Does Mac OS X Vers 10.5.8 need new bluetooth driver to recognize Motorola HX550?

Have read and followed all instructions as well as posts here and nothing works. Motorola suggested I need new bluetooth driver but cant find any info. Help appreciated.

Hello:
As far as I know, there is no "bluetooth driver." You are using a very old version of OS X (if your profile is correct).
I would suggest that you install OS X 10.6 (available on the Apple web site) and then go on to OS X 10.8. That is no guarantee, but using software that is no longer maintained by Apple is not a good idea.
Barry

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