I recently bought a JVC-KW-XR810 stereo unit.
My evo was currently shattered, but it had connection problems.
so I tested my girlfriend's Motorola Atrix, and other friend's Iphone 4. she could play media and make phone calls to her hearts content, so I was assured the new Evo I got in the mail would be fine.
this, sadly was not the case..
the audio cuts out after about 10 seconds of making a call or streaming media, but says it is still connected. I delved into the Bluetooth connections, and unchecked "connect phone" but only left "connect audio" on.
when I did this, I could stream music all night with no drop in Bluetooth connection.
when I try to make a call, the audio goes from my car speakers, to the handset in a matter of seconds.
I've even updated the firmware on my JVC unit using a thumb drive.
no fix.
this was a replacement sent to me through Asurion. I'm on a stock ROM
of froyo 2.2
I tried it fresh out of the box, I also tried it rooted (which it is now with the same stock rom)
the only thing I can really imagine is going on is that Asurion sent me a refurbished P.O.S. with defective bluetooth connection.
anyone else have this problem?
this is literally the 6th EVO I've owned, so it's kind of funny at this point.
Using a pair of Motorola S9-HD for the time being until I get my Klipsch S4As in due to the Samsung ones dying on me. Whenever i put my phone in my pocket the audio skips. Has anyone had this issues and been able to remedy this?
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times_infinity said:
Using a pair of Motorola S9-HD for the time being until I get my Klipsch S4As in due to the Samsung ones dying on me. Whenever i put my phone in my pocket the audio skips. Has anyone had this issues and been able to remedy this?
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which ROM / OS are you using? earlier OS like 4.0.1 were known to have audio issues
Hey, i experience the same issue. I'm on 4.0.2 I'm using Jaybird freedom bluetooth headset and when i put my phone in a waist pouch while i run it skips alot. But when i hold it in my hand it rarely skips. it's sad because i thought bluetooth had a range of like 30 feet or so. Hopefully it's just a bug and will get fixed with an update.
You're not the only one, there was a thread about this before - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1460579&highlight=bluetooth+skip
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Hey, i experience the same issue. I'm on 4.0.2 I'm using Jaybird freedom bluetooth headset and when i put my phone in a waist pouch while i run it skips alot. But when i hold it in my hand it rarely skips. it's sad because i thought bluetooth had a range of like 30 feet or so. Hopefully it's just a bug and will get fixed with an update.
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Yeah. Same thing. If I put it in my pants pocket or side pocket of my bag it skips. If I hold it no skip. :/
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I bought a Moto S10-HD headset last week. It's been perfect. Over the past few days, I've used it about 5 hours a day, mainly traveling since my car isn't set up for plugging a phone into the stereo. I haven't had any skips. I use it at the gym when I do cardio, and it's fine in my pocket, in the cupholder of the Arc, where ever I stick it.
VZW Version, Android 4.0.4
Now, If I go walking off into another room, like 30+ feet away, it will skip in and out due to distance/signal strength. I know it's the newer model, maybe the bluetooth connection is stronger than the S9-HD? On the phone side of things, I'm not sure what the differences in bluetooth strength is between different modem packages, but maybe a radio update will help. My BT strength is REALLY off the chart, better than any Android device I've ever used. I haven't had BT this good since an old Sony Ericson and an unknown BT headset that probably scrambled my brains. I still have that phone and I SWEAR that it's BT has a much further range than the 30 foot rule. Likewise, on my SGS it's like 5 feet was the max...and I couldn't dream of it going in my pocket. Even my cheap little Plantronics headset seems to have a little more range.
I was able to resolve my BT skipping issues by following this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16864454&postcount=58
Alright, just got a new used car.
For my current phone (Captivate) and any future phones/tablets I buy (Nexus/7) I just wanted to know which decks that anyone out there has been using that works well for calls and playing music.. My BT Motorola T305 speakerphone is a bit spotty and would like to just integrate everything into the deck.
For reference, the devices will be plugged in while in the car, so power consumption is not an issue. Thanks all.
Bane99 said:
Alright, just got a new used car.
For my current phone (Captivate) and any future phones/tablets I buy (Nexus/7) I just wanted to know which decks that anyone out there has been using that works well for calls and playing music.. My BT Motorola T305 speakerphone is a bit spotty and would like to just integrate everything into the deck.
For reference, the devices will be plugged in while in the car, so power consumption is not an issue. Thanks all.
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I have the alpine 136bt and it works great with my phone.
Whoops sorry I haven't responded to this. I'll definitely look into it thanks.
