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Also worth noting is my bluetooth keyboard and mouse still work on the nexus 7.

Got the same Issue between Nexus 7 (wifi) with Android 4.2 and my Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.1.2.   I can't activate the internet sharing over bluetooth between those two devices. It worked fine with Android 4.1.

There is also a new bluetooth audio issue since 4.2. Seems like the bluetooth stack is pretty much broken in 4.2.
http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=39633&thanks=39633&ts=1352900230

Found the answer here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34115020&posted=1#post34115020

In 4.1 you could click the bluetooth device name to connect.  Now you have to click the tiny settings icon to the right of the device name, then click the device name again to connect.  Admittedly this is just one extra click, it is very inconvenient and no longer something that can be done without concentration.  I would love it if someone would make a widget that would immediately connect a paired tetherinc device with a single click.

I can pair my Nexus 7 to my HTC Desire S on ICS and tick the internet access option but the Nexus can not access the internet. The connection shows on the phone and on the tablet but no data flows. Worked fine on 4.1.2

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I can't even activate the internet sharing in bluetooth settings when I'm on 4.2 on my nexus 7. Once i click it it flickers for a moment but stays off. When I flashed back to 4.1.2 everything worked fine...back to 4.2 same issue again.

Tested the tethering between Nexus 7 (4.2) and Galaxy Nexus GSM yakju (4.1.2)

After update to 4.2 I can no longer pair my Nexus 7 (32GB) with HTC One X. I am getting 'Can't communicate with' message. Worked perfectly on 4.1.

I can relate to #6.

Bluetooth Tethering worked fine on 4.1.2.
iPhone 3GS <--> Nexus 7 16GB

Sane issue as number 6 for me as well.  Using nexus 4 to share with nexus 7.  This is Google hardware for goodness sakes!

I'm having the same issue with Bluetooth tethering.  Worked great in the previous version but after my Nexus 7 received the update, it would no longer work.  I use Open Garden for my tethering app.  

Same problem here - tethering with my HTC Incredible S (v4.04) no longer works. Phone doesn't see Nexus 7, N7 doesn't see phone...

Not happy!!!

Can't use Internet Access between my Nexus7 and Galaxy Nexus. Both have 4.2

Moreover.. I cant use my Galaxy Nexus(4.2) as a bluetooth modem in ubuntu. With 4.1.2 it worked perfectly.

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Same issue here as 6.

Phone: iphone 3gs (iOS 6.0.1)
Tablet: Nexus 7 32gb (4.2)
Share: tether via bluetooth

The connection worked great on 4.1.2 but since i did the 4.2 update it is now harder to get to connect as you have to stuff around instead of just clicking the phone in bluetooth settings and it doesnt actually work properly once connected and the box is ticked to use the connection for internet.

I hope this, with the other bluetooth problems, can be fixed fairly soon in a release of 4.2.1

I have had to go back to 4.1.2

I too thought BT tether was broken, however it DOES work - just with an extra couple of clicks:

You now have to:

1: Pair the devices
2: Click Settings Icon next to paired device
3: Under 'Profiles', tick the 'Use for internet Access' checkbox

N7 on 4.2 JB paired with Galaxy Nexus Phone 4.1.2 JB

NB - Ad-Hoc tether does not work from Android Tablet devices

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I thought this was broken as well, but it does work. It may require additional steps on the phone like this (instructions for Nexus 4 also running 4.2):

On Nexus 4 (or other phone)
1. Turn on Bluetooth
2. Go to Settings -> More (under Wireless and Networks) -> Tethering & portable hotspot
3. Enable Bluetooth tethering
4. Pair with Nexus 7

On Nexus 7
5. Click on settings button next to paired Nexus 4
6. Click Use for Internet access

Steps 1 to 3 and 5 to 6 need to be repeated each time you want to tether (assuming to turn Bluetooth off when not using it).

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In response to comment 20. That may work for other devices that are also 4.2 but this isn't an option for devices such as my Motorola Atrix.  All I know, is my Atrix software is the same, my Nexus 7 software was updated.  Now it does not work.  

