bluetooth tethering - gmail app doesn't work - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi.
When i use bluetooth tethering from my phone to Nexus 7, i can use most of the apps (facebook, newsreader, browser, etc.). But some of them, like gmail and few news apps, don't recognize that the Nexus is connected to the internet. How can i fix this? Anyone having the same problem?

There have been many posts about BT tethering and how certain apps don't work with it. I think I saw where people are having problems with Google apps and Play. Some apps just look for wifi or data and will connect, but not transfer data on BT. Only solution for those apps would be a wifi tether as far as I know.

Its got to be hit or miss with this bluetooth tethering. My gmail works just fine. In fact, I have yet to find an app not working. Streaming Pandora right now too.
I did have issues with a few music apps when I first started to BT tether but fixed those. Those were apps that used, or had an option to use BT. I just installed an app from the store and thats working.
Have you tried to unpair and pair again?

Is there an advantage of tethering via Bluetooth vs wifi? If the battery drain on the phone is slower then I can see a huge advantage.
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i get a better battery life.
In my house, my wi-fi is weak in my bedroom, so I have my old nexus s near the door and that acts kind of like a repeater for bluetooth internet. Cant do that with wifi tethering. (my n7 drops the house wi-fi often)
For streaming music and stuff, my BT does just fine, i get about 1.75mbps up and down so it does pretty good for what I use it for.
At work, I dont have wifi, so i tether with wifi since my phone is on a charger all day. Only reason for this is the N7 will auto connect to my hotspot where BT, i have to go in and check the use as internet option every time I go out of range.

blackhemi4x4 said:
Its got to be hit or miss with this bluetooth tethering. My gmail works just fine. In fact, I have yet to find an app not working. Streaming Pandora right now too.
I did have issues with a few music apps when I first started to BT tether but fixed those. Those were apps that used, or had an option to use BT. I just installed an app from the store and thats working.
Have you tried to unpair and pair again?
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Yes...tried unpair and pair and still not working.
The same is happening now that i rooted and tried 3g pen. Gmail app doesn't work also with this

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Hotspot and ps3

Is anyone successfully using 3g mobile hotspot (hacked) to tether their ps3? Im getting constant 3g drops... i can undestand not being able to game online with this, but even watching netflix or just web browsing is tough. With hotspot not on, my 3g icon never goes away, only when i start using the hotspot. Ive redid the settings through qpst twice so i know theyre right... any suggestions?
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Having the same problem trying to share my connection with my 360. I've managed to play cod online without too much too much lag but I do lose connection completely on occasion for no apparent reason. I live less than 2 miles from my tower.
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You guys are talking about your phone dropping your connection I cant even get mine to connect I use BARNACEL and OPEND GARDEN I even tried using EASY TETHER to my laptop and sharing my wifi with my built in INTEL. How did you guys get connected?
While I haven't done much tethering with the fascinate, I did use the "wifi tether" app on my incredible to share my connection with a PS3 successfully. Also, I seem to remember the built-in tethering working as well (if you're on CM7/MIUI). Actually, I just saw something the other day about needing to do a fix for the stock android tethering to work, so I don't know if that's a good option. Try wifi tether.

best tethering app for nexus 7??

theres so many tethering apps?? any of u guys have a preference of which ones u like? i need to get one to tether my nexus 7 off my tmobil sgs3.
i was thinking about
Wifi Hotspot & USB Tether Pro
wifi tethering by open garden
easy tether lite
so many choices...what do u guys like???
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FoxFi been good to me as a hotspot when i need one dont know if works well on the s3 since i have the s2
I'll be using FoxFi on my Desire for Bluetooth tethering (instead of WiFi Hotspot to save battery). And then PDANet on the Nexus 7 to pair to the phone's Bluetooth.
I haven't done this yet but this is how I believe it works from what I've read.
bump plz
I used foxfi to do Bluetooth tethering from my Droid Bionic. Required no other apps on my Nexus 7, and seems to work great. I have no clue if Verizon can tell I am doing this. I don't plan on using it much at all though, just occasionally while I travel.
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Setting up either WiFi tether, or bluetooth tether on my G2x. Works great!
ty for ur help
foxifi
Using my droid incredible 2 and foxfi and PDA net with Bluetooth tether but some apps don't work why is this for example Netflix and gmail don't work they say they cannot find a network connection same wit the play store why is this?
Same Problem
andysom25 said:
Using my droid incredible 2 and foxfi and PDA net with Bluetooth tether but some apps don't work why is this for example Netflix and gmail don't work they say they cannot find a network connection same wit the play store why is this?
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Yeah, just started playing with this yesterday and hit the same wall. Interestingly chrome works great when I have the connection setup this way but nothing else will see the connection, not gmail, now or any other app. To heck with the battery life, I have a monster battery on my Infuse now, tried wifi tether but my Nexus won't even see it. =/ Will keep messing with it though and see if I can come up with anything.
Gmail, Play and a lot of other apps seem to work without any issues through bluetooth tethering.
BBC News app thinks there's no internet connection though, so that's one app I can't use.
Loading web-view of an article in gReader Pro informs me there's no internet connection but loads the web page just fine in dolphin browser after clicking on OK.
The Nexus 7 can be configured to do USB tethering natively
i keep getting force close on foxfi had to uninstall
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i keep getting force close on foxfi had to uninstall
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If you're using the free version it has a time limit of 30 minutes, after which you need to restart it.

