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AirPods not connecting to iPhone after updating to iOS 17

Has anyone had an issue with their AirPods not connecting to their phone after iOS 17 update? My AirPods Pro (1st gen) will not connect to my iPhone 13 Pro Max. When placed in the ears the notification sound to say they’re connected does not happen. Occasionally I get an “AirPods connected” message on my phone, but when I try to play music the sound comes out of my phone, not the AirPods.

I can fix the issue temporarily by forgetting the AirPods device on my phone, then reconnecting them. The sounds come through the AirPods, but when I stop playing music, dock the AirPods to the case and come back to use them later, the issue reappears.

any advice on how to fix would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

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Posted on Sep 22, 2023 12:05 PM

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TomCondon

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Posted on Nov 15, 2023 7:30 AM

So here is an important piece of information: https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/xr2txe/apple_told_me_airpods_wont_work_if_im_using_a_vpn/

I was having a daily problem of having to reconnect to my AirPod Max since the iOS 17 update that came with a firmware update for my AirPods. Talked with Apple, removed all my VPN profiles off my iPhone and restarted it. AirPods connected right away. There may be other issues, but this seemed to work for me. They suggested I contact my VPN provider and make sure they are not managing your Bluetooth. Also can affect any Bluetooth device apparently. Apple is investigating.

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My airpods Pro is no longer connecting after iPhone update? Why?

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Mine connect have sound but no voice

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It’s working fine for me starting this morning!!!

Nov 22, 2023 12:19 PM in response to Andybacchus

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Dec 1, 2023 11:38 AM in response to NicFo72

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Dec 1, 2023 1:59 PM in response to saiiimonsays

Same

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Yes!! I just posted about this. Has anyone found a solution?

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Jimcphx

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Dec 2, 2023 12:12 PM in response to Andybacchus

Not only do my iPods not connect to my iPhone 14 ProMax, but now my car isn’t connecting to Blue tooth after iOS update 17.1.2

Dec 8, 2023 12:33 PM in response to saiiimonsays

I’m having exact same issue on a brand new pair

Dec 19, 2023 9:49 AM in response to Andybacchus

Since I updated to 17.2 AirPods Pro won’t connect . Called apple they have no solution

Dec 19, 2023 10:46 AM in response to LetsGoBraves

Same thing happened here! :( If you find an answer, let us know!

Jan 10, 2024 4:08 AM in response to psyat

i have same issue, my right airpod suddenly won’t charge, only work 1 on the left.

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