Bluetooth Issues after 5.0.2

[mtaylorUSA]

Im so confused. Logitech was working on a fix. Now they are saying Samsung is working on a fix. But it might have been Google's fault in disabling bluetooth connections.

Meanwhile, I could not get the safe-mode thing to work.
Not sure how to hook up the USB OTG idea, though that sounds promising.
Wondering if I should suck it up and buy a Samsung keyboard... those still work, right? (It'd be the LAST Samsung purchase I ever make)

 

[pduffer]

I'm convinced the problem is 100 percent Samsung. Other Samsung devices on Lollipop continue to work well with Bluetooth devices the Note Pro no longer works with, which rules out both Google and Logitech. In addition, Samsung admits they didn't test our update on anything other than their own devices. To me, that says they didn't care.

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[mtaylorUSA]

Its certainly hard to see why Logitech would want this to happen. Or google, which as far as I know doesn't make keyboards. Samsung, on the other hand, makes software for the OS and keyboards, no?

 

[David de Beer]

....Not sure how to hook up the USB OTG idea, though that sounds promising...

That's so easy, they sell OTG cables at every phone store. They are used to connect external card readers, for example, so you can add the images from your camera. They give the appliance the power, that the full size USB slot would have brought. And so they work for keyboards (both USB cabled and wireless) too.
Plug the OTG cable in the micro-USB slot on the NotePro. Then plug in the device (keyboard, wireless keyboard adapter) into the full size USB slot on the other side of the cable.
You'll then get a message what type of device you connected. And then: type... (or access your full size SD card or whatever) Eventually you can find the keyboard listed in the setup menu.

 

[jnaught]

This morning's email from Logitech:

Good day. Samsung is currently looking for a fix and will send an over-the-air update for the current problem with Bluetooth keyboards.

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[BEHamblin]

Now, if Samsung could just come up with an ETA on when the fix will be pushed....

 

[encelle111]

So thankful I came across this post....I was moments away from ordering a new Logitech keyboard. I don't use the keyboard much, and did not make the association between the early July update and the malfunction...figured it just died....

 

[mtaylorUSA]

The OTG cable thing did not work for me. No window popped up, so the Samsung didn't recognize/couldn't find my Logitech keyboard. They tried a Bluetooth adapter on the OTG USB part, and that did not work either.

 

[mel897]

Re: How to boot into safe mode... Google is your friend! (I don't remember exactly ;-) However I tried this pair in safe mode with both my Logitech KB case and Ultrathin mouse and it does not work. This "fix" if you read the original source was not intended for this particular issue with Logitech.

 

[David de Beer]

Sorry to hear that, and a bit confusing for me as well. My K800 desktop keyboard connects perfectly through the unified receiver plugged into the OTG slot, can thus be combined with a mouse using the same. Or I put my ultraflat keyboard Y-8BP62a's cable in the OTG plug, and it works like a dream (be it with another description in the setup menu). Both (3, mouse included) Logitech.

 

[Paul Bourque]

Any new info on the keyboard issue?

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[srvctec]

Any new info on the keyboard issue?

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=61974833

 

[95musicnotes]

I have the note pro 12.2 and airturn pedal. I downloaded the an2an to my phone and tablet and can't figure out how to set it up. Could you tell me what to do step by step?

 

[SAXNE1]

I would also like to know the step by step for AN2AN.\
My phone is a 5.02 (Samsung S5 Active) will it work with that?
Ahy reviews of AN2AN?

Thanks,
Matt

 

[SAXNE1]

Another user (bibeltreu) posted:

Yes, my S3 phone gets the signal from my PageFlip Cicada bluetooth pedal and sends it to the Note Pro 12.2. Works great! Used it at church today without any problem. No delay whatsoever. This An2An is a lifesaver for me. You have to download An2An Remote (free) to both devices and add the An2An Keyboard ($1.49) to the phone. Took me a few minutes to exactly configure it, but now it's a piece of cake. I just didn't want to go through the whole rooting/flashing business.

 

[Ben325]

Check out the description on the An2An Remote (Demo) Play Store page. Those instructions worked great for me. It's complicated and pretty much guaranteed that you'll screw it up at least one. Just keep trying!

 

[mdalgart]

thanks. It did take a few minutes to figure out how to configure An2An, but the google play instructions were pretty good.. and they first thing i typed....
"How dare Samsung keep me from using my keyboard!" LOL

 

[Mickeylittle]

How much extra battery is your phone losing using this app?

 

[mdalgart]

i have not noticed any change in battery drain - that actually surprised me too. The only limitation is that you can only use the An2An Mouse on a rooted reciever device.... for now being able to use the keyboard at least has been HUGE since i type about 80 words per minute and the onscreen keyboard is just KILLING my productivity!

 

[SAXNE1]

Well a breakthrough, sort of but not sure yet.....
I have a NotePro 12.2 and use it with a AirTurn foot pedal to turn my music (basically the NotPro is my music stand - se my previous posts).
I have called Samsung 4 or 5 times over the last few weeks after upgrading to 5.0.2 and loosing all connectivity with my AirTurn.
Today I tried something again and got a different result. After being transferred to a supervisor (I requested as the agent was not going to be able to do any of these things I requested - read on) I asked for Samsung to do one of four things (one of these would make me happy):
1) Let me know when a fix was going to be applied and that it will address my specific device (I was told that they are waiting for Google to fix Android 5.0.2 and could not respond)
OR
2) Replace my device with one that is in the box and still running 4.X.X
OR
3) Have my device reimaged
OR
4) GIVE ME MY MONEY BACK !!!
I reminded them the main reason I purchased this device (the 12.2) was for this purpose (music stand) an due to them rolling our this upgrade they have reduced my substantial purchase to a very good looking/expensive BRICK. I also asked them to look at my profile and see how many Samsung Products I have registered (Key Board for the 12.2, NotePro 10.1, Galaxy S5 Active, DVD/Blue ray player, Rugby Phone, and a Gear Fit).
The entire time I was pleasant (no reason to loose your cool (ever) with a front line help desk person(s) who are all very nice) and did not raise my voice.
They chose to have me return my device and they would reimage it to the previous OS level.
I do not know if this will work. I may very well be in for a very frustrating result but they offered and I took it. I will let ya'll know how it turns out. You can choose to try this or wait for me to let ya know if it will work (my recommendation).
I just sent the device (12.2) off.
More to Follow

BTW - I could not get AN2AN to work but seeing how I have a NotPro 101 as a back up I did not try very hard. My phone is at OS 5.0.2 I would need to use the 10.1 and as long as I have it out and the AirTurn works with it I reminded myself why I have a back up (chose not to give the 10.1 to my son when I got the 12.2) and will use that until something breaks.