How to fix bluetooth not working on android phone

It can be very frustrating when you are ready to listen to your favorite music or take a hands-free call, but your Android phone refuses to connect. You tap the Bluetooth icon, wait for a moment, and nothing happens, or the connection just keeps dropping out.

I have dealt with this many times and usually, it is not a major problem. Most of the time, it is just a small software glitch, even another device nearby that is causing interference.


How to fix bluetooth not working on android phone

In this article, I am going to share with you how you can fix Bluetooth not working on your android phone. So let's get started it.......

1. Try Refresh Method 

The best place to start is by refreshing your phone’s wireless signals. Swipe down from the top of your screen to open your quick settings panel.


Tap the Bluetooth icon to turn it off, wait about ten seconds, and then tap it again to turn it back on. If that does not work, I often find that switching on Airplane Mode for thirty seconds helps. 

2. Restart Both Devices

If a quick toggle doesn't fix it, a simple restart is often the best medicine for your phone.Turn your phone completely off and then back on again.

Do the same for your Bluetooth headphones or speaker. I have  noticed that sometimes the accessory itself gets "stuck" trying to connect to something else....and a fresh start clears out those background errors.

3. Forget and Repair Device

Sometimes your phone and your accessory just need to be introduced to each other again. This is like hitting a reset button on their specific relationship.


Open your settings, go to Bluetooth, and find the device you are having trouble with. Tap the small gear icon next to its name and select "Forget" or "Unpair." Once that is done, put your headphones back into pairing mode and connect them to your phone as if they were brand new.

4. Resetting Network Settings

If you are still having trouble, you might need to reset your phone’s network settings. This will not delete your photos or apps, but it will erase your saved Wi-Fi passwords and Bluetooth connections.

Since every Android phone is a little different, here is where to find this setting on the most popular brands:

  • On a Samsung Galaxy: Go to Settings > General management > Reset > Reset Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings.

  • On a Google Pixel: Go to Settings > System > Reset options > Reset Bluetooth & Wi-Fi.


After you do this, your phone's wireless system will be as clean as the day you first turned it on. You will just need to log back into your Wi-Fi and pair your devices again.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

While troubleshooting, I have seen people make a few common mistakes. One of the biggest is trying to connect to headphones that are secretly still connected to a laptop or tablet in another room. Most Bluetooth accessories can only talk to one thing at a time.

Another thing to check is your battery. When your phone or your speaker gets below 10% battery, they often switch to a power-saving mode that makes the Bluetooth signal much weaker. Always try to troubleshoot with a decent charge on both devices.

Keeping Things Running Smoothly

To prevent these headaches in the future, it is a good idea to clean up your Bluetooth list every once in a while. If your phone is remembering twenty different speakers and old cars you no longer use, it can occasionally get confused.

You should also keep your phone's software up to date. Google often includes small fixes for Bluetooth bugs in their monthly security updates. You can check for these in your settings under "System Update."

A Simple Fix is Usually Enough

Bluetooth problems are annoying, but they are rarely permanent. By following these steps and keeping your device list clean, you should be back to enjoying your audio without any trouble. If you want more help, you can always check the official Android Help Center for your specific phone model...

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