Nexus 6P and 5X users reporting in-car Bluetooth issues with Android 7.1.1 update

13 January 2017
The issue has been around since October last year.

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  • Anonymous
  • j@F
  • 24 Feb 2017

sb3k, 23 Jan 2017The bluetooth issue is NOT an 'in-car' issue, but a Bluetoo... moreFor me it is only "in-car" issue. My Bose headphones connect just fine with Nexus 6p with Bluetooth. Even car's bluetooth connects and right away disconnects.

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    • Anonymous
    • j@F
    • 24 Feb 2017

    AnonD-643651, 11 Feb 2017It's not just me. Glad to hear that. I don't know that it i... moreWired earphones work for me.

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      • AnonD-643651
      • YiM
      • 11 Feb 2017

      It's not just me. Glad to hear that. I don't know that it is a Bluetooth issue. Phone calls won't work over wired earphones either.

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        • AnonD-643651
        • YiM
        • 11 Feb 2017

        It's not just me. Glad to hear that. I don't know that it is a Bluetooth issue. Phone calls won't work over wired earphones either.

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          • sb3k
          • MKc
          • 23 Jan 2017

          The bluetooth issue is NOT an 'in-car' issue, but a Bluetooth issue. The Nougat update broke something in the way the signal is being emitted.

          You can reproduce it very easily: just connect any bluetooth sound system to the Nexus 6p, put your hand 2cm over the upper area of the phone and wait a few seconds, the Bluetooth link will start disconnecting.

          The in-car issue is similar: it actually cuts the link if the driver's arm gets in way of the car's Bluetooth receiver. Simply put the nexus6p on the passenger's seat and you will see it doesn't disconnect anymore. People who didn't notice the issue simply have a phone dock that doesn't cover the upper area of the phone, hence the signal not being cut off.

          Google really messed up with this, I can't believe such an important feature got broken without them noticing. A lot of people bought Nexus 6p to benefit from security updates and end up re-installing android 6x just because of Bluetooth issues. This is unacceptable!

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            • Cristi
            • E9@
            • 17 Jan 2017

            I have the same problem.
            It bothers me a lot. I cannot via blootooth with my car, with my headphones, it doesn't work at all.

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              • ran
              • nR3
              • 15 Jan 2017

              mine does the same problem and I have been struggling with the blue tooth with no results. does any body knows how to fix it?

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                • AnonD-632062
                • 3Yg
                • 15 Jan 2017

                For the past few months, each update for the Nexus/Pixel line seems to open a can of worms for the users. I wish Google fixes these issues soon or their reputation is gonna take a hit for sure.

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                  • ~itachi
                  • KSu
                  • 15 Jan 2017

                  My Nexus 6p is location spamming random number. Please provide any solution if possible

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                    • AnonD-632676
                    • Ya3
                    • 14 Jan 2017

                    Just upgraded to 7.1.1 on my Nexus 5X, BT works great in both cars, one with aftermarket speaker, one with Subaru OEM.

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                      • Md Khan
                      • gm9
                      • 14 Jan 2017

                      After 7.1.1 update my hangs up frequently so I need to restart it repeatedly

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                        • STL100
                        • Ygr
                        • 14 Jan 2017

                        Yes I have encountered this same issue. It is very frustrating to have a vehicle which offers this amenity but cannot be utilized! I have spoken to representatives about this issue and also did some troubleshooting to get it rectified, but to no avail! Is my next option to go with another carrier? Please advise.

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                          • AnonD-632544
                          • U@k
                          • 14 Jan 2017

                          Agreed, happening on my Pixel phone too

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                            • Vijay Jetty
                            • U@k
                            • 14 Jan 2017

                            Hey, so strange, I am facing same issues with my Pixel phone too since last 2 days. Tried repairing, but it's not even finding the device now.
                            Chandigarh, Airtel connection.

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                              • AnonD-632496
                              • g$G
                              • 14 Jan 2017

                              AnonD-632310, 14 Jan 2017Nexus 6p, Bluetooth pairing is impossible on 7.1.1 on my c... moreI have a 2014 ATS with CUE. I had problems that last 2 months and it was in service 3 times, but it seems it is finally resolved. There are lots of bulletins that the dealer gets, but only action is taken with customer complains. Now my 6P connects with no problem.

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                                • TLD
                                • XP{
                                • 14 Jan 2017

                                How to get it.. still waait

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                                  • Hunter
                                  • 0Uw
                                  • 14 Jan 2017

                                  Dude... Use a freaking Bluetooth headset. Seriously... I see more and more mud thrown at nexus and pixel. Go buy an Iphone then and become the stupid mass population that's using that s**t. God. You're more annoying that Half Life 3 Threads!! Nexus up nexus down! Go get a new phone or stop complaining! We are the only users who use the Ultimate security updates. You can't see past that? Really?

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                                    • Ganome
                                    • I5r
                                    • 14 Jan 2017

                                    Should have mentioned I have a 5X

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                                      • Ganome
                                      • I5r
                                      • 14 Jan 2017

                                      My Bluetooth had worked fine before and after the update. No bumps what so ever. VW Jetta '09

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                                        • Alain
                                        • xx8
                                        • 14 Jan 2017

                                        AnonD-632310, 14 Jan 2017Nexus 6p, Bluetooth pairing is impossible on 7.1.1 on my c... moreIt's definitely disappointing how they have yet to come up with a fix. I think it depends on the vehicle. My phone connects no problems to my ram 1500, but won't connect to my Chevy Cruze. I think that's why some people are saying they don't have issues.