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[Q] Nexus 5, screen broken, need to access data, help?

Hi,
I broke the screen on my Nexus 5 while on a long holiday. I can still see about three quarters of the screen but the touch screen is basically busted, and as a result, I can't unlock the phone to get the data off. I backed up 90% of the photos via Dropbox but there is one week of photos I couldn't upload and there are also some really nice videos I'd like to get off.
Is there any way to sync to the file system without unlocking via the touchscreen? I don't think I have debugging disabled (I'm not particularly development savvy) so not sure what my options are...
I have a little time before I need to send the phone to LG for repair, so I'm willing to learn whatever I need to to salvage my phone. I think I saw a thread somewhere detailing how it's down for the nexus 4 but not sure if it's applicable to the 5 as well...
Thanks

The important question is your bootloader unlocked? If it is you have options
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jd1639 said:
The important question is your bootloader unlocked? If it is you have options
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I don't think it is as I didn't make any modifications to my phone, just used it with the standard features.
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader now, with the screen being broken?

valueseeker77 said:
I don't think it is as I didn't make any modifications to my phone, just used it with the standard features.
Is it possible to unlock the bootloader now, with the screen being broken?
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Unlocking the bootloader wipes data.
Plug a USB mouse and keyboard in.

rootSU said:
Unlocking the bootloader wipes data.
Plug a USB mouse and keyboard in.
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Thanks, that's a pretty good idea! I'm looking at OTG USB cables now but I do have one question, will I need drivers in order to use the USB mouse, or will it work as soon as I plug it in? I read somewhere that if you have the latest Android software then the USB devices should be recognised without a problem, however, my phone has been out of action for a couple of months now so my software may be out of date...

valueseeker77 said:
Thanks, that's a pretty good idea! I'm looking at OTG USB cables now but I do have one question, will I need drivers in order to use the USB mouse, or will it work as soon as I plug it in? I read somewhere that if you have the latest Android software then the USB devices should be recognised without a problem, however, my phone has been out of action for a couple of months now so my software may be out of date...
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You don't need any drivers.
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valueseeker77 said:
Thanks, that's a pretty good idea! I'm looking at OTG USB cables now but I do have one question, will I need drivers in order to use the USB mouse, or will it work as soon as I plug it in? I read somewhere that if you have the latest Android software then the USB devices should be recognised without a problem, however, my phone has been out of action for a couple of months now so my software may be out of date...
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By latest, I don't think they specifically mean the newest ROM for the nexus 5. Probably just mean 4 or 4.2+
As mentioned, no drivers needed. Just plug and play.
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rootSU said:
By latest, I don't think they specifically mean the newest ROM for the nexus 5. Probably just mean 4 or 4.2+
As mentioned, no drivers needed. Just plug and play.
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Perfect! Micro OTG USB ordered. Just one more question, why do I need a mouse and keyboard? Shouldn't a USB mouse be enough to enter the pin and navigate the menus?
Thanks so much for the help guys

valueseeker77 said:
Perfect! Micro OTG USB ordered. Just one more question, why do I need a mouse and keyboard? Shouldn't a USB mouse be enough to enter the pin and navigate the menus?
Thanks so much for the help guys
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Mouse may be enough.
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It worked! World Cup pics/videos salvaged, thanks everyone!

OTG Support

I read somewhere that this is not supported by this device. if so is there no way to access harddrives via isb?
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It is supported fully.

it is? hmmm weird inserting a flash drive doesnt work. wonder whats wrong with my mate7 could this be software?
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psigate said:
it is? hmmm weird inserting a flash drive doesnt work. wonder whats wrong with my mate7 could this be software?
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You have to use an OTG cable. Not ordinary micro USB cable with female USB end. Secondly some OTG cables are faulty. So make sure that the one you are using is working well.
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didnt realize it could be the cable that im using as ive been using it on my last phone i used a new one and it worked! I wonder if a 2TB usb portable drive will work without an external powersupply. what is the largest drive can this phone access bytheway.
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it did not work on usb audio, when I plugged in Fiio E18 usb dac converter. Hope lollipop 5.0
will solve the problem. it a letdown on a flagship phone.

