New SteamOS and Beta Client Updates Re-Enable Wake-On-Bluetooth And Adds Analog Activators For D-Pad Modes Support

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A new Steam Deck Beta Client and SteamOS Beta update were both released yesterday with a small list of improvements. The beta client fixed the achievement presentation in-app activity feed and added support for analog activators on d-pad modes, while the SteamOS Beta re-enabled wake-on-bluetooth support for the LCD Steam Deck.

You can download the updates yourself in the System Settings on the Steam Deck. Make sure your update channel is set to Beta or Preview.

Steam Deck Beta Client 7/7/25 Update Changelog:

Big Picture

• Fixed 8BitDo controller guide button showing the Xbox logo
• Fixed page shift when scrolling through link buttons on game details page
• Fixed achievement presentation in app activity feed and post-game summary panels

Steam Input

• Added support for analog activators on d-pad modes for joysticks and trackpads

Steam Remote Play

• Reduced stutter when a Remote Play client with many shortcuts becomes available for streaming

Accessibility

• Added accessibility annotations to many UI components.

SteamOS 3.7.14 Beta Update Changelog:

Bluetooth

• Re-enabled experimental wake-on-bluetooth support for Steam Deck LCD, including support for LE peripherals

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