I updated Android to 4.2.1 version but the problem still exist!
Nexus 7 and iPhone are connected but Nexus isn't able to navigate...
Damn

Ok, I downgraded my Nexus 7 to 4.1.2 and it works fine.
Here the guide: h*tp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796

My Nexus 7 still can't connect to the internet via Bluetooth tether to iPhone on Android 4.2.1. It appears to connect, and iPhone reports the client but otherwise it's a no go.

Same here. I have a Nexus 7, a Droid 3, a Galaxy S2 and a laptop with bluetooth. The only problem is with Nexus 7 with Android 4.2 and now with 4.2.1
The others I can freely connect succefully.

This is now working for me after Open Garden updated their app. I have a
Nexus 7 and Motorola Atrix.

WITH THE NEW 4.2 UPDATE,  ALL OF MY MUSIC APPS HAVE A DELAY GLITCH EVERY 20 TO 30 SECONDS WHEN RUNNING TO BLUETOOTH SPEAKERS.I CONTACTED THE GOOGLE PEOPLE AND THEY THOUGHT MY PROBLEM WAS ISOLATED.IT NOW APPEARS THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH ALL NEXUS USERS AND I'M TELLING FRIENDS TO HOLD OFF BUYING THE NEXUS7 IF BLUETOOTH IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THIS PURCHASE.

Ii don't quite understand why, I have this exact issue with my nexus 7, which is very annoying because I use a pair of Bluetooth headphones regularly to listen to music, however when I pair my galaxy nexus to a car stereo it works perfectly and that was just upgraded to 4.2 as well. I haven't tried it with the headphones yet, will try to do that today. Is it a different BT profile?

Tried the galaxy nexus with my headphones, same as the nexus 7 on 4.2.1, but with this no issues At all, perfect playback for 2 hours.

I confirm that the problem exist for Nexus 7 and not for all Android 4.2/4.2.1 devices.

Bluetooth's tethering (via iPhone 4 5.1.1) works fine on Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

Fix it for Nexus 7 please!

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Just did another quick test (several times before) and found out my Nexus 7 still couldn't connect to the internet via either Hotspot or Bluetooth tether to my HTC EVO 3D on Android 4.0.3. It appears to connect, but with no data transmission.

+1 This is a very serious defect for a wifi only device.

Also I personally can't get bluetooth tethering to work using any of the discussed workarounds, apps, or settings.

Comment on comment 32,
you obviously dont have 4.2, as you click on the "internet access" profile -

And THIS STILL DOESNT WORK - PLEASE FIX THIS GOOGLE.  I cant believe this is still broken.

One more thing, it was working fine with my iPhone with 4.1.2, no probs at all

Interestingly ifconfig seems to return reasonable info on the Nexus, so looks like a DNS problem most likely

Comment 32 must be deleted...

GOOGLE, resolve the problem with "Nexus 7 and Bluetooth tethering"!!!

The problem is only on Nexus 7!!!

I can't connect via bluetooth to my JBL Flip wireless speaker. My HTC ONE X+ pairs without a problem.

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Issue confirmed trying to tether a brand new Nexus 7 3G with 4.2.1 to an iPhone 3GS with iOS 5.1.1. Both show connected but iPhone doesn't indicate a connection sharing and no communication on the Nexus.

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After the update to 4.2 tethering and RFCOMM (serial port over bluetooth which I use in my hobby application) stopped working! Pairing works, socket can be opened but afterwards it fails. This seems like an issue somewhere deep in BT stack, not just audio or tethering.

Same problem : i can't connect my Nexus 7 (4.2.1) on internet with my Iphone (6.0.1) with shared connection by bluetooth. Please Google we need a fix !

Just want to add to the chorus....

Having the same problem with Nexus 7 (4.2.0 and 4.2.1) with bluetooth connection on iPad/iPhone/and someone's android phone (forget which one).  No sequence of turning on/off bluetooth fixes this.  

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Still can't enable a connection via bluetooth to my iPhone.  Please fix this!

Two of my kids received a Nexus 7 as an economic alternative two a couple of iPad mini's for Christmas. This is our first attempt away from iOS to try Android and this is very disappointing. I hope this is not a regular problem with Android updates. I hope this is fixed soon as I'm thinking you get what you paid right now.

My new Nexus 7 3G with 4.2.1 will not connect with bluetooth to any device :-(
I tried several phones, GPS devices and some other bluetooth stuff.
I'm not able to pair anything.
I hope this will be fixed soon....

