iOS 6 Bluetooth problems

iOS 6.01 User Experience:

1) Wireless Software Update - "Error Updating Software." Plugging in to iTunes did work as a back up.

2) No improvement in BT functionality.

iPhone 5 and iOS 6.0 User Experience:

1) New phone lacking BASIC functionality

2) Software update that does not address the problem

3) CEO apology for a trivial App with multiple other options (Maps), but none for this much more critical aspect of the product

#Apple #iPhone5 #iOS6 #FAIL

I just forked out $280.00 for a pair of the new Klipsch Image One bluetooth headphones. They sporatically work with my Iphone 5 and Ipad. The music constantly cuts out and occasionally just stops. With my Ipad, I cannot control the music functions from my headphones at all. I have to control from the Ipad. I'm positive it's because of iOS 6. With the earlier operating system my other bluetooth devices worked flawlessly. After being an Apple junky for years, I'm starting to change my opinion. They released iOS6.1 with no bluetooth fix. ***??

I have a TuneLink Auto BT adapter. Since I updated to iOS 6.0.1, my bluetooth connection keeps dropping. I have to turn off my car and restart it multiple times before it will even detect (let alone pair up). Today, it would play for a few seconds and then just drop my BT connection for no apparent reason.

I'm mighty frustrated.

Apple, fix the bloody thing!

I just went through General | Reset All Settings. Let's how this does...

IOS 6.0.1 fixed my Bluetooth pairing problem with my KIA 2011 Optima. Phone pairs now and works fine, just like it did in IOS 5 days. Interesting there's no mention of Bluetooth being updated in 6.0.1, though?

Apple seems to be ignoring that bluetooth problem exists. I am looking at going to Android.

They know it exists, as we all do, but wont say that they do.

Still have the same problems after 6.0.1 update.

Poor customer relations!!!!

I am having to use call forwarding to a spare phone that works on my car BT in order to receive calls on it.

makes you wonder why you suport Apple.

I couldn't agree more!!! I updated this morning in the vain hope that it might fix the issue but I wasn't that confident because there was no mention of it in the 6.0.1 notes. Needless to say the BT is still not working so glad I wasted $1500 on a new BT stereo 3 days before iOS6 came out so that I could play my iTunes library easily in my car...

COME ON APPLE SORT IT OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just got off the phone with Apple Support. They claim to have no record of a Bluetooth Issue. I guess seeing as the MILLIONS of iPhone users haven't rioted outside their offices then it isn't worth acknowledging. So according to Apple, nothing is being done to address the issue. Their customer service *****.

I managed to get my Bluetooth stable finally.

In my case, I have a New Potato TuneLink Auto.

In its iPhone app, I configured it as such:

Auto Connect: Off

Auto Play: Off

Auto Run App: Off

I suspect it's the Auto Run App setting that is causing havoc with my particular adapter. Hope this can help others here.

Ok... that did not work at all!

I'm back to the TuneLink Auto losing its connection again. Even resetting my network settings didn't work. I even reset all settings to no avail.

My bluetooth headset works without issue. It's just my auto handsfree kit that's driving me nuts.

I'm resorting to using a long audio cable from my 4S to the aux jack in my car.

Fix this already, Apple!

Tonight, I'm going to backup and restore my 4S to see if that resolves my bluetooth issues...

I completely erased my iPhone 4 and set it up as a "new phone". No apps, no photos, no contacts. The phone was restored to out of the box state.

Bluetooth still didn't work, so we have eliminated the possibility of any conflict with old data or apps. The IOS 6 firmware is BROKEN and Apple needs to admit the issue exists and fix it.

Talking on the phone while driving is $125 fine and 3 demerit points.

I am appaled that Apple hasn't done squat. Do we need to storm their offices and bring along the tar and feathers?

I have two iPhones (4 running on iOS 4.x and 4S running on 5.1.1). I have just started using the 4S and ran into this issue, it won't pair with any bluetooth devices I have, not even with the iPnone 4. It is reidiculous that Apple simple does not care about it and keep throwing us at othe rocmpanies asing for support on their devices that do work and are compatible with anyone else.

Before complaining about Apple's stupid phones, I carefully tested all my bt devices connecting them to each other. I have devices manufactured by Dell, Sony, Samsung, LG, etc, everything works as expected but Apple's. What else do we need to do in order to get some respect from Apple?

Same thing with the battery on the 4S, is gets depleted in half the way as compared to the older iPhone 4, simply ridiculous.

Apple, make your products work instead of spending money on fancy TV campaigns!!!

Forbes has started covering this issue (since Apple has not):

http://www.forbes.com/sites/adriankingsleyhughes/2012/11/03/ios-6-wi-fi-problems -still-plague-some-users/

Hey Tim Cook,

CAN YOU HEAR US?