Bluetooth pairs but won't connect

I have successfully paired my nexus 7 to my evo 3d and my HP laptop. However, it will not connect to either one. There is no connect option visible either. Both the laptop and my evo 3d connect fine to each other and other Bluetooth devices. Is my nexus 7 faulty or am I missing something?
Edit: ok it connects fine to my Bluetooth headphones, so why won't it connect to my phone or my laptop?
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i used foxfi and pdanet to pair my nexus 7 to my sgs3 and tether my nexus 7!, maybe those 2 apps could help
Thank you. That does seem to allow me to tether. But why won't my tablet connect on its own though the Bluetooth setting?
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is anyone else having trouble connecting (not pairing) their nexus 7 to a laptop or a phone without using any external apps? Just native settings.
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Not sure if this helps, but I have Verizon and it seems that they block Bluetooth tethering while on 4G LTE. I could get my phone and nexus 7 to pair, but wouldn't connect. However when I switches my phone to 3G, my tablet and phone connected no problem. Its nice BC when they are connected your tablet automatically uses your phones internet. If I just want to use 3G, I go this route. When I want to connect them while my phone is on 4G LTE, I have to use foxfi/pdanet.
In other words connecting while the phone is on 4G seems to be blocked. Switch to 3G and see if that doesn't work to connect.
Hope this helps.
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hawleyncsu said:
Not sure if this helps, but I have Verizon and it seems that they block Bluetooth tethering while on 4G LTE. I could get my phone and nexus 7 to pair, but wouldn't connect. However when I switches my phone to 3G, my tablet and phone connected no problem. Its nice BC when they are connected your tablet automatically uses your phones internet. If I just want to use 3G, I go this route. When I want to connect them while my phone is on 4G LTE, I have to use foxfi/pdanet.
In other words connecting while the phone is on 4G seems to be blocked. Switch to 3G and see if that doesn't work to connect.
Hope this helps.
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I tether 4G with my stock RAZR maxx without a problem. Turn off WiFi on both devices and it will probably work perfectly.
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I've paired my Samsung Galaxy S2 with my Nexus 7 and I can't access my phone from the tablet using ES File Explorer, though I can access the tablet from the phone.
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Clicking on the other device in bluetooth settings usually gets it to connect for me. If I walk away from my tablet with my phone I have to redo the process.
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Clicking on the other device in bluetooth settings usually gets it to connect for me. If I walk away from my tablet with my phone I have to redo the process.
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This doesn't work for me. The only option I am given is to unpair. I have tried it without WiFi as well. No go.
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awakener777 said:
This doesn't work for me. The only option I am given is to unpair. I have tried it without WiFi as well. No go.
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I have the same issue as you. It may be that our phone don't have the right BT Profile for "Internet Access".
Are there any other options? I've tried FoxFi and that didn't create the "Internet Access" profile either. I'm on a Samsung Stratosphere with 2.3.
Nexus 7 Xperia X10 Mini
pitchdarkice said:
I have the same issue as you. It may be that our phone don't have the right BT Profile for "Internet Access".
Are there any other options? I've tried FoxFi and that didn't create the "Internet Access" profile either. I'm on a Samsung Stratosphere with 2.3.
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I have also been trying to tether my new Nexus 7 with my old Xperia X10 mini. I can pair but not connect. I can't access my Bluetooth settings on my Nexus. I can't pass files vie Bump either. I can't get the wifi tether to the phone working either: My phone doesn't allow me to download Foxfi, my phone says PDAnet doesn't work on my version of Android. I bought the Nexus in the UK but I'm using it in Germany. My phone is with O2 which typically requires an additional €20 charge to tether. Any advice would be appreciated.
