[Q] How to get your truesmart to look for bluetooth devices? - Ornate TrueSmart

I can't see how to look for bluetooth devices on my omate truesmart? What am I missing? I had to install a bluetooth finder. But can't connect via the normal Truesmart OS.

Triodefreak said:
I can't see how to look for bluetooth devices on my omate truesmart? What am I missing? I had to install a bluetooth finder. But can't connect via the normal Truesmart OS.
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The TS minterface does take some getting used to. Once you go to Settings>Wireless &Network, click on " bluetooth" (which should be switched on) and this will take you to a screen which gives you the option to make it visible and below that there should be a list of your paired devices (if any). At this screen swipe from the left, this will give you a pop-up menu that will have the option to " Search for devices".
Hope this helps

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Help with icon callisto 100!!

Ok i just got ICON Callisto 100 which I understand is same as omate smartwatch. i'm having several problems that i hope someone can help me with.
1. when i plug the watch (in cradle) into the computer(with the watch turned on), nothing happens. i mean it doesnt show up anywhere on computer as a drive and i want to install new watch faces that i downloaded already to computer. how do i get it to show as a drive? is there some setting i'm missing on the watch to do this? a walkthru from someone that knows would be great!
2. I dont have a sim card in the watch, its just a slave to my htc one phone. i get weather, email, and contacts already got downloaded and seem to update fine. HOWEVER, when a call come in on the phone, nothing happens on the watch. the call doesnt show up and no option obviously on the screen to answer or ignore. help!!!
3. when i get an instant message on the phone, it doesnt show up on the watch. so messaging is apparently not working. help.
Any step by step help with all of these would be much appreciated! thanks!!!!
Unless you turn on USB Storage on the watch, it will not show up on your computer. This is typical for most Android devices and is so common place that I can't even find a guide to link you to.
The Callisto 100 is not really designed to be used as a companion smartwatch so unless apps are installed to add this feature it will not work as a companion. The Master/Companion app for the TrueSmart are specific to the TrueSmart. If you want full TrueSmart compatibility you have to flash the TrueSmart firmware.
I would also suggest that if you have not rooted or run the EnSec Patch, to do so immediately

[Q] Bluetooth auto-pairing

Anyone having issues with automatic pairing?
I can't get the phone to hook up with my car automatically, I have to manually hit the device on the phone to get it connect (no problems when connecting manually) everytime I start the car.
I'm coming from a Lumia 920 so I'm not sure if there's a setting somewhere I missed.
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arrrgh said:
Anyone having issues with automatic pairing?
I can't get the phone to hook up with my car automatically, I have to manually hit the device on the phone to get it connect (no problems when connecting manually) everytime I start the car.
I'm coming from a Lumia 920 so I'm not sure if there's a setting somewhere I missed.
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try using Smart Connect App or similar app
and define this; when bluetooth On >> connect to X bluetooth device.
however phone should do it automatically! maybe it s problem in ur firmware;
try repairing ur firmware by PCC
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arrrgh said:
Anyone having issues with automatic pairing?
I can't get the phone to hook up with my car automatically, I have to manually hit the device on the phone to get it connect (no problems when connecting manually) everytime I start the car.
I'm coming from a Lumia 920 so I'm not sure if there's a setting somewhere I missed.
Cheers!
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I have the same problem. I must manually go to settings/bluetooth and select the bluetooth device to force it to connect. However, I have installed skipconnect and maybe it messes with the bluetooth connection ?

