Was curious if anyone else has run into issues with audio over Bluetooth being distorted? On mine, when streaming Spotify to my car (extreme quality downloaded to the phone), there is a very noticeable distortion in the high frequencies. It's really pronounced on cymbal crashes.
I really hope this is just my particular phone and not all of the Ones doing this. I really like this phone otherwise but this is kind of a deal breaker for me. :crying:
Does it sound better (test with same song) when you plug it in with an audio cable? What's the MP3 sample rate?
I thought Google was supposed to have addressed this issue
I just drove around today with streaming from Google music with no issues.
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I just drove around today with streaming from Google music with no issues.
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Hey quick question, if your car is capable, did you get the song/artist/album meta-data transmitted? This version of Bluetooth is supposed to have that in the spec...
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Does it sound better (test with same song) when you plug it in with an audio cable? What's the MP3 sample rate?
I thought Google was supposed to have addressed this issue
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No idea what the sample rate is. But it's the highest quality on Spotify. Even when it's on the lowest quality it doesn't sound this bad when using my old Galaxy Note 2 or iPhone.
Just tried it with the Aux jack in the car and it sounded fine. In fact, with Beats on, I'd say it sounded excellent. :good:
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I just drove around today with streaming from Google music with no issues.
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Maybe I should load up some music locally and see what happens. Out of curiosity, is yours rooted? I don't think that would have anything to do with it, would it?
I am rooted and running viper rom.
Also, it was both local and streamed from Google music.
On a huge side note, it transmits song data too! My EVO lte didn't do that, pretty happy to be surprised by that with the One as I wasn't expecting it.
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I am rooted and running viper rom.
Also, it was both local and streamed from Google music.
On a huge side note, it transmits song data too! My EVO lte didn't do that, pretty happy to be surprised by that with the One as I wasn't expecting it.
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Awesome. I knew it was in the Bluetooth 4.0 spec, I just hoped it was supported. Wonder if Pandora does the same?
Spotify does not transmit song info...just an fyi
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I am rooted and running viper rom.
Also, it was both local and streamed from Google music.
On a huge side note, it transmits song data too! My EVO lte didn't do that, pretty happy to be surprised by that with the One as I wasn't expecting it.
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Maybe I'll flash the Viper Rom and see what happens. I'm on stock rooted right now.
Pretty awesome that it transmits that data!! That might be enough for me to get a new deck in my car. It's drives me nuts having blanks screens where the music data should be.
Does your car support aptx?
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I have no idea what that means. I have a 2013 VW CC Lux. Maybe you could look it up to see what it has for compatability?
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Support of song metadata is part of the AVRCP 1.3 profile, which this phone supports. That is independent of any Bluetooth core version (2.1 vs 3.0 vs 4.0) specification. There are only a few headsets and even fewer cars that support the AptX codec which this phone also supports. Think of the codec as a way of transmitting the audio from the phone to the headset in a higher quality than MP3.
I am noticing distortion on the highs when when streaming music over BT. I think even my EVO3D sounded slightly better than this How is there a ROM already available for the one? Where can I obtain Viper rom?
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Hey quick question, if your car is capable, did you get the song/artist/album meta-data transmitted? This version of Bluetooth is supposed to have that in the spec...
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I was excited to find out that my One was transmitting song data/text to my head unit over BT! my evo3d didnt do that. this is using PlayerPro
This just reminds me of how much I have to test on my phone before it's too late to exchange it.
Generally best to troubleshoot Bluetooth issues for music with the default player first before looking at alternative players. If it isn't working well on the default as well as your preferred player like PlayerPro, that says a lot more.
Well the info from the music player to the stereo is inconsistent. Using the same app, same songs, etc sometimes it shows music info sometimes it doesn't.
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Well the info from the music player to the stereo is inconsistent. Using the same app, same songs, etc sometimes it shows music info sometimes it doesn't.
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Just tried it again using the Viper rom this time and the same issue.
I'll load some music into the phone and use the stock player and see if it still does it.
Well I experimented with it yesterday streaming music from my Amazon MP3 cloud player and it was great...I was streaming to a JBL Flip Bluetooth speaker and it sounded awesome...BUT....we only have 3G in my area so the few little sounds I heard I attributed to 3Gs slower connection speed. I then downloaded a hard copy of the same song on my phone and played it non-streaming and it sounded better. Maybe its just the streaming that distorted the sound for you.
