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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- Long press on the Bluetooth button
- In the Connected dervices screen, press + Pair new device and try to connect
- 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:
- Open Settings App
- Navigate to Connected devices > Connection preferences
- Select Bluetooth
- Tap on + Pair new device
- Pair as you normally would
Edited by Marco Betschart