psigate said:
didnt realize it could be the cable that im using as ive been using it on my last phone i used a new one and it worked! I wonder if a 2TB usb portable drive will work without an external powersupply. what is the largest drive can this phone access bytheway.
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My Seagate 2TB external disk (NTFS) and Kinston 16GB Flash drive (fat32) both work fine with my old 3 euro cable from my Note 2. :good:

wkchew said:
it did not work on usb audio, when I plugged in Fiio E18 usb dac converter. Hope lollipop 5.0
will solve the problem. it a letdown on a flagship phone.
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Tested extreamsd usb recorder pro with m audio fast track pro.
Worked on my old Samsung 7.7 phablet
On HAM7, USB audio detected but silent recording and monitoring
I'm pessimistic about lollipop fixing this issue.
Do we have any other options for our phones?
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Mine worked excelent with usb DAC.
Have to pluggin several times.
Only worked with the player USB Audio Player PRO from " eXtream Software Development"

psigate said:
didnt realize it could be the cable that im using as ive been using it on my last phone i used a new one and it worked! I wonder if a 2TB usb portable drive will work without an external powersupply. what is the largest drive can this phone access bytheway.
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2TB hard drive ?? ar u crazy sticking it in to phone ??? what is it 3.5'' HDD??
U must be joking right !!!
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mirchichamu said:
You have to use an OTG cable. Not ordinary micro USB cable with female USB end. Secondly some OTG cables are faulty. So make sure that the one you are using is working well.
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Why cable ? that is ancient ugly looking ..
Am using this :

Simona Simmy said:
2TB hard drive ?? ar u crazy sticking it in to phone ??? what is it 3.5'' HDD??
U must be joking right !!!
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Why cable ? that is ancient ugly looking ..
Am using this :
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Looks promising. Where it is available? Is it only OTG or OTG plus flash drive also?
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ebay or aliexpress..
I use similar OTG a year ago..

You can find it (similar) at MEDIAWORLD or Ebay or Amazon.

Hello guys, I hope someone can help me out... I'm trying to update my phone to marshmallow by using my Sandisk Ultra pin drive but my phone it's not picking it up and the SD Card is displaying a message of been damaged... I was able to update to lollipop using the OTG I don't know why it is not working.
Thank you,

I have a friend who has this^^ phone model, and I wanted to transfer a file to her phone from my thumb drive, using an OTG adapter, both of which I use all the time with my phone. When I plugged it in, it said "preparing USB storage," but then no further notifications. I went to Settings>Storage and saw that her phone had detected that the USB was connected, we could see used and available space on the USB, but we were unable to view or access any files on the USB. So is this a problem with their UI? Is the phone just not compatible?

SkatingAndroidUser said:
I have a friend who has this^^ phone model, and I wanted to transfer a file to her phone from my thumb drive, using an OTG adapter, both of which I use all the time with my phone. When I plugged it in, it said "preparing USB storage," but then no further notifications. I went to Settings>Storage and saw that her phone had detected that the USB was connected, we could see used and available space on the USB, but we were unable to view or access any files on the USB. So is this a problem with their UI? Is the phone just not compatible?
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OTG works fine on this phone. I've used it without any issues. How did you try to view the files? I use the built-in Files app, which displays the USB drive below the Internal and Sdcard storage options when connected.

cege987 said:
OTG works fine on this phone. I've used it without any issues. How did you try to view the files? I use the built-in Files app, which displays the USB drive below the Internal and Sdcard storage options when connected.
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I also used the built in file manager, and I saw internal storage and SD storage but nothing else.
Viewing connected USB storage works the same way you described on my phone, but it didn't on this phone

[Q] Windows can't recognize Nexus 5

Hi,
Purchased nexus 5 (refurb) and as the tittle states, my computer seems unable to recognize this device. I've switched the USB cable as well as test it with another device AND I made sure that the usb configuration is set to MTP,so I know it's the nexus itself. Weirdly, it does receive a charge. Any help would be appreciated as I am hoping to root this device.
Thanks guys

You tried different USB ports?
If you are using Windows, no new devices appear in device manager after connecting the phone?
Was it ever recognize by your computer? Was it recognized by the seller's computer?