I was able to get bluetooth debugging working while synced with an iPhone

I'm not sure how I did it (and I'm scared to try to recreate it in case I lose it), but I've managed to get bluetooth debugging working while paired with my iPhone. It requires another Android device. I'm not sure if this was the exact order of things, I was resetting the watch so many times that it may have remained partially configured from the Android app rather than the iPhone app.
I'm not sure the steps I took exactly, but I think what did it was this (obviously this will require factory resetting your watch):
Paired the device with my Galaxy S2X using the Wear app (like normal), then paired it as a bluetooth device with my iPhone (using the Bluetooth menu in the watch settings)
Enabled ADB Debugging/bluetooth debugging on the watch and in the Wear app, and connected at least once to the shell (so it can authorize and remembers the device ID). Instructions here.
Factory reset the watch, and then paired it using the Wear app on the iPhone
Make sure you do not "Forget" the watch on the Android device!​
On the Galaxy, I went into bluetooth devices and the watch was still paired so I tried to connect (the device name matched what the iPhone found it as). I got a pairing request on the watch and accepted it.
In the Wear app on the Galaxy, I went into settings and down to Debugging Over Bluetooth, the Target showed as connected.
Try to connect to BT debugging as normal (as shown above). The Host should now show connected in Wear on the Android phone.
Download and use 'adb -e install' as much as you would like to install APKs!
As a note, obviously any wear app that requires a companion app (Wear Mini Launcher ) won't work properly.
I've synced Google Maps (which works great, and I'm not sure why it's not packaged with Wear for iOS), Calculator, a few games, some more watch faces. It makes the watch a bit more usable!
With this, I've also been able to enable wifi using a wifi connection manager app (and sending input to the device using adb to "type" the password), which allowed me to add an FTP server to push more apps + music + watchfaces + almost anything I want, enable wifi debugging and so much more!
If anyone is able to try this and reproduce the same results, could you report back here? This will be helpful to anybody that is stuck with an iPhone like me (work provided) may now have more use for their watch other than as a glorified heart rate monitor!
@Skellums were you able to ever recreate this? I just switched to the iPhone and I was hoping to at least sideload Google Fit, I don't know why it didn't just come built in. I wish AW 2.0 would get here already
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@Skellums were you able to ever recreate this? I just switched to the iPhone and I was hoping to at least sideload Google Fit, I don't know why it didn't just come built in. I wish AW 2.0 would get here already
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I haven't been able to try as I'm afraid of losing the connection!
I think one step I left out of the original post was I tried to do the command to sync it with another device (using ADB) found here. While connected and paired with the Android phone, enable ADB debugging and run the commands. Then factory reset the watch, sync with the iPhone, and attempt the Bluetooth connection from the Android phone again.
Again, I know I did a bunch in between so I'm not 100% certain on the exact sequence of events that caused it to allow the ADB connection. If I had another watch to test with I would but I'm worried if I factory reset I won't be able to recreate the connection, or it might factory reset back to the exact state it's already in allowing the connection already.

