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B170 Bluetooth + WiFi

Hey there....
I just bought a P8 (GRA-L09). In general, I'm very happy with it, BUT I have the following issues:
* When I connect a bluetooth speaker or headphones, my WiFi has connection issues (youtube + amazon video + vimeo video streams first hang, then they stop completely). Same problem with other "streams" (radio etc.). As soon as I disconnect the BT device, the WiFi gets back to normal and runs smoothly again.
* Amazon Instant Videos in HD (Amazon video app) display with a green bar and wrong colors.
Does anybody else have the same issues? Do you think, it makes sense to wait for a new build to fix these issues, or should I better turn the phone in? Or is there even a solution by patching anything (new baseband or something else?).
Many thanks in advance.
Regards,
heppa

Ok, apparently, this seems not only linked to the P8, but is a general problem with BT and WiFi, depending on the router and BT device. It is only very obvious due to the lack of 5GHz wifi band support in the P8. What a pity!
Anyhow, I would be very pleased to hear other opinions on this...
Many thanks!

heppa said:
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* Amazon Instant Videos in HD (Amazon video app) display with a green bar and wrong colors...
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Same problem with Amazon App here.
Gave feedback to the customer service.
We all should do if we all have this problem.
Only this way programmers of Amazon have to make an update.

Same problem.
While streaming via bluetooth, the wifi is very slow.
Nice to see when playing youtube and have the bluetooth speakers on.

Bluetooth blues

Hello all.
I am having some bluetooth connectivity problem with my moto g 4 US xt1625 Retus channel (non amazon version) stock everything.
Basically the connection to my smartwatch is unstable and keeps dropping on and off.
Normally I would be blaming the smartwatch for this BUT it connects absolutely perfectly to my moto G2 (cyanogenmod 14) without any hint of misbehavior
I've already tried;
Forgetting and re-pairing device (also rebooting phone before repairing)
Factory resetting watch
clearing app data and cache of system bluetooth apps ("bluetooth share" and "bluetooth MIDI")
Disabling 4G (sometimes interferes apparently)
Disabling wifi
Running phone in safe mode.
*edit - also tried disabling power optimisation for both system bluetooth apps AND the watch companion app
I also reconnected my smartwatch to my old moto G 2 after trying all these things and it still works perfectly.
Old moto G2 had blutooth 4.0 LE and this moto G4 has bluetooth 4.2 LE which would offer no comparability issues.
Has anyone had any similar problems with their bluetooth?
Thanks in advance

I think my next move will be to root, and start removing G apps that could be interfering with the bluetooth connection

hotdog18882 said:
I think my next move will be to root, and start removing G apps that could be interfering with the bluetooth connection
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I have had a problem with my Fitbit connecting that didn't happen on my G2 or G3. I keep my cordless home phone connected with no problem though. What I have to do is forget the Fitbit in my bluetooth devices and it connects fine. If it's even showing up in the bluetooth devices it won't connect. That seems strange that it will only connect that way but others have reported the same thing. Maybe try and see if it connects after you forget it in the bluetooth settings and it's not even showing up.
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Tel864 said:
I have had a problem with my Fitbit connecting that didn't happen on my G2 or G3. I keep my cordless home phone connected with no problem though. What I have to do is forget the Fitbit in my bluetooth devices and it connects fine. If it's even showing up in the bluetooth devices it won't connect. That seems strange that it will only connect that way but others have reported the same thing. Maybe try and see if it connects after you forget it in the bluetooth settings and it's not even showing up.
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OK maybe you're on to something.
If I connect to the watch using the companion app, then enter bluetooth settings and "forget" the device..... It still appears to be connected
But a few seconds later, it automatically pairs and re-appears in the "paired devices" list.
Is there a way to prevent re-connect?