Once connected to your computer, swipe down on the Nexus 5 screen, there will be options to change connection type.
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C7SS said:
Once connected to your computer, swipe down on the Nexus 5 screen, there will be options to change connection type.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/noob-friendly-instruction-ur-pc-t3345512
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audit13 said:
You tried different USB ports?
If you are using Windows, no new devices appear in device manager after connecting the phone?
Was it ever recognize by your computer? Was it recognized by the seller's computer?
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Doesn't show up in Device Manager.
AS for the seller, apparently yes it has worked never once I got it.
C7SS said:
Once connected to your computer, swipe down on the Nexus 5 screen, there will be options to change connection type.
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See OP
pranavmali said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/noob-friendly-instruction-ur-pc-t3345512
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Seriously? Nice try though, thanks anyway

Does the phone function properly other than not being seen by your computer? Were you able to try it on another computer?
Does the USB port recognize an OTG drive?
If everything works (mic, speaker, etc.), it's possible that the USB port is damaged in some way.

fliparsenal said:
Doesn't show up in Device Manager.
AS for the seller, apparently yes it has worked never once I got it.
See OP
Seriously? Nice try though, thanks anyway
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Yup!

audit13 said:
Does the phone function properly other than not being seen by your computer? Were you able to try it on another computer?
Does the USB port recognize an OTG drive?
If everything works (mic, speaker, etc.), it's possible that the USB port is damaged in some way.
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I'm assuming it has to be damaged. I've tried three computers so far and all it's doing is charging the phone. I don't have an OTG cable on hand so it's hard to determine if it would work that way, but pretty much everything works out of the box except for this issue.
This is pretty annoying, I was looking forward to putting some custom ROM's after working with the s6edge sluggish Touchwiz software

Yup, sounds like th USB port is damaged and needs to be replaced.
When buying a replacement, make that the seller has good feedback. I saw a few posts where the replacement port had issues with the mic, charging, or data transfer.

Official Android 7.1.1 for Nexus Player Released (NMF26J)

Factory Image
fugu-nmf26j-factory-4dd61763.zip
Source
Android 7.1.1 Nougat Begins Rolling Out for Supported Devices

Not alot of excitement here over the update...
Clean flashed , found no need for root as kodi and sd card set up without issue. No issues streaming netflix/kodi/youtube. Even managed to connect MS wedge mouse ( click return after you see mouse pointer and before the pairing or it fails to stay connected). overall smooth and responsive update for me. I still cant believe I paid 80 bucks for this thing over a year ago now. Thanks Google, your the best ! Now, off to 6 forum to ***** about that crappy Google for no 7.1 , that Google, they're the worst.

Does this update cure any lag? I'm stock and nexus player is just so laggy. Google cast crashes a lot as well.
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Just curious... Will this update allow you to change the default launcher easily?

fazbender said:
Not alot of excitement here over the update...
Clean flashed , found no need for root as kodi and sd card set up without issue. No issues streaming netflix/kodi/youtube. Even managed to connect MS wedge mouse ( click return after you see mouse pointer and before the pairing or it fails to stay connected). overall smooth and responsive update for me. I still cant believe I paid 80 bucks for this thing over a year ago now. Thanks Google, your the best ! Now, off to 6 forum to ***** about that crappy Google for no 7.1 , that Google, they're the worst.
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What format is your SD Card?
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Lexar 64 GB. was prompted to use/format on insert. All apps and downloads are going to the card.
Noticed I can hold the circle button to bring up context menu in kodi ( not sure if this was already doable?) but still temp booted twrp and flashed remote/buffer tweak and 720 2.0 streams are quick to load and stable. youtube HD is also stable for me.
montajd said:
What format is your SD Card?
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fazbender said:
Not alot of excitement here over the update...
Clean flashed , found no need for root as kodi and sd card set up without issue. No issues streaming netflix/kodi/youtube. Even managed to connect MS wedge mouse ( click return after you see mouse pointer and before the pairing or it fails to stay connected). overall smooth and responsive update for me. I still cant believe I paid 80 bucks for this thing over a year ago now. Thanks Google, your the best ! Now, off to 6 forum to ***** about that crappy Google for no 7.1 , that Google, they're the worst.
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nexus player has sd slot? are you using sd to usb adapter?

mrhoque said:
nexus player has sd slot? are you using sd to usb adapter?
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You just need an otg cable to hook the sd csrd reader to. I run an otg to a 4 port hub on mine

fazbender said:
Lexar 64 GB. was prompted to use/format on insert. All apps and downloads are going to the card.
Noticed I can hold the circle button to bring up context menu in kodi ( not sure if this was already doable?) but still temp booted twrp and flashed remote/buffer tweak and 720 2.0 streams are quick to load and stable. youtube HD is also stable for me.
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Where did you get this remote/buffer tweak ? I see no mention of it around here, Although i have been known to be blind

Any ideas on how to flash this using TWRP?

bradwatson said:
Any ideas on how to flash this using TWRP?
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You can use pc the command is adb sideload filename.zip

gurinder073 said:
You can use pc the command is adb sideload filename.zip
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Well don't I feel dumb. Thanks!

