Love my infuse, but there are a few quirks that drive me up the friggin wall about it and I'm wondering if there are any quick/easy (or even not so quick/easy) fixes for them'
1. Wifi refuses to reconnect to a known network if I leave the range of the network and then come back. I know the phone has wifi issues that are detailed here, but I haven't seen that one specifically.
2. Bluetooth will not reconnect to a known device that it has been (and is still) paired with. Every time I want to use bluetooth audio in the car (via my sony head unit) I have to turn on bluetooth, go to settings, and then network/connection settings and find the head unit and click on it. It would be quicker/easier to use an aux cable at this point. Every other phone I've had would auto-connect.
3. Bluetooth audio quality. Sounds very tinny, no bass to it what-so-ever
Would appreciate any help
Some info would help... are you stock? If not, what are you running?
If I didn't turn on bluetooth before I started my truck, I had the same problem with the bt connection. I think the problem was with the stereo not looking again for the bt signal. If I turned off the stereo then turned it back on everything was fine. Hope that helps.
Edit: I have a sony unit also.
Oops, sorry I mean to include that I am on Infused 1.6
Had these issues even with the stock ROM though. Was thinking about trying a GB as some people seem to have better luck with the wifi but not sure about the BT.
Thanks for the tip fishjam, I'll try turning on BT before the stereo.
blackwrx02 said:
1. Wifi refuses to reconnect to a known network if I leave the range of the network and then come back. I know the phone has wifi issues that are detailed here, but I haven't seen that one specifically.
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Same issue on stock. I created a tasker profile that flips the wifi on and off when wifi disconnects and it helps but doesn't cure it. I think part of the problem is that the phone "holds on" to connections that aren't really there. For instance according to tasker my wifi strength will be 1 but I won't actually be able to use it yet the phone insists it is still connected when you are at the fringe of wifi range. I may tinker more when I have time as I was looking at the tasker forums and you can parse out data from the info page. I may try to just have it connect/disconnect when the signal strength is 2 or less. My main issue is at work with multiple waps as I make my way through the facility.
Was able to get the bluetooth to reconnect to my head unit by leaving it on, or turning it on before starting the car as mentioned above. Thanks for that, much much better now. If only I could fix the damn wifi issues!
Does turning wifi off and back on solve the wifi issue?
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Was able to get the bluetooth to reconnect to my head unit by leaving it on, or turning it on before starting the car as mentioned above. Thanks for that, much much better now. If only I could fix the damn wifi issues!
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Check your settings for checking wifi my auto connects if I leave and come back but it won't untilled the interval has ended IE if the interval is every 10 minutes and you leave and come back in 8 it will really assign to your wifi in two minutes. If you have this option turned of you will have to manually reconnect ecerytime
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Where is this? I must be totally overlooking it.
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I'd like to know as well, I don't see that option
Anyone have this problem or have an answer for me.
My Sensation connects automatically to my car handsfree system (Honda Accord) and mostly works fine.
The problem occurs when it disconnects and I`m away from the car. Whenever I make a call the loudspeaker turns on and I have to manually turn it off before taking or making the call.
Also, when somebody rings me the phone doesn`t ring, it just makes a quiet beep so I miss a lot of calls. the only way I can stop it is to restart the phone, I can`t find any settings to solve it.
Don`t know if its related but I have Carhome ultra and Vlingo installed but the problem occurs whether or not I run these programs, I only have to connect to the cars bluetooth system.
Nobody else have this problem? Or able to offer any clues as to why it might be happening
While driving bluetooth stops or some time lag voice if wifi is on. same issue noticed without wifi enable also but very less.
It seems whenever wifi changes to different network or connects or disconnects bluetooth is loosing or lagging voice.
Where as if i put it on speaker i can hear sound from speaker. I tried 5-6 different bluetooth and having same issue. i got replacement of phone also but same issue with new phone also. I could verify with older phone and it seems issue is only with Idol 3. Is any one else facing similar issue?
