Fix Google Pixel 5/5XL Bluetooth, Headphones And Connectivity Problems

Bluetooth isn’t a new feature in smartphones. The connectivity feature is still immensely popular as well as useful, these days. The Bluetooth technology is taken for granted by most of the Android users. However, you get worried when you need Bluetooth access and it stops working. Here is when the smartphone begins to annoy the Android users. Android is the most used smartphone operating system, but there are many issues caused by a software glitch.

If the device has connectivity problem, then it won’t connect to any device with Bluetooth access. You will notice connectivity errors while linking. It can be any device with Bluetooth access like a headset or headphones, portable speaker or in-car audio system feature. Many users have complained that the Bluetooth won’t start at all. The phone reboots automatically after the Bluetooth option turns grey. The device also freezes when it is using Bluetooth option.

The software is not loading in these cases. It is also possible that the Bluetooth feature remains to turn off. Bluetooth technology is sometimes difficult to understand. The reasons can be many for Bluetooth feature not working. However, you cannot fix it and keeps rebooting the device again and again. The reasons can be various which can create difficulty for the device to connect with Bluetooth devices. We have picked some methods which work effectively for fixing the device connectivity issue. 

Google Pixel 5/ 5XL is the upcoming flagship of Google, the search engine company. There were many issues faced by the users in the existing Pixel 4 series. Bluetooth is a blessing for users who are annoyed with messy wires and cords. Hence, it becomes necessary to fix the problems which include Bluetooth issues. In this article, we will discuss the guide to fix Google Pixel 5/5XL Bluetooth, Headphones And Connectivity Problems. If you have any issue regarding other devices, feel free to contact Gadget Features Forum.

Fix Google Pixel 5/5XL Bluetooth, Headphones And Connectivity Problems

Connect Bluetooth Headphones

Tap on the Bluetooth option to turn it on.

Fix Google Pixel 5/5XL Bluetooth, Headphones And Connectivity Problems

Most of the Android users think that connecting a Headphone via Bluetooth is different from linking a speaker. You have to follow the same steps to link with all the Bluetooth-enabled device. It might sound silly, but some users are new to this feature. They have not used it earlier. Those new smartphone users can follow these steps to easily link up any Bluetooth device.

1. Drag down the Notification shade of your smartphone from the top of the display.
2. Now, swipe down the Quick settings panel from the top of the Notification shade.
3. Tap on the Bluetooth option to turn it on.
4. Tap on the Pair new device. The devices will be scanned and you can see the device name list to be paired.
5. Tap on the device name which you want to pair.

Bluetooth Won’t Connect

Tap on Bluetooth option

Fix Google Pixel 5/5XL Bluetooth, Headphones And Connectivity Problems

Connectivity issues can occur anytime during the lifetime of a smartphone. The smartphone users don’t often use the Bluetooth option unless they bought a new Bluetooth speaker. Earlier, Bluetooth was used to file sharing, but there are many other ways available now. If you have used this feature for file sharing, then remove all the device names and try connecting.

1. Navigate to the Settings section of your phone.
2. Tap on Bluetooth option.
3. Wait for a few seconds and you will notice the entire devices list which has been connected with your phone at least once.
4. Now, click on each device name and, remove.
5. Follow the same process and delete all the names.
6. Restart the device and turn on the connectivity again.

Bluetooth Problems

Navigate to the Settings.

Fix Google Pixel 5/5XL Bluetooth, Headphones And Connectivity Problems

System updates are not required, but they are beneficial. Many of you ignore the new updated. The system updates have many benefits like bug fixes. Every system update comes with new features or customizations. It improves the performance of a smartphone. Android smartphones regularly get updates which you must install. Follow these steps to update the device OS.

Update:
1. Your phone must have a good Wi-Fi Network. Without the internet, you cannot install the update.
2. Navigate to the Settings.
3. Tap on About device.
4. Now, tap System Updates.
5. Search for Updates in the settings.
6. If updates are available, then download and install the latest Android version.
7. The smartphone will restart after the installation process.

Bluetooth Not Working

Hold the Power Key to turn off the smartphone.

Fix Google Pixel 5/5XL Bluetooth, Headphones And Connectivity Problems

Restarting the Android phone into ‘Safe Mode’ is the most suitable option to troubleshoot difficulties and problems with the phone. The device doesn’t require any third-party app to start into Safe Mode. However, Safe Mode disables third-party apps. It uses only apps which comes by default with the device. 

