Tech How do I check what version of Bluetooth is on my S7 phone?

[CurrentlySober]

Without downloading some third party app that apparently contains adverts etc?

And also, is BT backwards compatible? ie if I order headphones that are BT 5.0 will they also work with say BT 4.1 ?

[CurrentlySober]

I HAVE Googled but it says:

Here are the steps to check Bluetooth Version of Android Phone:
Step 1: Turn ON the Bluetooth of Device.
Step 2: Now Tap on Phone Settings.
Step 3: Tap on App and Select the “ALL” Tab.
Step 4: Scroll Down and Tap on Bluetooth Icon named Bluetooth Share.
Step 5: Done! Under App Info, you will see the version.

But I dont have the Icon named Bluetooth Share - I just have bluetooth and at the bottom of that its says Version 8.0.0 which is greater than 5 so Im confused?

[CurrentlySober]

The beauty of Bluetooth 5 is that it's completely backwards-compatible with Bluetooth 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2 devices. Another added benefit is that you can apply all of the features of legacy Bluetooth core specifications to Bluetooth 5.

I googled the wrong question !

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[SilentKnight]

Glad we could help.

[CurrentlySober]

Originally Posted by SilentKnight

Glad we could help.

Just talking to myself like usual

[NaughtyRob]

bumping non-political threads to the front page.