Bluetooth issues on my iPhone 15 Pro Max with iOS 17.0.3

This is exactly how I feel.

To add salt in the wound, my system was developed with Apple back in the day-even includes a proto-version of CarPlay called iPod Out. Was demoed on stage by Steve Jobs!

I’m going to try disabling the A2DP in my car, via coding, to see if that somehow changes things. Call with Apple is still scheduled later today.

I’ve tried with wifi off but made no difference.

Following on from last nights discussion, I tried unpairing from the car, repairing BUT without synchronising the phone book and call lists. No change, disconnected and reconnected as usual.

Thats helpful to know the version of BT in your car. I suspect this will be same for all cars owners of that era.

The way I was able to concretely verify was by pairing my car to my Mac and looking in System Report - it tells you what software version the device is running.

I’ll stay in this topic for as long as possible, but time is quickly running out for me to return my 15 Pro - Wed of next week is my 14 days. I had hoped for a more encouraging response from Apple, so who knows, let’s see what they come back with tomorrow.

I have a 15 Pro, so don’t worry, Apple is aware of that! I’m thinking it’s the way Apple has implemented Bluetooth 2.1 on the 15 Pro’s Bluetooth stack. Some low level firmware stuff going on. Tomorrow may very well be my last update with this iPhone, unfortunately.

I also tried in a 2016 BMW Z4 (went for a test drive). Same issue there.

Quick check online suggests that AirPods use the following Bluetooth versions.

What AirPods are folks having problems with?

(My Airpod Pro Gen 1 are fine with my 15 Pro)

AirPods Gen 1 : Bluetooth 4.2

Airpods Gen 2: Bluetooth 5.0

AirPods Gen 3: Bluetooth 5.0

AirPods Max: Bluetooth 5.0

AirPods Pro Gen 1: Bluetooth 5.0

AirPods Pro Gen 2: Bluetooth 5.3

I believe I still have my old set of 1st gen AirPods. I’ll see if they’re also having issues with my phone too.

We may be on to something regarding bluetooth versions…

@daveojr - you mention back in December that Apple was aware of the bluetooth bug. Any chance you still have an open ticket there or any additional info?

Yes, I have it in the support app still. I was told by another senior advisor whom I was speaking to a few weeks back about my son's Apple Watch battery drain that there is zero mention of a Bluetooth issue with the 15 Pros or Pro Max or any other iPhones so she said I was probably told a line to pacify me because there was no answer. The problem is I can't call back on it at the moment because I am a version ahead.

Interesting. I’ll bring it up in any event tomorrow.

Your Q5 Prestige should have MMI with nav - and that’s bluetooth 2 if I recall correctly (can you stream audio over bluetooth)?

I also wrote to Craig, as a last ditch effort. So we’ll see what happens…

That is really concerning. I’ve been pondering installing a CarPlay unit in my BMW - a mr12volt unit which does audio over fiber optics and would tap in to the original microphone for a OE-level setup. But if you’re having issues with modern bluetooth codecs and CarPlay, then the issue must well and truly lie with the 15 Pro. There is simply no other explanation.

I know quite a few folks on here have upgraded to 17.3 in the hope that the Bluetooth issues would disappear, but has anyone else noticed MagSafe issues following the 17.3 update? I’ve posted a new thread, but would be nice to know if anyone else is now having to use a cable to charge their phone 🤦🏼‍♂️

MagSafe charging not working after iOS 17… - Apple Community

Wow, so it's not only me. Apparently my JBL Tune 520 BT headset seems to be working fine, but my car (Opel Insignia from 2010) drops Bluetooth connection during phone calls, and the voice is jittering. I read about the "40 seconds" rule, I didn't measure how long it takes in my case, but I think it's very close. The phone stays connected to the car for as long as I'm not making any calls.

iPhone 15 Pro @ iOS 17.3

Just encountered this issue myself with my new 15 pro max… keeps dropping from my car after about 30 seconds or so - was previously working without issue. So disappointing, I had no idea this was a thing until now…

FYI the car is a 2015 Golf and I’m on IOS 17.3

Yeah same, bluetooth cuts out for a few seconds but then cuts back in, but constantly. And my touchscreen lags now too. I’m going to Apple today to see if they’ll replace my phone. This is ridiculous, and iOS 17.3 didn’t do a **** thing for it either. Never in my life did I ever think I’d consider leaving Apple for Samsung but I’ve been seriously considering it after iOS 17.

Hello 🙋🏻‍♀️,

I’ve only had my iPhone 15 Pro Max for 9 days. I’m headed to Verizon today. I’m likely going to RETURN IT if my only other choice is to live with these Bluetooth issues. I use a few critical apps that I’m unable to use at this time due to the Bluetooth issues.

PLEASE CONFIRM IF YOU KNOW THAT LIVING WITH THESE ISSUES IS MY ONLY OPTION as of JANUARY 28, 2024.

Also comment if your experience with Verizon is that they will fix this issue SOON. I’ve personally never had issues with Verizon or Apple phones. This is a first for me. I’ve had an iPhone since the 3!

I traded in my perfectly fine iPhone X for the 15 Pro Max because I’ve run out of time. This current promotion could end any day now. When it does I’ll lose the opportunity to get $450 for my X.

I’ve been with Verizon for over 20 years, only leaving for one year to go to AT&T during that time.

I expect far more from Verizon for the amount of time and money I have invested in this company.

Thank you for any answers or helpful comments.

New issue as of today and latest update: wired CarPlay no longer works in my wife’s 2017 VW Tiguan with my 15 PM. Tried everything i could to get it to work. I then plugged in my wife‘s regular iPhone 15 with 17.3 installed and it works as it should. My son‘s 14 Pro Max (my previous phone) works as well. I’m just so done!