I think you folks are missing a setting?
Hi
Aside from pairing, on the device whose connection is being shared (i.e the phone), you need to goto settings-->More-->Tethering And Portable Hotspot, and make sure that 'bluetooth tethering' is selected.
This works on my Galaxy Note. 4.04 ICS
No 3rd party apps are required to do this. Note that Bluetooth PAN only came to android in 3.0. If your phone runs 2.3x or below, you'll need the software discussed elsewhere in this thread to make BT tethering work.
Whatever internet connection the phone has is shared, whether wifi or 3g
NB: Its a bit flakey! OK once connected, but requires BT to be cycled off/on on both ends...
Nigel
awakener777 said:
This doesn't work for me. The only option I am given is to unpair. I have tried it without WiFi as well. No go.
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Mine also "pairs" but won't connect to my Galaxy S3. Also can't get Wifi direct to work between the two (ICS on the S3)
mmarquis said:
Mine also "pairs" but won't connect to my Galaxy S3. Also can't get Wifi direct to work between the two (ICS on the S3)
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Theres a wee bug in android where after a new pair, restart, or occasionally on bluetooth disconnections bluetooth tethering will become disabled on the host device.
Go to the device with the Internet Connection and (on ICS / JB) hit Settings -> More -> Tethering & portable hotspot -> Bluetooth tething and check it.
You'll have to redo this regularly but combined with an occasional bluetooth off/on unpair / repair this will work.
(Nexus 7 / Galaxy Nexus - both rooted stock)
Hi
If you don't have the screen below (or equiv) mentioned in my previous post, then you wont be able to tether without using 3rd party apps. I guess the BT PAN profile is missing where this option is not available.
veletron said:
Hi
If you don't have the screen below (or equiv) mentioned in my previous post, then you wont be able to tether without using 3rd party apps. I guess the BT PAN profile is missing where this option is not available.
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I don't have the BT tethering option on my AT&T S3. Guess I'm out of luck.
veletron said:
Hi
Aside from pairing, on the device whose connection is being shared (i.e the phone), you need to goto settings-->More-->Tethering And Portable Hotspot, and make sure that 'bluetooth tethering' is selected.
This works on my Galaxy Note. 4.04 ICS
No 3rd party apps are required to do this. Note that Bluetooth PAN only came to android in 3.0. If your phone runs 2.3x or below, you'll need the software discussed elsewhere in this thread to make BT tethering work.
Whatever internet connection the phone has is shared, whether wifi or 3g
NB: Its a bit flakey! OK once connected, but requires BT to be cycled off/on on both ends...
Nigel
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Thanks for this. All was working fine between my UK (stock European with a few Vodafone apps) Samsung Galaxy S3 (SIII) and Note 10.1 until I upgraded to 4.1.1 on my S3. It seems this option was added then or disabled by default. All working splendidly now, cheers.
Droid Razr Nexus 7 connection
All,
You can tether the 4G LTE on a nexus 7 you just have to enable bluetooth tetheriing in Setting > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot > Bluetooth tethering
Without doing this, it won't link via bluetooth tethering.As for laptop, you have to allow access point in your laptop in order to allow the Nexus 7 to fully connect to your laptop to share files.
Cheers!
This thread has the most similar problems that I have. By me the problem is opposite. I need to get internet connection on my phone (xperia U) and the only way is through tethering through my iphones hotspot. Bluetooth says paired but not connected and wifi hotspot isn't found in the list of wifi networks.
Bluetooth tethering worked fine on ICS but I downgraded to GB and now nothing. I can't install 3rd party apps yet because no internet on phone.
Is there no other option? Is it either GB, lag free phone but no tethering option or laggy ICS phone with tethering??

activating tethering via tablet.

