Bluetooth problem

[s1xtyn1n3]

I switched phone a couple of weeks ago and am having problems connecting to the Bose bluetooth adapter.

 

I had a Galaxy S2 and have switched to an S4 and the phone pairs ok using the 1234 code but after about 10 seconds, the "Call audio" checkbox in the phone's bluetooth menu unticks. At this point the LED on the bluetooth adapter goes from red to orange - i don't know if that means its lost the paring or not....

 

I vaguely remember having a similar issue when I first got the S2 but cannot for the life of me what the fix was...

 

Anyone else had this issue and found a fix?

[s1xtyn1n3]

Anyone else had this problem?

[jell36]

I'm having exactly the same problem. Tried to connect my Samsung Galaxy S4 to my factory bluetooth hands free today and it connects and then disconnects after about 10 seconds although my phone even says it is paired with the car. Don't know how to fix it.

[mbw100]

Ditto using nexus4

[s1xtyn1n3]

I've read that it could be to do with the way the phone tries to share the address book via bluetooth to hands free kits that support that, but i don't know what the fix is. Hopefully this might help point others in the right direction.

 

I'm still having no luck with my S4

[colin-mck]

I'm having the same issue with a Nexus 4. Even tried ' Bluetooth Auto Connect' App to re-attempt the connection when it times out but this doesn't help. Still drops out after 5ish seconds and light on adapter goes from red back to amber. Looks like its trying to establish a connection for BT audio or address book and Nissan adapter is blocking it as protocol is wrong.

 

Googling seems to reveal lots of issues with nexus 4, jellybean and bluetooth. If S4 is also affected then its maybe a Jellybean issue. Really annoying, don't want to have to change the head unit or stick a Parrot in there just to make and receive calls. My work iPhone pairs no problem.

[jell36]

I emailed Samsung technical support, they said it should work fine on the S4 and instructed me to do a factory reset, I have done this and the problem remains so now I'm guessing it is a jelly bean issue.

[Gonzo88]

I know this may not be a permanent fix however if you have an aux cable you could plug that in to your speakers and use your phone mic for calls. Therefore saving battery life by not using Bluetooth.

[AD5ZED]

This is disappointing. My GS2 worked first time, no problem. GS4 just won't play, pairs Ok then disconnects after 5 seconds. :-(

Will try asking the geek squad as I still have the free offer going.

[M13KYF]

so it sounds like its phone issue and not the bluetooth adaptor as this hasnt changed and still works with your previous phones.

[KyleR]

Shoulda went to Apple

[modd1uk]

Anybody any update on this ? Just tried pairing my s4 and have the same issue now, mrs s3 works perfect though ?

[jell36]

I updated my phone to the latest firmware through Samsung Kies (think it was released at the end of June) and since then my galaxy S4 has worked fine over Bluetooth, no more dropping the connection.

[Ewan27]

Your Nexus 4's should update OTA, anyone with Samsung issues should update to the latest firmware/version of Android via the clunky Kies software.

[modd1uk]

il have a gander cheers folks

[modd1uk]

Nope, i'm on the latest firmware and having exactly the same problem as s1xtyn1n3 . Mrs S3 works fine but my s4 just does the same as yours.

[Ewan27]

What is your Android version?

[modd1uk]

android version 4.2.2. kernel version 3.4.0-1081224

[SeeNoWeevil]

I don't suppose anyone ever found a fix for this? My Nexus 5 disconnects after about 10 seconds.

[PageyUK]

I never got my android phone working with it and I tried all sorts of apps and settings. I've got a Windows phone now and that works perfectly. Even the satnav from the phone cuts the radio out and tells me the next turning them returns to the music.

 

[Terence Bower]

I have exactly the same problems as the OP.Never an issue with S2 or three.S6 has been nothing but dissapointing to say the least!

[Sammy]

OK,

2008 Z and a Samsung Galaxy S8.  The phone pairs ok but cannot connect.  Sounds like this is a problem with the Z's I don't know?  Any gurus out there that may have an answer?