Bluetooth streaming - skipping audio - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys, long time Android user with some BT issues I'm hoping you guys can help with.
I recently upgraded from the razr maxx to the sg4 (verizon) and I'm having trouble with music skipping through BT. The skipping occurs in two seperate vehicles.
Vehicle 1 is my wife's 2013 Sonata
Vehicle 2 is an older vehicle with an old jvc head unit.
I had zero music streaming problems with these vehicles when I used my razr maxx.
Has anyone experienced this or have any ideas how to tackle it?
I forgot to mention that my sg4 is 100% stock 5 day old unit.

Did you update to the latest software of your device?
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cheschanco said:
Did you update to the latest software of your device?
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Yep... same day I bought it, it requested a system update. I'm on 4.2.2.

I have the same problem. Music may play ok for a bit then start skipping so much that it is unbearable. This is with a BMW 5 series. I have updated radio software with no change. Other phones work fine in this car. I have 2 s4 and both have exact same issue. I have tried every rom and kernel combo possible with no change. This is the only thing that bothers me with this phone as streaming music in my vehicle is a must. Im subscribing with the hope this will get resolved.
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mine works fine - with both a Clarion cz702a head unit and a bluetooth receiver on my Yamaha iPod dock.
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I should note that for me. I have a Sony nav system in another car and it works fine. Just in the BMW I have a problem.
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bri315317 said:
I should note that for me. I have a Sony nav system in another car and it works fine. Just in the BMW I have a problem.
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What year is your 5 series?
My JVC head unit uses A2DP v1.2 without EDR...

2013
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bri315317 said:
2013
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Well that's disheartening, I would assume your receiver is BT 2.1 then. ..
I was hoping that buying a new receiver might resolve the issue

tsitalon1 said:
Well that's disheartening, I would assume your receiver is BT 2.1 then. ..
I was hoping that buying a new receiver might resolve the issue
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It seems to be hit and miss. A new reciever is not an option for me however
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i have an 2010 acura TSX (honda accord for europe) and i ahve issue with streaming music
based on search i made, it seems that soundabout can solve issue
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woodslink.android.wiredheadphoneroutingfix

Huck33 said:
i have an 2010 acura TSX (honda accord for europe) and i ahve issue with streaming music
based on search i made, it seems that soundabout can solve issue
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woodslink.android.wiredheadphoneroutingfix
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I'll try it and report back..

I've had on and off issues with bluetooth audio streaming in my car since owning my Nexus 4. Android 4.2.2 was pretty much borked full stop, only AOKP really ran consistently okay.
Samsung 4.2.2 seemed to work fine, as did the GE 4.3 ROM, but I'm struggling again with AOSP 4.3 ROMs. CM 10.2 was awful pre-official nightly, it's now at least playable but I get constant pops/skips.

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2.3 4 and bluetooth

Just tried my Motorola bluetooth headphones and music or video sound breaks up constantly. Same worked fins in prior rom. Anyone else have or haven't had this problem?
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I've 2.3.4 on mine and bluetooth works flawlessly, as usual. I use Nokia BH503
I use Jabra Cruiser and it works great.
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ekerbuddyeker said:
Just tried my Motorola bluetooth headphones and music or video sound breaks up constantly. Same worked fins in prior rom. Anyone else have or haven't had this problem?
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The only issue with Bluetooth that I have is that it does not auto connect to paired devices. In 2.2 it did that.
I am actually having a similar issue. After 2.3.4 the official OTA update, my phone will not pair or connect to my computer... Does anyone know what could be causing this?
Hellvalley said:
I am actually having a similar issue. After 2.3.4 the official OTA update, my phone will not pair or connect to my computer... Does anyone know what could be causing this?
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Which headset model are you using?...
Use Player Pro and Moto S9-HD headset...........works great on 2.3.4 for both music and calls.
CaelanT said:
Use Player Pro and Moto S9-HD headset...........works great on 2.3.4 for both music and calls.
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+1
I rocking Player Pro myself too...
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Using jawbone era here... Pairing was fine, but I'm having reliability issues as well... It works fine about 75% of the time... But in one or two out of five calls it just doesn't connect, i have to restart the headset, restart the phone, then it works again... That is annoying.
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Yes, I have the same problem. I use to pair with my car stereo player JVC AVX 33 and I use stock froyo (Brazil retail).
same here, wish it would connect to my car's bluetooth without me manually doing it every single time.
dell bt200 att4.5.91
work perfectly
Works with Sennheiser MM400s but definitely flakier than 2.2 (and esp compared to Nexus).
Every ~3 hours or so it will just cut out for no reason and I have to turn BT off/on
Also the occasional 'crackle' happens more often
After the update Im looking to get a new pair of bluetooth headphones. I was using the Motorola S9-HD headphones on 2.2 and the works pretty well, although I had the occasional skip. Now they skip like freakin crazy. I can not have the phone in my pants pocket, jacket pocket or even in my hand or the audio skips and skips. Im kinda of looking at those Nokia BH503's but not sure if Im going to like the non-in ear type. I have to think about this.
Bosnazmaj said:
The only issue with Bluetooth that I have is that it does not auto connect to paired devices. In 2.2 it did that.
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Same here, won't autoconnect with my car's Bluetooth (bluelogic) did it fine on froyo. I've searched all over the internet and couldn't find a fix. It serms that other drvices with GB (htc, lg) are affected also, so it's not an Atrix only issue. I guess only Google can fix it.
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I assume that replacing the gb bluetooth libs with those of the 2.2 is gonna mess things up?
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Bluetooth Issue