Loaded some MP3s into the One and tried the stock music player in the car is the same results. Super distorted.
I thought this got fixed with ICS. My Galaxy S2 (after the ICS update), S3 Note 2 and my iPhone 4s and 5 all had no trouble streaming to my car over bluetooth. :crying:
Just to clarify, I have had ZERO distrotion issues with music to my car or computer headset. Thats through google music and pandora, the music sounds great with no issues whether streaming or from my pinned playlists.
My only issue has been the inconsistent nature of if it provided the song info to my car's stereo. I have found that if I am on an FM station and then switch to bluetooth with my car for media that it always provides the information, so I am assuming that it is something to do with starting the car and syncing to the bluetooth immediately where maybe my stereo hasn't fully booted yet that is causing the audio to play but not getting the full music info.
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Appreciate any advice on this one - trying to play back music via Bluetooth headphones and it sounds pretty good but every 30 to 60s the music skips for maybe half a second, driving me crazy
I tried the same headphones with a friend's Desire HD and no such problem, which is real annoying considering our Incredible S is a new handset.
I've searched for answers and tried the obvious like disabling wifi, not running many background apps, turned off synching, turned off data, set to GSM only. Even factory reset, with only default apps installed.
Not found a solution. Have sent HTC an email for their advice; notice on their website that the Desire HD supports many more bluetooth profiles than the IS - is this just something that it cannot do, or is it something that HTC should fix?
Have you tried playing music through normal headphones or the loudspeaker?
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Thanks yeah it's fine through loudspeaker and wired headphones. Tried Poweramp also, played with transfer rate settings but still same problem.....
I've not got a Bluetooth headset so I can't test, but I wad hoping to use Bluetooth headphones with it so I won't be happy if they don't work. When I get to try some out I will let you know what I find
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I've been using my Incredible S with an old Alpine KCA-100BT connected to my car and there is no skipping.
I've also tried it with my Jawbone Icon headset and there is no skipping as well.
It works well while being charged, Google maps GPS directions on, and Pandora app using HSPA data running all at same time. I've just been using the Pandora app for music though.
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Appreciate any advice on this one - trying to play back music via Bluetooth headphones and it sounds pretty good but every 30 to 60s the music skips for maybe half a second, driving me crazy
I tried the same headphones with a friend's Desire HD and no such problem, which is real annoying considering our Incredible S is a new handset.
I've searched for answers and tried the obvious like disabling wifi, not running many background apps, turned off synching, turned off data, set to GSM only. Even factory reset, with only default apps installed.
Not found a solution. Have sent HTC an email for their advice; notice on their website that the Desire HD supports many more bluetooth profiles than the IS - is this just something that it cannot do, or is it something that HTC should fix?
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What kind of BT phones are they? Back in the day I bought a cheap pair of BT headphones (actually, a clip in which you can plug in your own earbuds) and came across a problem similar to yours. The headset receiver was capable of higher bitrates but it would pause for a second every few minutes. Turns out there is actually a small cache buffer in the headset with a bad solder, so it kept losing data after streaming. I tossed them and got another clip (same make, model) and that works fine, but the range is limited (less than BT 2.0 should be). Finally I got a pair of SE MW600 (despite the fact that I despise Sony) and so far they've been a breeze (except the touch strip volume controls, a damn terrible idea).
So basically what I'm saying is it might be the headset, see if it does it with another...
They are Sennheiser PX210 Bluetooth headphones, work ok over bt with my pc, and the Desire HD
Don't have access to another set to try. My mates just laughed today, 'what DID you spend that much on a pair of headphones for.....' Actually I am wondering that, got them last year on offer.
It's just that my old Nokia 6300 can even stream to them without any issue.
Why not the IS?? Can't help but think that this is HTC software-related somewhere.
Well thanks for everyone's replies.
While walking, tonight, I paired my Plantronic Voyager 855's to my Bionic for the first time. My thirty minute phone call was flawless. The music I streamed afterwards was not.
The audio suffered periodic stutters that sounded like a buffering issue. The audio was clear, but paused every couple seconds and resumed immediately where it left off.
I did not experience this problem with my Garminfone, Nexus One, HTC HD7, Dell Venue Pro, iPhone 4, or any other handset or laptop before Bionic while using this same headset.
What is your experience with stereo Bluetooth on Droid Bionic? Please post your headset model with your description.
Thank you for your participation.