Actually, after "forgetting" it several times, It's staying connected and has done for a 15 minutes now.
I'll report back if and when it disconnects.
Cheers

Ok so the watch disconnected a couple of times in a few hours. (this is a huge improvement from before)
Each time, "forgetting" the watch in bluetooth settings caused an automatic re-pair and return to good connection.
Maybe I can use "tasker" or similar app to automate this unpair upon disconnect?
Cheers

hotdog18882 said:
Ok so the watch disconnected a couple of times in a few hours. (this is a huge improvement from before)
Each time, "forgetting" the watch in bluetooth settings caused an automatic re-pair and return to good connection.
Maybe I can use "tasker" or similar app to automate this unpair upon disconnect?
Cheers
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Yeah, it's strange that it works that way. I think it's the device not compatible with that version Bluetooth. My Fitbit doesn't try to reconnect once I forget it unless I make it pair then it will actually work sometimes and sometimes it doesn't when paired. It always works if I don't pair it at all. Have you tried clicking on the gear besides your watch in more settings once it connects and unchecking what ever connectons it shows in the check boxes?

Tel864 said:
Yeah, it's strange that it works that way. I think it's the device not compatible with that version Bluetooth. My Fitbit doesn't try to reconnect once I forget it unless I make it pair then it will actually work sometimes and sometimes it doesn't when paired. It always works if I don't pair it at all. Have you tried clicking on the gear besides your watch in more settings once it connects and unchecking what ever connectons it shows in the check boxes?
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If i click the gear next to the watch in the bluetooth settings, the only options i have are to rename the device, or to forget it
I have no checkboxes or anything like thar.
Do you have advanced bluetooth settings installed or something???

hotdog18882 said:
If i click the gear next to the watch in the bluetooth settings, the only options i have are to rename the device, or to forget it
I have no checkboxes or anything like thar.
Do you have advanced bluetooth settings installed or something???
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Some of my devices have check boxes for contacts, audio, etc. but not all. I thought maybe that would be something to look at.
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Ok, its still messing around. I'm going to install the Temasek unofficial cyanogenmod 13 and see if that is an immediate fix, or if the additional options offers a fix.
Cheers

update;
after ugrading moto g4 to android nougat (7.0.1) I no longer have any issues with bluetooth connectivity.
6.0.1 was to blame!

my phone is updated to stock Nougat also and still having bluetooth issues staying connected to my car (2012 ford fusion with mysync) I will be keeping an eye on this thread.

vrm4 said:
my phone is updated to stock Nougat also and still having bluetooth issues staying connected to my car (2012 ford fusion with mysync) I will be keeping an eye on this thread.
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I seldom connect my phone to mysync but my wife does. She also keeps her G4 connected to the Panasonic home phone system while home. I've noticed that since the update to Nougat mysync is very slow to connect on her phone. The Panasonic cordless phone seems to connect fine. Mysync will usually connect although she has to drive for 10 or 15 minutes before it does occasionally and other times it connects instantly. One time I had to delete her phone in the car and add it back. I wondered if it was a problem of it not disconnecting from the Panasonic, but that shouldn't be past the end of the driveway. Then again it may be just a rip in the space time continum. ?
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bluetooth stutter with wifi enabled

Hello to all,
With one of my Bluetooth receiver the audio of my mediapad always stutter every 2 seconds. If I turn off wireless, everything goes smooth.
Testing the same receiver with another tablet (Asus zenpad) audio goes without problems.
Has anyone of you had this problem? Or heard of it (better, lack of hearing)?
More important, any solution?
Bye and thanks
Walt

I know on my Pixel XL there were issues like this and most were solved by exempting the media app you are using from battery optimization. I guess you could give that a try.
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Thanks for your answer. Unfortunately I am trying with full performance settings.
Maybe interference between wireless and Bluetooth, or low quality receiver (excelvan).
I'll search on the web. If anyone has a workaround, I would be very grateful.
Thanks

I have the same problem! Not with all apps tho. But with one of those I use the most and MX Player. Lags a lot when using WiFi. But when I'm outside and using 4g / LTE mode the Bluetooth functions works smoothly.. Strange, and it Sucks. Don't have any answer to it, but you're not alone.

