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    Note 5: why am I unable to make calls via car Bluetooth?

    Well, I never did the Note 5 to make phone calls (without being woken up) - I could receive calls and answer without having to wake the phone up. Bluetooth audio streamed perfectly ok. Tried it in a couple of cars (a 2012 Ford Falcon, a 2013 Holden Commodore) and same issue. Deal breaker...
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    Note 5: why am I unable to make calls via car Bluetooth?

    Re: Note 5: unable to make calls via car Bluetooth Well, I was totally unable to get it to work - Samsung Chat and email help weren't any help at all. I can get a semi solution by using BT GNow and Google Voice - it works (kind of) - hit the car's phone button and ask it call someone - it will...
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    Note 5: why am I unable to make calls via car Bluetooth?

    Re: Note 5: unable to make calls via car Bluetooth I think it must not be compatible with Australian made cars - doesn't work in my sisters new Ford Falcon either (nor does her s6). Holden are a very common, top selling vehicle here (sold as Chevs in both the US and middle east) - so I'm...
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    Note 5: why am I unable to make calls via car Bluetooth?

    Re: Note 5: unable to make calls via car Bluetooth Hi. Just finished live chat with Samsung who were unable to provide any solutions at all. I have a Holden Calais V which comes with an excellent factory Bluetooth in car system. I can get BT GNow to work perfectly (needs Google Now installed)...
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    Note 5: why am I unable to make calls via car Bluetooth?

    Note 5: unable to make calls via car Bluetooth Hi. I've just moved from an iPhone 6 Plus to the Note 5. One of the great frustrations I have with the Samsung is being unable to make calls in my car using the car's Bluetooth system. The phone pairs to the Bluetooth easily - but doesn't make...