Problem with with bluetooth and WiFi - Nexus 7 (2013) General

I've just gotten a bluetooth keyboard. But I've got a problem with using it on the keyboard when I have WiFi on.
With WiFi off the keyboard works fine, the keypresses are instantaneous. When i enable WiFi however, the keyboard becomes slow, rejects keypresses, and repeats keys. It's mostly visible when the tablet is accessing the internet while I'm typing.
Is this a known issue or a defect component in the tablet? Is there anything i can do to mitigate it?

Beaverman20 said:
I've just gotten a bluetooth keyboard. But I've got a problem with using it on the keyboard when I have WiFi on.
With WiFi off the keyboard works fine, the keypresses are instantaneous. When i enable WiFi however, the keyboard becomes slow, rejects keypresses, and repeats keys. It's mostly visible when the tablet is accessing the internet while I'm typing.
Is this a known issue or a defect component in the tablet? Is there anything i can do to mitigate it?
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Same issue here; there is a thread on Google support about it here: https://groups.google.com/a/[email protected]
My "fix" at this point is to use the 5GHz band on my home wireless -- completely alleviates the problem. Unfortunately this is not a solution for all situations.

btitus said:
Same issue here; there is a thread on Google support about it here: https://groups.google.com/a/[email protected]
My "fix" at this point is to use the 5GHz band on my home wireless -- completely alleviates the problem. Unfortunately this is not a solution for all situations.
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It's "good" to know I'm not the only one having problems. and hearing that using the 5Ghz band fixes the problem could explain why i'm not hearing much about it. I saw that thread. But the relatively small number of people experiencing the issue made me unsure about the cause.
Your comment that using the 5GHz band makes it seem like the problem is interference, which would make it a hardware design fault. That wouldn't bode well for a potential software fix.

Beaverman20 said:
It's "good" to know I'm not the only one having problems. and hearing that using the 5Ghz band fixes the problem could explain why i'm not hearing much about it. I saw that thread. But the relatively small number of people experiencing the issue made me unsure about the cause.
Your comment that using the 5GHz band makes it seem like the problem is interference, which would make it a hardware design fault. That wouldn't bode well for a potential software fix.
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Some people seem to think that it was Android 4.3 that broke bluetooth, however, I had 4.3 on my 1st gen Nexus and my Logitech keyboard worked just fine. Interestingly, I never could get a Microsoft BT mouse to work together with the keyboard -- I'd get the repeated keys, etc, making the combo unusable. When I'm connected on 5GHz with my new Nexus, I can get both KB and mouse to work perfectly together.
I agree, I think it's some kind of interference thing. Maybe it can be fixed with firmware? I don't know -- I find it hard to believe that the hardware alone could be mis-designed to conflict like this. However, I since I don't know specifically how hardware and firmware interact to provide functionality, I'm just guessing as to what's really going on.

btitus said:
Some people seem to think that it was Android 4.3 that broke bluetooth, however, I had 4.3 on my 1st gen Nexus and my Logitech keyboard worked just fine. Interestingly, I never could get a Microsoft BT mouse to work together with the keyboard -- I'd get the repeated keys, etc, making the combo unusable. When I'm connected on 5GHz with my new Nexus, I can get both KB and mouse to work perfectly together.
I agree, I think it's some kind of interference thing. Maybe it can be fixed with firmware? I don't know -- I find it hard to believe that the hardware alone could be mis-designed to conflict like this. However, I since I don't know specifically how hardware and firmware interact to provide functionality, I'm just guessing as to what's really going on.
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I'm certain it's not 4.3. I've tried connecting the keyboard to my phone (which is on 4.3) and it works just fine. With or without WiFi.

Just adding that I have the exact same issue. It can be alleviated to some degree with External Keyboard Helper, but there's still no hope when typing addresses into the address bar of browser (which will perform google searches as you're typing to give you autocompletion results).
It's definitely not simply a 4.3 problem, as I've tested my BT keyboard with a N7v1 that is now on 4.3 and it works perfectly.

SubMatrix said:
Just adding that I have the exact same issue. It can be alleviated to some degree with External Keyboard Helper, but there's still no hope when typing addresses into the address bar of browser (which will perform google searches as you're typing to give you autocompletion results).
It's definitely not simply a 4.3 problem, as I've tested my BT keyboard with a N7v1 that is now on 4.3 and it works perfectly.
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So this basically means that there's just about nothing to do about it. that's a real shame.

