bluetooth music issues after iOS6 update

I'll report on Alpine single-DIN decks. I have an Alpine CDE-133BT with the latest firmware fix that addressed the issues such as button controls and metadata that many of us experienced with iOS 6. After updating to iOS 7 I have experienced zero issues. The deck works the same as it did after the firmware fix with iOS 6. So, Alpine users can put their fears aside and can/should update to iOS 7.

I have finally managed to get this updated using Windows 8.1

Using the primary method under Win8 last year I always got an ftp message saying "access not authorized" or something similar after 400k of the file transfer. I also never managed to get it completed using the alternative method. Also failed using my brother's Nexus 7 android device.

After any months I tried again this afternoon using Windows 8.1. Failed as usual the primary way. But with the alternative method the first time it did seem to complete the transfer, although the file never appeared in the "update" folder view on the laptop and it didn't leave waiting status. But it was progress.

So after waiting 10 minutes I removed the device from the laptop, cleared all paired devices again, started from scratch, used the alternative method, and this time after completing the transfer the file appeared in the "update" folder and the headunit moved from displaying "waiting" to "updating, do not touch any buttons".

Thereafter, all was as it should be. Song titles now displying and track changing controlled by the head unit, so no need to plug the phone into the USB on the twenty minute drive to work each day.

Depends on the manufacturer so check your manual. On my Alpine I have to burn the firmware to a CD then turn the unit on while holding down a couple of buttons.

From Pioneer support:

"We are aware of the issues you describe and are working with our engineers on a solution.

Please stay tuned to our website for more information, as it becomes available. "

Same here. Kenwood KDC-BT952HD. No track information on the display. Can't move the track forward or back, and Play/Pause now mutes the music instead of pausing.

I just updated to iOS 6.0.1 on my iPhone 4S and tried it with my Pioneer AVH-P2400BT and no change.

Did u update to 6.0.1?

Exactly the same answer from Alpine Switzerland.

I have an Alpine CDE 133 BT and an IPhone 5. Needless to say that everything worked fine with an IPhone 4 and IOS 5.1.1 :-(

Update from Alpine.......was hoping for this to be fixed before xmas...

From: AOUK Gait <gait@alpine.co.uk>
Date: 19 December 2012 09:32:28 GMT
To: Bryan

Subject: Re: CDE-W235BT

Hi Bryan
At the moment we are still testing the Beta Firmware with our units. It doesn't look like anything will be released this side of Christmas though I'm afraid. We will be able to update you further in the new year.

Kind Regards
Alpine Electronics of UK Ltd.
Alpine House, Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry, CV4 9TW, United Kingdom
Technical/Customer Support. Tel: 0845 313 1660
Sales Desk. Tel: 0845 313 1650
Service Dept. Tel: 0845 313 1642
Spare Parts Dept. Tel: 0845 313 1644

I had the same issues with the DEH-6400BT. It failed the first few times, but just keep trying. Each time clearing the Memory. It will eventually work

Unfortunately that's what Alpine has been saying since last fall when ioS6 reared it's ugly head.

I"m about to try returning my CD133BT deck to Best Buy, since I just bought it last spring.

Yep..alpine USA update was just released

I have exactly the same problem with an Alpine CDE-133BT. It worked perfectly with iOS5 but I appear to have lost all controls since upgrading to iOS6.

The only good thing about it is the fact that music doesn't start playing automatically. I hated that feature!

What I mean by "Maybe that is the link to all this" is that maybe Apple changed something that is affecting only the units using Parrot BT modules as a lot of other people are saying that AVRCP is still working for them on iOS6 with different hardare on the other end.

I hope that it is something that gets resolved in 6.0.1 as for me its a massive problem with the amount of driving I do. I need bluetooth to work perfectly.

Just bought a BRAND new Pioneer AVH-P4400BH radio for my truck not even a full week ago. This radio has multiple features focused around the iphone including app mode, Bluetooth streaming audio, and ipod connect. Before the update everything worked flawlessly. I installed IOS 6 last night and my ipod connect still works fine but when streaming audio over Bluetooth i lost my steering wheel controls and the radio no longer shows any information about the music ( title, artist. ect) and I cant change songs from the radio i have to work directly from the phone to control the music.

VERY upset about this to say the least... I haven't attempted to use the app mode yet and frankly i am afraid to because i bought the radio just for the app mode feature which allows for navigation and other apps (netflix, crackle..) to be displayed on the radio and play through the car stereo..

APPLE GET ON THIS!