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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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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5answers
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How to stream audio from PC to Android Device over Bluetooth
I have a rooted Android Device running Android 2.3 Gingerbread and a PC(with Bluetooth dongle) running windows 7.
My mobile has Bluetooth with A2DP support. I want to output the audio(not just music) ...
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4answers
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Can I emulate a Bluetooth keyboard with my Android device?
I'd like to use an Android phone for controlling presentations. I know there's some wifi approaches, but often times the computer running the slideshow isn't owned by me and is not comfortable ...
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4answers
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Is it possible to use android phone as bluetooth headset for ps3?
Does anyone know how to use the android phone as a bluetooth headset so that i can use it as a mic while playing several games (COD) for example.
I'm using Ice Cream Sandwich and i have a Galaxy ...
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1answer
362 views
How to work bluetooth with asus eeepad?
Odd question.. How do I get my bluetooth headset to handle the audio/mic for my tablet?
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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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1answer
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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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1answer
4k views
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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0answers
213 views
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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0answers
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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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3answers
2k views
How to Remote Control Google Doc Presentation?
I want to remote control Google Doc Presentations. Is there an app for this?
Bonus point if it can connect via Bluetooth to my Linux-based PC.
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5answers
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Can I use my phone as a bluetooth game controller for my computer?
I've seen BT Controller but I think it only allows users to use their android as remote for other androids. I just want to use my phone as a bluetooth controller with up, down, left, right, L, R, ...
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1answer
2k views
How to disable Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Camera permanently?
Need to permanently disable Wi-Fi, bluetooth and camera for work on a few work only devices.
Can this be done through Terminal?
I've tried ifconfig to disable Wi-Fi but it just enables automatically ...
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1answer
203 views
How to play YouTube or any audio from my desktop Linux and send the audio playback to Android?
I have many music lists and local files which is playing in my Fedora, Ubuntu, ArchLinux, Solaris, FreeBSD.
How can I send the playback audio to my Android so that I can hear using my headphone from ...
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2answers
577 views
File bluetooth visibilty default on
I have a Galaxy S II, I transfer files using bluetooth to my PC all the time, constantly! It's rather annoying having to mark each and every file as visible on bluetooth (very stupid design not ...
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4answers
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How do I keep my headphone jack from disabling my bluetooth speakerphone in my car?
I just upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy S III running Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and I drive a 2009 Mazda 5 with integrated bluetooth speakerphone.
When I'm in my car, I connect the headphone ...
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2answers
208 views
Is it possible to output audio from the speakers while a Bluetooth headset is connected?
In iOS, this is achieved by double-tapping the home button, swiping right twice, and selecting the speakers.
Can this be done in Android?
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8answers
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How to type SMS in a full sized keyboard?
The only way I have to send SMS is through my Android Phone, since I don't have a GSM/3G modem.
I would like to use my Desktop's keyboard to type those SMSes.
Is there any application that would ...
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1answer
171 views
Bluetooth headset kills other audio?
I have a bluetooth headset for voice calls on my HTC EVO 4G. When I connect it, voice calls work well, and other audio works before I try pressing the "call" button on the headset.
The first time I ...
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0answers
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Bluetooth PAN issue
I have to setup the bluetooth PAN on my development board. On my device most of the functions working fine -- but PAN is having problem.
I am tring to set up Static IP for my board , which will be a ...
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1answer
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Are there any Android phones that allow Bluetooth PAN off the shelf?
I'm specifically looking for an off-the-shelf solution.
Without going into too much technical detail, I need to connect a phone via Bluetooth to a device and receive IP traffic from the device. ...
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1answer
234 views
Can I disable e-mail notification sounds streamed to a bluetooth hands-free car radio
Is there a way that one can automatically turn off the email notification when one is connected to a bluetooth-enabled car radio, ie. while driving, and only respond to incoming call notifications? ...
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2answers
2k views
Is there an Android application for Remote Control? [closed]
Anyone knows a decent application for Android 1.6, which does remote PC control via Bluetooth connection?
I don't want to see PC screen on my phone, I just want to control some applications, like ...
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0answers
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Bluetooth headset disconnect on Galaxy Nexus when display sleeps
I recently switched from the LTE RAZR MAXX to the unlocked Galaxy Nexus (Stock 4.1.2) that I bought from the Play store. I am using a Motorola Elite Sliver bluetooth headset that supports both phone ...
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0answers
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Is there a way to disable or control the Bluetooth notification/connection tone?
I have a Galaxy Nexus with Jellybean. When I'm attached audio wise via bluetooth there tones associated with Bluetooth events that I would like to control the volume of...I hear these even if I have ...
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1answer
513 views
Customize Android 4.0 (ICS) Bluetooth HID
I have a Targus bluetooth presentation remote. It acts a mouse amoungt other things. I was hoping to find an app that allows me to capture the different buttons on the mouse and customize them. For ...
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1answer
802 views
My phone denies certain file types when sending from PC via bluetooth
My Samsung Galaxy Ace has the latest official CyanogenMod nightly. I have Windows XP, a bluetooth dongle, and bluesoleil drivers.
I am able to send images and apk files from my pc to my phone. But ...