I use bluetooth in my car, for calls, at the GYM, and watch movies. Haven't had any problems.
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I have the Motorola S9-HD bluetooth headphones and ive noticed this problem as well. I didnt have it before on my OG Droid so im a bit confused as to why this is happening.
Also having this problem.
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All,
I vote we make this issue a hot forum topic. Its a problem that needs fixing.
I have this issue when streaming music via Bluetooth audio. It clicks/skips/stutters
What are you all using for ROMs? I am trying to determine if the issue is related to the kernel.
Stock ROM:
System version: 5.5.886.XT875.Verizon.en.US
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-g790a33c [email protected] #1
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Stock ROM:
System version: 5.5.886.XT875.Verizon.en.US
Kernel version: 2.6.35.7-g790a33c [email protected] #1
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I have a JABRA hands-free in my car (unsure of the exact model) and I have zero stuttering/lag when streaming. Additionally, I am streaming ZumoCast (which I think would stutter more) - the droid x2 has horrible issues with music skipping, even with the music stored on the internal memory. There are a couple scripts that were made to help this (here) so maybe email 0vermind and ask him if he can port it.
Those of you with the issue...
Are you streaming music from your ext sd card?
Those without...
Are you streaming from the internal drive?
I moved my tunes from the sd to card to the internal drive and the problem seems to have resolved, but I was only able to test this theory for 15 minutes.
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I have the same issue with my Bionic. Did not have this issue streaming Pandora from my Iphone to the same unit. I have a JVC in dash DVD/GPS and stream all the time. This is getting somewhat annoying...
Nope..works great on my Motorola A2DP head band...
Using a Stock Bionic here with stock Jawbone ERA. I use it with Runkeeper giving me audio hints while streaming Google Music. Had what I thought were stuttering issues but my battery was low. After giving it a full load, worked fine.
Scenario: jogging
Apps: Runkeeper + Google Music
Headset: Jawbone ERA
Location: phone in pocket (running shorts) on the same side as my headset.
I am also having some issues. I use a bt headset all night at work to listen to music from my sd (external) and have no issues. But i also have bt streaming on my car stereo which worked great on my thunderbolt but constantly skips on my Bionic.
I haven't tried moving the music to internal storage to see if it helps, mainly because there are no issues to headset which makes me think there is a compatibility issue or something.
Hoping this is something Verizon addresses in a radio update.
I am rooted running custom roms but the issue was there when still on stock.
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Having this problem as well. Using Motorola S305 headset. Sometimes I will experience mad skipping (every few seconds), sometimes it will be every minute or so. Two things I mainly listen to right now are Podcasts through Doggcatcher and music through Spotify (I use premium, so most of what I listen to I synced to the phone for offline use.) I know that Doggcatcher saves podcast files to internal storage by default and I still experience the skipping issue listening to those as well.
Saw a few threads elsewhere saying that having Wi-Fi on while listening might cause this, but it still happens with Wi-Fi turned off.
For what its worth, I was able to access a high-level technical person at Motorola this morning via Chat
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/chat/chat_launch/
They were not aware of this issue. I also told them about the cell standby problem.
I would encourage you all to visit the Motorola site and communicate the issues so things get fixed in a timely manner.
I have seen this issue with my Pioneer BT Headset in my truck. It works great until about a few minutes into the call. Then the other end is breaking up and they say my voice is breaking up. I take them off of BT and everything is fine.
I have this problem in my car as well. Very annoying. Happens with pandora, gmusic, and local media.
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Glad and sad to see it's not just me!
I will check out the site. If you hear anything else please share. It is a manageable issue but one I shouldnt have to worry about on such a high end device
From my extensive testing (my 15 minute drive to work) this morning, i found that if i switch to the Performance Governor, the problem still happens.... but much much less...
I use a sony bluetooth to listen to music several hours per day and have not had any of these issues. I did notice this morning as I was exploring the settings on PowerAmp (the music app I use) and found that I could increase the buffer size. I did, but as I said, I was not having this issue prior to that. Any way, I was just thinking that someone may want to try PowerAmp and increase the buffer size and see if that helps.
Good luck and ignore above if it isn't relevant.
Hey all, I'm having some static when playing music via the stock player through my car's Bluetooth. When using mixing I don't get it though, anyone else experiencing this?
It's a 2010 mazda3 if that helps...
