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Other flagships have hardware that support this - does the Nexus and is Android 4.2 likely to support it? (4.1 does not).
Why is it useful? Well if you use a heart rate monitor for sports, it will last longer. It can also be used to connect devices.
It's a huge feature for me as a runner. Currently I use a Garmin 305 which is an awesome, if ugly, product. With apps like strava / endomondo and more, it would be nice to have all this, with GPS and music on one device
I believe Bluetooth 4.0 is present on this device. Check the spec sheet on Google Play, but I'm 99.99% sure.
The hardware is present for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) but as yet, no version of Android supports it.
There is an issue thread on google regarding this - if people star it google might treat the issue as a priority.
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=33371
I think google is looking to NFC for nearfield communication forgetting some of the cool uses bluetooth can be put to.
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The hardware is present for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) but as yet, no version of Android supports it.
There is an issue thread on google regarding this - if people star it google might treat the issue as a priority.
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=33371
I think google is looking to NFC for nearfield communication forgetting some of the cool uses bluetooth can be put to.
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The Broadcom BCM4330 supports BTLE (http://www.broadcom.com/press/release.php?id=s549642), and according to this website: http://www.ubmtechinsights.com/repo...market-reports/Report-Profile/?ReportKey=8713
The LG Optimus G uses that Broadcom chip, so it's possible that the Nexus 4 also uses it?
According to the newly updated Android 4.2 changelog: http://developer.android.com/about/versions/jelly-bean.html
Android 4.2 introduces a new Bluetooth stack optimized for use with Android devices. The new Bluetooth stack developed in collaboration between Google and Broadcom replaces the stack based on BlueZ and provides improved compatibility and reliability.
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I sure hope that we will have BTLE support with the Nexus 4. I really want to buy a Polar H7 HRM!
I'm glad someone else is concerned
It doesn't look too good. Although they have rewritten the stack, there is no mention of Bluetooth Low Energy or Bluetooth Smart.
Apart from the issue raised with google in my first post, I have no idea how to reach out to them regarding this. Does anyone know? This is Android general rather than device specific. Pretty much all the new handsets have hardware that support BLE but there is no OS support in Android
At last - some hope. Although there is no ETA, looks like we can hope for BLE support in Android 4.3
"BLE will be the next major feature we are going to add."
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/android-platform/CYtxCmtZ-WI/aIzBq7KbKVUJ
Any updates on the BLE support? I am working on a BLE breakout board and would like to get it working with the Nexus 4 rather than just the computer via a dongle. From what I've found online there is a BLE stack in 4.2, yet for some reason I can't find it or get anything to work.
What exactly would this do? I understand the low energy stuff, but I don't see what else it has, and whether we have to enable it first, or something.
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What exactly would this do? I understand the low energy stuff, but I don't see what else it has, and whether we have to enable it first, or something.
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BLE is a wireless protocol that peripheral devices can use to interface with your phone. Somewhat similar to regular bluetooth (and other proprietary wireless links), it can allow a sensor to wirelessly stream data or allow a phone to control a robot or any other device with BLE. I'm not sure if that answers your question. The real benefit is that BLE uses significantly less power (upon other things) and thus can enable a new set of devices. For example, part of my dissertation is a cardiac monitoring system which I would like to connect to my Nexus 4.
Any news?
Hi guys,
Are there any news on Bluetooth 4.0 / smart ready on the Nexus 4 and maybe 4.2.2 yet?
Was someone already able to pair the Nexus 4 with the Polar H7?
Maybe I'll order one and try if it works by now.
Thanks for your answers anyway. :good:
I have the same question about BLE.
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kieren2 said:
Other flagships have hardware that support this - does the Nexus and is Android 4.2 likely to support it? (4.1 does not).
Why is it useful? Well if you use a heart rate monitor for sports, it will last longer. It can also be used to connect devices.
It's a huge feature for me as a runner. Currently I use a Garmin 305 which is an awesome, if ugly, product. With apps like strava / endomondo and more, it would be nice to have all this, with GPS and music on one device
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Would love to play with the Stick-n-Find and/or Meterplug. And upgrade my Fitbit to the Bluetooth 4.0 version so I don't have to keep plugging that stupid dongle into my laptop.
id628 said:
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Would love to play with the Stick-n-Find and/or Meterplug. And upgrade my Fitbit to the Bluetooth 4.0 version so I don't have to keep plugging that stupid dongle into my laptop.
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Arrrghg - your post is what I found when searching for Fitbit, which I just bought. Very frustrating our N4's can't support the BT connection yet. I also hate that stupid dongle!
The new Fitbits use BLE too? Wow, Google need to get Android caught up, really never expect them to be behind with technologies.
So, should I send my H7 back, or wait???