I have problems using my Wiimote in 4.2 for emulators. Flashed a 4.1 ROM until it's fixed! :D

What the hell man this is crap I can't connect my iPhone 4 ios6 to my nexus 7 via Bluetooth why not

Very annoying issue indeed. I have this with the Nexus 7 connected to Galaxy Nexus as well as the Nexus 4.

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Hi !

Same problem for my nexus 7 32go. no BT connections works

Please fix it ASAP !

Same issue for my brand new Nexus 7.  Have tried it with a Galaxy S3 running Android 4.1 and and LGP500 running Android 2.1 and on both it will pair but will not connect.

This is rubbish. Does anyone have a solution?!!!

I unlocked and rooted my Nexus 7 to go to back to 4.1.2 as a tempory fix. The toolkit I used can be found here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809195

Nexus 7 BT remains paired with Nyko Play Pad, but will not connect.  Will work after Factory Reset but can reinstall Nexus 7 every time I want to play N64 Emulator games.

Exactly the same behaviour as in #6 between my Nexus 7 (Android 4.2.1) and my Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro (Android 4.1.2).

Bluetooth was fine in 4.1.2 , now broken ! Wiimote and other Bluetooth devices failing to connect

The sellers of the Google Nexus 7 need to be sued.  I bought this for my business...expecting bluetooth to work...it is advertised as having  bluetooth.  Maybe it has something but it does not work.  I have spent days trying everything including paying for computer techs to try to get it to work.  Do not buy any Nexus product till this gets fixed and fixed fast!
Switching over to the dependability of Apple product......enough of this nonsense...

How can Google sell a product without testing. This bug seems to affect every single nexus 7 user. I will not recommend until this is fixed.

Not only for Nexus 7. This bug affects to all devices with android 4.2.

It does seem to work for me, with a Nexus 7 and a Nexus 4, both on 4.2.1. Tethering just seems to take a bit longer to kick in than I'd expect. Try giving it 30-60 seconds and see if it works better?

About "Comment 62": It is false, read comment 31

If you want to put a "patch" to this problem you can downgrade your Nexus 7 to Android 4.1.2 with this simple guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907796

If this is the simple guide I would hate to see the complicated one.

Eheh, it is not complicated, you must execute it step by step with maximum attention at "run the commands listed in flash-all.sh in sequence" step.

The commands depend on your Nexus (WIFI or 3G) and OS version

BT tethering starts working for me if I reboot both the galaxy nexus phone and the nexus 7 tablet, both on 4.2.1

Lancioni, why is my comment  false?
I was trying to get bluetooth tethering between many devices under android 4.2.1, and always had the same result: it doesn't work.
Nexus 10(4.2.1) -> Galaxy Nexus(4.2.1) - can't check Internet Access(I choose and it immediately turns off)
Nexus 7(4.2.1) -> Galaxy Nexus(4.2.1) - can't check Internet Access
Nexus 10(4.2.1) -> Nexus 4(4.2.1) - can't check Internet Access
Lenovo Thinkpad -> Galaxy Nexus(4.2.1) can pair and send files, but can't use bluetooth tethering
Lenovo Thinkpad -> Nexus 4(4.2.1) can pair and send files, but can't use bluetooth tethering

But with 4.1.2 I was used my Galaxy Nexus with Nexus 7 and thinkpad successfully.

Sabotat, you said that the problem exist with ALL devices with Android 4.2.1 but Samsung Galaxy Nexus (4.2.1) can use internet connection from iPhone 4 (5.1.1) :-)

BT tethering will work and connect - both the Nexus 7 and the iPhone show the BT connection, but I have no internet communications.  I have tried every option listed here except the downgrade to Android 4.1.2.  I would think that this is important enough of an issue to warrant a fix by Google quickly.  This affects me every time I am not at home where my wireless works fine.  

Same problem - Nexus 7 Android 4.2.1.  I can pair a BT headset with Nexus 7 but cannot make it work. The problem manifests itself differently depending on the app.  On Talkatone I get a lot of static noise but I can barely hear the voice.  On Skype, I get a failure to connect message when I try to connect to Skype test call (no problem connecting when I unpair the BT headset).  I am not a heavy headset user so this is of marginal importance to me, but it confirms that you get what you pay for.  You want something that works, cough up and buy Ipad and f**k Google.  The crappy quality of their service is really appalling.

