In this guide, we will show you various methods to fix the Bluetooth not working issue in Pixel 6 Pro after the Android 13 update. Whenever an OEM announces that they are about to roll out a new OS upgrade, the device owners wait in anticipation for all the new goodies that they are about to get blessed with. However, for the Pixel 6 series users, this wait isn’t the same as the rest of the users.
This is because we are rather frightened as to what new bugs and issues we are about to welcome on our device. While Android 12 was a nightmare in itself, the thirteenth iteration of the OS doesn’t seem t be doing any good either. While we were still dealing with the excessive device heating and an astronomical amount of battery drainage in idle mode, a new bug has already made its way.
As of now, numerous Pixel 6 Pro users have voiced their concern that the Bluetooth on their device is not working right after they had installed the Android 13 update. As a result of which, they are unable t pair and connect any Bluetooth device- whether it’s the smartwatch or the wireless earbuds. If you are also in the same boat, then this guide shall help you out. Follow along for the fixes.
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Fix Pixel 6 Pro Bluetooth not working in Android 13
It is recommended that you try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and then see which one spells out success for you. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
FIX 1: Restart Pixel 6 Pro
While it may sound like a generic statement, but trust us, a simple reboot is more than enough to rectify most of the underlying issues. So restart your smartphone as well as the device that you are trying to connect and then check out the results.
FIX 2: Toggle Bluetooth on Pixel 6 Pro
Next up, try re-establishing a connection with the concerned device after disabling and then re-enabling the Bluetooth on your phone. Here’s how it could be done:
- To begin with, turn off the Bluetooth quick setting tile and then turn it back on.
- Then select the device that you want to connect and hit the Connect button next to it.
- Check if it fixes the Bluetooth not working issue on your Pixel 6 Pro running Android 13.
FIX 3: Forget the Device
You should forget the device from your smartphone and then try to reconnect it. This is different from the above fix as it will remove the saved settings of that device from your phone. In other words, you will be creating a fresh connection from scratch. [Do note that this feature will only be visible if you have connected your device with your phone at least once in the past].
- Head over to Settings > Connected Devices.
- Then select the device from the list and hit Forget.
- Tap on Forget Device in the confirmation prompt.
- Now try pairing that device again and check out the results.
FIX 4: Verify Bluetooth Permissions on Pixel 6 Pro
In some instances, the issue might also arise because the Bluetooth device has not been given the required permission set to function properly. For example, if your wireless earbuds haven’t been granted the phone Calls permission then it’s obvious that you wouldn’t be able to place or pick up calls. So let’s check and then grant the device the required permission.
- Head over to Settings > Apps > Show all apps.
- Then tap on the overflow icon situated at the top right.
- Now select Show System and select the Bluetooth app from the list.
- Then go to its Permission section and enable the required permissions.
- Once done, head over to Settings > Connected Devices.
- Then select the desired device from the list.
- After that. enable the toggle next to the required permissions.
- Check if it fixes the Bluetooth not working issue on your Pixel 6 Pro running Android 13.
FIX 5: Remove Pixel 6 Pro Bluetooth Battery Restrictions
By default, Bluetooth is allocated an optimized level of battery usage. While it works in most cases, however, some devices require an additional amount of battery consumption which the default’s Bluetooth settings wouldn’t be able to provide. Therefore, you should consider giving unrestricted battery usage to the concerned Bluetooth device and then check out the results.
- To begin with, head over to Settings > Apps > Show all apps.
- Then tap on the overflow icon situated at the top right.
- Now select Show System and select the Bluetooth app from the list.
- Then go to its Battery section and select Unrestricted.
- Check if it fixes the Bluetooth not working issue on your Pixel 6 Pro running Android 13.
FIX 6: Remove Other Connected Devices
In some instances, other connected devices could also conflict with the pairing process. Therefore, it is recommended that you disconnect all the other connected devices and then try establishing a fresh connection with the concerned device.
- To begin with, head over to Settings > Connected Devices.
- Then select the device from the list and hit Disconnect.
- Do so for all the other devices till no devices are connected.
- Now try connecting/pairing your device and check out the results.
FIX 7: Boot Pixel 6 Pro to Safe Mode
Sometimes, a third-party app or service might also conflict with the normal functioning of your device. Therefore, you should consider booting your device to Safe Mode and then re-establish the Bluetooth connection. In this mode, all the third-party apps and services stand disabled and you will only get the stock system apps to work with. If you are able to successfully connect to your Bluetooth device in this mode, then the culprit is indeed a third-party app, which needs to be identified and removed at the earliest. Here’s how all of these could be carried out.
- Long press the Power button to bring up the Power menu.
- Then long tap on the Restart option to bring up the Safe Mode dialog box.
- Now tap OK and your device will boot to Safe Mode.
- Check if you are able to pair your Bluetooth device with your Pixel 6 Pro running Android 13.
- If you are, then the issue is with a third-party app. So reboot your device to normal mode.
- Then uninstall the recently installed apps one at a time, till you are no longer able to recreate the issue.
FIX 8: Reset Bluetooth on Pixel 6 Pro
In case the Bluetooth settings or its configuration have got corrupted, then it could result in your inability to establish a successful connection. Therefore, you should consider testing the wireless connection to its factory default state and then re-try with the connection setup. [Do note that this will also remove all the saved WiFi passwords as well as a paired device, so sync them with your Google account beforehand].
- Head over to Settings > System > Reset Options.
- Then select Reset WiFi, Mobile, & Bluetooth.
- After that, tap on reset Settings and wait for the process to complete.
- Now check if it fixes the Bluetooth not working issue on your Pixel 6 Pro running Android 13.
FIX 9: Update Pixel 6 Pro Firmware
In recent years, the frequency of an OEM rolling out a buggy update has increased quite drastically. And this could well the be case behind the inability of your phone to connect with a Bluetooth device. The good thing is that the OEM tends to release a subsequent update/patch that usually ends up rectifying this issue. So verify if your phone as well as your Bluetooth device has an update available or not. If it does, then make sure to download and install it right away.
- To begin with, head over to Settings > System > System Update
- If there is a pending update, then download and install it right away.
- Likewise, make sure to install any pending updates for your Bluetooth device as well.
- Once done, try pairing it again and this time you wouldn’t face any issues.
FIX 10: Downgrade Pixel 6 Pro to Android 12
If none of the aforementioned methods managed to spell out success, then your last course of action should be to downgrade your device to the earlier stable [well, kind of] Android 12 update. However, do keep in mind that Google has implemented an anti-rollback mechanism, so the steps are a tad different this time around.
While performing a downgrade, you will still have to be on the Android 13 bootloader. All this has been explained in this guide, do check out- Downgrade Pixel 6A/6/Pro from Android 13 to Android 12: Bypass Anti Rollback. Moreover, the process will wipe off all the data from your device and could nullify its warranty, so proceed ahead with caution.
That’s it. These were the ten different methods that shall help you fix the Bluetooth not working issue on your Pixel 6 Pro running Android 13. As far as the official stance on this matter is concerned, the developers are aware of this issue, but they haven’t given out any ETA for the rollout of a fix. As and when that happens, we will update this guide accordingly. In the meantime, the aforementioned workarounds are your best bet.