Have an issue like this. I like to use my Bluetooth to listen to music. With WiFi off works fine. With WiFi on, Bluetooth cuts in and out and sort of static, also with Bluetooth on, WiFi is much weaker. I can usually get my WiFi signal out in my front yard, hens the reason I wanted to use the Bluetooth to listen to music but found when tried to use it I could no longer get the WiFi out front. As soon as I turn it off though, everything was fine.

My bluetooth keyboard goes bananas whenever I switch on Wifi in the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
My Nexus 7 32-gb was made in september 2013.
I contemplate sending it back.

FWIW 4.4 appears to have fixed all my BT keyboard/mouse/headphone issues with WiFi

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bluetooth keyboard in HD problem

when I connected HD with iGo Stowaway Ultra—Slim Keyboard, if I type too fast, HD couldn't follow my input, like I input work, HD only show k, only type very slow, HD can follow, but I try in Samsung I900, It works very good, how can I fix this problem
type slower! lol jk. I don't know. Didn't even realize I can connect the iGo keyboard to this. I'll be sure to give it a try.
I would also check for other BT devices, this problem gets worse if my laptop (with BT) is close. I obviously don't type fast enough as away from the laptop the problem goes away.
I have had this problem, and I am unsure how it was resolved (perhaps not helpful) but I shall speculate.
I had a think outside bluetooth keyboard, which had this exact problem with input that you describe. I have been having problems with three buttons not functioning for a month of so and they finally just stopped working altogether. I love the keyboard so I ordered a new IGO bluetooth keyboard, installed the drivers which came with it, and the keyboard works perfectly without lag.
NOW, my guess is that,
1) the driver is the issue (ie you need an upto date one)
2) I have installed the HD FREEZE FIX which was released. This COULD relate to the bluetooth keyboard as the prob with freezing occurred in the software keyboard while inputing data.
Perhaps this isn't very helpful, but I thought I'd ahre my experience with you and let you know that it WILL work, perhaps try one of the two methods above and see if it helps.
BANE

Bluetooth problems? Anyone else having them?

