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iPhone 3G bluetooth echo?

Hi --

I had a 1st gen iPhone (1.1.4) that I would pair with my BMW, worked great. Yesterday I bought an iPhone 3G. I can still pair it with my car, but now all of my conversations have a terrible echo. It's impossible to talk to anyone - we both hear a delayed echo of my voice. What is causing this? Is it software? Is it my phone that is a dud? Is the bluetooth in the new iPhone substandard?

Thanks.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.5.4)

Posted on Jul 12, 2008 7:15 AM

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Jul 15, 2008 9:30 AM in response to amybang

Hello,

I just tried a coworker's iPhone 3G with my 2009 Corolla's built in Bluetooth (JBL Audio, non-navi) and had no problems. The functionality of the iPhone via my car's BT was identical to that of my BlackBerry Curve. I noticed what I perceived to be a very (very) slight echo but the caller on the other end said everything sounded fine.

This could have been a major deal breaker for me since hands-free devices are now required in California and built in BT has become my favorite feature in my '09 S. Bah, now it looks like I'm fresh out of excuses not to buy one... Brea Mall here I come!

Thanks,
Jacob

Jul 15, 2008 10:32 AM in response to Mark Tomkiel

Mark,

That makes sense since I only tested the setup sitting in the parking lot... the car wasn't even running.

I'll do a little more testing on the road at lunch and report back this evening. I really hope they get this sorted out soon because if the echo is more pronounced while driving I'm going to have to hold off buying a 3G.

Jacob

Jul 16, 2008 9:19 AM in response to amybang

I am also having the same problem - add Lexus IS to the list. Also a friend of mine is having the problem in her Prius.

Also noticed that some people can barely even hear when I'm talking to them. Every other word drops out. Don't know if this is related to the echo issue, but it sure is annoying. Especially now with the hands free law in CA!

Does apple read these?!?! Please help!

iPhone 3G bluetooth echo?

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