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Does anyone else have issues using the Ford SYNC Services with their Droid? Everything pairs fine and I can make and receive calls as well as stream music via BT. However, if I try to use their "services" option to check traffic or get directions it will dial in and then when I get to a point where it tries to locate me but just freezes and never completes the task.
Both my wife and I have only had this issue once we bought the Incredible. Our previous phones were the Palm Pre and it never had this issue.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Does anyone else have issues using the Ford SYNC Services with their Droid? Everything pairs fine and I can make and receive calls as well as stream music via BT. However, if I try to use their "services" option to check traffic or get directions it will dial in and then when I get to a point where it tries to locate me but just freezes and never completes the task.
Both my wife and I have only had this issue once we bought the Incredible. Our previous phones were the Palm Pre and it never had this issue.
Any help would be appreciated.
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I just logged in to post this same issue. So yes I am having the exact same issue. I'm heading over to syncmyride.com to see if there is anything there.
This may be related to limitations with the Bluetooth implementation on the Incredible. I had problems (and crashes) trying to use my Incredible with a Bluetooth GPS device. When I called HTC support, they told me that HTC can only recommend connecting to Bluetooth headsets.
Here is a thread (somewhat technical) which supports the idea that HTC has incomplete Bluetooth support on the Incredible http://community.htc.com/na/htc-forums/android/f/91/t/2336.aspx.
If everyone who has Bluetooth issues takes the time to call HTC support (866-449-8358 in US/Canada) and file a complaint on the issue, maybe this will eventually be fixed.
286 said:
This may be related to limitations with the Bluetooth implementation on the Incredible. I had problems (and crashes) trying to use my Incredible with a Bluetooth GPS device. When I called HTC support, they told me that HTC can only recommend connecting to Bluetooth headsets.
Here is a thread (somewhat technical) which supports the idea that HTC has incomplete Bluetooth support on the Incredible http://community.htc.com/na/htc-forums/android/f/91/t/2336.aspx.
If everyone who has Bluetooth issues takes the time to call HTC support (866-449-8358 in US/Canada) and file a complaint on the issue, maybe this will eventually be fixed.
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Thanks, I will be calling for sure. I had no issues with previous phones, including non-rooted and rooted Eris with my Alpine BT radio. Now I've had hit or miss connections to the radio, and have even had the radio power off when calls come in. Something is not quite right.
286 said:
This may be related to limitations with the Bluetooth implementation on the Incredible. I had problems (and crashes) trying to use my Incredible with a Bluetooth GPS device. When I called HTC support, they told me that HTC can only recommend connecting to Bluetooth headsets.
Here is a thread (somewhat technical) which supports the idea that HTC has incomplete Bluetooth support on the Incredible
If everyone who has Bluetooth issues takes the time to call HTC support (866-449-8358 in US/Canada) and file a complaint on the issue, maybe this will eventually be fixed.
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Will definitely continue to call. However, on a side note its not a BT issue b/c I can call straight from my phone as well even if its not paired via BT and I still get the same issues. Seems like many are having tons of q's about the Incredible b/c call waiting times are extremely long.
Finally got through to someone at HTC. No progress there. The claim that its an issue the different companies. Microsoft vs Android. HTC believes that android has blocked MS from using the location features. I do not agree with this and am quite dissatisfied with HTC customer support. I will keep on looking into this issue and hopefully find a solution
Found a Solution
I finally found a solution. This is what I did to get SYNC working:
1: Goto phone settings
2: Select Wireless & networks
3: select BT Settings
4: Select Advance Settings
5:Make sure FTP Server is checked
Now you will be able to use Vehicle health report and other SYNC Services such as Directions, Traffic, etc...
Hope this helps
km2010, That's great. I'll be trying it on the drive home tonight. FTP!?! Why would you even think of trying that?
I know sounds crazy! Lol I figured since SYNC works via voice over data I thought maybe if I enable ftp maybe it will be able to send whatever info is needed. So far no problems and everything is working wonderfully.
It didn't work for me Maybe it's a combination of settings. I tried GPS on and off, but neither made any difference. I'll keep trying.
On my phone I have use wireless network and gps enabled. Also before doing all of this I did a master reset with SYNC and I unpaired/removed SYNC from the BT settings of the Incredible. That way I was able to establish a fresh connection with our vehicle and the Incredible. Hope this helps
It might... I'll try this weekend.
Well I tried it all... Deleted pairing from SYNC, reset the phone, turned on FTP and GPS, paired the phone. And still nothing.
I doubt the GPS setting has anything to do with anything. My old WinMo did not have GPS and it worked perfectly with SYNC. Still it's wierd that yours works and mine doesn't. Could it be the OTA for the phone (I installed it) or updates to SYNC - don't know if there are any.
