How To Enter Bluetooth Passkey On Android?

Bluetooth technology is becoming increasingly popular with both business and personal users. The efficient, easy-to-use wireless technology is finding its way into automobiles, computers and consumer products including mobile phones and headsets, among others. For all these reasons, cyberspace is buzzing with the ways in which you can use this wonderful invention to your benefit. However, there's one question that seems to crop up periodically: "How do I input my Bluetooth passkey on android?"

While transferring files or connecting devices, Bluetooth is still used as the safest option. No matter how developed and fast file-sharing apps are invented, Bluetooth is always needed anyways. Besides, connecting devices through Bluetooth is the most straightforward process as well.

However, in some cases, we face Bluetooth connection problems. And that mainly happens because of not following the correct connecting process. We will guide you on entering Bluetooth passkey correctly on android for a successful connection in this context.

Let’s get started.

Connecting Android Devices through Bluetooth

Well, connecting two android devices using Bluetooth is very easy. Primarily, it would help if you paired up both machines. Usually, no password is required to enter. Here is the entire process for you.

1. Turn on your android device and open the “Setting” icon. Else, swipe down the notification bar and find “Settings” from there.
   
2. From settings, tap on “Wireless and Network.” It might name as “Bluetooth” on your device.
   
3. Select “Bluetooth Settings” from there and turn on the “Bluetooth” option. A Bluetooth icon will appear on top of your phone’s screen.
4. Make sure to turn on the “Visible” option. This option makes your Bluetooth device visible on nearby devices.
5. Tap on “Available Devices” or “Searching for Devices.” Wait until it scans the result. Soon it will show the results of nearby available devices.
   
6. Now, search for the device name you want to connect. Make sure that the device’s Bluetooth is also on.
7. Tap on the device name to pair up with that phone.
   
8. If it requires any passkey, type “0000” or “1111” or “1234” on that passcode box. These are the standard keys that work primarily.
9. After pairing both the devices, you can send files easily.

Reset Bluetooth Passkey

If the Bluetooth asks for the passkey while pairing and the passcode you enter doesn’t work, follow the process below.

1. Open the “Settings” icon or swipe down the notification bar for settings.
   
2. Write “Reset” on the search bar of “Settings”.
3. Find and open the “Reset Network Settings”.
   
4. Tap on “Reset Settings” from the bottom of your screen. Wait until the process is completed.
   
5. Now, try pairing up the devices and see if it works.

Fixing “Bluetooth Not Connecting” Problem

While connecting two devices through Bluetooth, we often face this “Bluetooth not connecting” problem. Even after doing all settings correctly, this irritating notification pops up. To get rid of this issue, here is what you have to do.

1. Go to “Settings” you can use the “Settings” app or swipe down the notification bar to find the “Settings” icon.
2. From “Settings,” find “Apps.” It might appear with a different name on your device.
   
3. Tap on “App manager” from there. Now, tap on the 3 horizontal dots and go with “Show system app”.
   
4. Scroll down to find “Bluetooth”. Open “Bluetooth” and tap on “Force stop”.
5. Select “Internal Storage” and tap on “Clear Data” to erase all data from there. It won’t erase any of your data.
   
6. Go back and open “Permissions.” Make sure all the permissions are allowed there.
7. Now, get back to your home screen and restart your phone. Try connecting the Bluetooth devices again, and it will work perfectly.

Summary: Bluetooth passkey on android

• Settings
• Bluetooth
• Tap the paired device you want to share the passkey with.
• Share Passkey Over Bluetooth.