Bluetooth issues on my iPhone 15 Pro Max with iOS 17.0.3

My issue is primarily with the bluetooth keyboard connection. It pairs, but I must hold down a character key for at least 2-secs to have it appear in the text box.

I've spent time in chat with both Apple and Logitech. No solutions apparent...even after a remote sharing attempt for possible problems with the OS or hardware.

All worked well with iPhone 13 Pro Max prior to my iPhone 15PM changeover.

I'm using IOS 17.0.3

Dave C

Certainly, today at Chadstone Shopping Centre, I experienced an issue where, upon entering the mall, my iPhone 15 Pro Max's Bluetooth began repeatedly disconnecting and reconnecting every 10 to 15 seconds. However, as soon as I left the shopping center, my iPhone 15 Pro Max's Bluetooth worked perfectly again.

I have exactly the same problem with iPhone 15 Pro and the Bluetooth connection to the car and AirPods 3 = constant disconnections.

For this I have been in contact with Apple support several times. Today was diagnosed again including sharing the logs. I hope there is a solution soon.

I've had so many issues in the past less than a month with this 15 Pro Max that it has really taken all my Faith out of Apple. I would assume they are not hiring based on the best qualifications and are just making hires to fill a quota. Honestly how else do you explain the worst iPhone put out to date on the buggiest iOS ever released?! It doesn't take a lot of thought to put 2 and 2 together. Not only do I have the Bluetooth issue which I stated earlier, but I also have the overnight issue where I grab my phone off the charger in the morning and I have a black screen and it is unresponsive. No fix for that yet. This honestly may be my last Apple product. Apple fix your garbage!

Same here.

Because I have not yet exchanged my iPhone 13 Pro Max for the 15 trade-in process, I've been checking functionality between the two. Both have iOS 17.0.3...but the 15 is just not connecting to my bluetooth keyboards.

Wouldln't that indicate a hardware, not a software problem?

I think the 15 is going back to the ATT store until they get it right.

Dave C

My iPhone 12 Pro Max running the same iOS version was having no issues automatically connecting to my car Bluetooth. I have “upgraded” to iPhone 15 pro and i have to manually connect my Bluetooth every time I get in my car. $1k phone… really?

My iPhone 12 Pro running the same iOS version was having no issues automatically connecting to my car Bluetooth. I have “upgraded” to iPhone 15 pro and now I have to manually connect my Bluetooth every time I get in my car, then connection starts failing until it totally disconnects. Manually connect again and this is the same history every single day..........I can plug it by cable, but I spent too much $$$$ in my iPhone and my car wireless/bluetooth connection goes to trash......

My AirPods Pro connect but also have very low volume. I don’t use them that often and have never tried them on my 15 Pro Max until last night. My son uses them almost daily on his 14 pro max (my old phone) and has no issues.

Let's hope an update is released soon. My iPhone 15 Pro Max was delivered yesterday. It paired successfully with my Apple Watch, but it won't pair with my Bluetooth speaker, and forget Apple Play in the car.

UPDATE::::::

Installed the new iOS 17.1!

No change!

Bluetooth keyboards connect, but each character key must be held down for 2-secs minimum to see the character appear in the text box.

No help there!!!

Dave C

In my search to eliminate all possible causes for my iPhone 15 Pro Max not connecting to a bluetooth keyboard, I finally purchased an Apple Magic keyboard. You'd think..... But, no no no. Still getting the same result: it pairs/conects, but I have to hold down a character key for at least two secs for the character to appear in any text box.

Dave C

In my search to eliminate all possible causes for my iPhone 15 Pro Max not connecting to a bluetooth keyboard, I finally purchased an Apple Magic keyboard. You'd think..... But, no no no. Still getting the same result: it pairs/conects, but I have to hold down a character key for at least two secs for the character to appear in any text box.

Dave C

(apologies for the redundant post)

Also having same issue with iPhone 15 Pro. Replaced and still dropped sound with static. I think it’s to do with the iPhone 15 Pro and a hardware defect. Not occurring on iPhone 15. Disappointing. Have reported to Apple and even emailed Tim himself.

Same issues here. Wife and I both have 15 Pro Max running latest iOS 17 and we’re both having major disconnects and fail to connects on our (‘21) model Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator…AND all other BT devices connected therein which is numerous (all worked flawlessly before new phone/iOS update)! So very frustrating considering the $ paid and time they e had to fix this!!! HELP Apple!!!!

Well, I mentioned cl@55 @ct10n, and Apple immediately pulled it, but 67 posts later on this single thread about their $1200 nonfunctioning piece of tech they released, not to mention the countless other threads on the Bluetooth issues on this community as well as Reddit, and still no word or acknowledgment that they have an issue. Great way to conduct business! That's caring for your customers.