Same behavior than comment #68: cannot use bluetooth to connect a Nexus 10 to a phone.

Nexus 10 (Android 4.2.1 JOP40D) ---> SGS CyanogenMod 10.1 (Android 4.2.1 JOP40D)

I will try to other phones soon.

I really relay on BT access when traveling.

I have to agree with everyone here. The device pairs with my iPhone and Bluetooth hotspot connects, but I receive no internet connection. This is a huge problem for a Wi-Fi only device. I bought this to travel overseas and now it seems like this was a wasted investment. I should sell this damn nexus 7.

Same here, Nexus 7 8GB 4.2.1 trying to use HTC Desire with 4.2.1. It worked once and stopped working since.

Phone Samsung 2710 perfectly gives internet through bluetooth to netbook Asus EEE - but no way with nexus 7 with Android 4.2.

No "connect to device for internet access" field for this phone.

I need internet, how I can make it work? Does it really fail since November 14?

Thanks!

Nexus 7 + Atrix with CM10. Tick "Use for internet access".
As soon as it tries to use the connection for anything, it unticks itself.  
I can use WIFI tether but it kills the battery on my Atrix. Not fun.

Anyone that have tried 4.2.2 version?
Stay in touch!

I updated with 4.2.2, but not in vain.
It's quite inconvenient that I could not use BT tethering.

I cannot believe this! I have just installed the new 4.2.2 update and the issue is not fixed! How hard it is to revert BT changes to the state of 4.1? Are these bug reports even viewed by Asus or Google?

In the way to the mediamarkt to get my money back or could be an ipad mini

The problem is, that the option "allow share internet over Bluetooth to paired devices" clears itself every time BT is turned of and on again.

And on 4.1.x it was ok. I figured it out lately. And i hate it.

After update with 4.2.2, tethering over my iphone 3gs still does not work.  I can't believe Google up to now cannot fix this considering it is all working fine in previous version.  Can somebody bump up the priority from medium to high?  I'm sure there are a lot of people affected.

4.2.2 came, nothing changed for Samsung 2710. 3 months after first claim passed.

4.2.2 on my Nexus 7 and nothing changed for Iphone 3GS, i can't share connection with my Nexus... Google what do you doing for this problem ????!!!! It was ok with first Jelly Bean version !!!!!!!

I can not even activate the bluetooth when i try it blinks but it stays off.

when i try to connect to motorola razr i get indication that it is paired but not connected yet i am able to transfer files via bluetooth back and forth. bluetooth icon is not lit. is this normal?

I still can't connect via BT to my JBL flip wireless speakers with GNex on 4.2.2 and my Nexus 7 on 4.2.2. I have a HTC OneX+ with 4.1.1 and it connects perfectly.I guess something is broken since 4.2.1 or 4.1.2

Same issue here, nexus 7 with 4.2.2, still can't Bluetooth tether to iPhone 5.  At one point in trying to track the issue, it appeared it wasn't able to get an IP?

I have upgraded to 4.2.2 and still unable to get internet access after pairing Nexus 7 to iPhone 3GS with hotspot connection created.  Unbelievable that such a fundamental communication protocol does not work!

After upgrading to 4.2.2 my issue appears to have been resolved. I can now watch netflix on my Nexus 7 using my Bluetooth headphones.
I have noticed once or twice the video and audio appearing to be out of sync, but it's rare and not bad enough to really bother me. Before it was so bad it was unwatchable!

I had the problem  as described by a number of people here, with making google nexus 7 connect to My android based smartphone using bluetooth tethering for internet access.

I found this recipe for how to get it working and I can now access internet from my Google nexus 7 through my smartphone.

http://www.blotdesign.com/article-detail.php?page=101

Your milage may vary but it solved my problem.

I tried the sequence of previous post, but still cannot access to the internet through my iphone5.
Any other advise ?

I am also coming across this same bug as #6 on my brand new Nexus 7.  Nexus 7 is running 4.2.2 software and the "Connected to device for Internet access" is checked on the Nexus 7.  My iPhone 5 reports that a client is connected, but I am unable to get any data on the Nexus 7.  I do receive an IP address through bluetooth.  

