This handy Google Pixel capability can help solve annoying Android Bluetooth problems
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Try this before you go factory resetting anything.
Key facts
- On their Pixel 8 Pro test, they discovered Bluetooth Diagnostics in Settings > Connected devices
- An optional bug report can contain a Bluetooth HCI snoop log with interaction data such as device names, MAC addresses and LE Audio reports
- Wireless Android Auto uses both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, which means Bluetooth can be working fine while Android Auto is still throwing a fit
- Bluetooth Diagnostics can give you a better idea of where the failure lies
Summary
Bluetooth problems have a bad habit of telling you pretty much nothing. Google has given Pixel owners at least some direction on where to start troubleshooting. Now, before the Android community comes together to rejoice, here's the catch. The good news is that Google hasn't buried this diagnostic help behind anything particularly exotic. Connections to vehicles are where Bluetooth troubleshooting can get particularly annoying.