Our sync is version 3.1. Are you using Google voice. If so the number u set is some 760 area code number.... other than that not sure b/c but my Incredible & my wife's Incredible worked.
not using GV. It dials the 800# fine, it dies when trying to get the vehicle location. Which is very odd! My old phone did NOT have GPS and SYNC worked flawlessly. Even odder - now I can get traffic or directions to work once in every 10 attempts, and never back to back.
I have a new 2010 F-150 and am having the same problem with the HTC Incredible. Ford's solution - use another phone for my free 3 year trial of Traffic.
There must be a fix... hopefully when Froyo hits, this will be resolved!
Jon
jmorisey said:
I have a new 2010 F-150 and am having the same problem with the HTC Incredible. Ford's solution - use another phone for my free 3 year trial of Traffic.
There must be a fix... hopefully when Froyo hits, this will be resolved!
Jon
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Our vehicle is a 2010 as well. Have you tried:
1: Remove and unpair Sync in the Incredible's settings
2. Delete all devices from your vehicle by going to BT Setting on you Truck's stereo and select delete all
3. Then turn BT off on your phone
4. Turn BT back on on you phone
5. Make sure Sync in not listed as an added device, if it is still listed try to unpair/remove it until it is no longer listed as an added device.
6. If SYN has been successfully unpaired and deleted from the phone, then Goto phone settings Select Wireless & networks, then select BT Settings, Select Advance Settings, and Make sure FTP Server is checked
7. Repair the phone to you Truck and it should work.
Now you will be able to use Vehicle health report and other SYNC Services such as Directions, Traffic, etc... This worked for both my Incredible and my wife's Incredible. Our friends who tried this had success as well.
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km2010 said:
Our vehicle is a 2010 as well. Have you tried:
1: Remove and unpair Sync in the Incredible's settings
2. Delete all devices from your vehicle by going to BT Setting on you Truck's stereo and select delete all
3. Then turn BT off on your phone
4. Turn BT back on on you phone
5. Make sure Sync in not listed as an added device, if it is still listed try to unpair/remove it until it is no longer listed as an added device.
6. If SYN has been successfully unpaired and deleted from the phone, then Goto phone settings Select Wireless & networks, then select BT Settings, Select Advance Settings, and Make sure FTP Server is checked
7. Repair the phone to you Truck and it should work.
Now you will be able to use Vehicle health report and other SYNC Services such as Directions, Traffic, etc... This worked for both my Incredible and my wife's Incredible. Our friends who tried this had success as well.
Hope this helps
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I have tried ALL these steps, however not it this specific order. I have ran a health report as well as been able to occasionally receive directions (3 times) but it has never been on a consistent basis.
I will try these steps tonight, thank you for your time and advice - its much appreciated.
Jon
Not entirely sure but it may have to be in exact order. At least that's how I got it working.
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Not entirely sure but it may have to be in exact order. At least that's how I got it working.
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Tried your suggestions, unfortunately - no of them worked. I was able to use my wifes Samsung SAGA - so I know its not a harware issue on the vehicle.
Thanks for trying to help!
Jon
Recently my car stereo stopped syncing the phone book and call log from my GSM Galaxy Nexus. I don't know how or why. It simply stopped working. I want to reset the connection, i tried unpairing but this didn't work. I want to actually delete the connection from the phones memory. As of now whenever I click on Bluetooth, JVC Unit is always listed there. When I first established a connection it asked if it was ok to share my phones call log and phone book, and gave a check box to remember my response for next time. I cliked OK and REMEMBER and everything was fine. Now I think it could be possible that somehow it has been set to "NO" and "Remember"(although that would be weird since I didn't mess with it) thus no matter how many times I connect, it always refuses to share. I don't know if this is really the problem, or how to fix it. Any ideas? FYI the phone works fine through Bluetooth it just has no history or data in the phone log and phone book functions.
Have you updated the ROM?
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Recently my car stereo stopped syncing the phone book and call log from my GSM Galaxy Nexus. I don't know how or why. It simply stopped working. I want to reset the connection, i tried unpairing but this didn't work. I want to actually delete the connection from the phones memory. As of now whenever I click on Bluetooth, JVC Unit is always listed there. When I first established a connection it asked if it was ok to share my phones call log and phone book, and gave a check box to remember my response for next time. I cliked OK and REMEMBER and everything was fine. Now I think it could be possible that somehow it has been set to "NO" and "Remember"(although that would be weird since I didn't mess with it) thus no matter how many times I connect, it always refuses to share. I don't know if this is really the problem, or how to fix it. Any ideas? FYI the phone works fine through Bluetooth it just has no history or data in the phone log and phone book functions.
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I am having the same problem on Sensation XE. It seems that with some ROMs it communicates without problems, in other cases it does not show call logs. Try to figure out what you've changed. Have you accepted any OTA?
