Bluetooth audio cutting out when pressure applied to phone

[tkoreaper]

I discovered this tonight while at the gym. I was leaning over on some equipment with the phone in my pocket and every time pressure was applied to the phone my Bluetooth audio would cut out and distort until pressure was released. I didn't test it much to see if somehow the piece of equipment was blocking the signal, but I think that's extremely unlikely. I did quick search and found a similar post on reddit about it.
https://m.reddit.com/r/AndroidQuestions/comments/3w0ds6/nexus_6pnexus_5_bluetooth_audio_cutting_out_when/

I am using a pretty solid case so I think the pressure is being applied to the screen. I use the supcase unicorn beetle hybrid case.

 

[WizeGuyDezignz]

It seems like there is a new problem popping up with this phone fairly often. It makes me wonder how much testing Huawei performed on this phone.

Regardless, I'm sorry to hear of your issue. It's kinda odd and I wonder what's causing it?

 

[fury683]

3D Touch for mute?

I don't have bluetooth headphones but I use an A2DP adapter in my car that is hidden under the dash. It sits about 3 feet from the phone when it is in the dock, and is "obstructed" by plastic molding, mostly. I'll try applying some light pressure to see if I have the same issue.

 

[JoshuaMh]

It seems like there is a new problem popping up with this phone fairly often.

Have you browsed any of the other phone forums or subreddits? You'll see the same thing.

 

[tkoreaper]

The only logical thing I can think of is that everything is packed to tightly within the phone that applying pressure in a certain area creates a short. There might be something metal touching something to short it out for a moment. What else is strange is that my Bluetooth headphones didn't lose connection, it was only the sound, but I should also add that it was only for a brief moment that pressure was applied... Probably not even 2 seconds. Maybe it would need to be longer before the connection is dropped or it really is just the sound being effected.