Just applied the New Update to 2.3.6 (T989UVKL1) - BT now messed

[Jeremytallman]

Just picked up a White GSII over the weekend. Tried multiple times to get the update over the air and no go. I successfully applied the update via Kies today in less than 20 minutes.

Now About Phone says:

Android Version: 2.3.6

Baseband Version: T989UVKL1

Kernel Version: 2.6.35.11

Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UVKL1

Now my BT is not working right. I pair with an Moto HX1. Gives a beep every 30 secs or so through the headset and the connection light on the headset blinks red every 6 sec or so. I can still use BT with the phone; but the beep is super annoying. It worked just fine prior to the update.

Will have to wait and see if the battery lasts longer. I had mixed results battery wise in the last few days of using it quite a bit and downloading new apps, etc. over wifi and 4G.

Anyone experience similar BT issues? Thanks!

[Jeremytallman]

Follow up:

I have also removed the pairing, reset the headset to factory multiple time and re-paired, etc., with no effect.

[Jeremytallman]

Just finished IM chatting with Samsung customer service who had me do a soft and master/factory reset, which I told them would not work, as the UPDATE was a factory reset. Did what they asked and my Bluetooth problem is still there. Told me to call in now. Great!

[Jeremytallman]

Ok, feel like I am talking to myself; but figured out the problem on my own. Thanks worthless Samsung Support.

Here is what is happening, and you may/may not experience this yourself with your Bluetooth headsets after the update:

The NEW/Fixed Wi-Fi calling feature, when activated (which it is by default, if memory serves; but can be turned off), interferes with a strong BT connection. That causes the poorer connection and intermittent beeping in the headset and flashing red light (at least for my Moto HX1). Talking to people they said that I was cutting out a bunch.

Turn off Wi-Fi and the problem goes away.

Also, if you want to keep Wi-Fi active and fix the above - disable the Wi-Fi Calling feature and BT functions normally.

This is a bug that they obviously did not catch.

Another glitch I noticed with the Wi-Fi calling activated is that it interferes with picture-msging (you can still basic txt). Turn it off and go back to 4G/3G and picture-msging works again.

Samsung needs to fix this as I know the Wi-Fi feature will be sorely needed for some of you.

Hope my helping myself helps you all.

[vr002sh]

Jeremy

Thanks this will be helpful to the rest of us as we get our updates

Steve

[roberts68]

thanks for the update.

cant believe samsung missed this basic interference flaw.
tahts poor troubleshooting.

luckily wifi calling is not an immediate need so i can disable it until they fix this BT interference problem.

[dobiegillis]

Just got my white GSII yesterday but no update available. How did you get it via Kies?

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II

[Jeremytallman]

go to Samsung's website. This is the link I followed from a google search: [Only registered users can view links. ] (there is a windows and a mac link)

have your USB cord that came with the wall charger handy

install Kies 2.0 and follow the directions.

Once you have your GSII attached via USB it should auto detect and notify you that there is an update available for your handset.

I personally did not sync anything other than music/pics/vids and maybe contacts (although I use google/gmail for my contacts); but I did back up my photos/music, etc. before applying the update.

hope that works for ya. :-)

[roberts68]

the OTA update for my phone came last week.
my wife's phone update OTA just came this am
so they are still rolling out the OTA updates.

my only BT issue is when my headset gets turned off, when i turn it back on, my s2 wont see it.
frustrating.

[afhanson72]

Thanks, that helped me as I'm having problems with the picture messaging. Can we go back to the old software version until 4.0 comes out?

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