iOS 4 breaks A2DP on 3GS

Chalk one more up for the team...
Pioneer DEH-P700BT

I was hoping 4.1 would fix this :-/

Thanks Apple! **rolls eyes**

I was afraid that this would happen. Another disappointing moment in technology.

I made a pretty sweet mod that I recommend to everyone with this problem. Buy the Kensington Car mount kit ( http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0031U1AUU), which mounts to the windshield and displays at eye level. I made a simple mod that fits perfectly with a couple of drops of superglue that mounts the cable perfectly in the slot at the bottom. This mod allows me to slide my phone in and uses the ipod controller in the radio for playing songs/playlists.

It would be nice to automatically pair the phone but honestly having the phone dock on my dash is a really nice improvement.

Unbelievable!!! Utterly ridiculous.

Tested mine eagerly after updating and no fix.

Really disappointed to have something that used to work NOT.

Thanks apple

Yes.

Another one for the count: Pioneer PEH8080BT

Same issue - reconnection does not work, even with iOS 4.1.

I would love to hear some information from Pioneer, if anyone have it.

Conversation with apple technical support

07-Aug-2010 04:39 PM j a:
Summary:

Problem with A2DP Protocol, After upgrading to IOS 4.0.1 protocol does not work, do not connect.

Steps to Reproduce:

Delete all settings on the phone about the pioneer deh-p600bt. Do this on the radio. The first time you connect perfectly, other times just connect the handsfree, the A2DP does not connect.

With version 3.1.3 it worked perfectly.

Notes:

In the support forum there are plenty of threads regarding this. Please, users need an answer as a solution.

Look at this thread: http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2469559&tstart=15

Two months we have been unable to hear music in the car.




13-Aug-2010 07:29 PM Patrick Collins :
Engineering has requested the following information in order to further investigate this issue:

Could you please attach your device log to the bug report. Device logs can be retrieved via the Organizer in Xcode. Or, from the iPhone Configuration Utility:

1. Download and install iPCU from http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/enterprise/
2. Launch iPCU, then connect device with USB cable
3. Click the Console tab in iPCU
4. Reproduce the problem
5. Click the “Save as” button to save the log to a text file.
6. Attach the text file to the bug report





14-Aug-2010 11:10 AM j a:
Okay, I followed the steps. The handsfree connected perfectly, no A2DP connected. I've logged in with IPCU and sent him a log file.

I hope you find a solution quickly. There are many people that have this problem, you can consult this forum thread for more information;

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2469559&start=0&tstart=0

Thanks



08-09-2010

No apple response :S

Now that we know that ios 4.1 did not do anything to address our problem with A2DP holding it's paring, we all need to redouble our efforts to let Apple know that they STILL have some work to do for us...

Please go to: http://www.apple.com/feedback/

Let Apple know that we expect them to deliver on their promises to fix Bluetooth by November when they release 4.2!

Please, is better here:

https://bugreport.apple.com/

Open a ticket explain the problem.


I am tired..., i think..., will havent a solution never 😟

Same problem with Pioneer FH8000BT. Installed iOS 4.1 and no change from iOS 4.0. Tried deleting all connections from stereo and iPhone and repairing, without success. Fingers crossed for 4.2, but won't hold my breath on the past performance...

I just received this response from Pioneer Customer Service:

Thank you for contacting Pioneer Electronics, Inc.

Pioneer is aware of several problems with the new iPhone not working properly on most of our products.
As of right now there have not been any firmware updates issued to resolve any iPhone issues.

Just make sure to register your product so that you will get an email from us if we do end up issuing an update for your product.

Here is the link to register your product:
https://www.pioneerelectronics.com/portal/site/PUSA/template.PRODUCT_REGISTRATIO N/?fromChannel=f4a20c8a81ed4110VgnVCM1000002567a8c0RCRD&vgnextoid=38540c8a81ed41 10VgnVCM1000002567a8c0RCRD



Thank You,

Kevin
Customer Service Representative

I dont know if this helps but audio appears to get allocated to either the dock connector or via Bluetooth depending on the most recent connection request. For example, in my car, if I plug my phone straight into the docking connector it is quicker to establish this connection than link to the BT phone interface so the audio will default to BT. The way to find out is to go into iPod when docked and there should be a tiny BT symbol at the bottom of the screen. Press the symbol (it is really sensitive) and then a pop up appears. Choose either Dock or BT as the output for audio.

Hope this helps?

Like others, I am still having the problem after updating to 4.1. Not impressed. Yes I could insert the cable but I get the not compatible and not charging messages. The Audio connection works but the iphone is not charged. This is useless if I am using Satnav on the phone!

I am disapointed with Apple. I have reported bugs as well as many others. Apple clearly ignore or do not read this forum.

Bluetooth and Apple: they're not in Love i would say.

I have a pioneer fh-p80bt and i was very surprised to find out thatr A2DP worked perfect in IOS 3. I am an iPhone User from the first hour and ever since i waited for Bluetooth Audiostreaming to work.

It's really sad to see how bad Apple treats their customers.

A customer of mine is very afraid of Updates. 2 of 3 Updates broke the Command Center of his Mercedes CLS.
And it's not like you could choose to go for the updates. Most of the times they address security issues. So to be safe you have to install them.

If you want something that works with bluetooth - do not go for the iPhone.

Here's another "workaround." At this moment, WalMart sells the Scosche FMT 4R FM transmitter for $10.85. It's out of stock online, but was in stock at my local store. It plugs into the headphone jack and works very well. It's far less convenient than my Motorola 505T and makes it very hard to also use an handsfree for the phone function, but I make few calls and so until Apple corrects the problem I'll be able to listen to books and music.

I'm having the same issue with my Kensington car kit, it always connects with the hands free profile but sometimes it takes turning the car kit off and on to work with A2DP.