Bluetooth is now a very traditional technology although, it is still the most used connectivity feature. With the increasing sharing apps, Bluetooth is less used for transferring data from one smartphone to other. However, it is now utilized for pairing different wireless gadgets with your android phone. So, if you have difficulty in pairing the Bluetooth enabled phone with another devices like wireless speakers, then you feel very annoying as well as worrying.
LG V50 ThinQ is the latest smartphone in the market which is a feature-packed flagship model. Every smartphone is equipped with the Bluetooth feature. Unfortunately, many Android users have complained that they are not able to use the Bluetooth connectivity as it stopped. Some users have also said that they cannot pair wireless headphones and other wireless devices to the phone.
When a user taps on the Bluetooth to turn it on, the phone hangs and sometimes it completely switches off. Some of our readers have requested us to give solutions for Bluetooth issue so, we thought of collecting some effective fixes. The problems involve pairing issues, Bluetooth skipping audio, and scanning not working. We know that Bluetooth is necessary for you to connect your wireless keyboard or mouse and other devices.
Whatever the issue is, in this article, you will find the best solution for your smartphone problem. You can also go through our previous articles to find a fix for other smartphone problems. If you have any other problems relating to any smartphone model, feel free to contact Gadgetsay. Our experts will give an effective guide which will help you to solve your difficulties. Lets, begin the solutions to Fix LG V50 ThinQ Bluetooth, headphones and connectivity problems.
Bluetooth Fix
Possibly, there are can be many reasons which cause the Bluetooth issues of your phone. Here we will about the Bluetooth issues along with other connectivity problems. It doesn’t matter what the problem you are facing, these methods will surely help you to solve them easily. Most of the connectivity issues arise due to a software bug which can be immediately fixed by restarting the smartphone.
So, we will begin with some basics troubleshooting guide so that you don’t find it difficult. The previous model smartphones were designed with a removable battery so, it was easier to solve this problem by removing the battery and placing it back. Although, it is not possible now as most of the high-end smartphones are packed with a non-removable battery.
If you observe that the connectivity feature is not behaving properly, immediately reboot the device. Press the power key for a minute (30-60 seconds), and then turn on again. Check if the Bluetooth is working. Some users have also reported that the phone automatically turns off as they tap on the Bluetooth icon. Then attempt to install a connection repeatedly which might work.
1. Navigate to the Settings of the phone.
2. Click on the Bluetooth option to turn it on.
3. You can also drag down the notification screen and tap on the Bluetooth to turn it on/off.
Smartphone Bluetooth won’t connect
We have already provided the article which helps to solve the Wi-Fi issue. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are the two common connectivity features equipped in every smartphone. Although, you cannot use both at the same time. Yes, you heard it right. Make sure that the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are turned off and then only toggle on the Bluetooth. Now, pair it with the desired Bluetooth device to check whether it’s working like usual.
Clear Bluetooth cache
Bluetooth problems can be fixed by clearing data and cache of the Bluetooth connectivity. This will remove all the data like all paired devices of the phone so, you must save the details of a specific connection before executing this method. By clearing the cache of the connectivity, the smartphone will operate the Bluetooth all new which will make this feature faster and speedier as cache highly affect the operating of the phone.
1. Navigate to Settings.
2. Select the Application Manager.
3. Select Bluetooth from the list of Applications.
4. Select the Storage option.
5. Tap Clear Cache and clear data.
6. Now, restart the smartphone by pressing the power key for a few seconds.
Another method which you can prefer with clearing the cache is to remove all paired devices. This will also remove the paired device, just like the clear data of Bluetooth share. So, follow these steps to remove all paired devices.
1. Navigate to the Settings of the smartphone.
2. Tap on Connected devices and Bluetooth.
3. Turn On Bluetooth if it is not turned on.
4. List of all Bluetooth paired devices appears.
5. Tap on the all paired devices and unpair option.
6. Now scan and reconnect again.
Fix Bluetooth not working
Sometimes users found that they cannot connect to a specific network. However, the required network is working and not connecting to only your phone. In this case, restarting the phone won’t work. You have to forget the network which will remove all the details of the connection although, all other network data remains in the device. This has worked many times so, must try it.
1. Navigate to the Settings of the smartphone.
2. Tap on Connected devices and Bluetooth.
3. Turn On Bluetooth if it is not turned on.
4. List of all Bluetooth paired devices appears.
5. Tap on the desired paired devices and forget/unpair option.
6. Now scan and reconnect again.
Fix Bluetooth problems
If you own a smartphone from long, then you must be aware of the battery optimization feature and its uses. For those who don’t know, battery optimization is a feature integrated into the phone which operates to save the battery. It often disables many connectivity options to save the battery which might be annoying for you. Many of you think that they cannot handle this feature, however, you can easily disable this feature if its creating problems.
1. Navigate to the Settings of the smartphone.
2. Tap on the Apps & Notification and Special app access.
3. Now, tap on Battery optimization.
4. Tap on the drop-down menu and choose All Apps.
5. Select the Bluetooth and tap on Don’t optimize option.
Fix Bluetooth issues
Earlier, I have told that we will discuss to solve all connectivity issues in your phone. So, in this method, we will reset the network setting which is the complete solution to fix all connectivity issues. By reset, everyone knows that the data will be deleted permanently. This method changes all the network setting to factory default. So, if you have made many changes to the settings, must execute these steps.
1. Navigate to the Settings of the smartphone.
2. Click on the Backup and reset.
3. Select the Network settings reset option.
4. Tap on the Reset Settings button.
5. Now, restart the smartphone pressing the power button.
LG V50 ThinQ won’t find Bluetooth
This method is not for all users as LG V50 ThinQ already comes with the latest OS and Bluetooth version. However, I have written this method if you find any new updates on the phone after purchasing it. We all know that updating is very necessary to run the phone in latest Android and Bluetooth version. You should never ignore any updates as it comes with new bug fixes and new features. Here are the steps to update the smartphone.
1. Navigate to the Settings section of the smartphone.
2. Select the General tab > About phone.
3. Click on Software info.
4. If you find any app updates available, tap on it to download.
Connect Bluetooth headphones to LG V50 ThinQ
Now, its time for the last but not the least method. This method is a great troubleshooting for almost all the smartphones. Apps are the most special feature of Android phones. although many times it becomes irritating for users. If you have downloaded high-quality games and large files in the phone, it might start giving problems after some days.
So, how would you know if a third-party app is affecting the connectivity? The solution is safe mode. Safe mode disables all the third-party applications temporarily so, if the device works good in this mode, uninstall the app which you think is the specified.
1. Press and hold the Power key.
2. Tap on Power off option which appears on the screen.
3. Click on OK to enter safe mode.
4. The Safe mode appears at the bottom of the display.
5. Uninstall the desired app if it works well in safe mode.
6. Press and hold the Power key.
7. Tap Power off and restart on the screen.
8. Uninstall the specific application.
Final Verdict
So, these were some possible solutions to Fix LG V50 ThinQ Bluetooth, headphones and connectivity problems. If the issues are not yet solved, then you have to contact the smartphone service centre immediately if you don’t want the issue to get even worse. I hope you liked this article and these methods help you to solve your phone’s connectivity problem. You can also share this article with your friends and families who are facing the same issue.
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