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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Is there a SMS to bluetooth router app?
I have a bluetooth device that is paired with my phone. The BT device can receive and send text.
How can I route incoming SMS text messages to the BT device? And conversely, how can I have the BT ...
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VW car bluetooth - Android 2.3.6 (Nexus S) phonebook display
I have had great success using my Android Nexus S 2.3.6 with my new 2012 VW GLI Autobahn with RCD-510 stereo, which has bluetooth integration for A2DP audio thru the stereo and phone, as well as the ...
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Rename a bluetooth device?
Android doesn't seem to offer a way to name (or rename) a paired bluetooth device. For example, if I have two identical Bluetooth headsets, I can't readily tell which is which.
Do you know of any way ...
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I can not get rid of information about a file transfer
Hi I have HTC phone with Android system. Several days ago I tried to transfer a picture from another phone by bluetooth. Now I can't to delete a notice about transfer.
I mean that when I click on ...
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Suggest a bluetooth handsfree app [closed]
Is there any Android app out there for bluetooth handsfree control which requires no internet connection ? I want to make calls, receive calls, sent messages and I want my messages to be read to me. I ...
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How do I disconnect Bluetooth headset while in call
Does anyone know how to disconnect from a Bluetooth headset/handsfree device while in a call? Sometimes when I'm getting into my car while on a call, the handsfree in the car will take over the call ...
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Widget for specific bluetooth device? [closed]
I'd like a widget (or something accessible similarly quickly) with which I can connect to a specific bluetooth device (one of the devices with which my handset is already paired, but not yet ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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how easy is it switch between bluetooth speakers on nexus 7
If I buy a Nexus 7 and two good bluetooth speakers, can you pair with both at the same time? Or if you have to switch between them, can that be done really really easily? I'm looking to avoid ...
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How to pair Apple Wireless keyboard with Android 2.3.5 -phone and iPad?
I use the Apple Wireless -keyboard. I want to be able to write with only one keyboard: control with it things such as iPad and my Android -phone. I tried BlueKeyboard JP here but I was unable to get ...
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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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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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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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How to I force a bluetooth connection with a paired device while that device is currently connected with another paired device?
I have 3 jellybean devices (xoom, N7, & GNex) all paired with a single set of bluetooth headphones (Sony DR-BT21G). Occasionally I get settled in with a device to watch netflix, only to find that ...
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Mapping bluetooth mouse buttons
I have a bluetooth keyboard and mouse I use with my HTC EVO 4G, and I have tweaked my keyboard using the methods in the answers to questions like this and this.
I would like to know if there is a ...
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ICS Bluetooth Losing Connectivity
I have a Galaxy S2 Skyrocket on AT&T that is currently running Nexus ICS Zero Build 2 Rev.12.
I've been trying to pair the phone with my car. It will initially connect, but when I try to either ...
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Configure my Droid 4 to AutoConnect via Bluetooth to my PC?
I have paired my Droid 4 with my Windows 7 Professional x64 PC. However, whenever I turn Bluetooth on, on my phone, it fails to auto-connect to the PC. It says the following when I look at the ...
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Bluetooth audio streaming issues with Droid X
When I stream audio from my Droid X via bluetooth, the playback is very stuttered. The audio skips approximately every 30 seconds to a minute. Each skip lasts about 0.5 to 1 seconds.
This is the ...
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Use android phone as bluetooth receiver in car
In my car I have my old Android phone as the GPS and music player. I was hoping to use it as a receiver for my calls coming to my other phone and any bluetooth devices around it streaming music. Is ...
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Connecting a Bluetooth keyboard with Google Nexus S Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) [closed]
What is the best way (if there is any) to connect a Bluetooth keyboard to a Google Nexus S with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) installed?
There seems to be some applications that allow you to ...
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Control Bluetooth Transmit Power Levels [closed]
Is it possible to change the Bluetooth packet transmission power levels in Android? If so, can you provide some references?
Thanks,
ABA
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Bluetooth: A2DP stopped working
From one day to another it seems that A2DP stopped working for me. I used it to stream music from my phone to my car's stereo. Everything worked fine until yesterday. I didn't install or upgrade any ...
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Bluetooth headset doesn't play ringtone
I've paired Bluetooth headset Plantronics Explorer 390 with Android phone. I can set ringtone of incoming call on every contact. The issue is that any Android phone I've tested plays ringtone on ...
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HTC Desire - cannot turn Bluetooth on!
I was playing with Android Bluetooth API on HTC Desire. Bluetooth was working fine, then suddenly it stopped. Now I cannot turn it on, even manually from the Settings menu. Here is something from ...
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Connecting an optimus lg to an external keyboard?
Any recommendations for connecting an optimus lg to an external keyboard via the micro-usb or by other means? I saw similar but more general questions, and no easy solution and i was wondering if ...
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How can I pair Motorola CS3070 bluetooth barcode scanner with Nexus One?
I have a Motorola CS3070 bluetooth barcode scanner and a Nexus One. I followed Use a Bluetooth Barcode Scanner with Android - Nexus S & Motorola Symbol CS3070 Scanner, but I can't pair the scanner ...
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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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What happens when bluetooth headphones run out of battery while playing music?
I have a Motorola Xoom 3G with Android 3.0 and use it with a bluetooth headset. I'd like to know what happens when the headphones run out of battery? Does the music just stop in the same way it does ...
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Why does bluetooth headset auto dial a number when I press the button
After I have paired a bluetooth headset, if I press the call button on the headset it automatically calls one particular number? Why does this happen?
I would have thought it should bring up the ...
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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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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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Send audio using bluetooth
I have an Acer Liquid Metal with Froyo and an Alpine Car Stereo (bti 114).
I can use the stereo as headset perfectly and I've noticed that I can also hear the phone notifications when using it.
Can I ...
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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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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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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 ...
