Bluetooth not finding devices (continuous scrolling)

Trying to connect my new apple watch 11 to my iPhone 14 Pro but no luck, this happened after updating to iOS 26. The following is the timeline of events starting from the last time bluetooth was working and steps that was done and did not solve my problem:

1- Backed up my iPhone.

2- Update to iOS 26.

3- Bluetooth stopped working.

4- Reset all settings.

5- Reset network settings

6- Disable content and privacy restrictions.

7- Switched Bluetooth on and off multiple times.


also noticed that my iPhone does not pair with my old headphones anymore and also not finding new devices (Bluetooth continuous scrolling to search for devices)



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iPhone 14 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 3, 2025 8:23 PM

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Oct 3, 2025 10:11 PM in response to Ghostmsn201

"Bluetooth not finding devices (continuous scrolling):"

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For reference...

Troubleshooting iPhone Bluetooth:

A. Visit these Links:




B. Reset All Network Settings to Default:

Example of items that will be reset: (Wi-Fi Passwords, VPN Connections, etc)

  1. Go To: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Reset
  4. Tap: Reset Network Settings.
  5. Enter: [Your Passcode

Oct 3, 2025 9:57 PM in response to Ghostmsn201

"Bluetooth not finding devices (continuous scrolling): Trying to connect my new apple watch 11 to my iPhone 14 Pro but no luck, this happened after updating to iOS 26. The following is the timeline of events starting from the last time bluetooth was working and steps that was done and did not solve my problem: [...]also noticed that my iPhone does not pair with my old headphones anymore and also not finding new devices (Bluetooth continuous scrolling to search for devices)"

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Bluetooth Issues After iOS 26 Update:


Report this to Apple:

Do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue.  Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come. Apple will know nothing of this, if you don't report it to them.

  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
  2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
  3. Comment: that this all began after installing an update. Include the URL of this thread
  4. Proceed from there as necessary

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