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i have an aftermarket kenwood touchscreen stereo in my g35. i stream pandora all the time without any issues.
what music apps have you tried?
Yeah I have a JVC head unit and I have no problems streaming google music in my BMW
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2010 mazda 3 here as well. Try turning down the volume on your phone and turning up the volume of the car stereo. I was getting some distortion or clipping recently and that fixed it for me.
Yeah like I said its only occuring on the stock player, I will use google music or mixing the majority of the time without any problems. Just kind of bothersome since I love the stock player's widget
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I get the same thing, using the stock player or slacker... the same thing was happening on my htc inspire and when i switched to cyanogenmod on that phone it fixed the issue. This phone cannot be perm rooted yet so that option isnt available. Do you know of any players that wont experience this problem?
Can anyone with a N7 and 4.2 confirm my issue?
I'm using the N7 everday to stream music from TuneIn, Google Music and Spotify to stream to my Bluetooth speakers. I never had issues with Android 4.1, but since 4.2 it's stuttering every few seconds. Especially when the content gets streamed over wifi and is not stored on the N7. To go sure that it's not just my wifi I tried it with my GNex and 4.1 and there I don't have this issue.
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Can anyone with a N7 and 4.2 confirm my issue?
I'm using the N7 everday to stream music from TuneIn, Google Music and Spotify to stream to my Bluetooth speakers. I never had issues with Android 4.1, but since 4.2 it's stuttering every few seconds. Especially when the content gets streamed over wifi and is not stored on the N7. To go sure that it's not just my wifi I tried it with my GNex and 4.1 and there I don't have this issue.
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Yes, I believe all Nexus 7's will be affected, too. Check out this Google Code bugreport:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=39633
I am highly disappointed in Google for this. This is a HUGE use-case for me, and it has essentially made my $150 headphones worthless, as well as essentially ruined my use of the Nexus 7 in public, as I cannot listen to music/videos at a public shop/location with the BT headset/headphones that I always have with me. Wired headphones? Ick.
Yes, I've created that issue in the bug tracker. Please star it if you've the same issue. I'm now thinking of going back to 4.1 since I used this feature daily.
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Yes, I've created that issue in the bug tracker. Please star it if you've the same issue. I'm now thinking of going back to 4.1 since I used this feature daily.
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I did star it, haha. Small world, I suppose. Did you see this too: http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=39632
Very similar to what happens on my N7 on the odd few seconds I have uninterrupted BT audio output. WTF does Google keep doing with their BT stack? This is ridiculous. It is affected BOTH of their flagship devices. I will all but guarantee that the N4 is affected too.
Well since the 4.2 update my nexus has become quite useless to me. I used to use the bluetooth tethering feature on my phone (which I pay for).
Since the update this feature no longer works
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=39637&thanks=39637&ts=1352902123
just tried my bluetooth headset. crackling/studdering issues.
nexus 7, 32gb.
I can confirm the bluetooth tethering issue as well. Sound is stuttering and tethering over bluetooth is impossible. So now we've two big bluetooth issues :/
I have the same issue. What's weird is that it's fine when playing through my creative bluetooth speakers in my kitchen but affects my philips fidelo bluetooth speakers in my bedroom!
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I can confirm the bluetooth tethering issue as well. Sound is stuttering and tethering over bluetooth is impossible. So now we've two big bluetooth issues :/
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Have you checked "connect to device for internet access"?
I'm having no issues tethering to my HTC desire since upgrading to 4.2, but I did notice that i have to check this box every time that I connect via Bluetooth now.
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I just tested BT tethering to my Galaxy Note, all is well there too. The audio problems are not acceptable, though. I am not happy at all.
mrchiggles said:
I have the same issue. What's weird is that it's fine when playing through my creative bluetooth speakers in my kitchen but affects my philips fidelo bluetooth speakers in my bedroom!
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I have a Creative D3X and got the issue since 4.2 :/
roonster said:
Have you checked "connect to device for internet access"?
I'm having no issues tethering to my HTC desire since upgrading to 4.2, but I did notice that i have to check this box every time that I connect via Bluetooth now.Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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I can't even activate that flag. It's there, but nothinig happens when I try to check it.
roonster said:
Have you checked "connect to device for internet access"?
I'm having no issues tethering to my HTC desire since upgrading to 4.2, but I did notice that i have to check this box every time that I connect via Bluetooth now.
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Worked for me, thankyou.
