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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Share Links via Bluetooth without it being converted to HTML?
I'm often browsing articles on my phone and when something piques my interest, I normally want to "share" it over to my computer to read it a little better or sometimes, just because the website ...
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Bluetooth car audio with track data
I have a Droid 3 and a 2012 Toyota Camry which offers bluetooth support. Currently I find the only app that will display track information on the screen of the Camry's stereo is the default Android ...
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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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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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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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1answer
118 views
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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Samsung Galaxy Ace - HID Bluetooth Keyboard Connection?
I'm a newly arrived escapee from the iPhone Empire - I just got a Galaxy Ace and it seems better in all respects except one very important one for me... I used to use my iPhone to write / take notes ...
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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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1answer
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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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1answer
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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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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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What is the fastest way to transfer huge files beween two android powered devices?
What is the fastest way to transfer huge files (e.g. 500MB) between two android powered devices? Bluetooth? WiFi direct? Beam? or maybe USB on-the-go?
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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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1answer
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How to add a physical keyboard layout
I'm using a Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Android with Galaxy Nexus (Android 4.1).
When I go to Settings -> Language & input -> Physical Keyboard and tap on Logitech Tablet Keyboard Gen there is ...
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1answer
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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 ...
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1answer
282 views
Galaxy Nexus bluetooth keyboard connectbot
I have recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Nexus on which I use ConnectBot to connect to servers over ssh.
I have also bought a Apple bluetooth keyboard that I am currently using with the phone - and ...
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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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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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Control bluetooth volume on phone?
Seems like the volume control button on my bluetooth headset is broken, is there any way to change the bluetooth volume directly on the phone? I am on Android 4.1.2, just in case it's relevant. I ...
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Call Recorder not using microphone to record the other side
Any Call Recorders that are digital - not using my microphone to listen to what is said in the other end?
What about recording calls over Bluetooth?
(It seems most most of these applications record ...
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1answer
1k views
Using Android phone as Bluetooth headset to PC
I'd like to use my HTC One S (running Android ISC) as a Bluetooth
"headset" for my computer, so I can use it to make VOIP calls.
For devices without that capability built in, are there ...
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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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Bluetooth USB on Android
Is there any way to add Bluetooth USB dongle support to Android OS? My version that I use for an embedded device doesn't contain any BT dongle support I think. What has to be done to add this ...
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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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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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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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Transfer many files from android to pc, without usb and wifi
How can I quickly transfer many files from my Android device to the PC,
without USB cable or WiFi?
Regular bluetooth would require to transfer every single file manually.
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Do regular Bluetooth keyboards work with Mororola Droid X running Android 2.3?
I remember reading couple of years ago that most (or even all) normal Bluetooth keyboards would not work with Mororola Droid X running Android 2.2. (surprisingly this didn't seem to be covered on ...
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1answer
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Bluetooth headset in-call volume doesn't change?
I have a Motorola Droid (the original, A855) and a Jawbone Icon bluetooth headset. The headset does not have its own volume controls, so I've tried adjusting the volume using the volume rocker. While ...
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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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1k views
Bluetooth 3G modem
I have a Nokia 6500S-1 which I previously used as a 3G modem (with Windows). Is it possible for an Android device to use this phone as a modem (just like the windows PC does), but expose the modem ...
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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 pair ICS phone with other device that has no Bluetooth PIN
I have a Galaxy S3 i9300 running ICS Cyanogenmod and I am trying to pair it with a Bluetooth device that has no PIN - a Wii Balance board.
The balance board does not have a PIN, however whenever I ...
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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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Determing support for Bluetooth Low Energy
I'm doing a feasibility study into android tablets for commercial applications. I have a product that requires a Bluetooth Low Energy connection.
I have a Nexus 7 tablet which is supposed to support ...
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Record video with external bluetooth mic (ie headset)
Can you record a video with the built-in camera while using a bluetooth audio source? Specifically, a standard bluetooth headset.
I know that you can record audio from the bluetooth headset using an ...
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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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How do I turn off the cellular radio without disabling bluetooth?
I have an old Motorola Droid that is no longer subscribed on any Verizon service. I still use it for things like web browsing, ebooks, and along with some wireless stereo headphones, music. I've ...
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Pair two Bluetooth devices simultaneously
I am building an app for an Android tablet that will control an Arduino microcontroller board (paired via bluetooth). However, the tablet will also be paired via Bluetooth with my Android phone to ...
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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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Stop bluetooth answered or outgoing call from automatically unlocking screen
When I get in the car I leave the phone in my pocket. Then when the phone rings, I answer the call through the car's controls, but the problem is that this unlocks the screen. This causes buttons on ...
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Can I reinitialize specific core services?
Sometimes my phone gets into a state where one of the core functions - audio, wifi, bluetooth - is in a somehow broken state. Example symptoms:
wifi cannot see any available networks
wifi attempts ...
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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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How can I change the default location for bluetooth file transfers?
I have an Android 2.3 device (Samsung Galaxy Y Duos, S6102) and want all files that I receive via bluetooth to save to my SD card.
How can I do that?
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Audio dropouts over Bluetooth on Nexus One
Ever since the Gingerbread update, my N1 has been experiencing random audio dropout problems every 5-10 minutes when connected to my car's audio system via Bluetooth. The audio will be streaming ...
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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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Is it possible to stream a tablet screen to desktop via bluetooth to a PC?
This way you could give a presentation (and make annotations), show movies on your tablet and stream it to your PC/laptop which is connected with bluetooth (in e.g. a classroom) with no need to go to ...