XZ1 and bluetooth

How is bluetooth doing?
I preordered it a couple of weeks ago but I am a little bit worried about. I still can withdraw the order.
I have Sony's SBH54, Bose QC35 and a Peugeot 2008 car stereo, just to explain the case.
Thanks for the help.
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How is bluetooth doing?
I preordered it a couple of weeks ago but I am a little bit worried about. I still can withdraw the order.
I have Sony's SBH54, Bose QC35 and a Peugeot 2008 car stereo, just to explain the case.
Thanks for the help.
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Has anyone said there is issues with Bluetooth? I don't have Bluetooth in my car anymore but I had issues sending some files
Sent from my Sony Xperia XZ1 using XDA Labs
It has been reported by one fellow on the Sony's forum but he was the only one. He talked about car stereo on a bmw x1.
Curiously, symptoms was similar to the nexus' oreo Bluetooth problem.
I suggested him to get in touch with the car dealer but when I found the nexus thread I became a little bit worried: I have to drive a lot for commuting and I need noise cancellation at work, hence car stereo and qc35.
I had a Z5 and recently bought the XZ1. I use bluetooth on my car stereo on a daily basis and never had issues with the Z5.
The XZ1 however, is a hit and miss. It would connect fine but sometimes it either won't display media information or I won't be able to use media controls on my car stereo. Most of the time it would work just fine.
A solution which worked has been setting AVCRP to version 1.4 by developer options under the Bluetooth section.
QC35 are still to be tested because they've been sent to service, but car stereo and Sony SBH54 are fine.
I've already reported the solution to Sony's tech support.
XZ1 compact here.
No problems with my QC35, also no problem with my old car's bluetooth handsfree system (2005).
4rz0 said:
XZ1 compact here.
No problems with my QC35, also no problem with my old car's bluetooth handsfree system (2005).
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Old things used to be built better.
Thanks for the QC35 check.
I have noticed delays connecting initially to devices but fine after. I have noticed connection issues though with the new "near bluetooth" protocol. I can't connect to a Roomba Braava Jet at all.
Just found this, trying to test as we speak.
https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-XZ1/Streaming-Bluetooth-audio-in-car/td-p/1264728/page/2
I have no problems using my xz1 with my srs-x11 and my peugeot 208 Bluetooth system. Mine works fine
XZ1 Compact Bluetooth complete failure
I have issues with all Bluetooth devices I regularly used with my previous phone. That includes a few portable bluetooth speakers like Ion Plunge or Philips PixelPop (connects but music does not play, hit or miss, had to forget and reconnect the devices manually almost every time), 3 different brand car bluetooth handsfrees including Volkswagen Go! bluetooth system, Opel Vauxhall integrated bluetooth, Renault Traffic integrated bluetooth. On car bluetooth either information is not displayed on the screen or device cannot be controlled from the car controls, sometimes when autoconnected to Volkswagen Go I see mute sign on the screen when my phone is not muted and music supposed to be playing. So much frustration considering that I got used to not having any issues with my old iPhone that I personally hated for many other reasons.
In case you guys haven't seen yet, there's various fixes coming with android's november update that should address most, if not all of those issues.
EDIT: I stand corrected, the mentioned updates are for the Nexus/Pixel devices, though I'm sure they'll be integrated into the Xperia device's software as well eventually.
I don't know where to put this, but this is the first thread that shows up on Google so I'll put it here.
I have had nothing but issues pairing my phone to the radio on my Hyundai Elantra. The headunit would report that it pairs successfully, but my XZ1 compact would never actually connect. Eventually "ELANTRA" would appear in my phone and the only Bluetooth feature available is Contact Sharing.
A few weeks ago some random method of me pairing and unpairing got it to work and I left it alone. I recently had to wipe my phone and start over, so I had to figure out how to pair this stupid thing again. I took note of what I did so I could share for others (and for myself when I have to wipe my phone in the future).
Delete all stored devices on your phone and headunit, and then go through the pairing process again. At the moment you successfully type in the Bluetooth pin code and hit pair, kill the power to the headunit. In my case, the radio lady was in the middle of saying "pairing complete" when I turned the key off.
The phone should switch from "Pairing" to "connecting", at which point you can turn the key back on. It should finish pairing and connect.
Hopefully this helps someone
I have a plantronics BT headset paired to my XZ1 compact and it kept disconnecting and reconnecting the next second. Sometimes the BT would show that is is connected but when i make a call, it isn't connected to the BT headset. I emailed support and follow their instructions below and still have the same problem, anybody experiencing the same? Hope there is a solution to fix this problem soon.
Thank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.
With regards to your query, kindly be advised to switch your phone to the safe mode, under the safe mode, please reset your Plantronics BT earphone and pair with the phone again.
If the device performance improves in safe mode, it’s likely that one or more downloaded applications are affecting the device negatively. You can exit safe mode and restart the device to uninstall the application or applications you suspect are causing the problem. If the problem is recent and you’re not sure which application is causing the problem, you can start by uninstalling the most recently downloaded application.
To enable Safe mode
1. While the phone is on, press and hold down the power key.
2. In the pop up window, touch and hold Power off until the Reboot to safe mode message appears.
3. Tap OK to reboot in safe mode.
To exit Safe mode
• When in Safe mode, restart the phone.
If the issue still persist under the safe mode, kindly be advised to perform a software repair by using the Xperia Companion.
To do this, you will need to install Xperia Companion from the Sony Xperia website. Please perform a backup first if your phone is able to on. Please follow the steps below to do this:
1. Go to http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/
2. Select Support
3.Click on Xperia companion
4.Look for " connect to your computer
5.Click on" Download for windows "
System requirements:
• Broadband connection
• Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent AMD processor
• 5 GB free hard disk space
• 2 GB RAM
• 1 available USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port and USB cable
• Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 8(8.1 or Windows 10
• OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or above
Note! There will be no support for Windows XP or Vista
To do a Backup, click on the "Backup" icon and follow the steps accordingly.
1) Click Backup to start
2) Xperia Companion will prompt you to name a new backup set. If an existing backup is available the data will added to the existing backup set. Click OK, to save the file name
3) Xperia Companion is able to backup personal data and media. Click the arrow to expand the My Data selection. Click Next to start the backup.
My data – Contacts & Call log, Calendar, Text messages and Others
Camera – Photos and Videos
Music – Music
4) Xperia Companion will request a password to be set for the backup files. This is optional unless the device is encrypted. If encrypted this will be mandatory. Click Next to progress.
5) Once the application has complied a backup the progress will automatically move onto the next window. Xperia Companion will notify that the backup has been successful. Click to Done to complete the process.
To do a Software Repair, just click on the "Software Repair" icon and follow the steps accordingly.
1) Click Software Repair to start
2) Xperia Companion will advise of Google Theft Protection risks. You must acknowledge that you know your details before process to the next step. Tick Yes to progress and then click Next.
3) You will be warned that all your local stored data will be removed. Tick I understand follow by clicking Next to progress.
4) Xperia Companion will download the Update Engine application. This application will run in background and you will not see the service. The service will progress automatically. The progress will vary depending on internet speeds. Once the Update Engine has been installed, you will be requested to connect your device. You must follow the steps for Xperia Companion to detect the device.
5) When the device has been detected the application will automatically move to the next step. Click Next to progress. When the repair has been completed, Xperia Companion will progress and confirm a successful repair. Click Done to complete the process.
Thank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.
With regards to your query, we suggest you to forget the Bluetooth pairing and clear data of the Bluetooth app by going Settings > Apps & notification > Apps info > tap on 3 vertical dots on top right hand corner > Show system > Bluetooth > Force stop > OK > Storage > Clear cache and clear data and try again.
If problem persists, we suggest you to try reset network settings and try again and monitor it.
To clear all connection data
1. Find and tap Settings > Network & Internet.
2. Tap the menu button (three vertical dots) > Network settings reset > RESET SETTINGS.
Like the others I also have problem with the Bluetooth after updating to Android 9 on my XZ1.
The problem is on my car Head unit, I can play song thorugh Bluetooth without any problems but when I receive a phone call or make a call although Bluetooth is still turned on but the voice come from the phone and sometimes it switches between the head unit and the phone repeatedly so I have to turn the Bluetooth off and answer the phone. About Bluetooth Avrcp which is on 1.6, some said if you put it on 1.4 might fix the problem but it didn't. And I also checked the avrcp For Android 8 is also on 1.6 and I never had such problems on Android 8. This all happened after updating to 9.
It's been months I'm searching for a solutions and I'd be grateful if someone could help.