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Yes, I believe all Nexus 7's will be affected, too. Check out this Google Code bugreport:
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=39633
I am highly disappointed in Google for this. This is a HUGE use-case for me, and it has essentially made my $150 headphones worthless, as well as essentially ruined my use of the Nexus 7 in public, as I cannot listen to music/videos at a public shop/location with the BT headset/headphones that I always have with me. Wired headphones? Ick.
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Working ok here to Creative D200 speakers.
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Working ok here to Creative D200 speakers.
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Are you playing music you have locally loaded on the device? This issue is most prevalent with streaming audio such as Pandora, and streaming videos like YouTube. I have tried: A set of Motorola SF600 headphones, Belkin B51 Audio Bridge, and a Plantronics M155, so I doubt it is an audio-sink specific issue.
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Are you playing music you have locally loaded on the device? This issue is most prevalent with streaming audio such as Pandora, and streaming videos like YouTube. I have tried: A set of Motorola SF600 headphones, Belkin B51 Audio Bridge, and a Plantronics M155, so I doubt it is an audio-sink specific issue.
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I have D200s too which are working fine for amazon cloud streaming. My fidelo dock using the same cloud streaming is breaking up so does seem to affect different devices. Maybe they only tested it on creative speakers!
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I have D200s too which are working fine for amazon cloud streaming. My fidelo dock using the same cloud streaming is breaking up so does seem to affect different devices. Maybe they only tested it on creative speakers!
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It may be a 2.1 vs 3.0 issue? **** at this point I am just sick and tired of doing Google's own testing for them. This is a disgrace.
I am testing this right now.
I am able to get audio from Audible book loaded on N7 to my Plantronic M1100, no problems. Headset is 2.1 EDR
Also, I have just paired my N7 with my work Lenovo X230 Laptop (Win 7) via BT, Audio is being played through with no issue and on screen controls on laptop are working. Laptop has a 4.0 chip built in.
Edit: Just installed Tunein radio, working on BT Headset and laptop still.
My speaker system is using Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR. Flashed the full factory image to go sure that it wasn't caused by the update procedure ... still the same problem. It's stuttering every 2-3 seconds.
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Are you playing music you have locally loaded on the device? This issue is most prevalent with streaming audio such as Pandora, and streaming videos like YouTube. I have tried: A set of Motorola SF600 headphones, Belkin B51 Audio Bridge, and a Plantronics M155, so I doubt it is an audio-sink specific issue.
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Playing Spotify direct from the cloud
Just gave it a go with Sony DR-BT21G headphones. Play Music and YouTube both worked without problem. These headphones are only BT2.0, for what it's worth. My Nexus was stock 4.1.2 and did OTA to 4.2.
Just got my Z yesterday from T-Mobile, Love it so far compare to HTC One.
This only BIG issue is the Bluetooth drop out and never able to get back. I use it to stream to my MB stereo, which work with all others iphones, HTC One. but this Z it will just play couple sec than drop out totally, and I can't even try to re-connect, the option is grey out from my car stereo.
Does anyone experience the same, or is there a work around.
Thanks,
ismewor
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Just got my Z yesterday from T-Mobile, Love it so far compare to HTC One.
This only BIG issue is the Bluetooth drop out and never able to get back. I use it to stream to my MB stereo, which work with all others iphones, HTC One. but this Z it will just play couple sec than drop out totally, and I can't even try to re-connect, the option is grey out from my car stereo.
Does anyone experience the same, or is there a work around.
Thanks,
ismewor
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What are you streaming? Is it Pandora or Slacker or something data driven? It seems there is a big issue with all the models having Bluetooth interfering with Data. I have a similar thread in this section about my 6602. It's quite frustrating. I used to listen to Sirius over bluetooth but now that seems just about impossible on this phone.
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What are you streaming? Is it Pandora or Slacker or something data driven? It seems there is a big issue with all the models having Bluetooth interfering with Data. I have a similar thread in this section about my 6602. It's quite frustrating. I used to listen to Sirius over bluetooth but now that seems just about impossible on this phone.
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I'm using "Google Play", however, even though I use the internal player "Walkman" still the same issue.
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I'm using "Google Play", however, even though I use the internal player "Walkman" still the same issue.
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Google Music you mean? That's definitely using the Data connection if you play your library off the cloud. That seems to be a known (but unfortunate issue). I'm not sure about the Walkman app though. I have no problems with that and Bluetooth at the same time.