Alright,
that might be very tricky but it would be awesome! Following situation: Me sitting in a sub, galaxy nexus in my pocket and the nexus 7 in my hands. Now, I would like to activate Tethering via the tablet on my galaxy nexus and be online 5-6 seconds later. Anyone an idea?
Thanks for your input!
Found myself in the same situation yesterday in the coach on the way home from work. Had a lap full of nexus 7 and earphones whilst trying to pull out my GNex out of my pocket hoping that the driver doesn't slam on the breaks!
Have just decided to leave tethering turned on on my GNex and when I pull out my tab, just flick on the wifi so it connects. Not ideal on battery for the GNex but it works.
I use bluetooth tether on my vision.
Find it saves a lot of battery power.
I leave the 2 devices connected constantly, for tablet talk, and just leave the option to allow bluetooth tethering turned on on my vision.
So when I don't have wifi, I just tap 'connect' on my n7 and I'm good to go
-Nipqer
Nipqer said:
I use bluetooth tether on my vision.
Find it saves a lot of battery power.
I leave the 2 devices connected constantly, for tablet talk, and just leave the option to allow bluetooth tethering turned on on my vision.
So when I don't have wifi, I just tap 'connect' on my n7 and I'm good to go
-Nipqer
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Hm... nice idea. Does anyone know if bt tether works on Galaxy Nexus?
Nipqer said:
I use bluetooth tether on my vision.
Find it saves a lot of battery power.
I leave the 2 devices connected constantly, for tablet talk, and just leave the option to allow bluetooth tethering turned on on my vision.
So when I don't have wifi, I just tap 'connect' on my n7 and I'm good to go
-Nipqer
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I've had the same irritation using wifi hotspot function with my GS2. Just tried the bluetooth tether and it works just fine. Many thanks for this suggestion!
S.
I stopped using bluetooth tethering because it would autodisconnect whenever a wifi signal was around and then doesnt reconnect. As for wifi it will stay connected and maintain positive connection longer.
Mehrsau said:
Alright,
that might be very tricky but it would be awesome! Following situation: Me sitting in a sub, galaxy nexus in my pocket and the nexus 7 in my hands. Now, I would like to activate Tethering via the tablet on my galaxy nexus and be online 5-6 seconds later. Anyone an idea?
Thanks for your input!
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I leave the Bluetooth Tethering option ticked on my Galaxy Nexus and connect with my Nexus 7 (via Settings > Bluetooth > tap on Galaxy Nexus) when I need to (or just place a shortcut on your homescreen).
The problem is that Bluetooth Tethering cuts out after a few minutes (known bug) and I have to repeat. But since it cuts out, it doesn't drain the battery at all (unless I am actively using the data connection, of course).
I suggest using foxfii and PDAtablet for Bluetooth tethering. A few apps won't recognize the internet, however you don't have to worry about it cutting out. And it still uses Bluetooth so there is less battery drain than WiFi.
Just always remember while Bluetooth tethering with whichever option to turn OFF your WiFi on the tablet. If not it will keep searching for WiFi even though your BT tethered, and cause data drop.
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You could probably use Tasker to kick WiFi Tethering on on your phone when it detects your tablet neaby (via bluetooth), so when you want to connect, you turn wifi and bluetooth on on the tablet.
EDIT: Of course, you can also use Tasker to turn WiFi Tether on on your phone based on your location, the absense of your work/home wifi, the time of day, and many other options or combinations of options. It's a really useful app, IMO.
Billy
I'm trying a slightly different scenario. I don't want Bluetooth tethering, I want WiFi tethering but with Bluetooth connected so I can use Tablet Talk. It almost works. For a short while it'll work that way and then the WiFi drops on my Galaxy Nexus and won't reconnect until I disconnect BT again.
I'm probably posting this in the wrong forum since I've since determined the problem is with my GNex and not my N7.
I'm curious as to how people are using BT tethering though. In my experience there are too many applications that don't work over the BT tether. Are those of you tethering over BT just using the browser? Seems far more limiting than using WiFi tether... unless of course I'm also trying to connect over BT at the same time.
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Autotether from the market
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I've solved my own problem... I've use FoxFi in the past with my TouchPad and didn't find it any better than the built in Tethering. Today I installed it and the add-on on my tablet, and I can safely say that this setup rocks!
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Well crap. I was wrong, I had WiFi tethering on the whole time. At least the connection isn't dropping for the moment, but this still isn't the experience I'm going for.
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Nipqer said:
I use bluetooth tether on my vision.
Find it saves a lot of battery power.
I leave the 2 devices connected constantly, for tablet talk, and just leave the option to allow bluetooth tethering turned on on my vision.
So when I don't have wifi, I just tap 'connect' on my n7 and I'm good to go
-Nipqer
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So straight forward but such a revelation for me!! I always hated tethering w/ my phone cuz it sucks the battery and it gets so warm, but the BT tethering is a great alternative. Now my tablet is relevant wherever I go w/ my phone.
+1 on blue tooth.
Whenever I use wifi hotspot for any length of time, my phone will eventually time out and cut the connection. Using bt it will stay tethered for hours on end.
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Chinpokomon said:
I'm curious as to how people are using BT tethering though. In my experience there are too many applications that don't work over the BT tether. Are those of you tethering over BT just using the browser? Seems far more limiting than using WiFi tether... unless of course I'm also trying to connect over BT at the same time.
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I was curious about this as well. I briefly tried Bluetooth tethering a few days ago with FoxFi and PdaNet, but I noticed that although I could surf the net, I couldn't get Gmail to sync. I didn't try anything else so I don't know what else doesn't work, but is this typical of Bluetooth tethering?
AZImmortal said:
... I couldn't get Gmail to sync. I didn't try anything else so I don't know what else doesn't work, but is this typical of Bluetooth tethering?
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Just tried basic bluetooth tethering and happily sent and received email
Is basic Bluetooth tethering simply pairing the phone and tablet and that's it (no third party apps)? I tried to do that and even though the use internet connection box was checked for both devices (they won't uncheck for some reason either), I couldn't get internet working, which is why I resorted to FoxFi/PdaNet.
Like I said, auto tether from the market is the best option
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I can't get my N7 to see my GNex with BT, the GNex sees the N7 though.
Does anyone know if the xperia s can use Bluetooth tethering for internet access??
Edit: never mind found my answer lol. Xperia s connected to n7 via Bluetooth and can successfully surf the net on my n7
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BLUETOOTH not WORKING WHEN WIFI is TURNED ON AND CONNECTED

