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Bluetooth audio (in car) not working since 8.1 update

Since I installed the 8.1 update bluetooth (audio profile) music does not work in my car.

Bluetooth audio (in car) not working since 8.1 update

jaffa jaffa
✭  /  edited November 2018

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.


Comments

  • Unknown
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    Same here. To be able to play music in car I have to go into developers mode and manually choose SBS Bluetooth codek. Every time. Worked fine before the update.
  • Unknown
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    Same problem
  • user1510050260805 user1510050260805
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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.

  • Unknown
     /  edited June 2018

    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

  • Unknown
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    Have exactly the same problem. The connection is unstable. Sometimes works sometimes disconnect
  • Unknown
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    The problem still remains but the HD AAC Sound workaround works.

    It seems Pioneer car radios doesn't support it.
  • Unknown
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    Any updates on this, very frustrating
  • Unknown
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    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.

  • taedla01 taedla01
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    Same problem here. Sometimes, after a call, Bluetooth disconnects from Car and I get the message "searching phone". Then, I can't make calls or search contacts in address book. Very frustrating.

    Regards,
    Darío.
  • jaffa jaffa
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    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.

  • user389 user389
    ✭✭  /  edited June 2018

    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).


    --
    Hans

  • Unknown
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    I do think the problem is due to compatibility issues between newer Android and Bluetooth standard and the car infotainment system. However, I hope Google would make their system backwards compatible. Since we all know that automotive industry always never provide update and support for the infotainment system.
  • Unknown
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    I'm using Nokia 8 in my Ford car and it's very frustrating that the connection is so unstable. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. While in call 1 it connects and the next it doesn't. Nokia pls suggest a solution
  • user1528561924124 user1528561924124
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     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.

  • Unknown
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    My Nokia 8 Sirocco connects to my Honda Civic 2010 Navigation/Info system and plays music for 15-20 seconds then connection drops. Checks connection, connects, etc., etc. Phone on Oreo 8.1.0. Played with all the Bluetooth developer options as mentioned earlier but made no difference.

    This also happened with my Lumia 830 when upgraded from Windows 8.1 to 10.

    Very frustrating
  • Unknown
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    As much as I love Nokia and I'm happy it's back to be managed by Nokia not Microsoft, this Bluetooth issue is getting beyond a joke. My phone even disconnected from headphones. You have to connect everything twice. Are those phones gonna be recalled? Can I return mine on warranty?
  • Unknown
     /  edited August 2018

    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

  • user1528561924124 user1528561924124
    ✭  /  edited August 2018

     This works! At least with Passat GTE 2017.

  • user1535617646426 user1535617646426
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    I'll let you know how it goes with a Kenwood car stereo tomorrow! Thanks for posting!!!

  • LennartB LennartB
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    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.

  • budgie14 budgie14
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    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

  • user1535617646426 user1535617646426
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    We had to change to a Sony head unit. Most others didn't work. Check blue tooth in store before purchase
  • budgie14 budgie14
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    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

  • Srivenkata laxmireddy nandipati Srivenkata laxmireddy nandipati
    ✭  / 
    My Nokia 8 mobile not pairing with Sony MDR XB50BS wireless headset after updating to 8.1.
    Kindly help me on this issue
  • renato62 renato62
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    I'm having the same issue on a new Alfa Romeo Stelvio. Car media works well with different phones and tablets but not with Nokia 8 (Oreo 8.1). If not addressed shortly, I will give up the phone.
  • gonespeed gonespeed
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    It cannot be solve unless you change your car.  Nothing can help.
  • theVannu theVannu
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    I resolve my bluetooth issues resetting bluetooth into setting. Now all is working on my Fiat
  • Kozina Kozina
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    I have Pioneer radio in my Subaru Impreza 2006,with bluetooth and everything works perfect,audio and calls
  • user389 user389
    ✭✭  / 
    If you are curious about Bluetooth interoperability issues, some nerdy details can be found in the interop_database.conf file on the phone.
    I don't know if the file is maintained by Google or HMD, but it needs to be updated when a car manufacturer or the manufacturer of Bluetooth devices release new versions or update the firmware at their end, and also when there's changes in the firmware on the phone, to either add or remove items from this workaround list.

    There's almost always errors at both ends when Bluetooth doesn't work.

    --
    Hans
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