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One UI 8/ Android 16 update breaks Bluetooth

(Topic created on: 09-20-2025 09:01 PM)
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Ninjask45
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Galaxy S
Latest update completely broke Bluetooth connection to my car, very occasionally auto connects but always connects "calls" but never audio, I have to manually toggle it on and off every time to make it work, this was not an issue with the previous version. Quite disappointed with having to deal with this.
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MTNLFE
Beginner Level 3
Galaxy S

I'm also having this issue with my 13' MDX Advance with my S24u. Tried to unpair and pair + all the basic troubleshooting steps. I've had to revert to using the iPod connection and an old iPhone + hotspot to have music in my car again. I'll need to get hand free working again soon as its not legal in my state to hold a phone to your ear and drive.

I was hoping there was something we can do in the developer settings like force an older bluetooth profile. If it doesn't get addressed I have an old bluetooth AUX dongle I'll probably switch to. I already wasn't crazy about One UI 7 and the way notifications changed and now really regret updating to One UI 8.

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worstbrand
Beginner Level 2
Galaxy S
I'm having same issue with my s25u
I really started to hate samsung. The freaking software is not beta version it's supposed to be tested n released. Nothing works
Ninjask45
Active Level 2
Galaxy S
While i agree it should have been tested and found earlier, its not samsungs fault entirely, its an android 16 issue as a whole, i was able to replicate this exact same problem on my Google Pixel phone
GenSriracha
Active Level 1
Galaxy S

Same issues, s24 ultra, car has a basic Bluetooth head unit.

joostvans
Beginner Level 1
Galaxy S

same problem (S22 ).

Is there no workaround?

Ninjask45
Active Level 2
Galaxy S
Currently the only "workaround/fix" is going into Bluetooth settings and toggling the "audio" toggle off and on again, its a very temporary fix but at least it works
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