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Bane99 said:
Alright, just got a new used car.
For my current phone (Captivate) and any future phones/tablets I buy (Nexus/7) I just wanted to know which decks that anyone out there has been using that works well for calls and playing music.. My BT Motorola T305 speakerphone is a bit spotty and would like to just integrate everything into the deck.
For reference, the devices will be plugged in while in the car, so power consumption is not an issue. Thanks all.
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Jabras are usually the best for cars..try them out..
Dension Car Dock(nice design, power usb and audio line or FM) or bluetooth kit for stock radio.
I have only used Kenwood and Alpine decks.
The Kenwood has better noise cancelling external mic for calls. Problem with Kenwoods was the bluetooth features weren't the same across decks, as price went up you got more bluetooth profiles(say like A2DP). i.e low end deck has bluetooth for calls only, higher end had you could call and stream music with car stereo as output speaker without having to hook in a cable.
The Alpine was more of the same, didn't like the external mic as much. For Apple products which you don't have it had integrated Pandora to control the app from the stereo. My next purchase may revolve around how it handles the phone address book.
Did the issue of the infuse and ibolt docks not working anymore on the JB update get resolved? Im having a hell of a time finding the best way to use my phone for everything in my car and ditching the ipod. Im using a samsung HS3000 plugged into the aux on my car radio at the moment and its working ok for music, but getting major echo for the folks on the other end of a phone call.
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Did the issue of the infuse and ibolt docks not working anymore on the JB update get resolved? Im having a hell of a time finding the best way to use my phone for everything in my car and ditching the ipod. Im using a samsung HS3000 plugged into the aux on my car radio at the moment and its working ok for music, but getting major echo for the folks on the other end of a phone call.
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If you mean, BT, then no. It's seen on many ROMs still.
Anyone else having Bluetooth issues? Specifically:
Brief dropouts and clicks. They may not be very noticeable to casual listeners or those without decent headphones, but they're jarringly obvious to me as a semi-audiophile.
Sudden, LOUD static noises that are so short and so loud that it sounds like a gunshot. I was chilling at work today and heard this happen, and nearly fell out of my chair. I threw my headphones across my desk in panic.
I am really frustrated because the amount of troubleshooting I've done on this suggests that the issue is endemic to Android itself, and they simply refuse to fix it.
I first noticed the problem with Android 4.4.0 on the Moto Droid Maxx. The issue did not exist on that phone running Jelly Bean. Then, when I upgraded to the Galaxy S5, first on 4.4.2 and then 4.4.4, the issue persisted. Now it's still here bothering me to no end on the Note 4. That's THREE separate devices spanning three generations (or two, if you count the S5 and the Note 4 as the same generation), and two manufacturers, all having the same problems!
Other important/relevant observations:
1. This DOES NOT occur when using the exact same bluetooth headsets with other computing devices. I have an old Dell Latitude laptop and a first-gen Microsoft Surface Pro, both of which NEVER produce clicks, pops, or loud noises on Bluetooth, regardless of distance. I usually keep my phone less than 3 feet from my headphones while listening to music.
2. This IS NOT isolated to a single bluetooth device. I have the Meelectronics Air-Fi Matrix2 (Bluetooth 4.0), the original Meelectronics Air-Fi Matrix (Bluetooth 3.0), and my car's Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR.
3. This IS NOT related to voice calls. It only occurs when the "Media" subsystem of Android is in use, so, apps besides the Phone playing sound.
So, we can create a nice pretty table as follows (and yes, I have tried every possible combination of these):
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BT Device Phone/Computer BT Protocol Problems?
Meelec Matrix2 Surface Pro 4.0 None
Meelec Matrix Surface Pro 3.0 None
Car (Honda) Surface Pro 2.1 + EDR None
Meelec Matrix2 Custom Desktop 4.0 None
Meelec Matrix Custom Desktop 3.0 None
Meelec Matrix2 Latitude E6410 4.0 None
Meelec Matrix2 Droid Maxx w/4.2.x 4.0 None
Meelec Matrix Droid Maxx w/4.2.x 3.0 None
Car (Honda) Droid Maxx w/4.2.x 2.1 + EDR None
Meelec Matrix2 Droid Maxx w/4.4.x 4.0 Yes
Meelec Matrix Droid Maxx w/4.4.x 3.0 Yes
Car (Honda) Droid Maxx w/4.4.x 2.1 + EDR Yes
Meelec Matrix2 Galaxy S5 w/4.4.x 4.0 Yes
Meelec Matrix Galaxy S5 w/4.4.x 3.0 Yes
Car (Honda) Galaxy S5 w/4.4.x 2.1 + EDR Yes
Meelec Matrix2 Note 4 w/4.4.x 4.0 Yes
Meelec Matrix Note 4 w/4.4.x 3.0 Yes
Car (Honda) Note 4 w/4.4.x 2.1 + EDR Yes
Has anyone used, for more than a couple of hours, a pair of Bluetooth stereo headphones or headset (not the little thing you stick in your ear, but actual headphones for music) with an app like Spotify, Google Play Music, or a local media player, and NOT experienced this problem, with the Note 4? If so, please let me know what Bluetooth device you have -- be as specific as possible. I'm fed up with this problem being so widespread and yet ignored by the manufacturers and Google. Maybe there are other Bluetooth client chipsets out there other than the ones I'm using that'll work better.
