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Razer Blackshark V3 wired connection doesn't work and dongle connection broke after firmware update

  • June 14, 2026
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Banakafala1a

Sorry for the long title :D

I just got the “Razer BlackShark V3” headset, and it was working fine on dongle. I didn’t test it on wire mode, but it was charging normally.


However, after firmware update, the dongle stopped working (lightning doesn’t show at all), and I cannot connect the headset to it . It does register in windows settings though: 

I cannot do firmware update now, because I cannot pass the check for “Connect the headset to your PC using the usb type a to usb type c cable”, because it doesn’t register the headset for some reason.
I cannot update either the firmware for “BlackShark V3” or “RazerAudioPairingUtility” - same thing happens.

I think this is similar to this question, but additional problem is that the headset is not detected.
I also tried different cable, but the result is the same.
Also when I change modes with double clicking on the right button, sometimes it beeps twice. I don’t know why, but maybe that means something.

One important thing to notice is that the headset is working fine when I connect to bluetooth from my phone.

This is what it is showing on Razer Synapse when the cable is connected to dongle and I can’t pair it:
 

 

2 Replies

kai.py
  • Insider Mini
  • September 22, 2026

Hi there, did you manage to find the solution for this? I’m also having the same issue with my blackshark v3 for playstation. No issues with the wireless and bluetooth connection but when I plug it into my pc via the cable they provide, it doesn’t seem to detect it on my pc. But strangely it does charge.. really need some help here


Banakafala1a
  • Author
  • Insider Mini
  • September 23, 2026

It was under warranty and I returned it. I think the software update bricked them