I was wondering if anyone else is having issues with bluetooth on their Archos 101. I can't tell if perhaps my hardware is flaky, or if its a software issue.
Basically, bluetooth seems to work sporadically. Sometimes it pairs like it should, other times it is a fight just to get it to pair with my phone, laptop or bluetooth keyboard. Often times I have to reboot just to get it to pair and it seems to really struggle if both bluetooth AND wifi are enabled.
I'm running the stock current ROM and outside of the android market APK and some basic apps, I haven't done anything wacky or weird to it.
I guess I'm just looking for some validation and/or confirmation and/or possible fixes if any.
Sorry, i have experienced no issues with bluetooth apart from forgetting to switch it on
I have had some issues as well. Paired a set of Motorola S9 bluetooth stereo headphones. They pair and connect fine, but the audio is choppy. It will sound fine for 15-20 seconds and then it will skip, go silent, bring back audio, etc. Tried playing same audio through unit speakers and no problems. I also have an Archos 70 tablet and have no problems with the same headset. Both have been updated with the Froy 2.2. Starting to think it might be a hardware issue with the 101. Anyone have any other thoughts?
Never had it working
I always get paired but not connected. Never have been able to get it to work.
The same problem. Pair, but not connect!
I've never found problem about bluetooth (Archos 101 - firmware version 2.1.08)
Pair & connect with DELL BH200 (Bluetooth Headset) - work fine.
Pair & connect with DELL BT Travel Mouse - work fine.
i'm getting major issues on my new replacement 101. did you ever sort your issues? i'm using latest fw.
its really hit or miss (mostly miss) whether it actually see's any BT devices when it scans. yet wifi works fine 100%
I experiment something very similar with my 101, this both on standard Android and Urukdroid 0.7 or 1.0 :
- very difficult (multiple tries have to be done) to get successfull peering.
- with BT enabled phones
- with BT GPS (G-Sat BT-368i, wich is given in forums to work well on our gen8 devices)
- for the GPS (which is the BT device that interest me) : impossible to have it working directly from GoogleMap, I got some success with "Bluetooth Gps Provider" appli from Market). This device is never shown as connected from the BT Parameters.
Could it be a hardware problem, that is do I have to return the tablet to archos ?
Thanks for your experience feeling about the fiability of the BT on 101 tablet.
It generally works fine for me, but a couple days ago it got stuck, and it would not allow to send me files to other devices until I rebooted the Archos. The same day I was also using bluetooth headphones and the wifi network together, and I had audio stutter problems. It seems that wifi has a negative effect over bluetooth stability.
It works for me... though
Bluetooth is not working on my Archos 101.
When I try "scan for devices" it shows 1 or 2 devices, while my HTC HD2 shows about 5. When I click again on "scan for devices" - sometimes it is howing different device, sometime shows bloothooth adress only.
Evan my HTC can see Archos, it cannot pair with it. Archos never see my HTC.
Zalek
Same here
I can pair with my phone (htc desire hd) but cant connect.
I need my phone connected for gps.
Nobody has a solution ?
No solution ?
Thanks
BT has some issues for me too with an A43.
BT+wifi means i either can't get a proper internet connection, or BT devices disconnect.
quite annoying, because i want to be able to use my BT mouse with the internet browser.
and my jabra halo headset connects in dumb mode (no media/volume controls) most of the time.
which is annoying, because it means my headset is stuck on the volume i last used.
Hi Lara and other fellows! For me, after all sort of tries, the solution comes with full reinitialization. Plug the unit to AC outlet, backup all your data, go to settings, repair and formatting and full reini. It seems that when we update firmware the things go a little crazy with the bt side. Good luck!
Think I've sorted out bluetooth problems
I also have had real problems with the bluetooth on Archos 101 - pairing but not connecting, causing "Location & Security" to crash when I attempted to open it (in settings). I updated the firmware to 2.4.19 and then rebooted - still the same problems, so I did a full initialization and hey presto all problems seem to have vanished ! A pain because I've now got to re-download all the apps I had before but at least the tablet is working as it is supposed to.
Hope this helps others.
luiznaufel said:
Hi Lara and other fellows! For me, after all sort of tries, the solution comes with full reinitialization. Plug the unit to AC outlet, backup all your data, go to settings, repair and formatting and full reini. It seems that when we update firmware the things go a little crazy with the bt side. Good luck!
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Hello
How can I backup all my data?
Thks
Followed your instruction however it is not work for me. I am running the last patch (2.4.19)
Thanks
luiznaufel said:
Hi Lara and other fellows! For me, after all sort of tries, the solution comes with full reinitialization. Plug the unit to AC outlet, backup all your data, go to settings, repair and formatting and full reini. It seems that when we update firmware the things go a little crazy with the bt side. Good luck!
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It is not working for me.....
Archos 101 Bluetooth Problem - Known issue?
I'm having the same problems. I contacted Archos support and they told me to do a full reinitialization. This did not resolve the issue.
When scanning for bluetooth devices, nothing shows up until the 5th or so attempt.
The mac address of the discovered device is shown instead of the device name.
When attempting to connect it fails several times, then it pairs but says "paired but not connected."
When I finally connect the audio stutters. It's extremely choppy... useless.
If the bluetooth is left on, the 101 will eventually freeze when the screen sleeps and cannot be woken up by pressing the power button. The green light stays on when this happens. Pressing the button a few times or holding it in reboots the 101.
After reading all the posts I've come to the conclusion that Archos likely knows about this issue.
Archos, if you're reading this, for the sake of your customers, please admit this is a known issue and let us know if it's fixable and when a possible fix may be available.
I encourage everyone to open a ticket with Archos support.
If you purchased your 101 used and it's been registered by the previous owner, you can register it and the registration will be instantly transferred to you.
Create a support account at archos.com
After you create an account you can add products to your account and submit tickets for them.
Firmware: 2.4.81
Board ver: A101IT-V5
OMAP ver: ES1.2
Boot ver: Unknown / 4.04.000000
My bluetooth device: Jensen WTB210. Works fine with several other android devices.

[Q] WIFI + Bluetooth Keyboard (different Roms, same Problem)

