Is there anyway to pair the transformer to my Android phone (Galaxy S) and use it as a BT headset for calls? This is quite ridiculous that two android devices when paired with each other have no bluetooth profiles accessible on either of the devices.
Is there any hack or workaround?
Ideally, i should be able to use a dialer app on my transformer and dial out of my cell phone...with the transformer being used as a wireless bluetooth device for call audio routing....
I think this is the wrong subforum. Placing it in themes and Apps would be smart as this maybe can be done with an App but not with a ROM.
Im not sure about it but i think something like that was possible with windows mobile over bluetooth which makes me believe that it is possible to do it with android, too.
There is no native support as transformer has no services with media and headset profiles. This possibly can be solved with an app. I use an app for file transfer protocol over bluetooth.
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I'm wondering if writing an application would solve this issue...
surprisingly, when i pair my transformer to my windows 7 notebook, i get audio routing and other options on my comp. I wonder which device is the culprit here...whether its the transformer or the gs
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I have a question about bluetooth on the A500.
I'm trying to get a headset to work, but I understand it lacks the profile to use the microphone portion. What I'm not able to determine is if this is permanent. Is this a hardware or software limitation? Is it possible for Acer to add this functionality in future updates?
Thanks,
-PW
From the Acer User's Guide:
Connecting a Bluetooth device
Only A2DP stereo headsets (without microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices.
For Bluetooth settings, tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings.
Tap Find nearby devices to scan for available devices.
I've been trying to get a BT headset working with my a500 as well - wanting to use a headset for Skype, Talk, and Tribair calls.
Tried editing etc/bluetooth/audio.conf; added "headset" to the "enable" line, removed the comment from the "HFP=true" line, and upped MaxConnections to 3. Also added "ro.bt.profiles=4270403" and "service.brcm.bt.ag_supported=1" to build.prop, as someone did to get BT handsfree profile working on the HTC Flyer.
I did manage, after doing all this, to get the headset to show up in the devices list with the profile "Headset - use for phone audio" rather than the one it was originally showing up with (can't remember what that one was exactly, but it was different and definitely not right). Unfortunately, though, it still shows in the list as "Paired but not connected", and will not connect no matter what I do.
Surely this should be a pretty easy fix - as I understand it the lack of HFP support is a software block, not a hardware deficiency. I'm getting out of my depth trying anything further than I already have...anyone have any more ideas for enabling this?
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I've been trying to get a BT headset working with my a500 as well - wanting to use a headset for Skype, Talk, and Tribair calls.
Tried editing etc/bluetooth/audio.conf; added "headset" to the "enable" line, removed the comment from the "HFP=true" line, and upped MaxConnections to 3. Also added "ro.bt.profiles=4270403" and "service.brcm.bt.ag_supported=1" to build.prop, as someone did to get BT handsfree profile working on the HTC Flyer.
I did manage, after doing all this, to get the headset to show up in the devices list with the profile "Headset - use for phone audio" rather than the one it was originally showing up with (can't remember what that one was exactly, but it was different and definitely not right). Unfortunately, though, it still shows in the list as "Paired but not connected", and will not connect no matter what I do.
Surely this should be a pretty easy fix - as I understand it the lack of HFP support is a software block, not a hardware deficiency. I'm getting out of my depth trying anything further than I already have...anyone have any more ideas for enabling this?
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Just got the Acer A100 to play with and i noticed the same thing.
I was the one who posted the hack for Flyer but it wont work here.
I also modified what you have in the audio.conf file and got the same result.
I am thinking that it is either disabled in the Kernel or the radio does not support it. It pairs as headset but will never connect.
Both my Galaxy tab 10.1 and the previous xoom had no problems with headset profiles.
Anyone has any clue?
pacificwing said:
I have a question about bluetooth on the A500.
I'm trying to get a headset to work, but I understand it lacks the profile to use the microphone portion. What I'm not able to determine is if this is permanent. Is this a hardware or software limitation? Is it possible for Acer to add this functionality in future updates?
Thanks,
-PW
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Hi, have u got the resolve about it？ I met this trouble as well...
how stupid. I hope 3.2 resolves this.in the meantime will a wired headset work for voice, Skype etc?
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From the Acer User's Guide:
Connecting a Bluetooth device
Only A2DP stereo headsets (without microphone) are supported. Please check for updates to the tablet's software which may add support for additional Bluetooth devices.
For Bluetooth settings, tap Apps > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings.
Tap Find nearby devices to scan for available devices.
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now the devices DONT HAVE TO BE MIC-LESS lol. I own a RF-MAB2 aka Bluetooth Stereo Headset and mic for calls. The tablet will automatically set up the [email protected] with out the mic. So it will work even if you have a mic built in
I just realized this problem on my A100 which is running 3.2. How stupid of Acer to not support handsfree. It could be just a lack of software, but it could also be hardware. The chipset will support it, but if they failed to link the audio out from the bluetooth to the audio in at the chips level, its totally screwed.