I tested this using a Bluetooth headset, and I am unable to replicate it. Turning WiFi on and off has no noticeable effect on playback via a the Bluetooth headset. Unfortunately , I have no way to test this while driving .
stl1859 said:
I tested this using a Bluetooth headset, and I am unable to replicate it. Turning WiFi on and off has no noticeable effect on playback via a the Bluetooth headset. Unfortunately , I have no way to test this while driving .
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This issue is mainly happening while driving. It seems like while driving phone tries to goes from LTE to different modes and same with wifi as it tries to connect to different wifi. In this process it starts to lags voice on bluetooth and in few cases sound get disconnected.
Are you listening to music on your phone or streaming?
I haven't had any issues while driving using both Google music and slacker. Those are the only two streaming apps i use tho. I leave my Wi-Fi on all day. My deck is a Bluetooth pioneer unit, though the model number escapes me at the moment. I'm on T-Mobile BTW.
I don't drive anymore but I stream Rhapsody overnight onto my BT speakers and it never has conked out on me yet. There was one time I did lose the BT connection to the speakers before I did the factory reset but no issues with the BT since.
Issue is not with listenting music, it is during call through bluetooth while driving and having wifi and bluetooth both on.
OK I'll test that later on today. How often/with what frequency does it happen to you?
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OK I'll test that later on today. How often/with what frequency does it happen to you?
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Almost 2 out of 3 attempts i am having this issue. even now in home i started call on bluetooth when wifi was off, then just put wifi one during call and voice from bluetooth started to get blurry and then other party could not hear me. and i had to disable wifi and then disable bluetooth and then on bluetooth again in phone.
Seems like issue is happening when phone is trying to connect to wifi and call is on bluetooth...
airplane mode on, wifi and blutooth on, LG HBS700 oem + netflix = audio lag. firmware update did not help. not ready to switch from s4 just too many quirks.
pepper454 said:
airplane mode on, wifi and blutooth on, LG HBS700 oem + netflix = audio lag. firmware update did not help. not ready to switch from s4 just too many quirks.
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I do not have Netflix - but I tested with HBO Go - and YouTube - with airplane mode , WiFi and Bluetooth - And I am not seeing any audio lag - or audio interruption when switching from speakers to Bluetooth mid session. I am using Arctic P253BT headphones.
Alright I did a call today. It was only 5 minutes long but didn't notice anything. I'll try doing what you did starting a call in my driveway and turn WiFi on/off repeatedly at various time intervals.
I got replacement, but i can still see the issue with new phone also...
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I got replacement, but i can still see the issue with new phone also...
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Sorry, my testing is put on hold as I had to send the device in to get a new screen (cracked). I couldn't get it done before because my wife kept stealing my car
I'm having kinda' the same problem. The thing is everytime I connect/disconnect there's a general lag in the phone! after one minute or so, it starts working ok
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I'm having kinda' the same problem. The thing is everytime I connect/disconnect there's a general lag in the phone! after one minute or so, it starts working ok
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It's possible the bluetooth is unreliable because the phone gets busy as you indicated...I posted a couple of apps in the idol 3 apps section that help reduce lag and may help this...
Something I've done has made my bluetooth totally unreliable....whether linked to car or home phone system I can answer...talk for a few seconds and then it transfers the call back to the cell instead of the bluetooth device. I'll have to go back through my backups and find a version that doesn't do this.
