Google Pixel 5: Bluetooth Pairing Buggy

• /e/ version: v1.18-t-20231207360613-st
• Device model(s): Google Pixel 5
• Developer mode enabled: yes
• Device rooted: no
• Trackers blocker enabled: yes

Summary

I just installed a fresh copy of /e/OS on a Google Pixel 5 and pairing a device via Bluetooth is a matter of luck. Most of the times it doesn't work when trying to do so via Settings.

The problem

1. I’m completely unable to pair my Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones: They appear in the “Pair new device”, but when I tap on them nothing at all happens.
2. As for my Galaxy Buds 2, they appear in the “Pair new device”. However, after successful pairing I’m unable to connect to them - every sound is still played through loudspeakers of the phone
3. I’m also unable to pair my Logitech Keys-To-Go: Same behavior as for the Sony headphones: The device appears in the list but a tap on it does absolutely nothing.

How to reproduce

1. Pulling bluetooth tile into the screen by swiping from top to bottom (where the other quick actions such as Wifi, Do Not Disturb etc. are)
2. Long press on the Bluetooth button
3. In the Connected dervices screen, press + Pair new device and try to connect
4. Watch the symptoms which let the pairing fail as described in scenarios 1-3 above

What is the expected correct behavior?

Bluetooth pairing should just work.

Solutions

Workaround

Sometimes (not always), the following works for scenarios 1-3:

1. Open Settings App
2. Navigate to Connected devices > Connection preferences
3. Select Bluetooth
4. Tap on + Pair new device
5. Pair as you normally would