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I just realized this problem on my A100 which is running 3.2. How stupid of Acer to not support handsfree. It could be just a lack of software, but it could also be hardware. The chipset will support it, but if they failed to link the audio out from the bluetooth to the audio in at the chips level, its totally screwed.
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I can't speak for the hardware, but I know the software functionality is not there. The HSP protocol is NOT supported with this tablet, period.
Ugh - this is so frustrating. I just picked up a A501 to use with Skype and Dell Voice, and now I find out you can't pair a Bluetooth headset with it. That's about 75% of the reason I bought the darned thing!
im goin over this "alike" as i want my headset to able to capably work google now, hope i can find an answer im on day 2 already lol
I don't think bt headsets are going to work anytime soon on acer roms... They eventually might with CM once it fully works. As for acer, they (as well as most other tablet manufacturers) don't seem to think this is an important feature to have as tabs aren't meant to be used as a phone anyway. If you want something that works, use a cable headset.
Ever heard of skype? What about voip? Both work fine on the tabs, so of course peeps wanna use headsets with that. Preferably Bluetooth.
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I am looking to install my Nexus 7 in the dash of my truck to replace my Entune system. However, I have run into a problem that I can't figure out.
Here's the scenario. I'm on my phone and want to switch to the installed Nexus for audio being pushed into the truck stereo system via bluetooth (still on the call going thru the phone itself). The 3GN7 would end up being nothing more than a headset but I can't find a way to get it to work.
I installed the MoDaCo Rom recently to test the tethering ability... still no dice. I've tried this on both an S3 and iPhone 4S.
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I am looking to install my Nexus 7 in the dash of my truck to replace my Entune system. However, I have run into a problem that I can't figure out.
Here's the scenario. I'm on my phone and want to switch to the installed Nexus for audio being pushed into the truck stereo system via bluetooth (still on the call going thru the phone itself). The 3GN7 would end up being nothing more than a headset but I can't find a way to get it to work.
I installed the MoDaCo Rom recently to test the tethering ability... still no dice. I've tried this on both an S3 and iPhone 4S.
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Am I understanding correctly that you want your phone to connect by Bluetooth to the car for calls but not audio, and your Nexus 7 to the car for audio? So your system would auto switch between them depending on which you need?
I know you can disable the audio side of the phone's Bluetooth profile so it doesn't conflict with the tablet trying to connect for the same, but on my Galaxy Nexus that setting had trouble sticking between uses.
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cmstlist said:
Am I understanding correctly that you want your phone to connect by Bluetooth to the car for calls but not audio, and your Nexus 7 to the car for audio? So your system would auto switch between them depending on which you need?
I know you can disable the audio side of the phone's Bluetooth profile so it doesn't conflict with the tablet trying to connect for the same, but on my Galaxy Nexus that setting had trouble sticking between uses.
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My Nexus 7 would be docked and that dock would be wired directly into the car stereo. The phone would connect to the tablet via bluetooth, it's audio would pass through to the stereo.
Ah. I don't think Android has implemented any sort of Bluetooth audio receiver functionality.
Also keep in mind the N7 has no audio input via the headphone jack. So even if it could function as a BT audio receiver for the phone, it would have no way to receive hardwired audio input to pass back to the phone (aside from its built in mic).
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cmstlist said:
Ah. I don't think Android has implemented any sort of Bluetooth audio receiver functionality.
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Not that I could find either. I wonder if there is a hardware hack I can perform downstream of the dock and before the audio amp that would act as an audio controller of sorts. Basically allow hardwired audio thru unless it finds a bluetooth signal sending audio (phone call); and reverts once complete (call ending).
To my knowledge all cars with Entune have their own Bluetooth receiver capabilities for calls and audio... is this not sufficient for your needs?
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To my knowledge all cars with Entune have their own Bluetooth receiver capabilities for calls and audio... is this not sufficient for your needs?
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Removing Entune itself is what I'm after. When you look at annual cost of the service, usability of the system, etc... this is a high priced bluetooth receiver with junk built all around it. Replacing Entune with a Nexus 7 would be a much better solution... as long as I can get this one issue resolved.
wi11iamedward said:
Removing Entune itself is what I'm after. When you look at annual cost of the service, usability of the system, etc... this is a high priced bluetooth receiver with junk built all around it. Replacing Entune with a Nexus 7 would be a much better solution... as long as I can get this one issue resolved.
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I don't think you will find the N7 to be a satisfactory replacement, then. You'd be much better off finding a solution that lets you still use the Bluetooth receiver that's built into the car.