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I found a Viewpad 10S, nearly new, for very low price on Ebay. I had to Buy it!
I've tried using two different Bluetooth Keyboards, with ViewComb 3.2 and JellyBean Rom.
When WIFI is turned on together with a connected bluetooth keyboard, keys are working for a while, then
it beginns, in every aplication, that one key gets locked, and so it is not possible to use
bluetooth keyboard f.e. with surfing in a browser.
exsample:
---> google-search for xda developers
i tipe ---> xda devvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv...
---> endles "v" until i turn wifi off, or wait for a while.
can also be a number, another letter, even commands, "back" f.e.
the keyboard work, with wifi off perfect. or on other devices. my xperia mini pro f.e.
is there a chance for a solution?
P.S.
I post the Question in this forum, becuase i think, this has to do with WIFI, Bluetooth Drivers in the custom Roms
one week, no comment
kenny_hn_mda said:
one week, no comment
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This forum is not that active. The most action is going on at the tabletroms forum.
The only reason that you have this problem could be that wifi and bluetooth together is not a good combination. This is because of the way the tablet is constructed. It is using the same antenna for both wifi and bluetooth and there is just not enough bandwith to serve both. You will see that when you connect an bluetooth stereo headset and listen to streaming music.... It is just not possible. So i think that with your keyboard it is the same problem..
scanno said:
This forum is not that active. The most action is going on at the tabletroms forum.
The only reason that you have this problem could be that wifi and bluetooth together is not a good combination. This is because of the way the tablet is constructed. It is using the same antenna for both wifi and bluetooth and there is just not enough bandwith to serve both. You will see that when you connect an bluetooth stereo headset and listen to streaming music.... It is just not possible. So i think that with your keyboard it is the same problem..
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ok...
that is an answer. i will have a look on the board next days...
maybe i can find the point, where the wires of BT and WIFI come together. if so, i could try to seperate both lines and
set a second antenna, f.e from an old BT-Stick. i will have a look, if this problem is hardware-hackable...
but there is still my opinion, this problem can also be solved, by software.
the stock-rom of the pad, doesn't have this problem. i've tried it some days before. there were no problem to use
BT and WIFI, in different constulations, together.
kenny_hn_mda said:
ok...
that is an answer. i will have a look on the board next days...
maybe i can find the point, where the wires of BT and WIFI come together. if so, i could try to seperate both lines and
set a second antenna, f.e from an old BT-Stick. i will have a look, if this problem is hardware-hackable...
but there is still my opinion, this problem can also be solved, by software.
the stock-rom of the pad, doesn't have this problem. i've tried it some days before. there were no problem to use
BT and WIFI, in different constulations, together.
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That software is in place (abtfilter)
Verstuurd van mijn HTC Vision met Tapatalk
Its a problem with frequency of Bluetooth and WiFi. They are both 2.4ghz and cause interference, not much can be done really. If Vega supports 5ghz WiFi that might be worth a shot,would require you to probably change router.
Its common issue with most devices (my nexus 7 and Vega too).
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
kenny_hn_mda said:
ok...
that is an answer. i will have a look on the board next days...
maybe i can find the point, where the wires of BT and WIFI come together. if so, i could try to seperate both lines and
set a second antenna, f.e from an old BT-Stick. i will have a look, if this problem is hardware-hackable...
but there is still my opinion, this problem can also be solved, by software.
the stock-rom of the pad, doesn't have this problem. i've tried it some days before. there were no problem to use
BT and WIFI, in different constulations, together.
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Just wait for vegabean beta7. Perhaps i have solved the problem...
Verstuurd van mijn HTC Vision met Tapatalk
scanno said:
Just wait for vegabean beta7. Perhaps i have solved the problem...
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sounds interresting!
at the moment i use viewcomb...last version...
sometimes i try the one ore the other tweak...but am not so familiar with linux. so i have to wait, if a pro
will have a serious look on this problem.
not beeing able to use BT and WIFI together takes many options of device away
kenny_hn_mda said:
sounds interresting!
at the moment i use viewcomb...last version...
sometimes i try the one ore the other tweak...but am not so familiar with linux. so i have to wait, if a pro
will have a serious look on this problem.
not beeing able to use BT and WIFI together takes many options of device away
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Beta available with BT/WiFi possibly fixed
Moving to General forum as this is a question thread.

Bluetooth Mouse is lagging/stuttering

Hi folks,
My A4tech BT-630B behaves rather strangely when connected to Note 3 9005 (Android 4.3, MJ7, not rooted yet). Though there's no problem with connection/disconnecting the mouse, the pointer on screen has a significant lag and becomes virtually unusable.
I've had no problems with this mouse on any other devices (including Win tablets, Android 4.2.2 phones etc). I've tried switching off Wi-Fi, setting bluetooth visibility timeout, and connecting/disconecting together with other bluetooth devices with no luck so far. Again, strangely enough bluetooth headset and keyboard work perfectly (no double letter or anything). Just this damn pointer ruins everything. So, I'd really appreciate your input on this.
I've got exactly the same problem with my Nexus 5. Did you figure out what was wrong ??
Regards.
zandaqo said:
Hi folks,
My A4tech BT-630B behaves rather strangely when connected to Note 3 9005 (Android 4.3, MJ7, not rooted yet). Though there's no problem with connection/disconnecting the mouse, the pointer on screen has a significant lag and becomes virtually unusable.
I've had no problems with this mouse on any other devices (including Win tablets, Android 4.2.2 phones etc). I've tried switching off Wi-Fi, setting bluetooth visibility timeout, and connecting/disconecting together with other bluetooth devices with no luck so far. Again, strangely enough bluetooth headset and keyboard work perfectly (no double letter or anything). Just this damn pointer ruins everything. So, I'd really appreciate your input on this.
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Android 10 Bluetooth Problem