Google finally started looking into BLE two days ago. See the bottom of this page:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=33371
oren_b said:
Google finally started looking into BLE two days ago. See the bottom of this page:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=33371
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Added my vote to get them to acknowledge this. Amazing that nothing has been done yet.
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Would love to play with the Stick-n-Find and/or Meterplug. And upgrade my Fitbit to the Bluetooth 4.0 version so I don't have to keep plugging that stupid dongle into my laptop.
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Arrrghg - your post is what I found when searching for Fitbit, which I just bought. Very frustrating our N4's can't support the BT connection yet. I also hate that stupid dongle!
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The new Fitbits use BLE too? Wow, Google need to get Android caught up, really never expect them to be behind with technologies.
So, should I send my H7 back, or wait???
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I just bought a Fitbit One which uses BLE. I'm with you guys in hoping Google gets this feature added and supported very soon. It would be really nice!
This will be addressed with K release.
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I wonder which one will come out first. The Fitbit Flex or a Nexus 4 update with BLE.
I'm hoping it's coming soon, I just ordered a bunch of Motes to instrument my house...
http://igg.me/at/motes/x/1655370
danny.ffm said:
Hi guys,
Are there any news on Bluetooth 4.0 / smart ready on the Nexus 4 and maybe 4.2.2 yet?
Was someone already able to pair the Nexus 4 with the Polar H7?
Maybe I'll order one and try if it works by now.
Thanks for your answers anyway. :good:
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Amazed it hasn't been posted in here yet, this is going to be a busy forum pretty soon, Google announced Android Wear
http://www.talkandroid.com/200285-g...oid-wear-smartwatches-coming-later-this-year/
Motorola's first watch with Android Wear is already announced
http://www.talkandroid.com/200297-m...n-android-wear-smartwatch-coming-this-summer/
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Amazed it hasn't been posted in here yet, this is going to be a busy forum pretty soon, Google announced Android Wear
http://www.talkandroid.com/200285-g...oid-wear-smartwatches-coming-later-this-year/
Motorola's first watch with Android Wear is already announced
http://www.talkandroid.com/200297-m...n-android-wear-smartwatch-coming-this-summer/
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There's already a dedicated section http://forum.xda-developers.com/android-wear
Forget the 360
Could somebody please port android wear to moto Actv
I have already seen a tweak to turn the headphone jack into a mic port somewhere in here so the ability should be there, just needs to be harnessed & integrated?
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trueCrusader said:
Forget the 360
Could somebody please port android wear to moto Actv
I have already seen a tweak to turn the headphone jack into a mic port somewhere in here so the ability should be there, just needs to be harnessed & integrated?
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It's not yet fully released, only the preview. I tried the functions and the only thing that works are notifications for sms/calls/mail etc. No voice commands yet, no maps, no nothing. We'll have to wait for the full SDK.
No microphone or internal speaker on the Motoactv.
Hi, I'm fairly new to Android wear and don't quite understand it. With the new update to have Wi-Fi support and the rest of the features, what watches will not have those features if any? What watch would be the best to get? Don't suggest the Moto 360 because that thing is just not for me; I hate the look of it. Thanks in advance!
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See the following article: http://phandroid.com/2015/04/21/lg-g-watch-missing-wifi/
There's a lot of conflicting info regarding the Watch R's WIFI capability. Someone opened the Watch R to find a WIFI chip and antenna inside. We'll have to wait and see if it actually works when the 5.1 update is released.
Thank you very much
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G Watch R is said to be introducing WiFi in an upcoming update. It already has the capability to use WiFi, but they just never made it available!
Samsung Gear Live just received new update with wifi support, but this model has being discontinued not so long ago.
Hi there,
As the OnePlus 5 has Bluetooth 5.0, is it possible to connect two Bluetooth devices at the same time like on the Galaxy S8?
I will get my OP5 on Monday but maybe someone can share their experiences with me
Thx, Neo
As of right now, the short answer is no.
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The dual pairing that Samsung showcased is actually something of their own creation, it's not a feature of Bluetooth 5.0 itself.
Also, It should be noted that the increased speed and range claims of Bluetooth 5.0 apply only to Bluetooth low energy. So you're going to see a difference for some smartwatches and fitness trackers, but the majority, if not all, bluetooth speakers and headsets/headphones will have about the same performance as they did on the previous version of Bluetooth.
Once the OP5 gets Android O you will be able to do this.
But it's only a software feature, right? So maybe someone will develop a magisk module or something for this?
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Once the OP5 gets Android O you will be able to do this.
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How are you so sure?
Sorry for the bump, was googling about it.
Pity we cannot pair two bt devices at once for now.
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How are you so sure?
Sorry for the bump, was googling about it.
Pity we cannot pair two bt devices at once for now.
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2 reasons. OnePlus confirmed it a while ago. Second. You already have it in the Snapdragon 835 hardware. It just needs to be turned on via a software update.
