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ICEMAN 316 · 03-24-2011, 01:10 AM

I'm having trouble with my HTC Thunderbolt keeping the bluetooth connected with my 2011 Camaro 2SS. It would connect for 30 secs then disconnect for 2 mins or so then reconnect and disconnect again after about 30 secs. Anybody know why this is happening? Thanks

Edit: So I have a partial fix for this issue. Here's how you keep the Bluetooth connected to GM cars:

1. Delete previous Thunderbolt pairs
2. Start a new pair
3. When the phone is paired with the car your Thunderbolt will ask If you want to connected the phone list (something like that forgot the exact wording)
4. Select "decline" and check the box that says "always" then click ok.

This will keep your phone connected with your car. It will not connected and disconnected anymore. The phone book was the problem. Only problem with this fix is you won't have your phone list on your car. You would have to dial from the thunderbolt. Let me know if this works for you guys.

jmart53 · 03-24-2011, 09:45 AM

My buddy just got that phone and I guess he has problems with all sorts of basic items that are standard on phones these days like bluetooth. I guess HTC/VZW spent so much time on the "ultra fast" 4G that is barely available to anyone and skimped out on the other essentials...that's my guess as I've seen it on many newer HTC phones...

If anything wait for an update (might fix BT connections), tho with android you will be outdated soon enough since there OS is so fragmented because of the number of hardware developed associated with software versions.

Toasty · 03-25-2011, 11:16 PM

I am having the same issue. I have been reading online of bluetooth issues with other HTC phones, seems to revolve around the bluetooth stack used in the phone, standard bluetooth headset seems fine

ICEMAN 316 · 03-28-2011, 01:43 PM

i read on the forums that if you decline the phone book transfer or access then the bluetooth would stay connected. I'm going to try it when I get home.

Toasty · 03-28-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ICEMAN 316

i read on the forums that if you decline the phone book transfer or access then the bluetooth would stay connected. I'm going to try it when I get home.

Working so far!

ICEMAN 316 · 03-30-2011, 05:12 AM

So I have a partial fix for this issue. Here's how you keep the Bluetooth connected to GM cars:

1. Delete previous Thunderbolt pairs
2. Start a new pair
3. When the phone is paired with the car your Thunderbolt will ask If you want to connected the phone list (something like that forgot the exact wording)
4. Select "decline" and check the box that says "always" then click ok.

This will keep your phone connected with your car. It will not connected and disconnected anymore. The phone book was the problem. Only problem with this fix is you won't have your phone list on your car. You would have to dial from the thunderbolt. Let me know if this works for you guys.

Toasty · 03-30-2011, 06:40 AM

Yes, that works, but the phone doesn't remember the 'always' of.denying phonebook request, asks every time it connects. I hardly used the phonebook, voice dialing works. "Bluetooth...Voice...Call name..."

IDEALG · 04-03-2011, 04:08 PM

my thunderbolt wont connect at all, its really pissing me off. i wanted to download all my phone numbers into the cars phonebook. i like using the car phone but i cant download : ( and unless im not doing it right but i cant punch in numbers to my cars phone book manually, why???

Toasty · 04-04-2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by IDEALG

my thunderbolt wont connect at all, its really pissing me off. i wanted to download all my phone numbers into the cars phonebook. i like using the car phone but i cant download : ( and unless im not doing it right but i cant punch in numbers to my cars phone book manually, why???

the phonebook sync seems to be what is broken... delete the phone from the car, and delete the car from the phohe. pair the phone to the car again, but decline/deny the phonebook access. The voice dialing will still work, but you wont have name caller ID

kobSS · 04-05-2011, 04:53 PM

I have a thunderbolt and it connected to BT first try. Never drops either. All I did is delete my old phone from the car, then re-connect the new phone from scratch. I always have BT set on on the phone, so it auto connect when i get in the car...

Toasty · 04-05-2011, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GnarlyBro

I have a thunderbolt and it connected to BT first try. Never drops either. All I did is delete my old phone from the car, then re-connect the new phone from scratch. I always have BT set on on the phone, so it auto connect when i get in the car...

have you looked at the notifications on your phone after connecting? you likely have an incoming request to connect to the phonebook.

AngeloVEnforcer · 06-04-2011, 03:19 PM

I have the same problem but after I connect it doesnt give me that message to connect to my phone list. It connects, but then it can never make the calls properly. I can connect to a call once, then it cuts off and then I'm shit outta luck. It just wont work.

Stupid Camaro...

Toasty · 06-04-2011, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngeloVEnforcer

I have the same problem but after I connect it doesnt give me that message to connect to my phone list. It connects, but then it can never make the calls properly. I can connect to a call once, then it cuts off and then I'm shit outta luck. It just wont work.

Stupid Camaro...

It won't ask again if you told it to always allow the first time. Remove the phine from the car and pair it again.

