My new iPhone 11 keeps disconnecting bluetooth devices

My new iPhone 11 keeps disconnecting bluetooth devices (happens both with Bose QC headset and Skoda car Bluetooth)

I did not see this behaviour on an iPhone X running IOS 13 beta.

Anyone having the same problem? Or even better: a solution?


(This question is about iPhone 11, but Apple apparently didn't take the time to update the "What device is this about"... )



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Posted on Sep 23, 2019 12:42 AM

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Posted on Nov 9, 2019 2:44 PM

SOLUTION

OK! I got Oscar at Apple. He is a big brain and has helped me FIX this!!

Here's the drill.

Connect iPhone 11 Pro to Macbook.

Backup to computer NOT to iCloud.

When backup is complete, restore software on the iPhone AS NEW. At this point do NOT restore data.

Once the phone has new software installed, BEFORE restoring data, on the car, forget the old Bluetooth connection and pair a new connection. Test calls. Mine works now where it was dropping 100% of incoming calls. Outgoing calls work as well.

Then go back to iTunes and restore data from the backup you just did a bit ago.

ENJOY!!!

Cudos to Oscar, Apple customer service wizard! (Previous TWO Apple reps told me there wasn't a problem with the phone, it was my car).

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Dec 16, 2019 10:33 AM in response to philipp181

Yes, this too has happened with my iPhone 11 Pro Max. I figured out it will stay connected to my car bluetooth (2016 Toyota 4Runner) but only if I do not not allow my phone contacts to be transferred. So, I can send / accept calls without bluethooth disconnecting, but can only see incoming phone numbers (no names) and can't use voice call in car as no names are associated witht he phone number. Very very frustrating!!! Have already received a new phone from Apple, absolutely no help. They need to fix problem quickly or this is my last iPhone as I need to use my phone for work.

Dec 30, 2019 2:46 PM in response to DINGRAM24

Beats are owned by Apple so my guess is they know of this problem but want everyone to buy AirPods or beats for our phones to work, too bad for anyone wanting to use car Bluetooth. I just switched to Apple from Android and seriously considering taking this back after speaking to Apple, plantronics and reading this community section. I have 13.3 iOS on my phone, max pro 11. I’m buying the AirPods to see if they have no issues, I’ll update in the next day or 2

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