I'm wondering if anyone has issues with and solutions for bluetooth connectivity problems. Specifically, constant dropouts and stuttering.
Background of problem
I recently purchased my phone, which was already on Android 10 (Build QP1A.190711.122). From the start, bluetooth has been unbearable: if I move the phone in any way, or I move the connected bluetooth device (headphones, earbuds, speakers, etc.) it stutters and cuts out momentarily. Sometimes the stuttering continues incessantly. In short, my bluetooth is useless for listening to audio, making phone calls, etc. I basically have to be next to be perfectly still and right next to the phone, and even then it may act up.
Failed troubleshooting efforts
I installed the September update, rooted the phone and tried various options many times, including:
*Hard resetting the phone
*Flashing and re-flashing the stock rom several times (even after full wipes)
*Wiping the cache in recovery
*Clearing the bluetooth cache
*Playing with the bluetooth options in Developer Options
*Unpairing and re-pairing various bluetooth devices
I'm lost and wondering if the gyroscope is messing with bluetooth connectivity in someway. I have no idea whatsoever.
Thoughts and comments appreciated.
@droctii
I have not had an issue like this, sounds like a low power/weak signal issue or interference or conflicting devices
Which sounds like this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/essential-phone/help/awful-bluetooth-connection-t3713280
users report 2 or 3 fixes scanning through thread
Same here. bluetooth connectivity has rather worsened since android 10.
however the recent ota updates on android 9 have been a hit or miss since march 2019. Before that, bt was working perfectly fine.
Coming back to android 10, as an example, the link with my bose soundwear with minor exceptions had been really strong bt -wise but since the update I get even with it random disconnects, and infrequent stutter/cuts etc. The same for my sony wh1000x m3, it behaves a little better but only using sbc codec, so i stick to that. However, older devices such as my car's bt, tv soundbar or even google mini when phone's just next to it are unusable with this phone. Also, the more crowded an environment (interference-wise) more likely to experiment issues.
For comparison, all other older phones I have still work fine within same parameters
I haven't taken my PH-1 to A10 yet, but my pixel 3XL had been struggling with Bluetooth. Today is the first time it's been useable, but I made a bunch of random changes in developer options. I haven't worked out which had helped. FWIW, I'm attaching a screen shot of the settings I'm using.
ktmom said:
I haven't taken my PH-1 to A10 yet, but my pixel 3XL had been struggling with Bluetooth. Today is the first time it's been useable, but I made a bunch of random changes in developer options. I haven't worked out which had helped. FWIW, I'm attaching a screen shot of the settings I'm using.
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A lot of Bluetooth devices don't implement the protocols properly, especially on the cheaper side. You disabled A2DP so that probably helped.
You should be able to enable A2DP but use the highest version of AVRCP available, yours seems rather low. Should work fine.
Verlog5454 said:
A lot of Bluetooth devices don't implement the protocols properly, especially on the cheaper side. You disabled A2DP so that probably helped.
You should be able to enable A2DP but use the highest version of AVRCP available, yours seems rather low. Should work fine.
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What makes you think A2DP is disabled? The hardware handoff is disabled. Not the same thing. And that is the solution to my stuttering and disconnect issues. Toggling that makes the problems come and go.
Same problem on my car with 1+7pro and android10, music is discontinued, or freezed, stuttered...
But for me line with disable bt ad2p hardware offload is greyed and swith is to left
salva52 said:
Same problem on my car with 1+7pro and android10, music is discontinued, or freezed, stuttered...
But for me line with disable bt ad2p hardware offload is greyed and swith is to left
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You would be better served looking/posting in your own device forum. This is the Essential PH-1 and your software is very different.
I have had such problems with various devices and while disabling A2DP offload always solved the problem, so did playing around with the AVRCP versions.
My essential phone has been sitting on my desk for the last 3 months due to these insolvable bluetooth issues. Neither AVRCP nor A2DP solved the issues, the bluetooth is stuttering constantly when I move my phone around and not in direct sight of my receiver(s).
I tried 3 different wireless earbuds and they all suffer from random stutters or disconnects if I'm actively walking with my phone. The closer the phone is to my upper body, the better the signal is (most of the time). If I connect my phone to any Bluetooth device at home or in the car where the phone isn't moving, the connection is perfect. I've tried the different methods mentioned in this thread and nothing fixes it. I've given up and just hoping my next phone doesn't suffer from the same thing.

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