aka "Bluetooth kills WiFi"
google nexus 4 4.2.2
Build number JDQ39
When WiFi is turned on, AND CONNECTED, and I make a call using Bluetooth device the connection starts cutting. The WiFi icon in the notification bar disappears then appears again, the radio icon starts connecting/swapping between to 3G or H also the 3G/H icon changes from blue to gray, during this time the connection drops.
If the WiFi is off everything works normally. I talked to Google but no help there, it's like the first time they hear of Bluetooth issues.
The issue is same with stock ROM or AOKP built 5 on NEXUS 4
However, I use the same Bluetooth, voyager-pro hd+, with galaxy nexus 4.2.2 build jdq39 and I have no issues with it. not rooted, stock ROM
Any ideas or fix. If it was something to do with rooting or custom ROM why it was not fixed after I restored it to stock ROM? and why no issues using it on galaxy nexus having the exact same software?
Edit: just tried this on 2nd brand new nexus 4 in our household, not rooted or modified in any way, same issue
OK. THAT'S KNOWN ISSUE https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=41631
Google Issue 41631
BLUETOOTH not WORKING WHEN WIFI is TURNED ON
I'm having the same issue. Bluetooth and wifi do not play nice. Not sure if its a software or hardware bug.
funky_snowman said:
I'm having the same issue. Bluetooth and wifi do not play nice. Not sure if its a software or hardware bug.
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Pulled a Linksys E2500 5GHz router I wasn't using out of the closet, and disabled the onboard routing crap on the uverse 2wire router. Nexus plays nice with bluetooth at home now, even in 2.4GHz mode. Gave me a reason to stop using the uverse crap, but it's still kind of annoying that the N4 is so finicky with wifi. I'll stick it out!
meh, I am returning mine and sticking to my old galaxy nexus. I need bluetooth ON and WiFi ON all the time
will buy it again if fixed or just get n5
No problems with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth together :thumbup: I'm using MW600..
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No problems with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth together :thumbup: I'm using MW600..
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Do you listen to music only? Do you try to call someone and have productive conversation over the Bluetooth, while WiFi is ON and connected? If the WiFi is ON but connected the problem is not that bad.
I tried with two devices at home, then called a friend, that lives 1000 miles away, with N4. same results. Total of three independent devices tested.
I am using Plantronics Voyager HD+, one of the best headsets out there.
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Do you listen to music only? Do you try to call someone and have productive conversation over the Bluetooth, while WiFi is ON and connected? If the WiFi is ON but connected the problem is not that bad.
I tried with two devices at home, then called a friend, that lives 1000 miles away, with N4. same results. Total of three independent devices tested.
I am using Plantronics Voyager HD+, one of the best headsets out there.
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I use my bluetooth for everything.. And works fine:good:
This happens on my N7 running 4.2.2. I have been using a MOGA controller and a Motorola S10 headset.
Everything with work for about 15 min then my network will disappear. When I go into WiFi, it shows no available networks, even though there are like 15 near me.
The only way to reconnect is to disable Bluetooth. Networks immediately show back up and reconnect. Then I can reenable Bluetooth and continue.
I had this issue with MOGA controller originally and wrote them. They said it is an issue with the N7 and N4 and to disable WiFi when playing games. I tested and the controller is perfect with WiFi off.
Streaming Netflix while paired to wireless headset works for about 15 and then quits. I have to toggle Bluetooth to get another 15 min out of it.
Yeah. My N4's been dropping wifi when bluetooth is in use ever since I got the thing. Got tasker to turn wifi off when bluetooth is connected, and vice-versa... Sad I can't use both. Nice to have a 5GB data plan. Comes in handy. But still, should not need to work around it.