I have demonstrated the same effect with my bt device (lg). When switching wifi networks bt microphone stop receiving so other party cannot hear me and the audio begins to break up and lag. I can switch off bt then back on and am fine till next wifi switchover. I was hoping the update from Alcatel would address this, was not the case. ;(
I also had the same kind of issue while listening music in car using Bluetooth, strangely it is happening when the WiFi try to connect to open WiFi available. And when that open WiFi is not able give internet accesses, then the phone just get stuck for some time. I have these issues frequently I need to restart my phone
I just purchase Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3 and and am having similar problem. I had a Plantronics M50 connected and people complained that I was breaking up and they couldn't hear me and it happened on my end sometimes too. When I'm calling someone, the ring will be normal at the beginning of the ring and then it will fad out at the end of the ring. Store rep told me this was normal. Has never done it with any of my other phones. Bought another bluetooth to try to determine if it was the bluetooth or the phone. Bought the Plantronics E50 and the same thing happens. Alcatel says it's the bluetooth and Plantronics says it's the phone. Betty at Alcatel also says the Plantronics bluetooth are not compatible with the Alcatel, however, the store sells the Plantronics Marque II to use with the Alcatel. Anyone have any suggestions or having the same problem?
I'm having the problem in car on bluetooth where the caller sounds like they are underwater and garbled and I'm told I do too. It comes and goes, very frustrating. I tested another Android and no problem.
skisom said:
I just purchase Alcatel Onetouch Idol 3 and and am having similar problem. I had a Plantronics M50 connected and people complained that I was breaking up and they couldn't hear me and it happened on my end sometimes too. When I'm calling someone, the ring will be normal at the beginning of the ring and then it will fad out at the end of the ring. Store rep told me this was normal. Has never done it with any of my other phones. Bought another bluetooth to try to determine if it was the bluetooth or the phone. Bought the Plantronics E50 and the same thing happens. Alcatel says it's the bluetooth and Plantronics says it's the phone. Betty at Alcatel also says the Plantronics bluetooth are not compatible with the Alcatel, however, the store sells the Plantronics Marque II to use with the Alcatel. Anyone have any suggestions or having the same problem?
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There's a problem with the phone. It happened after the last Android update. My bluetooth was fine until marshmallow. It's so bad I went back to my Galaxy S4. I loved the Idol for just about everything, but horrible bluetooth. People can't hear you, it's a deal breaker.
Hi, When my phone disconnect from my car bluetooth, wifi goes off, sound to mute and bluetooth to off...... anyone ever experience this? But not every time, like 2 time out of 3. doen't seem to do it when disconnecting my pebble..... and didn't do it when I just went to car and connect and disconnected from the car audio. But did it just as it connected the first time to car......
google didn't not help me much so far. gonna try to refine my search but any hint would be appreciated
Any thoughts ? Does not seem to be related to Bluetooth as it happened during lunch, middle of it, pebble buzz, from disconnection, Wi-Fi is off, Bluetooth is off, and sound is turn to vibration....... have to manually put them back to original setting.
Edit: Just happened right after a reboot
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Found the problem, good lock was set to have those off, I put them back on and will see if everything goes back to normal
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I'm trying to figure this out. When my gear s3 is connected to my pixel, I can go into Bluetooth settings on the phone and toggle off calls. My watch stays connected and all is right with the world.
But when it's connected to a Samsung phone, doing that DISCONNECTS THE WATCH ENTIRELY.
I don't ever, EVER, want to take a call on my watch and it's super annoying that my phone defaults to it when my phone rings and I have to select speaker EVERY TIME.
Didn't have that problem with it on my pixel 3...kind of annoying that it's WORSE when connected to a phone by the same manufacturer.
Anyone know how to do this? Is there a way?
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I'm trying to figure this out. When my gear s3 is connected to my pixel, I can go into Bluetooth settings on the phone and toggle off calls. My watch stays connected and all is right with the world.
But when it's connected to a Samsung phone, doing that DISCONNECTS THE WATCH ENTIRELY.
I don't ever, EVER, want to take a call on my watch and it's super annoying that my phone defaults to it when my phone rings and I have to select speaker EVERY TIME.
Didn't have that problem with it on my pixel 3...kind of annoying that it's WORSE when connected to a phone by the same manufacturer.
Anyone know how to do this? Is there a way?
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Have you ever found a fix for this? Its happening to me and super annoying!