Issue / Question
How to disable Bluetooth radio on a VC70N0 mobile computer?
Bluetooth radio is re-enabled after a cold boot, how to disable and persist after a cold boot?
Applicable To
VC70N0
Resolution / Answer
1. Install StartupCtl (Startup Control)
1.1 Installer available from Support Portal.
1.2 Installations instructions posted HERE
2. Modify the OnReset.txt and OnRestore.txt files to include the following commands:
delay 5
\application\btoff.lnk
2.1 OnReset.txt is located in \Application\StartupCtl\OnReset folder
2.2 OnRestore.txt is located in \Application\StartupCtl\OnRestore folder
Example:
3. Create a batch file, example btoff.cmd, with the following commands:
@ECHO OFF
\windows\btcmd radio off
exit
Example:
4. Create a shortcut for this batch file, example btoff.lnk, with the following command:
24#"\Application\btoff.cmd"
Example:
5. Copy the btoff.cmd and btoff.lnk files into the VC70 \Application partition
At this point, after a warm boot or cold reset, the Bluetooth radio will be automatically disabled.