Ciao
Rob
After upgrading to ND8, I was really disappointed that Bluetooth would not stay connected in my car. It paired find and would happily connect. The car then sent a MAP request and a PBAP request. I accepted both (just as I would with 4.3) and all seemed to work. I could play audio and use the phone, and the car even reported that the phonebook transfer succeeded. But then somewhere between 2 and 10 minutes, it would disconnect. Then in about 15 seconds it would reconnect and be fine for another 2 to 10 minutes. And this repeats non-stop. This made phone calls almost impossible.
At first I guessed I got a bad flash. I re-flashed stock, I flashed Wicked X, then I re-odin-ed. Nothing helped. After looking at similar threads for other phones, I tried playing with WiFi settings, but that didn't do anything. Tried some Xposed settings... nope.
Finally I found that if I repaired the phone (deleting the old records on both the car and phone) and this time I refused the PBAP request, all was fine. No more disconnects!!! I don't really need my car accessing my phone book, but it was nice with 4.3 to see caller names and pictures on the car display during a call. Also I have found that an initial MAP requests is being made when bluetooth connects, but when I receive a text, I no longer get a notification on the car. So MAP is not working.
Are other people finding that MAP and BPAP are working for them on ND8? I haven't seen this reported, so I have to imagine this is not a common problem. Everything worked fine for me with 4.3 so it seems my car does support MAP/BPAP, but now there is some incompatibility and I am not sure if the bug is with ND8 or my car.
Car is a Toyota Rav4 EV. Phone is a Sprint 16G SG3.
For the MAP issue, I am wondering if I need to use Samsung Messaging to get MAP? I use Hangouts. 4.4 added a new way to select a default messaging app. In 4.3 it seemed that both apps were active, but I had turned off notifications in Messaging. In 4.4 only Hangouts is active.
It is so frustrating that the Bluetooth stack changes from version to version isn't it. You'd think they would only add features rather than break things, right?
Well, luckily I haven't had disconnect issues, but the MAP profile you are mentioning for text messages, well it comes up on the screen, but doesn't display the originator of the message in the Toyota Entune's nav screen the way it used to. Seems to display message header garbage rather than the text message originator like it used to do.
I've also noticed that the display of title metadata on the cars screen for what's currently playing isn't showing the title changes as often like it was working on 4.3.
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After a bit more experimenting it seems that I was wrong. It seems that MAP is what is causing the disconnects and not PBAP. I had tested disabling MAP and PBAP together for many days which made me confident that I had found a solution. But I assumed that, of the two, PBAP was the issue. Next I tested disabling PBAP only and it seemed to be working fine so I decided my assumption was right. But I didn't test that long enough and the problem returned. I am now running with PBAP enabled and MAP disabled and it looks to be working, but its still early. I'll report back after some long drives which will test it much more effectively.
I assumed PBAP because looking through threads, others have reported disconnect issues with PBAP on other phones. It seemed a logical conclusion, but BZZZZTTTTT! OK, more after further testing...
My experience is that if I have my Sony Smartwatch 2 connected I do not have random Bluetooth audio disconnections, however if the audio accessory is the only Bluetooth device connected it will disconnect every 10 or 15 minutes. Not sure if that is helpful.
Fred
Just got this watch. I had the Moto 360 before, it worked fine.
This doesn't want to stay connected. I have to reset the watch, uninstall Android Wear and re-install it, then it'll connect once. After that, it disconnects and won't connect again. So notifications, syncing, weather, etc don't work.
Looking at my phone in Android Wear it just says Connecting.... on the watch, it says disconnected. Going into Bluetooth settings doesn't do a damn thing either.
Try Bluetooth Auto Connect from Playstore, it´s working for me on a Note3 with Omega Rom
Thanks for the reply. I managed to sort it out... I missed the step to click "trust device" during the initial set up. I didn't realize that was a necessary step for the watch to stay connected. You'd think it'd just do it automatically.
I don´t know, if it´s automatic, but i have the function with klicking on "trust device", no change, only the "Blutetoot Auto Connect" app is working.
This piece of crap is doing it again. Once its been disconnected, it won't connect again without complelety startinh over and resetting everything.
I'll check out that app.
You know, people can bash apple all they want, but at least their **** actually works properly.
Hasn't happened in a while, but if mine won't connect I just go to the android wear app and disconnect the Zenwatch then connect again. Works every time...
Tried that, many times.. never works. That app doesn't work either.