Yesterday I bought a used Galaxy Note from a guy on Craigslist. Everything works great except Bluetooth. I usually pair my phone with 3 different devices. Rocketfish headphones, Creative D200 speaker, and a Belkin bluetooth receiver connected to my home theater. All of my previous and other current devices have no problems streaming to these devices. my new Note pairs with each of these devices and connects, then starts streaming, then no music or sounds can be heard after a few seconds. It still shows connected. I have tried everything unpairing, repairing, rebooting. i even upgraded to ICS and get the same problem except after it streams for a few secs it disconnects now and shows paired and will not connect again until I reboot. Has anyone else had problems like this? By the way im tring to stream Iheartradio using a wifi connection. Any help you guys can give me would be greatly appreciated
Thanks.
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Yesterday I bought a used Galaxy Note from a guy on Craigslist. Everything works great except Bluetooth. I usually pair my phone with 3 different devices. Rocketfish headphones, Creative D200 speaker, and a Belkin bluetooth receiver connected to my home theater. All of my previous and other current devices have no problems streaming to these devices. my new Note pairs with each of these devices and connects, then starts streaming, then no music or sounds can be heard after a few seconds. It still shows connected. I have tried everything unpairing, repairing, rebooting. i even upgraded to ICS and get the same problem except after it streams for a few secs it disconnects now and shows paired and will not connect again until I reboot. Has anyone else had problems like this? By the way im tring to stream Iheartradio using a wifi connection. Any help you guys can give me would be greatly appreciated
Thanks.
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Im sure its a hardware issue.
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Do you think AT&T would replace my phone under the one year warranty?
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Im sure its a hardware issue.
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you dont think once factory reset worth to try? (Though it is much complicated now by flashing ics)
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dr.ketan said:
you dont think once factory reset worth to try? (Though it is much complicated now by flashing ics)
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Thanks but I have given that a try too.
Oh that escaped from my vision, or may you hav not mentioned in op.
Anyway then best.way is to give it to service center.
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After further testing I have had limited success streaming music that is stored on my phone to the bluetooth devices. they stream for at least 45 minutes. Its just when I try to stream Iheart, tunein,winamp shoutcast,ect through wifi or 4G I have this problem. this is strange. I wish I could find some other people that claim they stream online media to bluetooth.
@OP
any chance using or flashing a custom kernel would do the trick on your current issue?
Whatever you do never factory reset or data wipe on stock ICS.
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Do you think AT&T would replace my phone under the one year warranty?
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Either you are in the wrong forum, or no. The ATT Note is a completely different device.
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Yes I do believe i am in the wrong forum. I should have posted in the AT&T version of the Galaxy Note forum. One last question. Do any of you stream online media through your galaxy note to bluetooth devices?

