Bluetooth only working if device is on top of phone

iPhone 12 Pro with iOS 17.3. My phone has been having Bluetooth issues for some time now. First I struggled to airdrop files between phones, now I can’t get any device to maintain a Bluetooth connection unless it’s next to the phone. If I connect and then move the device more than a few inches away from my phone, it loses connection. I can pair the same devices without issue to my work phone.

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Feb 15, 2024 9:34 AM

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Posted on Feb 15, 2024 9:37 AM

Sounds like a hardware issue with the Bluetooth radio in your phone. Schedule an appointment at your Apple Store Genius Bar for evaluation and likely service options.

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Bluetooth only working if device is on top of phone

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