cannot use A2DP profile on LG tone+ HBS-730 headset

[benklop]

When attempting to connect to a bluetooth headset from a laptop equipped with a CSR BS8510 bluetooth adapter (found in a RTL8188CEB8 mini-pci-express device), I get the following in syslog. KDE / bluedevil reports I have successfully connected to the device, but pulseaudio / kmix does not show that the device is connected. Ubuntu 12.10, bluez 4.101-0ubuntu6

 Dec 20 14:24:39 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC bluetoothd[14436]: Badly formated or unrecognized command: AT+BIA=0,0,0,1,1,1,0
Dec 20 14:24:41 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC bluetoothd[14436]: Operation not supported (95)
Dec 20 14:24:41 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC pulseaudio[14301]: [pulseaudio] bluetooth-util.c: Failed to acquire transport fd: Input/output error
Dec 20 14:24:41 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC pulseaudio[14301]: [pulseaudio] module.c: Failed to load module "module-bluetooth-device" (argument: "address="00:18:6B:15:AC:DC" path="/org/bluez/14436/hci0/dev_00_18_6B_15_AC_DC""): initialization failed.
Dec 20 14:24:41 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC kernel: [25660.054153] input: 00:18:6B:15:AC:DC as /devices/virtual/input/input14

Initially, this seemed similar to https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1065400 or to https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?format=multiple&id=827692, but ultimately I beleive this is a different issue, since the chipset and unrecognized command are diffrent respectively.
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ApportVersion: 2.6.1-0ubuntu6
Architecture: amd64
AudioDevicesInUse:
 USER PID ACCESS COMMAND
 /dev/snd/controlC0: ben 14301 F.... pulseaudio
DistroRelease: Ubuntu 12.10
HibernationDevice: RESUME=UUID=cfaa0aef-50a0-42c5-aa85-a1f6e060bcd4
InstallationDate: Installed on 2012-11-01 (49 days ago)
InstallationMedia: This
MachineType: Hewlett-Packard HP Pavilion dm4 Notebook PC
MarkForUpload: True
Package: linux (not installed)
ProcFB: 0 inteldrmfb
ProcKernelCmdLine: BOOT_IMAGE=/boot/vmlinuz-3.5.0-19-generic root=UUID=4d3bbeef-14d0-4ef1-a45a-663fa6ea1fb1 ro quiet splash vt.handoff=7
ProcVersionSignature: Ubuntu 3.5.0-19.30-generic 3.5.7
RelatedPackageVersions:
 linux-restricted-modules-3.5.0-19-generic N/A
 linux-backports-modules-3.5.0-19-generic N/A
 linux-firmware 1.95
Tags: quantal
Uname: Linux 3.5.0-19-generic x86_64
UpgradeStatus: No upgrade log present (probably fresh install)
UserGroups: adm cdrom dip lpadmin plugdev sambashare sudo
dmi.bios.date: 02/14/2011
dmi.bios.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
dmi.bios.version: F.26
dmi.board.asset.tag: Base Board Asset Tag
dmi.board.name: 146A
dmi.board.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
dmi.board.version: 58.28
dmi.chassis.asset.tag: CNU0440X2W
dmi.chassis.type: 10
dmi.chassis.vendor: Hewlett-Packard
dmi.chassis.version: Chassis Version
dmi.modalias: dmi:bvnHewlett-Packard:bvrF.26:bd02/14/2011:svnHewlett-Packard:pnHPPaviliondm4NotebookPC:pvr0587110002242B10000022100:rvnHewlett-Packard:rn146A:rvr58.28:cvnHewlett-Packard:ct10:cvrChassisVersion:
dmi.product.name: HP Pavilion dm4 Notebook PC
dmi.product.version: 0587110002242B10000022100
dmi.sys.vendor: Hewlett-Packard

[Brad Figg (brad-figg)]

This bug is missing log files that will aid in diagnosing the problem. From a terminal window please run:

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and then change the status of the bug to 'Confirmed'.

If, due to the nature of the issue you have encountered, you are unable to run this command, please add a comment stating that fact and change the bug status to 'Confirmed'.

This change has been made by an automated script, maintained by the Ubuntu Kernel Team.

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[benklop (benklop)]

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pulseaudio/+bug/946449 seems similar, but perhaps not the same since they did not include the log line similar to:

Dec 20 14:24:39 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC bluetoothd[14436]: Badly formated or unrecognized command: AT+BIA=0,0,0,1,1,1,0

[Joseph Salisbury (jsalisbury)]

Would it be possible for you to test the latest upstream kernel? Refer to https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelMainlineBuilds . Please test the latest v3.8 kernel[0] (Not a kernel in the daily directory) and install both the linux-image and linux-image-extra .deb packages.

