iOS 5 Bluetooth ford problem

Apple has implemented Bluetooth 4.0 as defined by the standard and defined exactly what protocols are implemented. The problem is not with the phone. You can argue all you want. It won't change reality.

Really? So my iPhone 4 has Bluetooth 4.0 does it? I think not and I also think you need to step out of apples 'reality' field and realise the facts mate! But if you want to ignore the fact other manufacturers as well as Ford have had problems and that other phones and OS work fine then please continue, you won't fool anyone but yourself.

So if Ford has no problem, why did they release an update for their systems to fix the problem?

Ok, enough of this blamestuff! You can fight about this somewhere else. It does not add to the discussion and it does not solve anybodys problem!

If you have problems with your Ford audiosystem and your iPhone working together, here is the solution:

http://www.ford-mobile-connectivity.com/downloadsUpdates

They did it as Apple refused to, all the problems occored after Apple updated iOS. It doesn't test it extensively enough, or doesn't care if it breaks the bluetooth feature.

Ford have already said they cannot do anything further, it's up to Apple.

Nope, that solution has never worked for me and others, resolves some issues but the music still stops streaming after 20 mins or so.

Ok, out of 23 pages of this thread... I don't think I found anyone saying that the problem still existed after a successful update. So I don't know what you mean with "me", "and others". I myself did the update and after that it has never had a problem streaming.

But if you say that the problem needs to be fixed from Apple... go ahead... wait for them to fix it. While you are waiting, me and everybody else that posted previously will be streaming music via bluetooth through the fix that Ford provided.

Me as in Ford forum websites, and other forums. Not Apple ones! Perhaps if you spent time away from Apple forums it would help you? Anyway as I made it very clear the Ford update did not fix it for me, and that the fault lies with Apple's iOS 5 update anyway, as stated several times in this thread, then I will have to wait for Apple to fix it. Thank you.

Ok apolloa69, you wait for Apple, for everybody else: (reposting a previous posters guide)

This is the process I followed

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1. Download the software from ford provided link. http://www.ford-mobile-connectivity.com/downloadsUpdates
2. Extract zip file into the top level of the USB device. When you extract the zip file, all the files are in one folder named "ford_audio_update" but I took all the files out of the folder and put them in the top level of the USB device.
3. Turn the bluetooth function off on my mobile.
4. Went to car.

5. Turn the radio on (Don't turn ignition or engine)

6. While radio is on, Insert USB device in which I put the software from ford.

7. Turn iginition on (Don't turn engine) and made sure I don't press brake pedal.
8. I saw the car audio monitor says "updating...." but still the radio was on.
9. Waited for about 20 mins and saw there is no "updating" message displayed in the car audio monitor.

10. Turn the radio off once and disconnect USB.
11. Turn on engines.
12. Pair my iPhone again since it seems like all has reset automatically by this software update so there was no past record of Bluetooth devices.

13. DONE!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I can listen to the music in the car again.

Have had all the usual problems, read errors etc, since upgrading to 5.0. I upgraded to 5.1 today and all fixed .. In fact some previously unknown features also started working on my Sony/Ford radio.

I have a 2011 Ford Kuga and iPhone 4 with iOS5. I can confirm that the Ford Audio Update fixes just about all of the issues with my built in iPod player and BT connection. I also no longer require the awkward and expensive Ford Audio cable - I just use my standard iPhone USB connector - hooooorah!

The only well documented issue is that I have to reboot the system everytime I start the car so that it "sees" my iPhone

Otherwise, a good effort from Ford

Hello there,

I have a Renault Grand Scénic III car.

As I reported on another thread, since iOS5.0, I was suffering about Bluetooth audio streaming (A2DP) with pauses, lag and bad user experience as most of the Ford users were facing.

Renault never deployed any car radio firmware upgrade.

Finaly, with iOS5.1 deployed on 2012/03/07, everything get fixed and I can now enjoy back the Bluetooth audio streaming in my car.

For me, there is no doubt about a regression in betweeen iOS4.x and iOS5.0 when it comes about Bluetooth.

Finaly, Apple fixed it with iOS5.1.

Whatever we are Apple fan's or just Apple users, we must admit that Apple is not genius, and sometimes makes software bugs...

The important was to solve them!

Regards

Just to confuse things further my iphone 4 worked fine with the latest IOS 4 and the Ford Bluetooth.

But then when I updated the Ford software as detailed on here I got the bluetooth auto-connect issue, I tend to go into the phone menu on the headunit and turn Bluetooth off and on again rather than turning the radio off.

Changing to IOS 5 hasn't fixed it. I've tried re-applying the Ford software update but it comes up that I'm already using the latest level software.

Pulling the Audio Unit fuse to reset it hasn't made any improvement either.

Maybe IOS5.1 will be better?

Updated to iOS 5.1 today and full functionality has returned to Bluetooth in my Renault megane dynamique!!

So happy this has finally been sorted.

Thanks Apple!

Ugh, I'm jealous. My iPhone 4S (and previously 3G) had no problem with Ford's sync... and as soon as I updated to iOS 5.1, it stops working. My car doesn't recognize the Bluetooth signal at all. SO disappointed as I start a new work assignment next week with long drives.

Anyone else experiencing this? What should I do?