The "generic" tag for issues related to Bluetooth, a wireless technology for exchanging data over short distances. Whenever possible, please use the more specific tag *instead* if such exists, e.g. 'bluetooth-audio', or 'bluetooth-tethering'.
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Cannot add Outgoing COM port for any android device
My problem is that I need to add outgoing com port to my android device (Nexus 4) Windows 8 x64 connected via Bluetooth.
This is usually done by using Bluetooth settings on the PC and then from "COM ...
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Nexus4 not sending touch-tones to other end of connection
Brand new Nexus 4 (shipped 1 week ago), unmodified software/hardware straight from the box (except for APN settings) No new apps loaded. Connected via Bluetooth to an ATT TL92429 cordless phone ...
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Connect PS3 Controller to Nexus 4
Is it possible to connect a PS3 Controller wireless (bluetooth) to the Google Nexus 4 without rooting it? There was a way on earlier Android versions, i heard.
How about now?
Thank you
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How can I connect an external bluetooth camera to non-camera droid tab?
I have the Nook HD+ and am extremely happy with it. It doesn't have a camera though (and that's not really a problem either. It's almost perfect every other way :)
I have always wondered if it's even ...
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 bluetooth pairing
Does the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (model GT-N8010) allow for bluetooth pairing with Logitech H600 wireless headsets?
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Bluetooth Keyboard won't automatically connect
I have a Logitech k810 Bluetooth keyboard, which can switch between 3 devices with corresponding buttons. I have it paired with my Windows 7 laptop, a Tablet, and an HTC Rezound with Andorid 4.0.3.
I ...
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Bluetooth audio connection confirmation with Tasker
Just bought Tasker, my goal is that when I get into my car I have a Jabra Freeway, it has a motion sensor and turns on when it detects motion. But my VZW Galaxy Nexus won't always connect. I get tired ...
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Send SMS from PC through Bluetooth
Is there way in which I can send and receive messages on my PC with connection via Bluetooth to my phone? I have HTC Amaze with andriod 2.3. I tried to connect with MyPhoneExplorer App but its does ...
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How to use a Bluetooth output sound while there is a Digital TV receiver connected to the phone jack?
I cannot find a way to get this to work properly. I want to connect my Android phone with Digital TV to my car's Bluetooth receiver. The TV's signal is boosted with an antenna connected to the phone ...
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How to download pictures from Google Nexus?
With T-Mobile myTouch 4G and T-Mobile's default Android 2.2, I can download the camera photos by pairing the phone with a computer through Bluetooth, and using an integrated file browser functionality ...
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Discover version of bluetooth on android
How can I know what's the bluetooth's version of my android device?
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I would like to use an android phone as a blutooth to usb passthrough
I would like to be able to connect to a system via bluetooth that does not have bluetooth capability. I know that they make usb to bluetooth adapter dongles. That solution doesn't work for me ...
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When enabling Bluetooth, is there a way to prevent it from attempting to connect to the two most recently used devices?
Device: LG Nexus 4 (16 GB)
Android version: 4.2.2
I connect my phone via Bluetooth (A2DP) to three devices on a daily basis. Since Android only tries connecting with the two most recent devices, I ...
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Connect to external device via bluetooth. Who's master/slave?
Quick intro:
We have an external device (it's not android) that we usually connect to PCs via Serial Port->USB converter. But now we want to use also Android tablets to send commands to that external ...
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Samsung Soft Keyboard Keeps Popping Up when Bluetooth Keyboard in Use on Galaxy Note 10.1 with Android 4.1.2
Model: Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, GT-N8013
Android version 4.1.2
I've been experiencing problems with the overly aggressive Samsung soft keyboard popping up whenever I touch the screen to select an ...
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Android Bluetooth Problem
I'm using HTC XL, my problem is when I send my pictures to another device, that device will receive a html link and sometimes the directories of the image ...