If this bug is fixed in the mainline kernel, please add the following tag 'kernel-fixed-upstream'.

If the mainline kernel does not fix this bug, please add the tag: 'kernel-bug-exists-upstream'.

If you are unable to test the mainline kernel, for example it will not boot, please add the tag: 'kernel-unable-to-test-upstream'.
Once testing of the upstream kernel is complete, please mark this bug as "Confirmed".

Thanks in advance.

[0] http://kernel.ubuntu.com/~kernel-ppa/mainline/v3.8-rc1-raring/

[benklop (benklop)]

A 3.8.0-RC2 mainline kernel does not fix the issue. logging collected:

Jan 3 22:10:12 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC bluetoothd[1079]: Endpoint registered: sender=:1.53 path=/MediaEndpoint/HFPAG
Jan 3 22:10:12 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC bluetoothd[1079]: Endpoint registered: sender=:1.53 path=/MediaEndpoint/HFPHS
Jan 3 22:10:12 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC bluetoothd[1079]: Endpoint registered: sender=:1.53 path=/MediaEndpoint/A2DPSource
Jan 3 22:10:12 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC bluetoothd[1079]: Endpoint registered: sender=:1.53 path=/MediaEndpoint/A2DPSink
Jan 3 22:10:15 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC ntpdate[2603]: step time server 91.189.94.4 offset -0.597168 sec
Jan 3 22:10:48 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC bluetoothd[1079]: Badly formated or unrecognized command: AT+BIA=0,0,0,1,1,1,0
Jan 3 22:10:50 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC bluetoothd[1079]: Operation not supported (95)
Jan 3 22:10:50 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC pulseaudio[2640]: [pulseaudio] bluetooth-util.c: Failed to acquire transport fd: Input/output error
Jan 3 22:10:50 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC pulseaudio[2640]: [pulseaudio] module.c: Failed to load module "module-bluetooth-device" (argument: "address="00:18:6B:15:AC:DC" path="/org/bluez/1079/hci0/dev_00_18_6B_15_AC_DC""): initialization failed.
Jan 3 22:10:50 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC kernel: [ 176.535292] input: 00:18:6B:15:AC:DC as /devices/virtual/input/input12

[benklop (benklop)]

I have determined that this seems to be caused by trying to use a specific bluetooth A2DP device. On both 3.5 and 3.8 kernels, one device I have works, and another does not. I do not recall this being the case before upgrading my kernel to 3.8, but it works now in some cases.

DOES NOT WORK:
my headset, an LG tone+ HBS730 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009A5204K) - produces logging like in all of the samples above.

WORKS:
my home theatre system, connected with a Belkin F8Z492TTP (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047T79VS) - seems to produce almost no logging.
Jan 3 22:48:59 ben-HP-Pavilion-dm4-Notebook-PC bluetoothd[1163]: /org/bluez/1163/hci0/dev_00_02_72_EF_52_1B/fd0: fd(31) ready

both devices support A2DP, however the tone+ optionally can use a different audio codec(apt-x) instead of SBC. I have never used this feature (And do not expect it to be available on linux since apt-x is proprietary), but thought it might be a relevant data point.

[benklop (benklop)]

This is currently marked as incomplete. what additional info can I provide?

[benklop (benklop)]

I have verified this occurs on multiple laptops, so it is not specific to a single bluetooth adapter.

[benklop (benklop)]

output from bluetoothd in debug mode whilst this occurs:

