Samsung’s One UI 7 entered the market with great fanfare, and it brought several core system-level improvements, but the problem with the Bluetooth feature persists. The problem resulting from this is that Bluetooth is not working in Samsung devices running with One UI 7. The bug is affecting every Bluetooth connection, from smartwatches and wireless headphones to car infotainment systems and keyboards.
This article is all about the most effective and trustworthy methods for fixing Bluetooth not working on Samsung Galaxy devices that are running One UI 7. Follow the instructions of each method carefully in order to restore your Bluetooth.
🔄 Restart Your Samsung Device
For instance, a small error in the system can be the cause of the Bluetooth that is not working properly.
Steps:
- Pull down to open Quick Settings.
- Select the Power icon.
- Restart your device.
- After the restart, try to test Bluetooth one more time.
📶 Disable and Re-enable Bluetooth
Simply like the case of the internet connection, switching the Bluetooth setting off and then on again might be the perfect remedy to stop any disorder which it may have gotten.
Steps:
- Go to Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.
- Turn the Bluetooth off.
- Turn it back on after 10 seconds.
- Check if the issue is solved.
🔄 Forget and Re-pair Bluetooth Devices
Perhaps corrupted device profiles are the reason why Bluetooth is not functioning properly.
How to:
- Step 1: Go to Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.
- Step 2: Tap the gear icon beside the already paired device.
- Step 3: Unpair or Forget.
- Step 4: Rescan and then pair the device to reconnect it.
🔐 Adjust Bluetooth Permissions
After installing a major update like One UI 7, some of the permissions might have been changed.
Steps:
- Go to Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.
- Tap on the device that you are connected with.
- Turn Audio permission off. Then after a while, turn it on again.
- Check if Bluetooth works as it should.
🔋 Remove Bluetooth Battery Usage Restrictions
Additionally, Android power-saving features can hamper Bluetooth performance as it will be restricted.
Steps:
- Go to Settings > Apps.
- Tap the three-dot menu and choose Show system apps.
- Locate and tap on Bluetooth.
- Battery > Unrestricted.
⚙️ Enable Bluetooth SAP via Developer Options
Briefly, SAP protocol is used over Bluetooth to provide a phone with access to a car’s SIM card. To understand this fully, Bluetooth SAP feature may also be used for avoiding old issues that happen because of the unreliable use of some protocols.
Steps:
- Go to Settings > About Phone > Software Information.
- Press Build Number 7 times to unlock Developer options.
- Back to Settings > Developer Options.
- Locate and tap the option Force Bluetooth SAP Activation
🎧 Change Bluetooth Audio Codec
It is known that some codecs can cause compatibility issues if the accessory and device are not of the same brand.
Steps:
- Turn on Developer Options in the same way as explained above.
- Make your way to Developer Options > Bluetooth Audio Codec.
- Select several codecs such as SBC, AAC, or aptX and each time test the audio device.
🔁 Modify Bluetooth AVRCP Version
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) version incompatibilities might be the cause of issues.
Steps:
- Locate Bluetooth AVRCP Version in Developer Options.
- For example, change the version from AVRCP 1.4 to a newer one like 1.5, 1.6, or go back to 1.3.
- Restart and see if the Bluetooth is working correctly.
🧹 Reset Bluetooth & Wi-Fi Settings
In effect, this remedy also disconnects all the devices in the network, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
Steps:
- Go to Settings > General Management > Reset.
- Click Reset network settings.
- Click Reset Settings to confirm.
- Set up your Bluetooth devices again as if for the first time.
🧼 Clear Cache Partition via Recovery Mode
It is quite likely that the system cache of your device still contains configuration files from One UI 6 that are not compatible with the new features.
Steps:
- On your computer, download the Android SDK Platform Tools.
- Turn on USB Debugging in Developer Options on your device.
- Plug your device into the computer with a USB cable and open Command Prompt in the SDK folder.
- Type and run the following command: adb reboot recovery
- Navigate to Wipe Cache Partition using volume buttons.
- Confirm by pressing the Power button.
- After the procedure is complete, select Reboot system now.
🧠 Why Bluetooth Fails on One UI 7
Samsung has basically made some changes in the back that people cannot really see as it relates to how Bluetooth devices are listed and how they will be detected and paired with the phone.
- Only those devices that have connectable profiles (i.e., a pairing service) are shown.
- For devices that do not have a formal pairing app, they might not be visible in the Bluetooth scan anymore.
- Older devices, car systems, and non-standard peripherals are definitely most affected by this issue.
📉 Impacted Devices and Systems
For almost all users of the brand, the Bluetooth feature is very unreliable.
| Device Type | Affected? |
|---|---|
| Car Infotainment | ✅ |
| Wireless Headphones | ✅ |
| Smartwatches | ✅ |
| Bluetooth Keyboards | ✅ |
| Mice & Gamepads | ✅ |
📢 No Official Fix Yet from Samsung iBluetooth Not Working
Samsung has admitted that the problem exists within the company but a fix or a patched OTA has not been distributed. Users are informed that it is good for them to use the above alternatives until the time when a system update becomes available. Frequently check Software Updates in Settings > Software Update to find out if you have the newest patches.
🧾 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Why can’t my Samsung phone detect certain Bluetooth devices after One UI 7?
A: One UI 7 limits the Bluetooth devices that can be connected to it only to those that have the pairing profile. The list of Bluetooth devices will only include the ones that are new and have the apps and protocols installed.
Q2: Will a factory reset fix the Bluetooth issue?
A: A reset to factory settings might eliminate the problem. However, we recommend following the safer solutions that we presented above first before going for a full reset.
Q3: How do I know if my audio codec is causing the issue?
A: You could also in Developer Options, switch codecs to SBC, AAC, aptX, and if the sound restores it is the sign that the problem was the codec.
Q4: Is this issue affecting all Samsung phones with One UI 7?
A: This issue is not limited to Galaxy S21/22/23 but is also applicable to the Galaxy A series and some of the Z Fold devices.
✅ Conclusion
If Bluetooth is not working on your Samsung mobile with One UI 7, you are definitely not the only one. Samsung has not issued an official solution to the problem but the troubleshooting tips listed down will work. Trying the methods carefully one after another and following the Developer Options as needed is the best course of action. Keep your device updated and wait for a stable update that Samsung will issue in the next firmware releases.