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WiFi tether without losing battery
So, as everyone already knows, when tethering data over WiFi your battery may overheat/lose battery/etc. What I want to do is while in my car:
Stream internet over WiFi to >1 person
Navigate with ...
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There is inconsistency in connection from Android phone to Windows 7 64 bit PC
There are problems transferring files between my laptop and my phone. The symptoms I encountered are strange and I hope for a comprehensive explanation and solution to the problem
Background:
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Nexus 4 won't turn Bluetooth on
My LG Nexus 4 runs stock Android 4.2.2. I use Bluetooth for phone calls with a one-ear headset (Plantronics M100).
Sometimes I notice in the power toggles menu that Bluetooth has turned OFF and when ...
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How to prevent characters from repeating when entering text with a Bluetooth keyboard?
I have an Android phone running 4.0.4 (ICS) and a Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard. I have paired the keyboard with my phone and it works all right most of the time.
However, every so often I will ...
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How can I directly, wirelessly copy files between Galaxy S3 and Ubuntu?
I would like to copy files between Galaxy S3 and Ubuntu
without giving away too many privileges - just copying said file
without any rooty system modifications (I want to keep the carrier-warranty ...
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bluetooth headset to phone
I want to forward all sound from a bluetooth headset's microphone to the phone's stereo -- so the sound that you will hear from your phone will be the same as the input of the bluetooth headset's ...
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How can I stream audio from another device via Bluetooth?
Related question: How can I stream music/audio from Android and PC to Android device via WiFi?
I would like to stream audio from a Bluetooth-enabled "dumb phone" to my Andoid phone. The Android ...
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How do I set my Android Nexus 4 via bluetooth MAP to get messages in car
I have a Nexus 4 and I am trying to get it to work with my car computer, and for most parts via Bluetooth it works, especially for audio. I cant get the text messaging part to work, and that has to do ...
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Plugged a Bluetooth USB to Tablet but seems not working
I have insert a USB Bluetooth dongle to a Tablet via the USB port and try to turn on the Bluetooth in the Android but fail.
So, how do one know if the USB Bluetooth dongle can be supported for a ...
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How do you disable the phone's microphone when a bluetooth headset is connected?
I would like to be able to disable the phone's microphone while a bluetooth headset is connected. The phone's microphone is disabled during phone calls but not when using voice command apps (Cyberon ...
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How to disable file extension check during incoming file transfers?
I'm running CyanogenMod 10 on my Nexus 7. As with all other Android devices, for some reason Google thought it cute to check file extensions of incoming Bluetooth file transfers and reject them if ...
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800 views
Can I stream audio from Android to Windows through Bluetooth?
Can I stream audio from Android to Windows through Bluetooth? If yes, how?
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Apple Keyboard and Magic Trackpad on Nexus S
I got inspired by the Apple Keyboard and Magic Trackpad on Nexus 7 video, but until I'll get my hands on a Nexus 7, I'm still proud of my good old Nexus S.
Now, I did turn on my Bluetooth, put both ...
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Bluetooth file share not working following firmware upgrade through Kies
Upgraded my firmware through Samsung Kies.
Since this was upgraded, my bluetooth file share is not working and will not connect with my car's phone system to share my phone book contacts.
However ...
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Enabling headset button automatically during calls
I have a Samsung Tab 2, and a mono bluetooth headset.
The phone shows a bluetooth-connected icon at the top. When I dial any phone number, the headset button is not showing as connected. I have to ...
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Can I use my iMac's mic and speakers for a call with my android 2.2 phone (through Bluetooth)?
I'd like to use my iMac's audio (i.e., microphone and speakers) for a call that is handled on my Samsung galaxy i5000 Android 2.2 phone. Is that possible?
I've paired my iMac (OSX 10.6) and ...
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Tasker: Run a task when a specific bluetooth device loses connection
I want to run a task every time my phone loses connection to my truck's bluetooth device.
I can see a way to run a task when it connects, and obviously I can "invert" it, but inverting it doesn't ...