bluetoothd[9664]: plugins/mgmtops.c:mgmt_cod_changed() index 0
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:headset_set_state() State changed /org/bluez/9664/hci0/dev_00_18_6B_15_AC_DC: HEADSET_STATE_DISCONNECTED -> HEADSET_STATE_CONNECTING
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/media.c:headset_state_changed()
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/media.c:media_endpoint_async_call() Calling SetConfiguration: name = :1.55 path = /MediaEndpoint/HFPAG
bluetoothd[9664]: plugins/mgmtops.c:mgmt_event() cond 1
bluetoothd[9664]: plugins/mgmtops.c:mgmt_event() Received 30 bytes from management socket
bluetoothd[9664]: plugins/mgmtops.c:mgmt_device_connected() hci0 device 00:18:6B:15:AC:DC connected eir_len 11
bluetoothd[9664]: src/adapter.c:adapter_get_device() 00:18:6B:15:AC:DC
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:headset_set_channel() Discovered Handsfree service on channel 3
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:rfcomm_connect() /org/bluez/9664/hci0/dev_00_18_6B_15_AC_DC: Connecting to 00:18:6B:15:AC:DC channel 3
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:headset_connect_cb() /org/bluez/9664/hci0/dev_00_18_6B_15_AC_DC: Connected to 00:18:6B:15:AC:DC
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:handle_event() Received AT+BRSF=155
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:print_hf_features() HFP HF features: "EC and/or NR function" "Call waiting and 3-way calling" "Voice recognition activation" "Remote volume control"
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:handle_event() Received AT+CIND=?
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:handle_event() Received AT+CIND?
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:handle_event() Received AT+CMER=3, 0, 0, 1
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:event_reporting() Event reporting (CMER): mode=3, ind=1
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:hfp_slc_complete() HFP Service Level Connection established
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/telephony.c:telephony_device_connected() telephony-dummy: device 0x7fd3ac51a2d0 connected
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:headset_set_state() State changed /org/bluez/9664/hci0/dev_00_18_6B_15_AC_DC: HEADSET_STATE_CONNECTING -> HEADSET_STATE_CONNECTED
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/media.c:headset_state_changed()
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:handle_event() Received AT+VGS=12
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/avdtp.c:avdtp_confirm_cb() AVDTP: incoming connect from 00:18:6B:15:AC:DC
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/sink.c:sink_set_state() State changed /org/bluez/9664/hci0/dev_00_18_6B_15_AC_DC: SINK_STATE_DISCONNECTED -> SINK_STATE_CONNECTING
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:handle_event() Received AT+BTRH?
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/avdtp.c:avdtp_connect_cb() AVDTP: connected signaling channel to 00:18:6B:15:AC:DC
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/avdtp.c:avdtp_connect_cb() AVDTP imtu=672, omtu=895
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:handle_event() Received AT+XAPL=0000-0000-0100,7
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:apple_command() Got Apple command: AT+XAPL=0000-0000-0100,7
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:handle_event() Received AT+IPHONEACCEV=2,1,7,2,0
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:apple_command() Got Apple command: AT+IPHONEACCEV=2,1,7,2,0
bluetoothd[9664]: audio/headset.c:handle_event() Received AT+BIA=0,0,0,1,1,1,0
bluetoothd[9664]: Badly formated or unrecogniz...

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[Juan Pablo Rinaldi (juampi)]

The bug is still present to this day.

[Juan Pablo Rinaldi (juampi)]

Still present in Ubuntu 13.10.

[penalvch (penalvch)]

benklop, could you please provide the full computer model as noted on the sticker (ex. HP Pavilion dm4-2015dx Entertainment Notebook PC)?

[Zach (zachary125)]

I'm also having this issue on running 3.11.0-15-generic kernel. Laptop is a Lenovo Ideapad U310 with a USB bluetooth adapter Broadcom Corp. BCM203. It doesn't seem to be a part of the other bugs referenced above. I have the same LG headset as well. It will sometimes connect (in bluetooth menu) and other times fail. In any situation, it never shows up as a PulseAudio option.

 If it is related, dmesg | grep Bluetooth has several
"hci0 link tx timeout" and "hci0 killing stalled connection ..."

[penalvch (penalvch)]

Zach, thank you for your comment. So your hardware and problem may be tracked, could you please file a new report with Ubuntu by executing the following in a terminal while booted into a Ubuntu repository kernel (not a mainline one) via:
ubuntu-bug linux

For more on this, please read the official Ubuntu documentation:
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Ubuntu Kernel Team: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelTeam/KernelTeamBugPolicies#Filing_Kernel_Bug_reports
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When opening up the new report, please feel free to subscribe me to it.

Thank you for your understanding.

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[klock (tehklockinator)]

I've been dealing with this issue as well. I'm on the 3.11.0-19-generic kernel, nothing like adding Enable=Socket to /etc/bluetooth/audio.conf worked, etc. I finally managed to get it working by following the steps in the second answer in this entry by user165648 EXACTLY: http://askubuntu.com/questions/287254/ubuntu-13-04-bluetooth-a2dp-does-not-work

[penalvch (penalvch)]

klock, thank you for your comment. So your hardware and problem may be tracked, could you please file a new report with Ubuntu by executing the following in a terminal while booted into a Ubuntu repository kernel (not a mainline one) via:
ubuntu-bug linux

For more on this, please read the official Ubuntu documentation:
Ubuntu Bug Control and Ubuntu Bug Squad: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Bugs/BestPractices#X.2BAC8-Reporting.Focus_on_One_Issue
Ubuntu Kernel Team: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/KernelTeam/KernelTeamBugPolicies#Filing_Kernel_Bug_reports
Ubuntu Community: https://help.ubuntu.com/community/ReportingBugs#Bug_reporting_etiquette

When opening up the new report, please feel free to subscribe me to it.

Thank you for your understanding.

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[Bahaa Heiba (bahaaheiba)]

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