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Yeah. My N4's been dropping wifi when bluetooth is in use ever since I got the thing. Got tasker to turn wifi off when bluetooth is connected, and vice-versa... Sad I can't use both. Nice to have a 5GB data plan. Comes in handy. But still, should not need to work around it.
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I can't even get my N4 to connect to the bluetooth in my car if wifi is turned on. It's supremely annoying. Combined with the not being able to turn bluetooth off (because you can't turn it back on without a reboot usually) it's making me hate this phone.
Anyone else have bluetooth connectivity issues with wifi on?
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Yeah. My N4's been dropping wifi when bluetooth is in use ever since I got the thing. Got tasker to turn wifi off when bluetooth is connected, and vice-versa... Sad I can't use both. Nice to have a 5GB data plan. Comes in handy. But still, should not need to work around it.
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Tasker - a great solution.
Wish Google/LG fixed this already.
BT/WiFi collisions are a pain in the ass for mobile device engineers. But that's no excuse for Google to sign off on this product with such a bug.
Have excatly the same issue with my N7. According to where I bought it it's a known issue but you can't RMA it since it's a workaround (do not use BT and WiFi at the same time).
It's crap cause I bought the tablet to get rid of cables and use to control my music. Now I first have to download by WiFi and then turn it off to use BT to control my receiver.
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Have excatly the same issue with my N7. According to where I bought it it's a known issue but you can't RMA it since it's a workaround (do not use BT and WiFi at the same time).
It's crap cause I bought the tablet to get rid of cables and use to control my music. Now I first have to download by WiFi and then turn it off to use BT to control my receiver.
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If memory serves, Google has actually said this is working as intended and won't be fixed.
wait, so then can someone explain to me how I can stream Pandora over wifi through my Jambox? Is that not possible?
So, anyone got a solution? This is making me very angry!
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rancatoco said:
So, anyone got a solution? This is making me very angry!
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Yes, the problem in the united states is with AT&T wifi router. So for people in the USA if you have att router or live in area where you have apartment complexes etc and suspect they use ATT you will have a problem. The solution is to go to WiFI settings > Advanced and choose 5G only. DO NOT use "auto" or "2.4G" option. This solves the problem. In other countries would be some other router problem. the WiFi chip on N4 does not play well with some routers around when operates at all frequencies.
That's why the confusion. some people say "all works fine" other reporting problem not suspicion they have ATT router or live near residency with one.
If you rely on wifi mostly and no 5g option then no solution.
Has nothing to do with ATT router.
I have a WNDR3700 and it happens to me on my N4 and N7's when at 2.4ghz (you can see the (dis)conntects)- moving to 5gig solves it but I loose a lot of range... (Just watch your signal meter when you are steaming over net/BT and switch between 2 and 5g - you will see the difference in behavior)
It's a Qualcomm driver issue that has not been fixed - boo on LG and Google for allowing this to get into their flagship devices and leaving it in this state for so long...
I should fire up my old N1 to stream music... Shame...
I have the same issue. I have a nexus 4 stock 4.3 rooted and if I have the wifi on and connected, when I make a call with my Jawbone Era headset I can't listen well the other person. His voice has a lot of pauses. When I turn off wifi everything is OK. This is very annoying.

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