I have a JVC headunit in my car & my truck. I have the N7 send audio via bluetooth & my GNex connects to it as a phone only (Set it in the bluetooth settings to do phone only). I use Tablet Talk to allow me to answer the call via the N7's screen instead of hunting for my phone. Bluetooth audio works for me since i am listening to podcasts at 1.4x speed, so audio quality has been good enough.
Besides, if you're listening to MP3s, the audio for Bluetooth might still be good enough.
Has anyone had this issue? Anytime I'm on a call with my Bluetooth headset I can't use WiFi it won't scan or connect. When I switch to phone speaker or earpiece it connects. Also when I'm listening to music with Bluetooth it connects just not when calling.
Thanks for any reply.
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I have a different issue with Bluetooth. Whenever I turn on Bluetooth and am done with it I turn it off. The next time I want to use it I try to turn it on and the on toggle switch toggles to the off position. It won't turn on until I reboot the phone. Then it's on as soon as I reboot. When I'm done with Bluetooth I turn it back off. Rinse, repeat. Any body got any ideas? Hopefully the op doesn't feel I'm highjacking his thread. I just haven't seen any other post relating to Bluetooth troubles on the Nexus 4.
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Not at all it might help get these issues exposure
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Moemoks said:
Has anyone had this issue? Anytime I'm on a call with my Bluetooth headset I can't use WiFi it won't scan or connect. When I switch to phone speaker or earpiece it connects. Also when I'm listening to music with Bluetooth it connects just not when calling.
Thanks for any reply.
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Yup having this issue. WiFi connectivity does when on a call using Bluetooth. Connect to a 5ghz WiFi network so both can work together at the same time or hope Google will fix it.
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Having done a small amount of digging around trying to figure out why I can't use my 2.4GHz WiFi at the same time as a Bluetooth headset, it looks like it's most likely due to the change of Bluetooth stack in 4.2.x.
Bluetooth has a feature called Adaptive Frequency Hopping that is supposed to automatically detect which frequencies in the 2.4GHz range are being used by other services, such as WiFi, and then avoid them. My wild and uninformed guess is that this is not working correctly and hence the Bluetooth and WiFi signals are interfering with one another to the point that neither can operate reliably. Fundamentally this is likely to be the same for headsets used for voice calls as well as basic audio playback.
If I switch the N4 to the 5GHz radio on my AP then everything co-exists happily and fluffy bunnies hop around peacefully in flowery fields.
In my case it certainly doesn't just affect streaming audio. If I play a local music track via my Bluetooth headset or speakers, the WiFi connection will usually drop; though even if it doesn't, it's not possible to download any files for example.
I have also tested on a Nexus 7 running 4.2.1 and, whilst it seems this can just manage streaming audio, as soon as I start to download a file the BT audio stutters very badly. That could also be down to the poor I/O bandwidth, though, and I'm not in any hurry to downgrade to 4.1 to prove the point at the moment.
Final test was on an ASUS TF300 with 4.1.1. This happily streamed audio over BT and downloaded a file at the same time. Also no problems playing a local track over BT whilst downloading a large file using WiFi.
There are a few related bugs open on the Android bug-tracker, for what that's worth. There are a massive number of Bluetooth issues overall, but a few WiFi/Bluetooth ones are:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=39633
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=41631
Thanks
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It also happens when using a Bluetooth game controller, the WiFi stops functioning properly!
I recently purshased the N7 ASUS dock, and I have it set up connecting to some speakers in my lounge. My question is: can I connect to my N7 through bluetooth and stream music through it to the speakers? I have friends over frequently, and I'd like for them to be able to play music if they would like. I know I could buy a bluetooth receiver, but it seems like this is something that could be accomplished.
Perhaps you should try it right now and see. But I doubt it'll work.
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What would you be streaming from? Using something like bubble upnp you can stream music, movies, photos from one device to another. Don't even need Bluetooth. Just need both devices on the same network
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I was hoping to use it as an A2DP pass through from my phone or my friends' phones. All the research I have done shows its possible, just incredibly difficult.
I have a nexus 7 mouted in my car, and i have a Motorola razr maxx mounted.
My nexus is connected to the car stereo with a mini jack for playing music etc.
Is there any way to transfer all sound from my phone to my nexus?
Before i got my nexus, i connected my phone with the mini jack to car stereo, and it acted as a handsfree. Thats why i need this
No, I don't think you can stream from one device to another like that without a Wifi connection. I think there are apps that will allow your 2 devices to connect to each other, but again, you would need to be on a network for it to work.
Tablet talk can be used to control phone calls and messages from it tablet , but it doesn't send voice to it speakers , you will need to use a Bluetooth speakerphone .
Or you can install a jvc x50bt and have phone audio to our car
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No, I don't think you can stream from one device to another like that without a Wifi connection. I think there are apps that will allow your 2 devices to connect to each other, but again, you would need to be on a network for it to work.
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How can I do this with WiFi?
An app that would let me remote control spotify android to android could also to the trick I think
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