1. Toggle the Airplane Mode

Toggling the airplane mode on and off refreshes all the connections on your phone, including Bluetooth. This can help resolve any minor issues that may be causing your phone to disconnect from Bluetooth devices. Swipe down from the top of the screen twice to access the Quick Settings panel and tap the Airplane mode button. Wait for a few seconds, and then tap the button again to turn off Airplane mode.

2. Keep the Bluetooth Device in Range

This may seem obvious, but it’s important to note that your Samsung phone may disconnect from a wireless device if it goes out of range. Usually, Bluetooth devices need to be within 30 feet of the phone. So, make sure your Bluetooth device is within range at all times to prevent disconnections. 

3. Restart Your Devices and Ensure They Have Enough Charge

This is another basic fix you should try before moving on to advanced solutions. Restarting your phone and the Bluetooth device should give them a fresh start and resolve any temporary issues.  Another thing you need to do is ensure that both devices have sufficient power, as low battery levels can lead to an unstable Bluetooth connection.

4. Rule Out Issues With Your Bluetooth Device

If your Samsung phone is only disconnecting from a specific Bluetooth device, it’s possible that the wireless device is at fault. To overrule this possibility, you can try using the Bluetooth device with another phone.   If the Bluetooth device works fine with the other phone, continue with the fixes below.

5. Prevent Apps From Controlling Bluetooth

Apps that are permitted to override system settings on your phone can disable Bluetooth independently, leading to the disconnection of your phone from devices. To avoid this, you need to check your phone’s Bluetooth control history and prevent apps from taking control of the Bluetooth function.

  1. Open the Settings app and navigate to Connections > Bluetooth. 
  2. Tap the kebab menu (three dots) in the top right corner and select Advanced settings. 
  3. Tap on Bluetooth control history to view a list of apps that have turned Bluetooth on or off recently. If you find any app that has turned off Bluetooth without your input, tap on it. 
  4. Go to Change system settings and disable the toggle next to Allow permission. 

6. Unpair and Pair the Device Again

Your Samsung phone may disconnect from a Bluetooth device frequently if it isn’t paired correctly. You can try unpairing the Bluetooth device from your phone and pairing it again to resolve the issue. 

  1. Open the Settings app and navigate to Connections > Bluetooth. 
  2. Tap the gear icon next to your device. 
  3. Tap the Unpair option at the bottom and select Unpair again to confirm.  Pair your device again and then check if your phone still disconnects from it. 

7. Install the Support App for Bluetooth Device

Certain Bluetooth devices may require the installation of a support app on your phone to establish a connection. For instance, if you are using Samsung Galaxy Buds, you need to have the Galaxy Wearable app installed on your phone. Refer to the Bluetooth device’s manual to see if it requires you to have a support app on your Samsung phone. 

8. Clear Bluetooth Cache

Outdated or corrupt Bluetooth cache data can also cause your Samsung phone to disconnect from Bluetooth devices. If that’s the case, clearing the existing Bluetooth cache should help.

  1. Open the Settings app and scroll down to tap on Apps. 
  2. Tap the filter and sort icon and enable the toggle next to Show system apps.
  3. Scroll through the list to locate Bluetooth, and tap on it. 
  4. Go to Storage and tap the Clear cache option at the bottom. 

9. Reset Network Settings

If clearing the Bluetooth cache does not help, you can try resetting the network settings. Doing so will erase all of your custom Bluetooth settings and resolve issues caused by misconfigured settings. 

  1. Open up the Settings app and go to General management.
  2. Scroll down to tap on Reset. Then, select Reset network settings. 
  3. Hit the Reset settings button and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process. 

10. Install One UI Updates

Such Bluetooth connectivity problems can also arise from a buggy One UI build. So, if nothing works, you can check if there are any updates available for your Samsung phone.  Open the Settings app and scroll down to tap on Software update. Tap on Download and install to apply any pending updates and then check if the issue is resolved. 

Connect With Confidence

You are in for a below-average experience when your Samsung phone keeps disconnecting from Bluetooth devices. One of the above-mentioned fixes should help you fix the underlying issue for good. That said, if none of the above solutions work, you can consider resetting your Samsung phone as a last resort.