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Galaxy A53 - Bluetooth connection issues after Android 13 update

(Topic created on: 09-12-2022 08:27 AM)
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Gav_hay
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‎09-12-2022 08:27 AM - last edited ‎09-12-2022 08:35 AM

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Before the Android 13 update I had had no problems connecting my A53 to Bluetooth devices. However, ever since the update, connecting the phone to my car or to my Samsung ear buds has become very hit and miss. If it won't connect, I have to restart the phone.  I've tried all the troubleshooting suggestions I can find but nothing has worked so far. Has anyone else experienced this issues and does anyone have a solution?

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azzer2000
Explorer

‎07-01-2023 08:26 AM - last edited ‎07-01-2023 08:27 AM

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I can confirm this has been fixed with the most recent update and now works every time. Do the about phone, software update to force the latest update instead of waiting for it.
Gav_hay
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‎07-01-2023 08:29 AM

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In response to azzer2000
That's certainly my experience after downloading the December security patch.
js0205
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‎10-01-2023 08:09 PM

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As of today, my A53 5G STILL does not connect to Ford Sync version 1. Aggravating. 

Gav_hay
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‎10-01-2023 08:20 PM

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In response to js0205
Aggravating as you say. Ever since I downloaded and installed the December security patch, I've not had a problem connecting my A53 5G to my car (a Renault).
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RDSA
Student

‎10-01-2023 09:56 PM

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In response to RDSA

I have now installed the update of 28 december and this fixed the issue for me.

Details of this update:
Galaxy A53 5G (SM-A536B)
Build Number : A536BXXU4BVL2
Android version : T(Android 13)
Release Date : 2022-12-28
Security patch level : 2022-12-01

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Stephon C
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‎13-01-2023 03:29 PM

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I'm having the same issue. In addition to the suggestions of clearing cache and data, forgetting devices, resetting connections, etc. I've also reset the devices I'm trying to connect to. No success at all..

js0205
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‎13-01-2023 04:18 PM - last edited ‎28-01-2023 06:09 PM

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In response to Stephon C

Likewise. Now I can connect to printers, earbuds and the like, but not Ford Sync. Correction, SOMETIMES I can connect to other Bluetooth devices,  still occasionally not. Frustrating.  [EDIT] Rented a Toyota Corolla for work this week--phone still wouldn't connect to the car.

YorkiePud
Journeyman

‎16-01-2023 08:10 PM

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In response to RDSA
Not fixed it for me ...
YorkiePud
Journeyman

‎16-01-2023 08:12 PM

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In response to Gav_hay
Not made any difference for me
Gav_hay
Pioneer

‎16-01-2023 08:19 PM

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In response to YorkiePud
That's a pain. I still keep expecting my phone not to connect to my car or my ear buds but it has been faultless since the December security patch. Odd how it seems to have fixed some people's phones but not everyone's. Maybe the January security patch will sort it out for you.
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