Since I installed the 8.1 update bluetooth (audio profile) music does not work in my car.
Since I installed the 8.1 update bluetooth (audio profile) music does not work in my car. The handsfree phone functions work and the contact sharing works but I can't listen to music or audio-books anymore. This all worked perfectly before 8.1
I have tried deleting and re-pairing, I have also tried another phone (it works) so it is definitely related to the 8.1 update on the Nokia8.
Anyone have any suggestions? I'm considering swapping the phone which is a shame because I quite like the Nokia but I drive a lot and like to listen to Audiobooks.
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I also have the same problem with Nokia 8 and Android 8.1 update. If I pair the phone again, there is no problem. The next time I use it, the signal level is N/A and audio may be working, until it stops totally.
Very disturbing problem. Hope you can fix it in April update.
I also had the same problem with my sons Nokia 8 with Oreo 8.1 playing media sound over our PIONEER MVH-X580 Car radio in booth our cars no sound at all.
We tried following:
1. Restarting phone. Same problem
2. Restarting Car radio. Same problem
3. Playing over bluetooth headset. Works
4. Playing over HiFi bluetooth receiver. Works
So playing from the phone is not the problem.
I stumbled upon som bluetooth setting for the device named "HD sound. AAC" (don't know if the text is correct the phone lang is Danish). I disabled this setting and now the media playing over bluetooth works.
Hope this works
It seems Pioneer car radios doesn't support it.
I have a Nokia 7 plus. Got it in Oreo 8.1 out of the box. I could play music and answer phone calls while paired to my car audio but it would stall and get disconnected every time I tried to sync contacts. Music playback is jittery as well as it would sometimes freezes and continue back. I have been hunting around but could not find a solution. My other phone (Huawei Mate 9) has no issue at all pairing with my car audio.
Regards,
Darío.
Nokia 7 too !!!
Well that will prevent me swapping the Nokia 8 for a Nokia 8 Sirocco as the problem obviously isn't limited to one phone/update, I have no confidence in HMD / Nokia now.
Though it seems typical of the industry I am surprised Nokia don't read their own user forum, you would think they'd consider it an invaluable source of information to improve their products and services.
Swapping the Nokia for another brand this week.
I suggest also blame Google and the car industry.
Google insist on obeying their interpretation of the Bluetooth standards, while the car manufacturers (and others) tend to stop further checking when their stuff works with Samsung and iPhone.
Bluetooth interoperability issues are often caused by mistakes at both the phone manufacturer and at the device at the other end (thanks Abi99).
There may be updates available for the car. It can come as a separate Bluetooth or a general infotainment system update, or via the updates for the whole car computer.
Please check the car manufacturer's website and their official retailers. (If they promise compatibility with Pixel phones it should also work with Nokia Android phones).
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Hans
I have same issue with my new Nokia 8. I can use audio easily via BT in my car, but media is not going through BT. Media is enabled from my Nokia 8 BT profile settings for car, but it does not work.
This also happened with my Lumia 830 when upgraded from Windows 8.1 to 10.
Very frustrating
Settings > System > advanced (or develope) settings > blootooth sound (or audio) codek/kodec > streaming SBC or AAC it's really works!!!!!
I apologize for the insecurity, I have a Hungarian menu
This works! At least with Passat GTE 2017.
I'll let you know how it goes with a Kenwood car stereo tomorrow! Thanks for posting!!!
I drive a Seat Ibiza with a Volkswagen media system.
My issue is initially the phone connects, sometimes it works right off the bat, other times it says : connected (no media). Turning bluetooth on the phone off/on fixes it. I'll change it to AAC and see what happens.
I also have a Fitbit smartwatch and it doesn't have any issues with my phone, it's only the car audio system.
Hi,I have nokia 6.1 with oreo just bought new JVC KW-R930BT head unit,every thing works between the two except the BT audio,tracks scroll across screen,ph is playing,but no sound.Paired my sony z3,works perfectly.Paired my nokia with bluetooth Tech-incs speaker from warehouse,works perfectly,doesnt drop out,also my jvc doesnt have android auto,some headunits have it,mine was a cheaper doubledin version.But,I connected my nokia via 3.5mm cable to 3.5mm input and playing music perfect.Tried calling my nokia while in the car,from my sony,and worked well,no sound issues,and that was with nokia paired with JVC unit,so the nokia music is not being decoded by the jvc.Might give up for now,keep us posted
jvc was bought online in nz,reputable car audio place,didnt realize it was an issue. will just use my sony if I need BT music
Kindly help me on this issue
Hans