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3answers
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Connect LG Optimus 2X to Windows/Ubuntu via Bluetooth/Data Cable to use Internet
I want to connect my LG Optimus 2X (P990) to my PC to use the Internet.
I tried using the LG PC Suite 4 available for windows, but it crashes as soon as I make a connection with my phone. And, ...
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1answer
1k views
Why does the CM7 Radio FM app require bluetooth to run?
The FM Radio app on my stock ROM(s) (Samsung 2.2 and 2.3) only required to plug in earphones. And that was the case with any phone radio app on any cell phone.
But why does the app which comes with ...
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1answer
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Bluetooth file transfers from Sony Arc S always get interrupted
I am not able to transfer files completely over Bluetooth because the the transfers keep getting interrupted. My phone model is a Sony Arc S LT8i.
I tried to send a 700 kb image file to my Mac and it ...
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devices with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) chipsets? [closed]
Which Android devices are known to contain a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) chipset?
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is incompatible with "Bluetooth classic" (BT). They are completely separate protocols, ...
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1answer
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How can I give my Samsung Galaxy S2, with ICS, a name?
When my Samsung Galaxy S2 ran on Gingerbread I had a unique Bluetooth name set on it to differentiate from members of my family when I wanted to receive files by Bluetooth from their devices. However, ...
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1answer
489 views
Is it possible to be connected to two different bluetooth devices at the same time?
I'd like to be able to send A2DP to my car stereo while at the same time sending phone calls to the speakerphone I have in my car. I haven't bought the stereo adapter yet, since I wanted to find out ...
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2answers
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How can I undo the “Do Not Ask Again” for bluetooth contacts?
When I first connected my phone (Samsung Galaxy S II) to a bluetooth device, I was prompted that the device wanted to access my contacts.
I mistakenly clicked Do Not Ask Again but I want to undo ...
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Handsfree profile sniff mode
I recently connected a bluetooth module (BTM511) to my Android phone (SG2 running android 4.0), using both the handsfree and the headset profiles.
I notice that the Bluetooth device never goes into ...
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Reverse tethering Android to Mac via Bluetooth
I'm trying to let my Android (4.1.1) phone use my Mac's (10.8.2) wifi connection via Bluetooth. This is what I've tried:
Paired devices successfully; PAN interface created on the Mac
Enabled ...
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6answers
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Access Android device's file system over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
I'm looking for a way to access the file system of an Android device (Nexus S) wirelessly, as its USB port has become unfit for anything but charging. Ideally, I'd like the same functionality as ...
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0answers
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Want my Bluetooth keyboard on Galaxy Tab10.1 to default to English Android Keyboard (Not to Samsung Japanese Keypad)
I am using a Galaxy Tab 10.1 and when I connect my iBuffalo Bluetooth Keyboard BSKBB06 it always defaults to the Samsung Japanese Keypad and I have to keep manually changing it to the English Android ...
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10answers
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Is there an app that will vocalize (text to speech) a message (SMS)?
When I'm driving with a headset active (Bluetooth or wired), I want my Android to read me any incoming text messages.
Any references?
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Can I use a Bluetooth dongle in my Android Tablet?
I have an Android tablet running on ICS but unfortunately it doesn't have Bluetooth.
Can I use a Bluetooth dongle with it so that I can transfer my files between my phone and tablet?
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2answers
564 views
How can I find out the make and model of the chips in my device?
I'm trying to find out what kind of GPS receiver is in my phone. Every spec sheet is vague on this. I can easily find out what kind Soc or CPU it has, but parts like GPS and FM receivers, Bluetooth ...
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1answer
220 views
Bluetooth OBDII Android app
I am going to order this OBDII scan tool from DealExtreme:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/elm327-bluetooth-obd-ii-wireless-transceiver-dongle-16921
Just wondering if there are any apps out there that ...
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1answer
990 views
Tethering using bluetooth via Galaxy Nexus to Galaxy Tab 7(P1000) tablet
Here is the point there is a secured WiFi connection - which password I don't know - but there is an device - Galaxy Nexus smartphone which is already connected to that WiFi and my Galaxy Tab tablet.
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how to access A2DP profile on Thunderbolt
I just purchased LG HBS-700 headset. I would like to know how to access the A2DP profile on my HTC Thunderbolt so I can pair my listening device and my Thunderbolt to my headset. Does anyone know how?
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2answers
1k views
transfer files from Mac to nexus 7 via bluetooth?
I forgot the USB cable and I have some files on the Mac that I would like to transfer to my nexus 7. Is it possible to do this via bluetooth? Is there an app that can do this?
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2answers
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Connecting Android to Ford Sync via Bluetooth?
I am trying to get Bluetooth audio to work with my Ford Touch. It's has worked but I can't figure out the conditions where it does. It will pair just fine but when I try to play audio it will display ...
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1answer
2k views
Does Bluetooth drain power when it's not in use? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Will constantly having Bluetooth on drain my battery too fast?
When Bluetooth is turned on, but not in use, is it still draining power? If so, how much relative to it ...
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4answers
1k views
Will constantly having Bluetooth on drain my battery too fast?
I'm thinking about making an app which will require Bluetooth to be available at all times. However, if this reduces battery charge life significantly, then that's kind of a show stopper. Can anyone ...
