Bluetooth HM-10 not discoverable on Android 8.0/8.1 Oreo

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Hi @Pimousse AFAIK I don’t have any issues with Wifi, but I cant say anything about Bluetooth since I don’t own bluetooth headphones. Here is a screenshot from my data usage this month running on Android 8.1. I have a data limit of 5GB

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Measured with the app Data Usage Monitor (non root)

In my opinion Android 8.1 runs flawlessly and much faster. Gives this feeling I got a brand new phone. I definitely recommend. You do have to sign up for the beta program, but that is fairly easy these days. Just register your phone here, thats all http://www.android.com/beta Okay it’s beta software but as long as I’m using it I haven’t got into any problems. Downgrading is as easy as unregistering your device on the same page

@scepterr once I find out it works with a upcoming update I will let you know in this topic :wink:

@Sebike this wasn’t discussed before so good to know !

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Has anyone tried the official 8.1.0 update which was launched a few days ago to see if BLE is fixed? Can’t find any answers with my quick Google search

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@GunnarK i dont have this module, but i use a bt05-a module for other apps. I can confirm STILL BROKEN in 8.1

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@trancer23 what device do you have? Apparently the official 8.1 is only available to pixel 2 (XL) and Nexus 6p

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I have a pixel 2 (not xl) on verizon. I was on the developer beta build, and got a notice to update to the official.

My build is Android 8.1.0 Security Patch level: December 5, 2017

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Just got an update on my OnePlus 3T, still 8.0.0 but Bluetooth WORKS! :smiley::smiley::smiley:

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New Pixel owner also looking for answers on this. Any Pixel owners managed to get it working?

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Download some ble check app to see if your phone has ble

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Just download ackmaniacs app and it should connect without pairing

Its BLE usually not visible in bluetooth options as I know

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I have a 1st gen pixel and its always worked. I have an upgrade to the Pixel 2 sitting here on my desk, just haven’t moved to it. Took it out of the box, did a rudimentary setup, connected to the @Ackmaniac VESC app, no problems. Both of my pixels are on Verizon, not sure if that matters or not, but any info helps I guess.

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What version of Android does it have?

@Acido that’s not the issue there’s a bug in Android 8 that breaks some BLE functionality

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The phone immediately requested an update as soon as I turned it on, its currently at 8.1 and works. I did not try it with the original load.

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So @mmaner you are running the official build. Not a beta?

I currently running 8.1 beta on Nexus 5x, it should receive a new patch in a few days if I’m correct. Hopefully there’s a fix in that, otherwise I might revert back to 8.1 official

@Acido that is not the issue. Nonetheless worth mentioning. I didn’t know this in the first place either…!

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Official, i don’t typically root anymore, too much time involved :slight_smile:

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Yeah the app says it detects a low power BT but always fails to connect.

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Hmm…how frustrating. Maybe it’s an XL 2 issue. The app says it finds it, but cannot connect. Wait, I don’t need to unpair it from my old phone do I?

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I don’t know, it’s worth a try.

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You don’t need root to run beta software for Google Beta Program. You can sign up your Google phone at android.com/beta

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Don’t know either.

I am not even able to find the module with my Nexus 5X running 8.1 beta with November patch

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Nothing at all? My finds it (or maybe another BLE device around my apartment) but then says fails to connect. How frustrating. Glad I didn’t trade in the old phone just yet.