HTC One smartphones are awesome, known for their exceptional design, durability and high build quality. But, like all the other devices, HTC One phones do have some issues. Bluetooth connection problems are common and many Android and iPhone users faced these issues. If your HTC One won’t pair with Bluetooth devices, there is a variety of things to try. We will share some useful tips and solutions so that you can fix the problem.
Workarounds:
- Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on both devices.
- When trying to pair your smartphone and a Bluetooth device, keep in mind they need to be close to each other
- Make sure your HTC One and a Bluetooth device are charged.
- Avoid standing too close to Wi-Fi router and USB ports when pairing your phone and a Bluetooth device.
- Turn off Bluetooth on other gadgets or your Bluetooth device was recently paired with, or disable Bluetooth on them.
- If the pairing failed, try again. Bluetooth connection is often established after several attempts.
See also: How To Fix Android Won’t Connect To Wi-Fi On All Variants
Solutions for Bluetooth connection problem on HTC One
Solution No.1: Toggle Bluetooth and Airplane mode
Sometimes, turning Bluetooth off/on and enabling and disabling the Airplane mode can fix the problem. Some users might say it sounds too simple and too good to be true because we always think we will need hours to solve the issue. Pull down the notification shade to access the Quick settings and tap on the Bluetooth icon to turn the service off. After a minute, turn it back on. Try pairing again. If that didn’t work, pull down the notification shade again, and tap on the Airplane mode icon to enable the mode. Wait for a minute, and tap on it again to disable the Airplane mode.
Solution No.2: Soft reset
Temporary files stored on your HTC One can cause Bluetooth connection issues. You can easily delete those files by performing a soft reset.
- Press and hold the Power button and the Volume Up button
- Keep holding the buttons until your device turns off
- It will restart and after that, try pairing again.
Solution No.3: Restart your Bluetooth device
Whenever you are troubleshooting a problem on your computer, smartphone or some other gadget, a restart is one of the first things to try. That is why you should not skip this step if your HTC One won’t connect to Bluetooth. After restarting your Bluetooth device, try pairing it with your HTC One.
Solution No.4: Don’t use special characters when naming a device
When you are naming your device, you need to avoid special characters. If your device’s name contains such characters, you can rename the device. To do that, go to Settings > Bluetooth > Device name.
Solution No.5: Clear Bluetooth cache
When Bluetooth on HTC One not working, you should clear Bluetooth cache. This solved the problem for many users. Go to Settings > Applications, and find Bluetooth. Tap on it, and then tap Clear cache. After doing this, restart your device.
Solution No.6: Delete prior pairings
Deleting prior pairings on your HTC One and on your Bluetooth device (another smartphone, laptop, car system, etc.) can fix the problem. To remove prior pairings on HTC One:
- Go to Settings
- Next, tap Bluetooth
- Tap the settings icon located next to a Bluetooth device you want to unpair
- Tap Unpair.
After doing this, try pairing devices.
Solution No.7: Update the software on HTC One
Tons of smartphone issues can be solved with a software update. A new version usually introduces new features, but most importantly, it brings bug fixes and improves the security and overall performance of your phone. To update the software, follow the steps below:
- Navigate to Settings
- Tap About
- Tap Software updates
- Choose the option “Update over Wi-Fi only”
- Next, tap Download
- Tap Install followed by OK.
- Once the updating is completed, your device will restart.
Solution No.8: Update the firmware on a Bluetooth device
The steps to update the firmware on Bluetooth devices varies, and it depends on the device you are trying to connect with your HTC One. In order to upgrade the firmware on a Bluetooth device. you will have to look at the manual, or visit the manufacturer’s official website. In the Download section or Firmware section, find the model number of your device, download and install the firmware.
