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Wifi speed with bluetooth headset ON

I am noticing that whenever I have my bluetooth headset on using the Note 2, the wifi speed degrades considerably. If you are listening to an online song stream, you may not notice as song does not take that much bandwidth for streaming, but if you watch an HD youtube video and listen using bluetooth headset, the video keeps getting stuck waiting for buffering.
Anybody else sees the same problem with Note 2? I am strongly suspecting that it is some sort of bluetooth intervention with wifi that degrades wifi download speed considerably. You could do this experiment by checking your internet speed with/without playing a song over bluetooth headset, and you would see the difference in download speed.

Wow. Good find. This is a problem.
With bluetooth on the wifi speed is slower, but with streaming audio it's abysmal.
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To those who can test, can you pay results with both a 5ghz and 2.4ghz wifi connection? This could be related to interference and it affects everything from Android phones to Macbooks....
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This really sucks that we cannot see any HD video online using the bluetooth headset. I remember trying the S3 and do not remember seeing this issue with it. I wonder if this interference issue is specific to Note 2 only

rks0118 said:
This really sucks that we cannot see any HD video online using the bluetooth headset. I remember trying the S3 and do not remember seeing this issue with it. I wonder if this interference issue is specific to Note 2 only
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Actually, if you Google something like "bluetooth slow wifi", you'll see that all kinds of phones, tablets and computers have this problem. Some more than others.
Not sure how this can be fixed. If it is caused by interference than using 5ghz wifi could help.
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When I connect my Sixaxis controller via bluetooth and the Sixaxis app it almost completely kills my internet. Can't even open Google...
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What a bummer.... look at these speeds with 2.4ghz wifi vs. 5ghz when bluetooth is on. I haven't tried it streaming, but the speeds are already half with 2.4ghz so this must be an issue with radio interference.
My suggestion is that if you can connect to your Internet via a 5ghz wifi router, then do it if you'll be using bluetooth.
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EP2008 said:
What a bummer.... look at these speeds with 2.4ghz wifi vs. 5ghz when bluetooth is on. I haven't tried it streaming, but the speeds are already half with 2.4ghz so this must be an issue with radio interference.
My suggestion is that if you can connect to your Internet via a 5ghz wifi router, then do it if you'll be using bluetooth.
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Hey guys, wanted to let you know that the network speed issue that I reported on my galaxy Note 2, is no more seen i the galaxy S4. I feel there was perhaps some software/hardware issue that was resolved causing this issue to go away (at least speed difference is not noticeable when watching youtube HD videos).

Hey guys, wanted to let you know that the network speed issue that I reported on my galaxy Note 2, is no more seen i the galaxy S4. I feel there was perhaps some software/hardware issue that was resolved causing this issue to go away (at least speed difference is not noticeable when watching youtube HD videos).
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Hi, what version are you on the S4? Is it 4.2.2?

Hi ! I have the same problem but in worse ! I can't even update the meteo widget ! If I understood you well, I should go for a 5 GHz connection ... but how do I change this ?
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sylvelk said:
Hi ! I have the same problem but in worse ! I can't even update the meteo widget ! If I understood you well, I should go for a 5 GHz connection ... but how do I change this ?
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The router that you connect to has to support 5ghz. Once a hot spot is created on the 5ghz band, you simply connect to it.
You'll get a shorter range, but it will be at top speed.
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The problem is that both wifi and bluetooth are used from the same communication chip.
Not only the wifi is slower but also the signal is lost considerable more. also when a download is pushed the bluetooth connection on my note 2 is stuttering.
There is only one fix for this. samsung and other companies need to stop using one chip for both wifi and bluetooth!!
@rks, then i think the s4 has a seperate wifi and BT chip on the board

Losing a stripe!?
sygys said:
The problem is that both wifi and bluetooth are used from the same communication chip.
Not only the wifi is slower but also the signal is lost considerable more. also when a download is pushed the bluetooth connection on my note 2 is stuttering.
There is only one fix for this. samsung and other companies need to stop using one chip for both wifi and bluetooth!!
@rks, then i think the s4 has a seperate wifi and BT chip on the board
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Yeah thanks, I was looking for confirmation about this.. this is also why enabling bluetooth makes wifi lose a stripe?
(i9505 jfltexx Netherlands PHN)

sygys said:
The problem is that both wifi and bluetooth are used from the same communication chip.
Not only the wifi is slower but also the signal is lost considerable more. also when a download is pushed the bluetooth connection on my note 2 is stuttering.
There is only one fix for this. samsung and other companies need to stop using one chip for both wifi and bluetooth!!
@rks, then i think the s4 has a seperate wifi and BT chip on the board
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That is not true! I had galaxy s2 and never experience that issue but with gti9300 and now with gti9505 this is making me crazy!I am looking for a fix for months.I have the latest version of official lollipop an no fix yeat.
Another reasone for your explanation not beeing true.I have tried several customs rom of lollipop for my gti9505 and i could surf the net very fine while i was speaking with my bluetooth headset!!!

