[Bangle.js 2] Unable to connect on Chromebook

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Posted at 2022-05-05 by Lexibug

Trying to connect the app loader to the watch on a Chromebook gives an error. This is logged in the console. Using my phone works fine.

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Posted at 2022-05-05 by @gfwilliams

That's odd - have you tried just restarting the Chromebook? Sounds stupid but sometimes the Bluetooth stack can get itself confused - maybe even turning bluetooth off/on would do it, but the restart is a way to be certain.

GATT Error Unknown is really an error that comes from the Chromebook's bluetooth (not the Bangle).

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Posted at 2022-05-05 by Lexibug

Restarted both Chromebook and watch, same error. It's the original Samsung Galaxy Chromebook. Not too much of a bother to me, but figured I'd post in case it could be fixed/others have the same issue.

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Posted at 2022-05-05 by HughB

I use a Chromebook all the time with Bangle - it does work.

It's the original Samsung Galaxy Chromebook

If it is that old it is possible that it is no longer taking OS updates and bug fixes.
There is a lifespan on how long Chromebook take updates for.
I'm using an ASUS C223N - about 2 years old.

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Posted at 2022-05-07 by Lexibug

This laptop released in 2020 and is supported until 2028.

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Posted at 2022-05-07 by HughB

Ah ok. I thought you meant the original from 2011. I had 2, they lasted for years, but eventually became slow due to ram and bits of plastic dropped off. Still got about 8 years out of them.