AngeloVEnforcer · 06-09-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toasty

It won't ask again if you told it to always allow the first time. Remove the phine from the car and pair it again.

I've tried, now every time I step into the car I have to go to config and select the phone at the device. And then it's a crapshoot if it will connect and stay connected during the call.

03-24-2011, 01:10 AM	#1
ICEMAN 316 Drives: FAST Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 299	Bluetooth problems with VZW HTC Thunderbolt I'm having trouble with my HTC Thunderbolt keeping the bluetooth connected with my 2011 Camaro 2SS. It would connect for 30 secs then disconnect for 2 mins or so then reconnect and disconnect again after about 30 secs. Anybody know why this is happening? Thanks Edit: So I have a partial fix for this issue. Here's how you keep the Bluetooth connected to GM cars: 1. Delete previous Thunderbolt pairs 2. Start a new pair 3. When the phone is paired with the car your Thunderbolt will ask If you want to connected the phone list (something like that forgot the exact wording) 4. Select "decline" and check the box that says "always" then click ok. This will keep your phone connected with your car. It will not connected and disconnected anymore. The phone book was the problem. Only problem with this fix is you won't have your phone list on your car. You would have to dial from the thunderbolt. Let me know if this works for you guys. Last edited by ICEMAN 316; 03-30-2011 at 05:14 AM. Reason: found a fix for this problem

03-24-2011, 09:45 AM	#2
jmart53 Drives: 2012 Cruze LTZ RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The Badger State Posts: 564	My buddy just got that phone and I guess he has problems with all sorts of basic items that are standard on phones these days like bluetooth. I guess HTC/VZW spent so much time on the "ultra fast" 4G that is barely available to anyone and skimped out on the other essentials...that's my guess as I've seen it on many newer HTC phones... If anything wait for an update (might fix BT connections), tho with android you will be outdated soon enough since there OS is so fragmented because of the number of hardware developed associated with software versions. __________________

03-25-2011, 11:16 PM	#3
Toasty Custom User Title :D Drives: 2011 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 2,342	I am having the same issue. I have been reading online of bluetooth issues with other HTC phones, seems to revolve around the bluetooth stack used in the phone, standard bluetooth headset seems fine __________________

03-30-2011, 06:40 AM	#7
Toasty Custom User Title :D Drives: 2011 Summit White 2LT/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bolingbrook, IL Posts: 2,342	Yes, that works, but the phone doesn't remember the 'always' of.denying phonebook request, asks every time it connects. I hardly used the phonebook, voice dialing works. "Bluetooth...Voice...Call name..." __________________

04-05-2011, 04:53 PM	#10
kobSS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 535	I have a thunderbolt and it connected to BT first try. Never drops either. All I did is delete my old phone from the car, then re-connect the new phone from scratch. I always have BT set on on the phone, so it auto connect when i get in the car... __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS/RS: Pfadt'ed Out Level 4, Pfadt Featherlight Coilovers, Pfadt ZL1 Sways, Pedders Radius Rod Inserts, CTS-V Brakes, Borla S-Type, Quad Tips, Forgestar 22" F14's (Show), CAI Intake w/ scoop, Rx Catch-Can, AAC Lighting, Showstopper Sidemarkers "Information is the oxygen of the modern age" Build Thread

03-28-2011, 01:43 PM	#4
ICEMAN 316 Drives: FAST Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 299	i read on the forums that if you decline the phone book transfer or access then the bluetooth would stay connected. I'm going to try it when I get home.

03-30-2011, 05:12 AM	#6
ICEMAN 316 Drives: FAST Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 299	So I have a partial fix for this issue. Here's how you keep the Bluetooth connected to GM cars: 1. Delete previous Thunderbolt pairs 2. Start a new pair 3. When the phone is paired with the car your Thunderbolt will ask If you want to connected the phone list (something like that forgot the exact wording) 4. Select "decline" and check the box that says "always" then click ok. This will keep your phone connected with your car. It will not connected and disconnected anymore. The phone book was the problem. Only problem with this fix is you won't have your phone list on your car. You would have to dial from the thunderbolt. Let me know if this works for you guys.

04-03-2011, 04:08 PM	#8
IDEALG Chevy's "Rumble" Best! Drives: 2015 ZL1 6 speed Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ideal Garage aka (Grayskull) Fords, nj Posts: 4,458 View My Garage	my thunderbolt wont connect at all, its really pissing me off. i wanted to download all my phone numbers into the cars phonebook. i like using the car phone but i cant download : ( and unless im not doing it right but i cant punch in numbers to my cars phone book manually, why???

06-04-2011, 03:19 PM	#12
AngeloVEnforcer Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 167	I have the same problem but after I connect it doesnt give me that message to connect to my phone list. It connects, but then it can never make the calls properly. I can connect to a call once, then it cuts off and then I'm shit outta luck. It just wont work. Stupid Camaro...