Solution No.9: Wipe cache partition
After using your smartphone for a while, a lot of junk will pile up. These junk files can cause all kinds of issues, including Bluetooth connection problems, but they can also slow your device down. It is advisable to wipe cache partition:
- Turn off your HTC One
- Press and hold Volume Down
- Press and hold the Power button and let it go when the phone vibrates
- Keep holding the Volume Down key
- Release the Volume Down when red and blue lines appear
- Press Volume Down button two times in order to highlight “reboot to bootloader” option and select it with the Power button
- The white screen will show up
- Press the Volume Down button three times to highlight f” and select it using the Power button
- Press Volume button three times and highlight “Wipe the Cache Partition” and select the option with the Power button
- When the task is finished, press the Power button and select the option “Reboot system now”.
Solution No.10: Factory reset
You tried all the solutions, but your HTC one won’t connect with Bluetooth? It’s time for a fresh start!
Factory data reset is usually listed as the solution for various issues on HTC One and other Android devices. Keep in mind that you need to backup all your files. Factory data reset will wipe your phone – apps, settings, and files. To perform a factory data reset:
- Go to Settings
- Tap Backup & Reset
- Tap Reset phone
- If you want to delete the content stored on your SD card, select Erase SD Card
- Tap OK.
These problems / solutions are found and effective on all smartphone models from HTC One series, including HTC One, HTC One Mini, HTC One Mini 2, HTC One Max, HTC One A9, HTC One M7, HTC One M8, and HTC One M9,HTC One M10.
I am extremely disappointed with my HTC! FIRST – it fails to sync using Bluetooth with my hearing aid app (the app works fine paired with other phones). Now I find it doesn’t sync with a new Smartwatch (which also works with other phones.) I’ve spent literally hours in HTC “Help” chat. The little helpers seem keen to help but will not admit that their product is RENOWNED for sync problems. They do their best – or rather – did! Now They do not even respond!
In other words – HTC has a VERY MAJOR problem, refuses to acknowledge that fact, and closes its ears to its frustrated customers.
I WOULDN’T BUY ANYTHING MORE FROM THEM!
You have been warned!
My issue with Bluetooth was that my HTC phone and my bluetooth capable uniden landline handset were no longer able to connect. After trying the steps listed in your blog, up to and including step 6, the only thing that worked was to unpair my phone from the Uniden handset (via the Uniden bluetooth menu) and suddenly they could “see” each other again. As I turn off bluetooth when not at home or in my car, to prevent my phone battery draining too quickly, I think the issue mentioned by Nishad is occurring and will try using the “flightmode on/off before turning HTC bluetooth back on” idea to see if this helps.
After trying different suggestions I have figured out the real cause at least with my phone. ( i hope these info helpful to other models also)
My phone htc-x9 has an issue with bluetooth car kit with phone audio but phone contacts was working without any issue.
My findings
Clearing Bluetooth cache worked only once but again the same issue after you switch on & off bluetooth on phone. I have found that there is no relation with this issue & cache files.
when you clear cache files actually what happening is your bluetooth device resetting physically that really worked (that’s what I understand with my limited knowledge). noramally this is not happening when you enable and disable bluetooth switch on phone.
easiest way instead of clearing cache is…just enable & disable “flight mode” on your phone then turn the Bluetooth ON that will do the same effect and your Bluetooth will start working.
To avoid Bluetooth issue again:
actually Bluetooth issue starts when you switch off Bluetooth on your phone your Bluetooth device can be switched off/on any number of times. if your phone Bluetooth is ON always you won’t have any problem. incase if it is switched off just enable “flight mode” and disable it then turn the Bluetooth ON.
Worked! Thanks so much! Great instructions. Am bookmarking this page in case I have problems again.
Glad to know that it worked!
It works. Thanks.
Great !
same thing
holy crap that actually worked!
Great! Thank you!
How can i can coonect my samsung blutooth earphones with htc one x9
holding down the volume down button then power button until the vibratesonly turns on cell phone .red and blue lines donot appera at all .it just restarts phone .
Can you please try the steps one more time and see what happens.
I don’t see “Advanced Options” after Bluetooth is selected from Settings. I see “Scan”, “Rename this Device”, and Show received files. No “Advanced Options”.
I don’t see that option either in the HTC One M8.
This worked. Thanks a mil.
This worked. Thanks a mil.