Having Bluetooth trouble with your Android device? Whether your earbuds are acting up or your car connection isn’t as smooth as it used to be, sometimes the best fix is a fresh start. By removing old paired devices and starting over, you can solve common Bluetooth headaches.

How to Manually Remove Paired Bluetooth Connections on Your Android Phone

When your Bluetooth devices aren’t connecting properly or you simply want to clear out old unused connections, manually removing paired devices from your Android phone is a straightforward fix. This process, also known as “forgetting” a device, helps reset connections and can solve many common Bluetooth issues.

To remove paired Bluetooth connections on your phone, go to the Settings app.

Select “Connections.”

Tap on “Bluetooth.”

Tap the Settings wheel icon next to the device you want to remove.

Tap “Unpair” to complete the process.

How to Clear Bluetooth Data and Cache From Your Android Phone

Like any app on your Android phone, Bluetooth stores temporary files and settings that can sometimes cause connection problems. Clearing this accumulated data and cache can give your Bluetooth a fresh start, often resolving stubborn pairing issues that regular unpairing doesn’t fix. Here’s how to clear Bluetooth cache and devices.

Open “Settings” and scroll down to “Apps”.

Tap the “filter” menu at the top of the app list..

Select “Show system apps” from the pop-up and tap “Ok.”

Scroll down and tap on “Bluetooth.”

Tap “Storage” on Bluetooth’s app info page.

Tap “Clear Cache” to remove the cache.

Tap “Clear data” to clear Bluetooth data.

How To Reset Bluetooth Settings on Android Phones

If you’ve tried clearing the cache and manually removing devices but still face Bluetooth issues, a complete reset might be the answer. This step wipes all your Bluetooth connections and settings clean, giving you a completely fresh start. Just remember that you’ll need to reconnect all your devices afterward, but sometimes, starting from scratch is exactly what you need.

Go to “Settings” and select “General Management.”

Tap “Reset Settings” to complete the process.

When all other troubleshooting steps fail, a factory reset can resolve persistent Bluetooth issues by completely refreshing your phone’s system. While this step erases all data from your device, it can often fix stubborn software problems that are affecting your Bluetooth connectivity. Just be sure to back up your important data first.