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Question

Samsung Galaxy Note Bluetooth connection problem

Jun 13, 2012 7:53AM PDT

I have a Philips Bluetooth stereo headset SHB9001 which works perfect with other devices, but my new Galaxy Note GT-N7000 cannot find it. Android 4.0.3. Please help.

Eddy

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I would contact the headset manufacturer.....
Jun 13, 2012 8:54AM PDT

I suspect the headset is incompatible w/ Android 4.0.3. They may be working on a patch to enable connectivity. I guarantee that Samsung would advise you do the same thing.

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Make the call.
Jun 14, 2012 5:33AM PDT

Call 1800SAMSUNG to ask for a fix, help and if not, return it as defective.

But I know a little too much about bluetooth. I find the industry misfired on this one. That is, why would we expect folk to go in controls, turn it on, pair with codes and more today? Setup alone is not easy enough and try as I may in my apps I can't count on the API to always work.

Make the call and be ready to give it back.
Bob

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iPhone Bluetooth
Jun 18, 2012 7:18PM PDT

Then someone know about iPhone Bluetooth? How can i use it to transfer data? Thanks!

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I can but then again.
Jun 19, 2012 4:16AM PDT

We can't connect an iPhone bluetooth to most data connected bluetooth devices.

WHY!!! Apple decided to mandate a communications coprocessor that your average PC, bluetooth device will not have.

So this locks out most bluetooth transfers.
Bob