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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
Active Level 2
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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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Members_AVTEqpn
Beginner Level 5
Galaxy S

Same issue here! Absolutely infuriating. No automatic connection to Bluetooth. Then it will constantly try to pair (whilst connected only for calling), get disconnected, and repeat. Over and over. The toggling audio manually is the only thing fixing it temporarily. We need a fix for this

Urmi
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Galaxy S

Hi Members_AVTEqpn,

We understand how frustrating it can be to experience persistent Bluetooth connectivity problems, particularly when the device fails to maintain a stable connection and repeatedly attempts to pair.

Please be assured that your feedback is valued. We recommend the following steps as a temporary workaround:

  1. Manually toggle Bluetooth audio routing when the issue occurs, as you’ve noted this helps restore functionality.

  2. Reset Bluetooth settings via Settings > General management > Reset > Reset network settings to clear any potential configuration conflicts.

  3. Ensure all software and apps are up to date, as future patches may address this behavior.

We appreciate your patience and will continue to monitor this issue closely. Updates will be shared as soon as a permanent fix becomes available.

In the meantime, we kindly request that you submit an error report through the Samsung Members app. This will assist the development team in investigating the issue more thoroughly and prioritizing a resolution in future updates.

Here are the formal steps to submit an error report using the Samsung Members app:

  1. Open the Samsung Members App Locate and launch the Samsung Members app on your device.

  2. Navigate to the Support Section Tap on “Get help” located at the bottom of the screen.

  3. Select “Error reports” Under the support options, choose “Error reports” to begin the submission process.

  4. Choose the Relevant Category Select the category that best matches your issue (e.g., Connectivity, Battery, Performance, etc.).

  5. Describe the Issue Clearly Provide a detailed description of the problem, including:

    • What occurred

    • When it started

    • Any steps you’ve already taken to resolve it

    • Screenshots or screen recordings (if available)

  6. Submit the Report Once all details are filled in, tap “Submit” to send your report.
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MartyH
Beginner Level 1
Galaxy S

The temp workaround by enabling Audio manually in connection settings (only after you begin to play music from your music app) works but is so irritating. Strange that the calls connection has no issue whatsoever 

Any idea when an Android bug fix is going to be released to fix this?

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Urmi
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Galaxy S

Hi MartyH,

Thank you for sharing your experience regarding the temporary workaround for the audio connection issue. We understand how frustrating it can be to manually enable audio in the connection settings after initiating playback. It's indeed peculiar that call connectivity remains unaffected while media audio encounters disruptions.

We will address this issue in future updates. Once a resolution has been implemented, we will inform you accordingly.

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