AMT Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 (edited) Ok so its probably been said before about first doing it but my Samsung Galaxy Ace was connected and has worked perfectly through the car for a year nearly. Now replaced it with a Galaxy S4 Mini and it pairs to the car but then after 30 seconds cuts off and the light goes to yellow again. Anyone got this phone or had this issue? I'm more thinking its the phone. it seems to ask you to connect by ticking a box (with the 350Z pair name) but it won't stay there. Doin ma head in. It has actually paired with the car but just won't stay connected Shot in the dark but meh... ta lol Edited September 6, 2013 by AMT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jell36 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Yeah it's a problem with the S4, mine did the same. The new update that was released about a month ago may fix it but I just changed my head unit to an aftermarket one. Once Android 4.3 comes out next month, the issue should definitley be fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14N Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 This is going to be no help what-so-ever, but I know and have read that a lot of 350Z owners are having difficulty with the S4 and the bluetooth. Hopefully someone will be along soon with a more helpful response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 from what I understand it is the S4 at fault. So far I haven't heard of any soloution Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modd1uk Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Bar flashing a custom rom there is nothing you can do but wait, i'm in the same boat . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ350Z Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Does an Iphone 4 connect in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 My friend thought it might still be trying to look for my old phone. Although it says it should hold 4...when I took the Infiniti G47 out as a courtesy car my friend tried to connect to it but then had to go into the settings in the car to change it and it worked. ...but we don't have a screen in the Zed. Anyone know how to wipe the Bluetooth memory at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Nope you're right just spoke to my Dad (hes into his wizardy techy crap) and hes says yeah theres an update coming out. Is it that Kitkat thing?? And do you think it will sort it. Also whens this out?. Am so annoyed I cant use my fone now in the car lol (its the little things ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jell36 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 The answers to the questions you ask are in the second post in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BeninManc Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 The nexus 4 does the same thing. Tried it with two different handsets, same issue. My old galaxy S2 is fine though. Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modd1uk Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 My s4 came up with an update today, around 40mb took ages to install it. Will go out and try it after, not getting my hopes up though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squit Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I've had to take the fuse out for the stereo and then put it back in again, (basically switching off and on again) to get the bluetooth to connect properly on other cars before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooch Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 I had an issue with my S3 after a battery reset, although it was slightly different as it wouldn't pair. Had to un-pair the phone, reboot it and re-pair it. Its a long shot but might work for some phones. If its a known problem with S4 then this is more than a long shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Did the software update for the S4 mini sort out the problem? My mate has the same issue with his S4 mini and his Parrot Bluetooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 S3 works fine. Sometimes not having the latest is less hassle .......Sorry could`nt resist being an old fart and all that.....lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richmillions Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I have done the s4 update and still doesn't work with the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s1xtyn1n3 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) Yeah the current firmware update did nothing for my S4 either. There are a number of updates for bluetooth in Android 4.3 which is officially coming to the S4 next month, but if you can do without the Samsung TouchWiz stuff, you could flash your phone with CyanogenMod 10.2 before then which will give you Android 4.3 also. Would be interested to hear if anyone has tried this and has had any luck with the bluetooth... If I get bored this weekend, I may well give it a shot. Edited September 12, 2013 by s1xtyn1n3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
:RedZed: Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Someone else has already pointed out the Nexus 4 doesn't work, all N4's should have 4.3. I wouldn't hold your breath for 4.3 being the answer I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modd1uk Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Latest update, still no joy. Sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 The S3 was a brilliant phone which broke new boundaries when it was launched. I got an S4 for my son who quickly ran into a basic problem with it in that it doesn't have an FM radio on it and you cannot download one. I gave him my S3 and have regretted it ever since. Kies, Samsung's PC Suite software must have been developed by someone from another planet ( utter junk ), is a prime example of software not fit for purpose. I have been advised 4.3 KitKat will be available for the S4 end of October. Come on Samsung, we love your gadgets but listen to the customer and release products which are fit for purpose. Bluetooth is a basic requirement on todays mobile. Wakey wakey! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modd1uk Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Its annoying, my s4 bluetooth works fine with my obd2 mini and torque pro app, its just the built in bluetooth for hands free :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Quick update here. I have just spent 1.5 hrs on the phone to Samsung regarding this issue. They could not advise me if the Kitkat update will resolve the matter. I have just sent in an email asking for the issue to be raised higher. I will report back as soon as I know more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted September 17, 2013 Author Share Posted September 17, 2013 Nice one! Btw without sounding like a noob, I've got the kies thing on my PC, so is it just a case of when I know the update for android is out just going on, connecting and downloading the update?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richmillions Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 If you know a way to log it with them let me know and I'll log it also. At least then they can't claim they don't know about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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