Do I have issues with my 10.1-2014?

Hi all, I have had my P600 since Christmas and it has been good. I am running ML1 firmware, no root. It shipped with MJ2.
I have noticed a couple of problems. Firstly, I have occasional bluetooth keyboard disconnects. They really infrequent but definitely occur. They just don't seem to be anywhere near as severe as people have been describing in other threads.
Secondly, this tablet just can't detect my 5GHz wifi connection. My Note II on the table next to it has no problems finding and using that connection. I am downloading MK1 firmware now to see if it is ML1 that is the problem, as I *think* that the tablet originally detected both 2.4 and 5GHz connections. I didn't really take note though. I have noticed this now mainly because I've been trying to turn wifi on and off to test what may be happening with bluetooth.
Thing is, I've never really had a good BT experience in my life, but I need to get this keyboard and a mouse working to use this tablet the way I intend to.
Is the 5GHz failure an ML1 thing, is there some other cause, or is it a hardware fault? Any tips?
Cheers,
Jason

Running ML1 as well. No comment on the BT keyboard since I haven't used mine enough yet, only for a few minutes here and there to test, not long time.
I have a dual band Asus RT AC-66U and I can use both my 2.4 and 5 Ghz networks. Only thing is that the 5 Ghz network gets poor reception from the tablet across my house (to be expected I suppose).

C2Q said:
Running ML1 as well. No comment on the BT keyboard since I haven't used mine enough yet, only for a few minutes here and there to test, not long time.
I have a dual band Asus RT AC-66U and I can use both my 2.4 and 5 Ghz networks. Only thing is that the 5 Ghz network gets poor reception from the tablet across my house (to be expected I suppose).
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Thanks for the reply. It prompted me to look further and I realised it's a channels thing. Changed the channel on my router and the Note can see 5GHz now.
Silly me.

Someone has to find what's going on with bluetooth problem. It's very critical to be able to use this tablet with mouse and keyboard , especially bluetooth, as you can charge the tablet in the same time.
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manoscello said:
Someone has to find what's going on with bluetooth problem. It's very critical to be able to use this tablet with mouse and keyboard , especially bluetooth, as you can charge the tablet in the same time.
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I agree. It is stressing me out. I feel a little trapped because a good test would be to install cleanrom 1.1, which at least one person has said fixed bluetooth, but I can't do that without sacrificing my warranty.
I am not even sure whether I have a hardware problem or bluetooth is just a dubious technology.

[Solved] Problems tethering the FTV Stick

Has anyone had any issues when using a tethered connection with their FTV?
I got a FTV stick last week to replace my chromecast, but it's been driving me crazy with this. I'm away from home for about a week at a time off and on, and tether my phone for the internet. Works great on the Chromecrast, can stream 1080p videos at 2MB/s+ np. The FTV on the other hand seems to only pull at max 75~kB/s. Seems to work fine on a regular router.
Anyone know what's up here? I searched for everything I can think of, but nothings come up.
My phone is a Nexus 6, if that makes any difference.
Thanks

Just wanted to update. I eventually got my Nexus 6 to multiboot with Android M preview, and tried it. With regular 2.4ghz I get the same issue, but when I switched to the 5ghz band, it worked perfectly.
I have no interference on any bands here, or anything that would cause it outside of the phone. So it's something to do with 2.4ghz, or the N6 specifically.
Just glad I got it working.

Bluetooth Connection Dropping?

So I have a Bose bluetooth speaker that I've been using flawlessly with all of my phones for the past few years.
Then Samsung pushed out its latest update, PHE. My bluetooth connection drops very frequently, and I have no idea what to do about it.
The connection has been dropping frequently even after I exchanged my Note 7 on Sunday. So to be clear, this problem has occurred on two separate Galaxy Note 7's.
Before Samsung's latest update, I was playing music on this speaker flawlessly.
Anyone run into a similar problem with Samsung's latest update?