Thanks!
I constantly hear that odd snap/pop randomly when using Bluetooth. It isn't a wifi or VZW connection issue and happens off my Bose or car Bluetooth. It never happens using my headset plugged in. I've tolerated it because it's better than the skipping/stuttering issue I had using 4.4.2. Hoping L fixes it. Google knows about the issue.
OK, I just ordered an Avantree Saturn Pro, which I can plug into the 3.5mm of the Note 4 and transmit to my Meelectronics bluetooth headset. I don't move my phone around on my desk much during the day, so it's not that big of a deal to plug and unplug it. It's much more convenient than buying a brand new pair of headphones that transmit over a non-BT protocol and connect by 3.5mm, like the Steelseries H Wireless. I'll finally be able to listen to music again at work.
I'm cynical so I bet Lollipop won't hit the Verizon Note 4 until 2015, possibly even March or April. I'll get plenty of use out of my Saturn Pro in the mean time. Thanks!
Mine used to do that, I fixed it by adjusting the cpu min clock rate. It drains the battery faster but it got rid of it. It worked for me on both note 3 and 4.
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Mine used to do that, I fixed it by adjusting the cpu min clock rate. It drains the battery faster but it got rid of it. It worked for me on both note 3 and 4.
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Nice, but is it possible to do that without rooting?
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Nice, but is it possible to do that without rooting?
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No, that's been the only way I've fixed it so far.
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I too have the periodic random skipping issue with Bluetooth on the Note 4, which is especially annoying with music and audiobooks in my car. Weird thing is, this is the first time I've ever had this issue with an Android phone, and I've been through 10+ different Android phones over the past several years.
No issues here with Bluetooth and music streaming.
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No issues here with Bluetooth and music streaming.
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That's great, but can you please provide details on what hardware you have? Bluetooth hardware, that is.
Same issue here and it is so damn annoying.. one of the key reasons I upgraded was this issue which I had all the time in the Droid RAZR Maxx HD. And same stupid problem with the note 4. I use LG tone, Motorola S305, and my car Bluetooth is Kenwood built into my stereo system. I have the same issues on all three devices.
I hope you make some headway. It's little things like this that give android such a bad name... heck it makes me, a diehard android guy, even consider moving to icrap cause I just want smooth running music!!
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I had some bluetooth ( dropped connections then reconnecting) issues with my Jawbone Icon. Dropped connection
I fixed the problem (so far) by resetting then repairing my Jawbone
I have a Samsung 3000 Bluetooth receiver that I can plug any headphones into. I've used Pandora, Play Music, and gone mad music player for long durations and haven't experienced any issues. It's Apt-X too if that matters.
Edit: I've also paired it with the stock radio on a Honda Pilot with no issues.
|> transmitted from deep inside a Verizon Note 4
My Bluetooth constantly disconnects then reconnects all my BT devices. All devices have worked with my last 4 Android phones. I think it's a hardware issue.
Issue GONE
The latest update FIXED IT!!!!!!!!!
Completely!!!!!
Build KTU84P.N910VVRU1ANJ5 released this week
The release notes claim to fix a WiFi issue (maybe WiFi was somehow interfering with Bluetooth operation???) but now my Bluetooth is PERFECT. Not a single dropout in two days. Normally I would get several dropouts per hour. No more loud noises either!
YAY they fixed it!
....aaaand nevermind. The symptoms came back as soon as I rebooted my phone. Rebooting my phone again and again doesn't re-fix the problem; it just seems that the first reboot after an OTA has it working well, but as soon as you reboot again, you lose the magic pixie dust that caused it to work before.
Ugh. False alarm. Still busted. Still tethered to the 3.5mm cable. :x