Anyone having issues with Nexus Player not updating ?
I have been on the Beta program since May , Nexus player is currently on NRD91D and wont update past that .
I have tried power cycling and checking for update multiple times .
Any ideas?
I know the current build should be NMF26R.
Thanks in advance

sitnlow4life said:
Anyone having issues with Nexus Player not updating ?
I have been on the Beta program since May , Nexus player is currently on NRD91D and wont update past that .
I have tried power cycling and checking for update multiple times .
Any ideas?
I know the current build should be NMF26R.
Thanks in advance
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Had the same Problem. Just quit the Beta Program.
I received the Update immediately after that.

I was also wondering why I hadn't got the update to 7.1.1, then I remembered I was in the beta. Removed the box from the beta and got two updates immediately to 7.1.1.
https://www.google.com/android/beta

Which SuperSU should I use for rooting 7.1.1?

ROFL, when i saw this thread, I was like "Hey! WTF my Nexus Player hasn't get this update yet???", and then when I go and check it out, the update was installed since mid December, and I didn't noticed it at all.

Bluetooth Loosing Name/Passcode

Hi all,
I've been searching for answers to this issue to no avail so far!
The Bluetooth works flawlessly when it works but after the unit has been off for a few hours and comes back out of sleep or even after a full shutdown, the Bluetooth stops working and looses both its name and passcode
Sometimes takes up to 3 full reboots to get it back
It's got an sd-968 in a px3 unit running Malaysk ROM also with the most recent MCU
It did the same on stock ROM too
Thanks!

ajp8868 said:
Hi all,
I've been searching for answers to this issue to no avail so far!
The Bluetooth works flawlessly when it works but after the unit has been off for a few hours and comes back out of sleep or even after a full shutdown, the Bluetooth stops working and looses both its name and passcode
Sometimes takes up to 3 full reboots to get it back
It's got an sd-968 in a px3 unit running Malaysk ROM also with the most recent MCU
It did the same on stock ROM too
Thanks!
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Is the Bluetooth correctly setup in factory settings?

hans.vinkers said:
Is the Bluetooth correctly setup in factory settings?
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From what I can tell yes, it's set as an sd-968 which works now and then. I've tried the others but they don't work at all

ajp8868 said:
From what I can tell yes, it's set as an sd-968 which works now and then. I've tried the others but they don't work at all
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Maybe try a different phone just for testing

hans.vinkers said:
Maybe try a different phone just for testing
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I'll give it a go, but it's the actual box that is loosing its name and passcode when you go into Bluetooth settings. I've tried restarting it this morning 3 times but can't get it to work

Anybody know how to replace a bluetooth module on these units? The place I bought it from wants to send me a replacement module but I assumed it would be a chip on the board?

ajp8868 said:
Anybody know how to replace a bluetooth module on these units? The place I bought it from wants to send me a replacement module but I assumed it would be a chip on the board?
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My guess would actually be that they´d send you a usb bluetooth module, as they are dirt cheap in china
I cant promise this ofcourse. Try asking them

WarSpaz said:
My guess would actually be that they´d send you a usb bluetooth module, as they are dirt cheap in china
I cant promise this ofcourse. Try asking them
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Ahh that would make sense! Strange I thought this would conflict with the on-board bluetooth

AFAIK there is no USB bluetooth module that works with our units...if technical support is going to send you a replacement it will be a full coreboard replacement.

