Error 0x104 in function on_primary_srv_discovery_rsp

[Inia]

Hello,

We have an application on Iphone running with our custom service :

uuid : 0000fdF9-0000-1000-8000-00805f9b34fb

and our characteristics :

char-handle 0x16 => 0x1c

I use the nrf52 dev kit with the hrs_c example to connect to the smartphone.

I have disable the BAS service.

I change the UUID with ours 0xfdf9 but it fails when discovering in function on_primary_srv_discovery_rsp with a gatt_status egal to 0x10a.

I have try to another well know uuid like 1800 or 180f on the same smartphone, it works.

What's wrong ? does i have to use sd_ble_uuid_vs_add for the service 0xfdf9 ? for characteristics ?

Any help are welcome.

Thanks

[Vidar Berg]

Hello,

Yes, you need to add the vendor specific 128-bit base UUID with sd_ble_uuid_vs_add(). You can use the ble_app_uart_c example as reference. 

 

[Inia]

I try but it doesn't change anything.

In ble_nus_c_init, i use

NUS_BASE_UUID = {0xFB, 0x34, 0x9B, 0x5F, 0x80, 0x00, 0x00, 0x80, 0x00, 0x10, 0x00, 0x00, 0xf9, 0xfd, 0x00, 0x00}

BLE_UUID_NUS_SERVICE 0xfdf9

sd_ble_uuid_vs_add returns 0x01 in uuid_type, so it's already in database ? if yes, does i have to add it ?

that make sense beacause i use SIG BASE UUID

I have 4 characteristics :

00a0fdf9-0000-1000-8000-00805F9B34FB

00b0fdf9-0000-1000-8000-00805F9B34FB

00c0fdf9-0000-1000-8000-00805F9B34FB

00d0fdf9-0000-1000-8000-00805F9B34FB

Do i have to add them with sd_ble_uuid_vs_add ? If yes, where in ble_nus_c_init ?

Does I have to keep uuid_type ? any modification to tell the discovery module that base uuid of characteristics is different from uuid base service ?

Thanks

[Vidar Berg]

Hi,

I assumed you had a custom 128-bit base UUID, not a 16-bit UUID registered with Bluetooth SIG. So in your case you don't need to use the sd_ble_uuid_vs_add() to discover the service. However, you will need to use a  custom UUID base for your characteristics.  Highlighted bits below alters the SIG uuid base and is not allowed:

00a0fdf9-0000-1000-8000-00805F9B34FB

00b0fdf9-0000-1000-8000-00805F9B34FB

00c0fdf9-0000-1000-8000-00805F9B34FB

00d0fdf9-0000-1000-8000-00805F9B34FB

 

[Inia]

Hi,

No we have a 16-bit uuid registered (you can verify https://www.bluetooth.com/specifications/assigned-numbers/16-bit-uuids-for-members).

Why can't we use highlighted bits ? Is there a nordic limitation ? a bluetooth limitation ?

Can you provide me a link on that limitation please ?

Thanks

[Vidar Berg]

Hi,

Yes, I realized you had bought 16 bit UUID after my initial reply. The softdevice has support for 32-bit UUIDs, but you have bought listing of one 16-bit UUID from SIG. Not sure if they offer 32-bits UUIDs for use with the Bluetooth base UUID.

[Inia]

So, i can use my 16bit uuid without adding it with function sd_ble_uuid_vs_add(). First point resolve.

Why can't i use my four characteristics :

00a0fdf9-0000-1000-8000-00805F9B34FB

00b0fdf9-0000-1000-8000-00805F9B34FB

00c0fdf9-0000-1000-8000-00805F9B34FB

00d0fdf9-0000-1000-8000-00805F9B34FB

Is it a bluetooth limitation ? or a nordic ? All my smartphone application are working with them. And i have no error when i had them with your function sd_ble_uuid_vs_add().

Thanks

[Vidar Berg]

Excerpt from CSS v7:

"16-bit and 32-bit UUIDs shall only be used if they are assigned by the Bluetooth SIG. The Bluetooth SIG may assign 16-bit and 32-bit UUIDs to member companies or organizations." 

In other words, you cannot use the Bluetooth base UUID for your characteristics.