3 Ways to Fix Android Not Connecting to Bluetooth Devices
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Basic Fixes
Fix 1: Forget Device
If you’ve previously paired and used the Bluetooth device, but it suddenly refuses to connect to your smartphone after some time, forgetting the device, and attempting to reconnect might help.
Open theSettingsapp > go toBluetooth> select thesettings iconnext to your Bluetooth device > selectForget.
Fix 2: Update or Reset Bluetooth Device
Some Bluetooth devices come with a dedicated app for controlling and configuring them. These apps also offer the option to update the firmware.
Resetting the Bluetooth device will reset all the applied configurations to default, which means that most issues will likely be fixed. This is also possible on the official Bluetooth device app. Here’s how it looks on the Samsung Galaxy Buds app.
For example, here’s how it looks on the dedicated app forSamsung Bluetooth devices to update the firmware.
Fix 3: Reset Network Settings
Performing a network reset is recommended when your phone won’t connect to any Bluetooth device but can connect to other devices. When you reset network settings, all Bluetooth connections, devices, and configurations will be deleted from your device. Learn more aboutresetting network settings on Android.
Open theSettingsapp > go toSystem>Advanced>Reset options> selectReset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth(or Reset Network settings).
Also Read:How to fix Bluetooth keeps disconnecting on Android
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Last updated on 02 August, 2024
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