Bluetooth 5.0 standard:

• Throughput: Tested file transfer rates via Bluetooth OPP show a marked improvement over Bluetooth 4.0 adapters, moving from ~2.1 Mbps to a theoretical max of roughly 6 Mbps, limited primarily by the USB 2.0 interface overhead.
• Range: The 5.0 protocol enables the Coded PHY (S=2 or S=8), which extends range. In a line-of-sight test, stable audio connectivity was maintained up to 30 meters, significantly outperforming Class 2 Bluetooth 4.0 dongles which typically cut out at 10 meters.
• Latency: Low Energy (LE) audio latency is reduced, making the adapter suitable for gaming peripherals where input lag is critical.

Step 1: Determine Your OS (Crucial Step)

The installation method differs slightly between Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Ultimate Guide to Installing the UGreen Bluetooth 5

• Windows 11: This adapter is native plug-and-play. You typically do not need to download anything. Simply plug the adapter into a USB port, and Windows Update will automatically detect and install the necessary Realtek drivers within a few minutes.
• Windows 10: While often plug-and-play, Windows 10 sometimes fails to find the correct driver automatically, resulting in a "Unknown Device" or "Bluetooth USB" error in Device Manager. In this case, you must install the driver manually.

Part 7: Final Verdict – Is the CM390 Worth the Driver Hassle?

Yes. Once you understand the Realtek driver requirement, the UGreen CM390 is the best budget Bluetooth dongle on the market. The installation is frustrating only because Microsoft’s generic driver catalog is slow to update.

Pro Tip: After you get it working, use a free tool like Double Driver to back up the working Realtek driver. If you ever reinstall Windows, you can restore the driver in 10 seconds without an internet connection. Method 1: Automatic Driver Installation (Recommended)

Still not working? It is rare, but you may have a defective unit. UGreen has a solid 18-month warranty. Return it, but there is a 99% chance that following the manual registry fixes above will resurrect your dongle.

Error Code 10 (Device Cannot Start)

• Cause: Conflicting driver from a previous Bluetooth adapter.
• Fix:
  1. Open Device Manager → View → Show hidden devices.
  2. Uninstall any grayed-out Bluetooth radios.
  3. Download and run "USBDeview" (Nirsoft tool). Remove any stale Bluetooth entries.
  4. Reinstall the driver via Method 4.