Parrot MKi9200 with Galaxy S2

I've recently upgraded my ROM on my S2 i9100 phone from the standard 4.1.2 official to various unofficial ROMs. None of these allow me to use the hands-free features of the MKi9200 device. All of them will pair with the Parrot but the phone-book does not sync. Pressing the green button on the Parrot (which should allow you to voice dial) simply gives the message "phonebook is busy please wait".
I have reached out to Parrot without any joy to date even after 8 emails each way. My symptoms to them were along the following lines.
"1. The phone pairs with the MKi9200 still but still does not automatically connect when I get into the car.
2. After pairing the phone, the menu item “Bluetooth/paired phones” is still greyed out. It used to have my phone listed there before I upgraded. I guess that this is why the MKi does not automatically connect.
3. As noted above, I have to manually connect my phone now, whereas before I upgraded the smartphone Android version, it connected automatically. When it does connect, it says it is synchronising for a second or two.
4. I can dial a number using the “Phonebook” on the MKi device using the central knob and the menu system. I cannot use the green button as it always says the “phonebook is busy please wait”, even after 15 minutes.
5. When I finish a call, the iPod music does not restart automatically and I cannot start it manually using the “Play” button. The green play icon appears for a few seconds then goes away. I can play a track/playlist by selecting it from the menu system and the central knob.
6. I can play music from my iPod through the MKi9200 but when I press Pause, the red “pause” icon appears and the MKi “freezes”. I have to reboot the MKi to get it to work again.
7. I have tried various options for pairing the phone such as “force AT sync” but none have worked yet."
Any clues from anyone would be very welcome. I've had the Parrot for nearly 10 years and love it. I know it still o=works as I can pair an old phone (with my SIM card in it) and it works flawlessly. There is clearly something about unofficial ROMs that it doesn't like.
For info, I have always installed Micro GAPS or lower and have tried disabling bluetooth scanning and the software "Bluetooth File Transfer (Android)" by Medieval (versions 5.2 and the latest).
Parrot say the MKi9200 is not compatible with Android 8 but I have tried various other ROMs below that with no success.
Apologies if this post is in the wrong place but it seems to be an unofficial ROM thing to me. I feel there is something in these ROMs which is not compatible with my Parrot and was hoping someone would know what that was.

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