iPhone 11 on iOS 13 having Bluetooth connectivity issues

New iPhone 11 on iOS 13 is having Bluetooth connectivity issues.

both my daughter and I are having the similar issues.

daughters phone is an 11 64GB Purple.

mine is an 11 128GB White

Hers gets connected to her 2018 Toyota C-HR and constantly drops out. Her iPhone 7 Plus never had any issues.

I have mine connected to a Boss BT module on my motorcycle. Never had any issues with my iPhone X.

neither of our other phones we’re running iOS 13.


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Posted on Sep 23, 2019 11:54 AM

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Posted on Oct 2, 2019 8:00 AM

I updated to 13.1.2 It looks like "MOST" of my issues have been fixed with this latest update. My 2012 Scion xB stock stereo is now not dropping or getting garbled calls. My iFrogz headphones are now staying connected when paused in Pandora.


The only remaining bug(s) I'm seeing are:


  1. Hey Siri is somewhat spotty. Like the phone isn't hearing me sometimes. Very random.
  2. When placing a call via Hey Siri in my car, the bluetooth connection between my iphone 11 and my scion xB, will connect/disconnect several times before the dialing sound starts. Once the dialing starts, it stays connected.


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Nov 30, 2019 10:02 PM in response to steelduck

A lot of people are complaining that they are returning and exchanging their phones multiple times. How much time do we all have to spend, along with a lot of money, to get one that works? Something is not right. Looks like I will be moving to Android as I do not have the time, or the ability to deal with extreme frustration that is likely to occur. While it’s sad, it is being done in good conscience as it was not I who caused this problem and Apple is not providing the solution for us to experience a positive experience. Kinda like going to Vegas and betting on the roulette table for anyone who buys a new phone.

Dec 31, 2019 4:47 PM in response to Sledneck

Same thing here with iPhone 11 Pro Max and iOS 13.3.


My BMW Z4 cannot find the iPhone.

My headsets Jabra Talk 45 and Plantronics PLY V5200 disconnect (all firmwares are up to date) and reconnect automatically during a conversation which creates blanks and makes hard the other parties to follow.


I did everything (repairing, Bluetooth reset, network reset...) but nothing help.

Jan 1, 2020 8:38 AM in response to NatashaBarnes

I seriously doubt this is an issue with the iPhone 11 running Bluetooth 5.0. On the iPad side all of the latest iPads, Pro/Air/Mini, are on Bluetooth 5.0. On the Mac Desktop side the Mac Pro and Mac Mini are on 5.0 with the other desktops still on 4.2. On the laptop side the MacPro Pros are on 5.0 with the MacBook Air still on 4.2. Googling around there is no clear evidence of serious Bluetooth issues on the Bluetooth 5.0 devices mentioned above. Of course the MacOS devices are most likely using completely different chips and OS but you would expect the iPad devices to be running similar BT chips and certainly similar software. And finally the iPhone moved Bluetooth 5.0 on the iPhone 8 which is not affected by the issues reported on this thread.

Jan 1, 2020 7:43 PM in response to Juventus011

Juventus011 wrote:


Apparently Apple put in a bluetooth chip only compatible with 2019 devices.


Which is completely ridiculous on its face.


My iPhone 11 Pro Max works absolutely perfectly, with not a single connection drop, in phone and music player modes, with my 2011 Toyota.


However, if you want to sell your 11 and buy something else, that's your right as a consumer.

Jan 3, 2020 8:13 AM in response to Juventus011

I’m selling this darn iPhone 11 and going back to iPhone 8. The Bluetooth is a disaster. It can’t connect to any of my multiple items. To frustrate me more recognition doesn’t work in the dark (I need it for my bedroom cause my hubby goes to bed before I do). I miss my fingerprint functions... I should’ve just kept it...The 8 connects to everything in my world/ Acura, headsets, etc. this one is a dud.

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