Written by Megan 2 August 2023 15:36

4 tips if the Bluetooth on your OPPO smartphone doesn't work

Can't you make a Bluetooth connection with your OPPO smartphone? The problem can lie with your smartphone or the other Bluetooth device. If your smartphone is the problem, it's often due to the software. Follow the steps in this article to solve Bluetooth problems.

Solve Bluetooth problems
Test the Bluetooth device
Soft reset
Software update
Hard reset

Solve Bluetooth problems

With these steps, you can solve problems with the Bluetooth connection.

Test the Bluetooth device
Restart your phone
Update the software

Tip 1: test the Bluetooth device

The problem can be the other Bluetooth device. Follow these steps to confirm this.

Turn off Bluetooth on your own smartphone.
Use a different phone with Bluetooth. This can be your old smartphone, or the device or your partner, friend, or colleague, for example.
Try to connect to the same Bluetooth device that wouldn't connect to your own smartphone.
Can't make a connection? Continue with the tips below.

Tip 2: restart your phone

Restart your smartphone. Go through the following steps for this:

Press and hold the standby button and upper volume button at the same time.
Release the buttons when the device turns off. This happens after about 12 seconds.
Turn the device back on by pressing the standby button.

Tip 3: update the software

Go to settings.
Choose update software.
Download the software.
Click update.

The Bluetooth might not work because your smartphone doesn't have the latest software. That's why you should update the software.

Make sure the device is charged for at least 60%. Otherwise, connect the smartphone to the charger.
Check if your smartphone is connected to WiFi.
Tap the cogwheel icon to go to Settings.
Scroll down and choose for Software update.
Is there an update available? Choose Download now.
After downloading, tap Update now.

Your smartphone will now restart. Afterwards, your device will have the most recent software.

Tip 4: reset your phone

Revert your phone to factory settings. First try all the other steps before you do this. Make sure you have a backup of all your data. Otherwise, your apps, files, and photos will be lost.