Xiaomi’s Redmi Note lineup is the most popular series from Redmi in India. Every new iteration brings in an exciting change, and this year with the Redmi Note 10 series, we have the inclusion of AMOLED panels. Globally four Redmi Note 10 devices were launched, and in India, there were three: Redmi Note 10, Redmi Note 10 Pro, and Redmi Note 10 Pro Max.
Transferring data over Bluetooth is slow but that isn’t its only application. As smartphones are getting rid of the headphone jack, Bluetooth paired wireless headphones are a craze, however, Redmi Note 10 Pro retains a headphone jack. In any case, we got a tonne of questions on Redmi Note 10 Pro Bluetooth problems that users are facing and there are too many.
We accounted for most of the issues and tried troubleshooting methods that you can use to fix the Redmi Note 10 Pro Bluetooth problem in a few minutes. Of course, this guide can be used to fix Bluetooth problems and issues on all Android devices.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro Device Overview
The Redmi Note 10 Pro was announced on the 4th of March, 2021. The smartphone features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. It has a refresh rate of 120Hz and a peak brightness of 1200 nits. Under the hood, we have the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, which is built on an 8nm manufacturing process. This is an octa-core process consisting of two Kryo 470 Gold cores clocked at 2.3GHz and six Kryo 470 Silver cores clocked at 1.8 GHz.
We have a quad-camera setup at the rear and a single camera at the front. The quad setup consists of a 64MP primary sensor paired with an f/1.7 lens, an 8MP ultrawide sensor paired with an f/2.2 lens, a 5MP macro sensor paired with an f/.2.4 lens, and a 2MP depth sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens. At the front, we get a single 25MP sensor paired with an f/2.5 lens which is housed in a center punch hole alignment. The rear setup is capable of 4K video recording, and the front is limited to 1080p video recording.
In terms of protection, we get IP53 certification for dust and splash protection. The phone runs on Android 11 with MIUI 12 skin on top of it. In terms of storage(UFS2.2) and RAM, we have three options: 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM, 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM, and 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM. We also get a 3.5mm headphone jack and a stereo speaker setup with this smartphone. In terms of connectivity, we have Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Yes, NFC (only in selected market/region), Infrared port, and USB USB Type-C 2.0.
For sensors, we have a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass. Powering all of it is a 5020 mAh battery capable of 33W fast charging. The smartphone is available in three color options: Onyx Gray, Glacier Blue, and Gradient Bronze. A point to note here is that the Redmi Note 10 Pro global and Indian variants are different. The global variant has all the same specs as the Indian variant except for the primary rear camera sensor, which changes to a 108MP sensor paired with an f/1.9 lens.
How To Fix Redmi Note 10 Pro Bluetooth Problem?
In Some Redmi Note 10 Pro smartphones, users report that they are unable to pair with any smartphone, sometimes Bluetooth disconnects, audio distortion in Bluetooth headsets, Bluetooth not working, and more. If you are someone who is facing any Bluetooth issue on your Redmi Note 10 Pro, then try these troubleshooting tips.
Restart the phone
Software glitches are a thing and there’s no denying it. It could trigger at any time and that is why sometimes even a flagship phone tends to stutter a bit. Talking about Redmi Note 10 Pro Bluetooth Problem, it is possible that when you tried to connect to a Bluetooth device, the software intercepted a bug or error causing issues like not being able to connect or transferring issue or even as early as not being able to detect a Bluetooth device.
Restarting the phone is a swiss army knife of Bluetooth troubleshooting methods as it tends to fix a string of issues and you’ll have to do it. Try doing the same for the recipient or sender device too.
Toggle Bluetooth Connectivity
Assuming that you were able to connect to a Bluetooth device if the phone rejected the connection or you weren’t able to discover the said device, why not try toggling the Bluetooth connection. Bring down the Notification Panel and double tap on the ‘Bluetooth’ tile to disable and enable it. You can do it a few times just in case.
Toggle Airplane Mode
Just like any other connectivity-linked issue, Airplane Mode could interfere with Bluetooth connectivity causing the system to fail to register to a Bluetooth device or slow transferring issues over Bluetooth. Simply go to the Notification Panel and tap twice (or in pairs) to toggle airplane mode or flight mode. This should enable and disable the airplane mode (that’s why in pairs). Check if the issue has been fixed or not.