So we have Oreo now, do we need BT5 speakers as well? Or should this work with regular BT devices
Actually, the option is there now in the Oreo Open Beta 1. But I haven't tested it myself (I'm back on Nougat anyways now). But this option is somewhere in the developer options. There you can choose stereo output. It's just like that: On Android 7, max BT version has been 4.2 on every phone. Samsung implemented it into their devices on their own nevertheless. With Oreo, the capable devices will be updated to BT 5.0 and with BT 5.0, this feature automatically comes to the devices. So, you can either try the OB 1, or just wait till the official Oreo update in Q1 2018.
Now we have stable oreo .. anyone can tell me how to connect to multiple devices?
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Now we have stable oreo .. anyone can tell me how to connect to multiple devices?
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Just connect/ pair them. You didn't mention which devices you want to pair? I have paired my Smartwatch and car hands free or several headset / conferencing speakers.
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Just connect/ pair them. You didn't mention which devices you want to pair? I have paired my Smartwatch and car hands free or several headset / conferencing speakers.
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I m asking how to connect multiple devices at once ... which i m not able to do
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Sarthak jain01 said:
I m asking how to connect multiple devices at once ... which i m not able to do
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My Smartwatch and Headset or headset are paired at the same time
It connects to two BT speakers but doesn't play music together on both.
i have a samsung note 8... it will pair and play 2 amps at a time ... i believe it has BT 4.2 so far this is the only device that will play 2 devices at the same time.. i wish bluetooth would play 3 ,,,,4,,,or 5 devices at once... i heard 5.0x2 would but i,m not sure ... i,m working on that info now
Does s10+ support wireless android auto? I can't fond any info about it.
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I read that the car's side also has to be compatible? So probably most existing cars won't support it anyway?
Yeah the car unit needs to support it also, My car radio support it but my current Note8 does not support it even with android pie was thinking of switching to s10 if ever it is supported.
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I am not 100% positive, but I beleive the only limitation to WIreless Android Auto is the phone must be on PIE - so with that, I assume that the S10 phones will work wirelessly.
I have a Google Pixel and use Android Auto a lot and frankly, I find the wired solution better - connections wirelessly take longer - where with my unit, when I am plugged into USB, the connection is nearly immediate. That is never the case with the wireless android auto connection.
Don't get me wrong, when it connects it works well - but sometimes I don't have the patience to wait so I just plug in.... I guess we will find out for sure how it works with the S10s when they arrive (or if someone already has one, maybe they can chime in....
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I have a Google Pixel and use Android Auto a lot and frankly, I find the wired solution better - connections wirelessly take longer - where with my unit, when I am plugged into USB, the connection is nearly immediate. That is never the case with the wireless android auto connection.
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Can you elaborate on how long that is approx? 5s,30s,a full minute?
Oh, and what make/model car do you have from which year?
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Can you elaborate on how long that is approx? 5s,30s,a full minute?
Oh, and what make/model car do you have from which year?
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i am using a Kenwood Excelon DDX9905S head unit, custom installed in a BMW X1 - connect time wirlessly with android auto is up to about 30 seconds after car is started.
Wow I have pioneer w8400 I hope it dies not take that long. I wish someone can test if s10 works cause my S9 with the latest pie update does not work with it such a shame very simple update but samsung just ignore to include it.
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Not specifically about WIRELESS Android Auto, but I hope they come out with a fix to this.
Sadly my truck does not currently support Android Auto wirelessly. Perhaps GM will update the software. The truck is less than a year old.
Drunkula said:
Sadly my truck does not currently support Android Auto wirelessly. Perhaps GM will update the software. The truck is less than a year old.
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I think you need to change your headunit, I think it is more on the hardware side in headunit.
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Yeah, that's not going to happen. Oh well.
Lame
I have an aftermarket deck (Pioneer NEX8400) that does support Android Auto Wireless (and Apple Car Play Wireless that does work with my work phone). The Samsung S10+ (and my previous phone the S9+) with PIe do not support wireless Android Auto. I complained to Samsung support about this as the Pixel has had it working for a while now. They apologized for not offering it in this Pie build.
From what I've read, it just sounds like Google is hand picking devices it works for. Bullcrap is what it is. I left Samsung a few months ago after being loyal for 6 devices in a row, to get the Pixel 3 XL. I was unhappy enough with just the screen touch recognition on the P3XL to get rid of it, and came back to a S10+. I am totally happy with my S10 again, I feel at home........but if this is Google's plot to get people to switch? Stupid.
I know this thread is back from March, but figured it needed a bump. Is this something that can be added with root? Any dev's in here? I haven't rooted my last 3 devices, but with my previous devices I certainly flashed those more times than a sexual offender at a playground. I'd get back into it if this is something the dev world can make work!
It's here in Beta!
https://www.xda-developers.com/wireless-android-auto-any-android-phone/
Worked for my S10+ on my W4400NEX