User:Roka/Nothing Phone (1)

Nothing Phone (1) Bluetooth Issue

Several users have reported a recurring issue with the Nothing Phone (1) where the Bluetooth functionality becomes inoperable. Affected devices are unable to activate Bluetooth, with the toggle permanently greyed out or failing to switch on. This malfunction has been described as rendering the feature "completely broken," making it impossible to pair headphones, speakers, or other accessories.

User Reports

Reports on Reddit and other forums suggest that this issue often appears suddenly, sometimes after software updates or without any apparent cause. Multiple threads document similar complaints, with users stating that restarting, resetting, or factory wiping the device does not resolve the malfunction.

The problem seems to affect both early and later production batches of the Nothing Phone (1), suggesting it may not be limited to a specific hardware revision.

Warranty Concerns

A key frustration among affected users is that Nothing’s official customer support has allegedly refused warranty coverage for the Bluetooth failure. Some customers report being informed that this is considered "physical damage" or "out of warranty," despite the issue arising without external damage.

As a result, users have expressed dissatisfaction with Nothing’s after-sales policies, claiming that the company does not recognize the Bluetooth breakdown as a manufacturing defect. In some cases, users have been quoted repair costs instead of receiving warranty service.

Community Discussion

The issue has sparked broader debates in online communities regarding Nothing’s reliability as a new smartphone brand. Some suggest the problem could be related to a hardware-level defect in the Bluetooth chip or motherboard, while others suspect software corruption. Without official acknowledgment from the company, speculation continues.