Can't get my nexus 7 to connect to mercedes

I try to connect through establish connection on mercedes and it says invalid bluetooth profile.
Any ideas?
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What is the exact specs of the car: the year it was made, the model?
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oh yeah ? well, ive successfully gotten my nexus 7 connected to my ferrari :good:
The 4.2.1 update broke bluetooth
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redmonke255 said:
The 4.2.1 update broke bluetooth
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This is partly true. It could be a compatibility issue. What year and model is the car?
What ROM/kernel are you using?
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Blutooth is broken on 4.2.1 you need to wait for 4.2.2 or use a custom kernel like Franco's Kernel.
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Thanks everyone. It is a 2012 c300. I am running stock 4.2.1 rooted.
Should I try another kernel?
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Tried Franco kernel and still same problem. The weird thing is my nexus 4 works fine
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Try restarting your Mercedes.
mammyslilboy said:
Try restarting your Mercedes.
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LOL :laugh:
Root and flash custom kernel for mercedes
Not sure i understand what you mean. I just installed francos and same message. This is really boggling my mind
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Omar04 said:
Blutooth is broken on 4.2.1 you need to wait for 4.2.2 or use a custom kernel like Franco's Kernel.
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Mine connects to my 2012 Ram on unrooted stock 4.2.1 with no problem. OP, see if there is an update for your vehicle from the dealer. My '12 has already had one due to an issue with the HDD in the radio.
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Mine connects to my 2012 Ram on unrooted stock 4.2.1 with no problem. OP, see if there is an update for your vehicle from the dealer. My '12 has already had one due to an issue with the HDD in the radio.
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Just called and nothing. They actually have never heard of anyone trying to pair their tablets. I had a feeling they would not be much help.
I am wondering if I try to go to another rom.
dblake15 said:
Just called and nothing. They actually have never heard of anyone trying to pair their tablets. I had a feeling they would not be much help.
I am wondering if I try to go to another rom.
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You're on 4.2.1 stock?
Wouldn't hurt to try. I'll try connecting to my 2013 Jetta tonight. What is it you're trying to tether? Audio, I suspect...
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Cars usually only connect to Phones via bluetooth because phones have different bluetooth profiles than tablets since phones have changes in their framework to allow phone calls.
most cars connect to the phone so you can use the phone hands free. tablets dont have hands free bluetooth profiles thus is probably why your Mercedes isn't linking properly as the tablet doesn't support syncing phone books and phone calls.
Someone else may have paired theirs with their Dodge ram but they most likely paired it for Audio to their audio system but not their navigation/phone system.
I got the same problem next time will buy a BMW.
I had issues connecting an android 4.2.1 device to an AUDI A6. gave up after a few days, even took it to the dealership and they couldn't figure it out.
for some odd ball reason, android bluetooth just doesn't work right. I tried all my apple devices (ipad and ipod touch 4g) and it connected instamagically to the car.
Let me know how it goes for you and I will try the later rom
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But it had a2dp and only should connect music.
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Bluetooth SPP Profile

I just installed a new stereo receiver in my car. It's a JVC KD-X50BT. it works fine to skip tracks and such from the stereo , but it won't display the song name which, according to JVC, is related to the Nexus 4 not supporting bluetooth spp profile. Does anyone know anything about this?
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adriangb said:
I just installed a new stereo receiver in my car. It's a JVC KD-X50BT. it works fine to skip tracks and such from the stereo , but it won't display the song name which, according to JVC, is related to the Nexus 4 not supporting bluetooth spp profile. Does anyone know anything about this?
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Bluetooth SPP works fine for me, maybe it is the combination with the JVC stereo causing problems...
According to the representative I spoke to the N4 doesn't have the profile, do you know where I could find the correct specs for that?
Also, what media player do you use? I use Google music, I forgot to include that in the OP
Thanks
For what it's worth, I have the same problem on mine. I also had the same problem on my One X.
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belyle said:
For what it's worth, I have the same problem on mine. I also had the same problem on my One X.
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What receiver and app do you use?
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What receiver and app do you use?
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Same JVC receiver as you. I've used Google Play Music, the stock HTC music, and Pandora. The only way Pandora will display the info is if I use the special JVC-Pandora mode (but then it limits my skips to 5, eventhough I'm on Pandora One).
This sounds like it's an issue with the receiver then. Anyone have any confirmation (spec sheet, etc.) that would confirm that the N4 does indeed support spp so that I can call and rightfully rant?
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Check this thread out. It's an issue with stock android and not your head unit. It only shows track info if I play music from Pandora and that's it. It's annoying. I have a Sony head unit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2148262
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Final answer (which is in line with all my experiments haha): the Nexus 4 on AOSP does not support the necessary Bluetooth profile (AVRCP 1.3). However some custom ROMs do, CyanogenMod does with the cavet that the feature has not yet been ported to CyanogenMod 10, that is it seems to have worked fine in CM 9 but isn't included in CM 10 yet. So it's just a question of waiting/kindly reminding the devs.
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Bluetooth Music Streaming

Does the S4 display song info when streaming to car stereos and such? mp3s and Pandora? Is this an Android limitation if not?
It did for me with pandora,stock,play music.....it was one of those three. I dont remember.
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It didn't work with my Note 2, but I was streaming some from Play Music and the artist/title came through. Pretty exciting since my wife would always brag about her iPhone doing it.
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Yes it does in google play music just fine.
Not in my impreza... the bluetooth on this phone has been flaky for me though...maybe I have a bad antenna or something
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Not in my impreza... the bluetooth on this phone has been flaky for me though...maybe I have a bad antenna or something
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Subaru is a pita with Bluetooth pairing. Try deleting your old sync over voice and then add it back over voice only. Doing it through the head unit control it gets messed.
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Subaru is a pita with Bluetooth pairing. Try deleting your old sync over voice and then add it back over voice only. Doing it through the head unit control it gets messed.
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Actually, that helped. It still doesn't connect automatically (Not sure why...) but it now reliably connects every time i force it to, which is better then before. I'm hoping that someday an aosp bluetooth stack will show up and solve all my problems, but i'm not really holding my breath.

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