Safe Mode:
1. Hold the Power Key to turn off the smartphone.
2. Now hold the Volume Down along with Power keys.
3. Leave the Power Key when the Android logo appears on the screen.
4. Press and hold the Power key again along with Volume Down key which you are already holding.
5. The phone will get started in recovery mode, now leave both the keys.
6. After that, you will get an option to enable Safe Mode.
7. Tap on the Ok button to confirm.
8. You will see the safe mode appears at the bottom of the screen

Bluetooth Issues

Tap on Application Manager.

Fix Google Pixel 5/5XL Bluetooth, Headphones And Connectivity Problems

If you are facing difficulties while connecting to a specific device, then this is the solution. Force stop removes all the data of a connection. Any glitch in the connection will be removed. You can connect the device again after a force stop. You can also clear the data if the option is available in the settings section.

Force stop:
1. Navigate to the Settings section of your phone.
2. Tap on Application Manager.
3. Tap on all list which displays all the applications.
4. Search for Bluetooth and tap on it.
5. Now, tap on the Force Stop option.
6. Clear Cache of the phone and confirm.
7. Reboot the phone after all the steps.

Clear Bluetooth cache

Press and hold the power button to turn off the smartphone.

Fix Google Pixel 5/5XL Bluetooth, Headphones And Connectivity Problems

The system cache partition is the temporary data stored in the device memory. These data must be cleared regularly to run the smartphone smoothly. Wipe cache partition will efficiently clear the system cache. The recovery mode has many solutions for your Android issues. Most of you aren’t aware of this section. Follow the steps given to enter recovery mode.

Wipe cache partition:
1. Press and hold the power button to turn off the smartphone.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up along with Power keys until you Android or company’s logo appears on the screen.
3. Release both the buttons.
4. In recovery mode, you will see several options, you have to select ‘Wipe cache partition’ using the Power key.
5. You can navigate from the recovery mode by restarting the device.

Pixel Won’t Find Bluetooth

Fix Google Pixel 5/5XL Bluetooth, Headphones And Connectivity Problems

Battery optimization is a feature in the smartphone which stops some useful options like connectivity and navigation. You can turn it off anytime if you are not worried about the battery draining. You can also unpair the Bluetooth enabled devices and reconnect to fix these issues. These two methods are known to fix the issue effectively.

1. Navigate to the Settings section of your phone.
2. Tap on Bluetooth option.
3. Wait for a few seconds and you will notice the entire devices list which has been connected with your phone at least once.
4. Now, click on each device name and, then tap on the unpair option.
5. Follow the same process and delete all the names.
6. Restart the device and turn on the connectivity again.

Battery optimization
1. Navigate to the Settings of the smartphone.
2. Tap on the Apps & Notification and Special app access.
3. Now, tap on Battery optimization.
4. Tap on the drop-down menu and choose All Apps.
5. Select the Bluetooth and tap on Don’t optimize option.

Bluetooth Fix

Click on the Ok button to confirm.

Fix Google Pixel 5/5XL Bluetooth, Headphones And Connectivity Problems

In the last method, we will factory reset the device. It removes all the malicious data stored in smartphone memory. It can fix almost every smartphone issue you are facing. However, many users prefer solving issues using the above methods, as it wipes out all the data from the smartphone.

Factory Reset:
1. Make sure that you have kept the backup of all data of the phone.
2. Now turn off the smartphone and connect to charging.
3. Press and hold the Power and Volume down buttons.
4. Then release and again hold the Power button. Remember you are holding the Volume down button.
5. Press the Volume down button a few times to highlight ‘Delete all user data and reset all settings’.
6. Click on the Ok button to confirm.
7. Press the Power button to factory reset.

Final Verdict

So, this was the full troubleshooting guide to Fix Google Pixel 5/5XL Bluetooth, Headphones And Connectivity Problems. These methods are applicable to all the Bluetooth versions. You can also enjoy the updated version using these methods. I hope you liked this article and it helped you to fix the Pixel Bluetooth issues. If you experience the issue with other brand phones, then you can also use these. The steps might be different, but the methods are the same. Don’t forget to share this article with your friends who own a Pixel device.