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I use 4 different BT devices, connections working fine

Guys, we've been discussing this in great length over in the Sprint Q&A. Here's the link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-note-7/help/choppy-bluetooth-t3445131
I've also posted a link to a youtube video where I've captured the lag...join in over there.

PLEASE HELP ME *My "NEW" google pixel xl is supper slow on 2,4GHz*

Hello i recently got the pixel xl and it worked fine on 5 GHz wifi but when its connected to 2,4 GHz wifi its super slow and it shows connected, without internet or its supper slow I can not even play youtube video on 128p or surf the web...the best thing is there no service center in my country for Google devices and I don't have the receipt
I tried to factory reset it or flash android p but no luck either any way to fix it?
I know that 5ghz is faster but the problem is that most places doesn't offer 5 GHz wifi and i cannot do anything without mobile data

Couple of things, have you used a program like "wifi analyzer" (free in the play store) to see what kind of interference there may be with the 2.4 ghz signal? If too many networks are using the same channel it can cause problems. Are you close to the router or is there a wall or electrical panel between you and the router? Also, have you tried turning off Bluetooth? While not always a cause of interference it can be. One last thing, have you tried different 2.4 ghz networks?
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Yes, I tried to connect with different router even enabled hotspot on my laptop but nothing I turn of Bluetooth added it on airplane mode but nothing. I am gonna check the app you told me and I will edit this post thanks!

ahent said:
Couple of things, have you used a program like "wifi analyzer" (free in the play store) to see what kind of interference there may be with the 2.4 ghz signal? If too many networks are using the same channel it can cause problems. Are you close to the router or is there a wall or electrical panel between you and the router? Also, have you tried turning off Bluetooth? While not always a cause of interference it can be. One last thing, have you tried different 2.4 ghz networks?
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the signal cuts after moving about 20 or less meters in house even when i am less than 7 meters away the youtube takes for ever to load the videos or anything else that doesnt happen on any other phone i tried the s6 xiaomi redmi 5 plus and the ipad mini 4

dimitrispas22 said:
the signal cuts after moving about 20 or less meters in house even when i am less than 7 meters away the youtube takes for ever to load the videos or anything else that doesnt happen on any other phone i tried the s6 xiaomi redmi 5 plus and the ipad mini 4
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How many other devices are connected to your WiFi. I would unplug the modem and router, let it sit for a minute then reconnect the power.

Phalanx7621 said:
How many other devices are connected to your WiFi. I would unplug the modem and router, let it sit for a minute then reconnect the power.
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3 devices and my phone , as i said before the problem comes from my phone and I found a way to fix the connection problem -->press the screen and the body on the left little hard (go to ifixit and find where the wifi antenna is )and press little hard _the signal is much better now and i can get 18,7 Mbs down and 0.80 upload from 20Mbs down and .95 upload (my internet providers middle speed)
I contactacted google and i am waiting email if they can help me becasue in there is no official support in Cyprus
sorry for my bad English!

dimitrispas22 said:
Hello i recently got the pixel xl and it worked fine on 5 GHz wifi but when its connected to 2,4 GHz wifi its super slow and it shows connected, without internet or its supper slow I can not even play youtube video on 128p or surf the web...the best thing is there no service center in my country for Google devices and I don't have the receipt
I tried to factory reset it or flash android p but no luck either any way to fix it?
I know that 5ghz is faster but the problem is that most places doesn't offer 5 GHz wifi and i cannot do anything without mobile data
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There's no need for a service center with a Pixel device - you have a 24 hour chat and a phone call service included with the phone. Just go to Settings/Support & tips. I have used both chat and phone call support in the past, and they were great. People on the other side are actually very knowledgeable.
At the same time, this is one of buggiest phones I have used since the beginning of Android. Probably a phone with the most bugs, some completely deal breaking, like the Bluetooth bugs, that exists.
If you want top of the line speed and innovative software, go Pixel. If you want garbage hardware and tons of bugs, go Pixel.

I already contacted them via this way and I am waiting an email for what to do next!
hope they help me since I don't have the invoice and the box!
PS. For some unknown reason I called them on USA number and they said that because I am from Cyprus and google doesn't have a store or service here (the phone is bought from England) they can not help me that means my phone is for garbage ...... let's hope online chat will be more helpful!
And again sorry for my bad English!