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Bluetooth Headset Profile and the Nexus 7?
I purchased the Nexus 7 3G to install as the radio in my vehicle. I stream all media from the tablet via Bluetooth to my factory head unit.
However, I have two main issues to solve before this ...
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How can I boost the mic level of my Bluetooth headset?
When I make calls with my Bluetooth headset, often the person on the other end of the line complains that I am too quiet and it's difficult to hear me. How can I boost the level of my Bluetooth ...
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Bluetooth keyboard pairs but does not appear as an input device?
I purchased a bluetooth keyboard to use with my lenovo ideatab a2107 which runs android 4.0.3. The specific keyboard is the:
Anker® Ultra Slim Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard for iPad Mini, iPad 4, New ...
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A2DP Bluetooth audio randomly shows “(no media)”
Sometimes when I connect my phone to my headset, the Bluetooth device will be listed as:
"Connected ( no media )"
When this happens, it uses the "Phone audio" profile. The "Media audio" profile ...
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Does the Bluetooth/Google Now “Initializing” bug exist on Razr Maxx HD?
There is a pretty severe, widespread Android Jellybean bug that causes Google Now voice search to not work over bluetooth audio (it gets stuck saying "Initializing"). I've personally dealt with this ...
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Is it possible to handle cell phone calls through a Samsung Galaxy Player?
I currently have a Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2 running Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread. I was wondering if there was anyway to sync my cell phone to it via Bluetooth and then handle all of my calls and texts ...
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Streaming Songs as Alarms on my Nexus One to Bluetooth Speakers
I know there are several apps available that allow the user to utilize .mp3 files/songs as an alarm. So when the alarm is triggered, the selected song/playlist starts to play. I'm also aware that if ...
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Pros and cons of various in-car hands-free solutions [closed]
What would be pros and cons of headsets versus speaker phones for in-car hands-free phone operation? Are there other solutions as well? Are features such as reading and dictating text-messages come ...
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What is “Fast bluetooth connection” on my Cyanogenmod?
Could anyone give an explanation of the option called "Fast Bluetooth Connections" on CyanogenMod7? I don't seem to notice anything after selecting that option though.
What does it possibly do?
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Switching profiles based on networks availability
While there are plenty of apps to switch profiles based on various triggers (time, position, ...), Llama being an excellent one for instance -- I did not manage to find any which would from time to ...
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How to limit the synchronized contacts to “My Contacts” on a Galaxy Note?
I have a problem with my Galaxy Note II (Android 4.1.1) when synchronizing the contacts I have on the phone via Bluetooth with my car. I believe this is some limitation of the number of contacts (or ...
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Get internet access via bluetooth [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is Internet tethering possible on Android phone via bluetooth or WiFi?
Tethering Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (GT-P3110) via Nokia E71
In the era of PDA's most of them could ...
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Control phone on MacBook Pro via bluetooth?
I'd like to control my Galaxy Nexus via my Macbook Pro via VPN (Virtual Private Network).
Since connecting the Galaxy Nexus to an Adhoc, WiFi created by the MacBook Pro doesn't work. That's why I'd ...
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What is BluetoothTest process?
I am on android jelly bean and I keep noticing this process called "BluetoothTest" and I don't know what it actually does. I tried searching online for it but only ended up with other people ...
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How can I pipe the input audio of a Bluetooth headset into Google Now?
How can I pipe the input audio of a Bluetooth headset into Google Now? I have Jelly Bean 4.1.1.
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Use a USB Controller with Xoom without adapter
I would like to use an X-Box 360 Controller with my Motorola Xoom tablet, however the Controller uses USB to connect and I do not have the required USB OTG adapter to plug it directly into the tablet. ...
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Sharing via bluetooth disappeared?
I don't know when it actually went missing since I haven't had a use for bluetooth transfers lately. But when I recently tried to share an image to a friend via bluetooth, I found that the option ...