Same problem...
ajp8868 said:
Hi all,
I've been searching for answers to this issue to no avail so far!
The Bluetooth works flawlessly when it works but after the unit has been off for a few hours and comes back out of sleep or even after a full shutdown, the Bluetooth stops working and looses both its name and passcode
Sometimes takes up to 3 full reboots to get it back
It's got an sd-968 in a px3 unit running Malaysk ROM also with the most recent MCU
It did the same on stock ROM too
Thanks!
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The same situation with my PX5 Dasaita - very rare, but some times bluetooth looses name and password. Can t find what is the cause...
Regards

I have a KBT unit and the same has been happening to me too. Initially the name was "EONON" (the reseller) and passcode something starting with 5. For no apparent reason the name would change to "CAR-KIT" and passcose 1234. The same happened after I upgraded the SoC from a PX3 to a PX5, updating the MCU and firmware (multiple times for reasons unleated to this). After the upgrade it would go back to "EONON" and at some point it would change to "CAR-KIT" again.

ikerg said:
AFAIK there is no USB bluetooth module that works with our units...if technical support is going to send you a replacement it will be a full coreboard replacement.
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I was reading in some topic about a guy that bought a combined wifi/bt stick that worked both for wifi and bt as long as he selected the right bt module in settings
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abagos said:
I have a KBT unit and the same has been happening to me too. Initially the name was "EONON" (the reseller) and passcode something starting with 5. For no apparent reason the name would change to "CAR-KIT" and passcose 1234. The same happened after I upgraded the SoC from a PX3 to a PX5, updating the MCU and firmware (multiple times for reasons unleated to this). After the upgrade it would go back to "EONON" and at some point it would change to "CAR-KIT" again.
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Pretty much the exact situation but with a slightly different name! Upgraded MCU which didn't help at all. They sent me a new stock ROM to flash which also didn't help so thought I'd try Malaysk's, again no help. I'm wondering if it is a hardware issue or software..
WarSpaz said:
I was reading in some topic about a guy that bought a combined wifi/bt stick that worked both for wifi and bt as long as he selected the right bt module in settings
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Now that sounds good, any chance you remember where?

ajp8868 said:
Pretty much the exact situation but with a slightly different name! Upgraded MCU which didn't help at all. They sent me a new stock ROM to flash which also didn't help so thought I'd try Malaysk's, again no help. I'm wondering if it is a hardware issue or software..
Now that sounds good, any chance you remember where?
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Well, its somewhere here in mtcd diskussion, and i believe in a bluetooth relatwd thread
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WarSpaz said:
Well, its somewhere here in mtcd diskussion, and i believe in a bluetooth relatwd thread
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Hi.
the discussion you search is this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android-auto/mtcd-discussion-questions-development/bluetooth-loosing-passcode-t3735971/page2#post75257399
The the device COMFAST Bluetooth4.0 + wifi 150 Mbps Wi-Fi Dongle RTL8723BU to the USB input seem to be ok if in the factory setting set the bt as MD725.
I wait one item of this dongle from aliexpress, i hope this will resolve my problem with Bt.

andysabre said:
Hi.
the discussion you search is this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android-auto/mtcd-discussion-questions-development/bluetooth-loosing-passcode-t3735971/page2#post75257399
The the device COMFAST Bluetooth4.0 + wifi 150 Mbps Wi-Fi Dongle RTL8723BU to the USB input seem to be ok if in the factory setting set the bt as MD725.
I wait one item of this dongle from aliexpress, i hope this will resolve my problem with Bt.
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Hi Andy,
Afraid that link takes me to this page, thank you for the information though, I've ordered one as it's only £5 so worth a try! Let me know how you get on if you get yours first

ajp8868 said:
Hi Andy,
Afraid that link takes me to this page, thank you for the information though, I've ordered one as it's only £5 so worth a try! Let me know how you get on if you get yours first
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sorry.
here the correct link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...mtce-px5-unit-bluetooth-issues-t3732698/page2
for the dongle i hope will arrive soon.
bye

andysabre said:
sorry.
here the correct link:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...mtce-px5-unit-bluetooth-issues-t3732698/page2
for the dongle i hope will arrive soon.
bye
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Perfect thanks, good luck with yours!

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Hello, i have the same problem with the same bt chip.
SD-968 on Eonon navigation. Last summer it was working ok if i remember correctly when i was on stock rom, but then i changed to malasyk and hal9k, and i have problems.
I checked the factory settings and i have SD-968 option on BT. I even dissasembled the navigation to physically check if i have SD-968 and its there!
If i put the navi to autosleep, almost never wakes up with BT available. Always no name and no password with no luck of writing them back. The only solution is to reset the navi once, maybe twice.
I tried to put it on auto off after 30mins, so it will do a full bootup, and maybe 5 times out of 10, it works.
Maybe is has something to do with the cold? i tried the navi on my table in the house and it was a perfect 10/10 at bootup.