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Troubleshoot issues related to Bluetooth on your device for the Google Pixel 3aXL
This article helps you troubleshoot Bluetooth issues on your Google Pixel 3a XL
You may have Bluetooth� issues if your Google Pixel 3a XL is unable to:
- Pair with a Bluetooth device
- Connect to a Bluetooth device
- Recognize a Bluetooth device
These steps help identify and resolve the underlying cause. After completing each step, test to see if the issue is fixed. If not, continue to the next step.
- Does your phone you're pairing with support the same Bluetooth protocols as your Google Pixel 3a XL?
Refer to the Bluetooth device's user manual for compatibility.
Your Google Pixel 3a XL is compatible with Bluetooth v4.2 and supports the following profiles:
- Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
- Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
- Device Identification Profile (DI)
- Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile (GAVDP)
- Generic Object Exchange Profile (GOEP)
- Health Device Profile (HDP)
- Hands-Free Profile (HFP)
- Human Interface Device Profile (HID)
- HID Over GATT Profile (HOGP)
- Headset Profile (HSP)
- Message Access Profile (MAP)
- Object Exchange Profile (OBEX)
- Object Push Profile (OPP)
- Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN)
- Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP)
- Serial Port Profile (SPP)
If the manual doesn't list any of these protocols, your Google Pixel 3a XL is unable to connect to that Bluetooth device.
- Is Bluetooth enabled on both devices?
Bluetooth may be turned off on either the Google Pixel 3a XL or the other Bluetooth device. Be sure Bluetooth is enabled on both devices.
- From the home screen, swipe down on the Status bar with two fingers.
- Tap the Settings icon.
- Tap Connected devices.
- Tap Connection preferences.
- Tap Bluetooth.
- Tap the Bluetooth switch to ON if needed.
- Is the Bluetooth device in range?
The Bluetooth communication range for most devices, including your Google Pixel 3a XL, is about 30 feet. Be sure your phones are in range.
- Perform a soft reset.
A soft reset deletes any temporary files that may be causing the issue.
- Turn off the device by pressing and holding the Power key, then tap Power off.
- Wait 10 seconds.
- Press the Power key to turn the device back on.
- Remove the pairing and re-pair the Bluetooth device.
Removing the pairing, restarting your Google Pixel 3a XL, and then re-pairing the Bluetooth device refreshes and updates your connection.
Note: To optimize device performance, be sure your Google Pixel 3a XL is running the most recent device software. Check for software update.
If you're still having issues, try the Sprint Community pages.