Set Your Phone’s Bluetooth To ‘Discoverable’
Some smartphones have a feature called “Discoverable” or its synonym that when enabled, only then the other device discovers your device. If you forget to make your device discoverable, no amount of toggling Bluetooth or Airplane Mode or any of the methods listed here won’t work. The recipient device won’t be able to detect your device so there’s nothing you can do until you enable it.
Distance Matters
Some users would connect to a Bluetooth device and travel far from each other thinking it will work. Bluetooth devices have a range and just like Wi-Fi, as you draw farther from the other device, the network strength grows weaker. This could cause a slow transferring rate or abrupt disconnection (or/and connection in a loop).
Remove older connections
My Sennheiser wireless earphones continue to pair up with my PC when I turn it ON to watch a movie on my phone. This is because the earphones were paired on both the devices and depending upon which device intercepts it first and other metrics, it connects to the laptop instead of my phone.
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The simple fix is to simply unpair the unwanted device (e.g. laptop, in this case) and pair it up with the phone. Based on which device you are trying to connect over Bluetooth (speakers, accessories, smartphones, etc), you could be having multiple connections so this trick would work.
Forget and Pair
One of the common Redmi Note 10 Pro Bluetooth problems is probably not being able to connect to a Bluetooth device that you have previously connected with. Here, you can use a trick called forget and repair. For this to work, you need to forget the Bluetooth device and pair again and there’s a greater chance that the bug would subside. Step 01: First up, go to Settings » Bluetooth » Connected Devices. Step 02: Find the network you want to forget. Since you were trying to connect to the said network, it should be under the “Discovered/Paired” section. Step 03: Long-press or tap on the gear icon against the said network and tap on ‘Forget Device’. Note that the procedure for this step could differ from phone to phone. Step 04: Now that you have successfully forgotten the network, connect it as usual and check if the problem has been sorted or not.
Clear Bluetooth Cache
Cache on an Android smartphone is both a boon and a curse in some cases. Talking about Bluetooth issues, cache built-in can interfere with working on Bluetooth on Redmi Note 10 Pro. Deleting the Bluetooth cache can resolve the problem at once. To clear Bluetooth Cache, here’s how you can do it. Step 01: First up, go to Settings on your phone and proceed to “Apps & Notifications”. Step 02: Tap on the 3-dot icon on top to see “System apps” and search for “Bluetooth”. Tap on it when you find it. Step 03: Go to “Storage & Cache” and clear it. This should help fix the impending Redmi Note 10 Pro Bluetooth Problem.
Reset Bluetooth Settings
It is quite possible that some settings have gone haywire and that is where resetting it works. Apparently, this will restore the network settings to factory settings and hopefully, it will fix the problem as well. Step 01: Navigate to the Settings app on your phone and proceed to “Connection & Sharing”. Step 02: Next up, select “Reset Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and Bluetooth”. Step 03: Finally, click on “Reset Settings” and that should restore settings related to Bluetooth, Mobile Data, and Wi-Fi alike.
Incompatible Driver
If you are trying to connect the phone to the PC via Bluetooth, an incompatible driver can hamper the connection. It is recommended to update the Bluetooth driver on your PC to test if this method worked or not.
Update the OS
Incompatible software on the smartphone’s front can cause Bluetooth to suffer wrath. If you are facing this Bluetooth problem on Redmi Note 10 Pro (or any other smartphone), update its software and check if the problem works or not.
Pull Off a Factory Reset
This is the last resort but you should know that doing so will technically remove all the data from your phone permanently. Take a backup if you consent to it and proceed. You can use the phone’s Settings app to commence, proceed “About Phone » Factory Reset” and select “Erase All Data” and it is done. Set up the device as a new one and check if the Bluetooth issue has been fixed or not.
Still, facing Redmi Note 10 Pro Bluetooth Problem?
Although I am not certain that you are facing this issue but assuming that you have followed the troubleshooting guide mentioned above to fail to start Bluetooth, it is likely that your phone has a hardware issue. The Bluetooth system on your phone has hardware aka chip and it might be facing issues. You have two options. Either walk into a third-party service center (and void warranty, if any, but cheaper) or an authorized service center (warranty stays intact but could be expensive).
We are at the end of this troubleshooting guide on how to fix the Redmi Note 10 Pro Bluetooth Problem. Hopefully, Bluetooth on your phone has started working properly irrespective of the issue it had including ‘Bluetooth not connecting’, ‘Bluetooth disconnecting’, ‘Bluetooth not detectable’, ‘transferring data is slow on Bluetooth’, and others.
