S8/S8+ Bluetooth connection issue with car.

Last Update date : Nov 23. 2020

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If your Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ is not connecting to your cars Bluetooth system properly, please try the following steps to resolve the issue.

Possible solution for this issue: 

1 Go into Settings, Select App Manager.
2 Click on the 3 dots in the top right hand corner. Select ‘Show system apps’
3 Select the Bluetooth app and force stop the app.
4 Go to Storage under Bluetooth usage and clear the cache.
5 Back to the settings, go to connections and remove the paired devices.

See Photos 6 and 7 below for how to unpair a paired bluetooth device. 

6 Unpair the current paired devices and attempt to reconnect with the car’s Bluetooth.

Note: Please also refer to your car/stereo owners manual for further assistance

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S8Bluetooth2

You can download the user manual from our Manuals & Downloads page. For all other queries or further technical assistance, please call Samsung Customer Care New Zealand on 0800 726 786 or Live Chat with our New Zealand Technical Team online, services are open 24 hours, 7 days.

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