Well this is a serious problem I've had the watch for about six weeks now it took awhile to get initial set up to begin with I was at the point to return it on the first day , then I don't know how but it just paired and started working fine , I was very happy until today turned the watch on it wasn't paired and I've literally been trying for hours to get this chit to connect with no luck I've reset it ,tried the app mentioned above no luck at this point I give up I bough it at best buy but I'm past the return period I'm going to try and find some customer service rep ,at this point I give up trying to get the watch to work,if anyone knows of a customer service phone number I would greatly appreciate it , or if anyone here has any helpful information , ,I'm pretty tech wavy. But I surrender at this point what a shame I really liked the watch but the aggravation factor is to much ,sorry for the.long rant but there's no where else to vent or look for help maybe together as a group we can find some answers again any help would be greatly appreciated......
did you forget the watch in your phones Bluetooth settings?
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did you forget the watch in your phones Bluetooth settings?
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Thank's for replying but yes I've tried everything under the sun , just got home from work , going to see if I can't find a customer service number , if I can't get it resolved by the weekend I might as well throw 200$ in the Trash because That's where it's Going ....................:crying:
Go to settings / apps on your phone. Find google play services under running apps. See if device connection service is running. If not try rebooting your phone then the watch in that order and try to pair. You could also check if there is an update for play services and update if there is.
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Same issue here, boxing up my ZenWatch and bringing it back to Best Buy today. Still within the 15 days. I really like the watch but these random disconnects are a killer. Most of the time it auto-reconnects but every now and then I have to reboot everything--which is kinda ridiculous if I'm out running.
At least I'll have a different watch with everything else the same for comparison sake and report back.
Have you tried uninstalling zenwatch manager? Mine started disconnecting after the last update, and uninstalling seems to have fixed my issue
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I had the same problem I think the update from google services broke it.
unpair the watch from your phone then factory reset the watch and this is IMPORTANT pair your watch using "android wear" NOT the Bluetooth from the system phone
after I paired my watch using Android Wear now the watch stay connected and reconnect normally
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I had the same problem I think the update from google services broke it.
unpair the watch from your phone then factory reset the watch and this is IMPORTANT pair your watch using "android wear" NOT the Bluetooth from the system phone
after I paired my watch using Android Wear now the watch stay connected and reconnect normally
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After half a day working this seems to be the solution, thanks. :good:
Bad luck: two days later same problem persists (frequently disconnecting)
I am getting pretty tired of my Zenwatch not staying connected either. $200 is a lot of money for a watch that doesn't work right. It's had three or four updates since I bought it and it still sucks, should have sent it back the first week.
The Google nag to enable Google Now in the Android Wear screen is also a sore spot with me, if I wanted it enabled it would be enabled.
This whole "wearables" thing seems to be a poorly executed fad more than anything else, one that I'll be avoiding from here on out.
why would you have a watch that relies so heavily on google now and not enable it? connection has been just fine for me no several phones and software versions since I got it in January
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why would you have a watch that relies so heavily on google now and not enable it? connection has been just fine for me no several phones and software versions since I got it in January
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Same here. I mean, it has disconnected maybe 3 times since I got it in November, but it hasn't been a big issue. Toggling BT on the phone reconnected it. I also agree with you about Google Now. It's central to how Wear works. Using a Wear device without Now would be like buying a car and trying to drive it without starting the engine.
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why would you have a watch that relies so heavily on google now and not enable it? connection has been just fine for me no several phones and software versions since I got it in January
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You don't need Google now to benefit from owning this watch.
1. I like the ability to change watch faces and create my own with Watchmaker.
2. I can answer or dismiss a call from the watch.
3. Text and email notifications.
That's all I care about, anything else is an unnecessary distraction.
Tell me please
Skoda car has music Bolero MIB 3 (VAG regular), which works just fine with a Motorola phone via bluetooth, you can both make and receive calls to the car. When my Sony 10 III is connected via Bluetooth, everything seems to be OK at first - contacts are loaded into Bolero, the signal level is visible, etc. ... But I can make a call by selecting a subscriber on the Bolero screen, only ONE time. With all the following attempts to call - "connection setup error". Only restarting the phone helps, after rebooting you can make one call again.
Where to dig? I really want to conveniently call from the car ... All available settings have been tried. Change phone?
phone: Sony 10III, XQ-BT52, 62.0.A.3.137
Make sure all power management is disabled.
Try a network reset.
Try loaded factory app version for involved apps or that failing see if any updates are available.
If you did any major OTA firmware updates recently without doing a factory reset... it's time to do so.
I found out that when the phone starts making a call, its bluetooth turns off and the connection with the car is broken.
how to fix it?
dag3dag said:
I found out that when the phone starts making a call, its bluetooth turns off and the connection with the car is broken.
how to fix it?
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Did you try what I suggested above?
Try clearing cache or data in associated apps but be very careful about clearing data in the phone apps. Normally this isn't required.
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Where to dig? I really want to conveniently call from the car ... All available settings have been tried. Change phone?
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Try to change Bluetooth AVRCP and MAP version.