On Nexus 7:
# ip addr show bt-pan
9: bt-pan: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 1500 qdisc pfifo_fast state UNKNOWN qlen 500
    link/ether 08:60:6e:a1:0d:52 brd ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff
    inet 172.20.10.5/28 brd 172.20.10.15 scope global bt-pan
    inet6 fe80::a60:6eff:fea1:d52/64 scope link
       valid_lft forever preferred_lft forever

It took more than 3 months and more than one new version. It's rather unlikely that will be fixed any time soon. Pathetic.

Same problem with my Nexus7 3G and spp profile. The device pairs but cannot connect.
I know this tablet is great but google should get serious on this. Not all people buy them for playing games.

The Bluetooth app pairs with my sanyo phone but when I try to sent the music files it drops the connection why is that

I bought the Nexus 7 3G as a proffesional development tool to make bluetooth applications but from what I see, I'm stuck with an expensive paper weight. The SPP profile is used by many companies to connect there devices (robots, OBDII scanners, Microcontrollers, dataloggers.. e.t.c) to tablets. This protocol should have worked with the Nexus 7 but does not.
It did not work with android 4.2.1 and does not work with android 4.2.2. It used to work with android 4.1.2.
Not everyone can downgrade to 4.1.2 since it is not available to all devices.

Now we all have to wait until android 5 comes out, but I do not think this will be fixed since google does not take us seriously.

Don't you guys tests your products before you market them or do you just let the end user do the testing for you ?  

A similar procedure to #91 has worked to connect my Nexus 10 (4.2.2) to my Android Phone (4.2.2). I have upgraded since I commented in #71 so it may be the reason. Also, make sure that your Tablet does not have a working WIFI connection (or is off). Otherwise it seems to prefer WIFI to BT tethering and BT tethering will turn off automatically.

My configuration:

Tablet: Nexus 10 (Stock Android 4.2.2 compilation JDQ39)
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S + CM 10.1-20130304-EXPERIMENTAL-galaxysmtd-M2 (Android 4.2.2 compilation JDQ39)

My (simplified?) procedure:

0. Initially, WIFI is on and BT is off in both devices. Devices are not paired.
1. Turn WIFI off in the Tablet.
2. Turn BT on in both devices.
3. Make Phone discoverable
4. Search for BT devices in the Tablet.
5. Initiate pairing with the Phone in Tablet.
6. Accept in the Phone.
7. Accept in the Tablet.
8. Switch on bluetooth internet sharing in the phone.
9. On the Tablet, select Phone options in the BT configuration page and activate bluetooth Internet access.
10. Now your table should be connected to the Internet through your phone. Be sure that your tablet's wifi is off, otherwise the BT connections will be disabled in a few seconds.

The Phone will use its WIFI connection if available to route the Tablet's traffic or will use your data plan if WIFI is off.

To disconnect, just turn BT off in any of the devices. To connect again turn BT on on both devices and repeat 8 and 9.

Hi,
BT tethering to my Phone works perfect for me.
Nexus 7 with 4.2.2
S2 with 4.0.4 and 4.1.2.

My pairing was established with my nexus 7 running 4.1. I did no new pairing after the upgrade.

So, at least in this situation it works.

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OK my new nexus 7 32g running 4.2 will only find and pair to my Bluetooth speaker system if I turn off Wi-Fi.
Is there a fix for this yet????

soo at the moment I cant listen to anything that needs to stream like internet radio etc.
Help???

I never ever thought I'd say this. But I think I'm going back to iOS devices. This is utter crap. Sell me a Wi-Fi device that can't tether... glad you guys make billions on ads. Your hardware sucks.

Although still have to get used to "poor" bluethooth connections (To JBL  ...), I like the bluetooth concept. Reluctant to upgrade after reading the above. Will stick to my dad's advice: never fix something if it works properly .... ;).
Why don't you test standard features properly? Should I delay my next device purchase - or choose Nokia (which, although boring software, never let me down with hardware)? Yellow looks fun ... ;)

Same as #6 when connecting N7 with Nexus phone 4.2.1 but working fine with Samsung S3 4.1.2.

PLEASE! Roll out another update or an official way to revet back to past firmware!!!!!

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