Similar issues here:
I have a very poor wifi (2.4 and 5 GHz) performance when BT is ON. Once tured OFF everything goes back to normal. I'm on BTV-DL09C100B302.
Update: Cause found! It was the Garmin Connect APP.

I have the same problem and problem was with Microsoft Bluetooth 4.0 Mobile Mouse 3600. If was paired with Huawei Mediapad M3 (on or off) wifi was vary poor. After deleted is wifi OK.

Poor bluetooth connection

Hi guys. So I've searched about everything I can and can not find a fix for this. At first, my Bluetooth headset wouldn't connect but I've recently fixed that. Now it seems that if I travel more than 2 feet from my phone, the music stops playing. Even if I hold my hand over my phone or put it in my pocket, the music stops and once I take it back out and hold it close to my phone, it works again. Is this a Pie thing or what? I've went to developer options and changed the AVRCP to 1.6 but it doesn't help that much. I love this phone but this is almost a deal breaker for me. Really thinking of returning it and getting a Pixel 2XL if there is no fix. Can anyone help? Thanks in advance!

Contact Essential support with this. They're aware of the issue but unsure if they can fix it. I don't know if this is new with Pie or not. I didn't get my Bluetooth headphones until late in the Pie beta.

gk1984 said:
Contact Essential support with this. They're aware of the issue but unsure if they can fix it. I don't know if this is new with Pie or not. I didn't get my Bluetooth headphones until late in the Pie beta.
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Thanks. I emailed them. Hopefully this is something that can be patched up. How did your headphones do? Any issues? If not, what kind do you have?

Topdroid01 said:
Thanks. I emailed them. Hopefully this is something that can be patched up. How did your headphones do? Any issues? If not, what kind do you have?
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I've been using Munitio NINES for like 5 years (they seriously are in awesome condition after all this time and sound amazing). But I've gotten frustrated a couple times not being able to charge while listening or forgetting the dongle at home. So I grabbed Marshall Major II's in June. These are my bluetooth headphones. They don't sound nearly as good as the Munitio's, but wireless is convenient.
So my experience? I was on Android Pie beta when I got them. Day 1 with the bluetooth headphones and on, if the phone is in my hand at waist level or higher, they work fine. Put it in my pocket or step away, it's like it's buffering constantly. Oddly, at home (suburb), the "buffering" is almost non-existent (key work "almost"). But I haven't tried stepping away from my phone with BT on. In the city where I work, it's almost unusable unless I hold my phone. I think it's interference with so much wifi since BT and most WiFi broadcast over 2.4 Ghz.

I changed my default Bluetooth version in the developer options and it seems that pairing goes quicker as well as device pickup. Have you messed with that?

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I changed my default Bluetooth version in the developer options and it seems that pairing goes quicker as well as device pickup. Have you messed with that?
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Yeah. I changed it to 1.6, 1.5, 1.4, default, etc... With no luck. You said you have yours set on default? Is it working perfectly? It's not that mine won't connect, it the range. I just do get it. The more I research it, the more I think it's a Pie issue. I've got on some pixel forums and they have the same issue. I'm in touch with the essential support team so maybe they'll tell me they'll have a update out soon to fix this.

Ever since pie my phone's Bluetooth has stuttered in my car, also have issues connecting sometimes. Plus noticed issues with WiFi as well. It didn't do it until pie.

Bluetooth AVRCP Version = 1.6
Bluetooth Audio Codec = Qualcomm Aptx (not the hd one)
Bluetooth Audio Sample Rate = 48k
Bluetooth Bits per Sample = 32/sample
Bluetooth Audio Channel = Stereo
Bluetooth Audio LDAC = Balanced 660/606
Those are the settings I'm using and I never have any issues except my car stereo takes longer then I like to initialize...

Factory reset always does the trick! This phone is weird like that especially after a major update.

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.