Bluetooth issues on my iPhone 15 Pro Max with iOS 17.0.3

I have iPhone 15 with 17.1.2 … same problem as other users: when I listen music with a Bluetooth device (I tried the 2nd generation AirPods, the Beats Solo3, and also an Anker Bluetooth speaker) the audio “stutters/skips” and the devices sometimes disconnect and reconnect randomly. I tried to dissociate and reconnect the devices but nothing, same thing. I can temporarily solve the problem by restarting the iPhone (volume up button, volume down button, press the side button until the Apple logo appears). But after a few days it starts again….

You can add hearing aids to the list of BT devices that don't stay connected to IP15. The same ones that worked flawlessly for 3+ years on my IP11. It's been two months now! I made calls to Apple and jumped through all the hoops they asked me to do. So far nothing but Lip-Service that I feel I'm getting from Apple.

Well, Scotty, I had the 13PM with 17.1, and the BT worked perfectly.

When I updated to 15PM/17.1 iOS nothing BT worked.

Hence my deduction that was the hardware.

Going by the wide spectrum of reports on this forum, I'd say there is very little consistency in the user exprience regardless of the iPhone model, or the software version.

dc

Well, apple has never put out an iPhone that that had problems based on hardware. If there were issues, they’ve always been fixed with an update. You just need patience. I’m just as frustrated as everyone else here, but am confident an update will fix it. If you don’t like to wait, go buy an Android.

If you're talking to me...

I'm now running 17.2, not B***

No iOS since 17.0.3 has helped with the BT issue.

Oh, and I DO have an Android as well...a Samsung Galaxy S22, and it has no problem connecting to BT devices

dc

I can now officially say I am on 17.2 on my 15PM and IT STILL DOESN'T WORK! Wouldn't even connect in my car today. Tried my AP Pro's and the sound is still off. Very low volume and low-quality sound coming from them. I have pretty much lost all faith in Apple and will be calling back to Apple Support again tonight. I am beyond disgusted with this company. There is clearly no doubt they are not hiring the best and brightest and we are all suffering for that. I can't wait for the CALS!!

Having the same issues on my 15 Pro on 17.1.2. Thought it was my beats fit pro's so I reset them, turned off the phone, removed the device from the device list and repaired. Still had the same issue. In the same location tried my wife's airpods with my phone and same issue. They randomly will cut out or have staticky performance. This just started 2-3 weeks ago. On the other hand I have zero issues in the car. Very odd.

Just noticed there is an update for 17.2 so running that update now to see if it addresses the issue. Did not see anything in the release notes saying that it is addressed but worth a shot. Can only get worse haha

Having the same issues on my 15 Pro on 17.1.2. Thought it was my beats fit pro's so I reset them, turned off the phone, removed the device from the device list and repaired. Still had the same issue. In the same location tried my wife's airpods with my phone and same issue. They randomly will cut out or have staticky performance. This just started 2-3 weeks ago. On the other hand I have zero issues in the car. Very odd.

Just noticed there is an update for 17.2 so running that update now to see if it addresses the issue. Did not see anything in the release notes saying that it is addressed but worth a shot. Can only get worse haha

Update after 17.2: Had it randomly cut out and reconnect in the middle of a phone call. So doesn't look to have addressed the issue :(

I went to the Apple store in Kansas City, MO and they ended up replacing my Airpod Pros, but the issue persists. I can't use my Car Stereo or Apple Airpod Pro Gen2s without sound constantly dropping for 5 -10 second intervals.

PLEASE FIX THIS ISSUE APPLE!!!

I have the same problem but not in the car. Only when using airpods my IP15Pro randomly disconnects and this almost always happens in the evening when I'm in my apartment watching youtube for some reason.

I also upgraded to the iPhone 15 Pro and am running ios 17.1.2. Same issue with the bluetooth connection dropping in my car. I've unpaired and paired my phone twice now and am still having the same problem. Hoping Apple can fix this iOS issue quickly as it's really upsetting.

I agree. Changed AirPods Pro 3 times. Twice 13PM , upgraded to 15PM , still the same issue. I don’t even know how mane times I’ve set my phone as a new using iTunes. Nothing else and it’s always same explanation, there is nothing wrong with the be hardware or better one, where do you get this issue, all London, so please don’t tell me it might be some disturbance. So annoyed. Then it’s wait for the next update , now is 17.2 and it’s started with my 13PM . So how many more years to wait?

I’ve been having this issue since I got my iPhone 15 pro back in September. It doesn’t seem to have issues with my watch but it’s like 50/50 if it will pair with my AirPods correctly. Right now I’m stuck in the gym with music only on my left bud since my right one just won’t connect. The only thing that seems to fix it is by putting my phones in the case and then taking them out.

i know it’s the phone because I do not have this issue at all with my iPad. Really frustrating because I switched due to having a bunch of issues with my android phone and google buds but this is significantly worse.

I have updated my iPhone 15 Pro Max IOS version to 17.1.2 still Bluetooth connection in my car is getting dropped frequently. It’s so irritating and frustrating after spending that much money. Apple should do something to retain the customer trust.

I have the same problem with my iPhone 15 Pro Max except that the streaming between my phone apps (Sirius XM, a radio station, and Apple Classical) and my HomePods cuts out persistently. VERY frustrating. I have powered the phone off and on. I have re-paired the pods. Nothing helps.