Iphone 3GS Bluetooth is not discovering anything

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Iphone 3GS Bluetooth is not discovering anything

I have had an Iphone 3G and now the 3GS version and the current one has never connected with the bluetooth application to any device at any time. I have tried to connect with Mac and MS computers, Hnads free devices and vehicle radio's and bluetooth enabled devices. I always follow the direction of each device and then try to connect my Iphone in the recommended way. I need some serious help with this not just some suggestive excuses for what I have done wrong as I have followed every guide and book imaginable and nothing works. The Iphone Bluetooth does not discover any devices. Please help or suggest a solution and changing to a non Mac device is not an option

Posted on Nov 10, 2012 1:41 AM

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Answer 1

diesel vdub

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Nov 10, 2012 7:08 AM in response to Dordy

iPhones do not connect to computers via Bluetooth except for tethering.

They will connect with hands free devices and car stereo's but these devices must be in pairing mode.

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Dordy Author

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Nov 10, 2012 4:09 PM in response to diesel vdub

Understand the computer bit however the 3GS will not find a hand free device at all. I have a Audiosonic Bluetooth car kit and have tried to pair however the Iphone does not discover it. My Daughter has an Iphone 4 and it finds the device straight away. Do I have to ungrade to an Iphone 4. We need to read all of the question before replying as I have already stated I have tried Hands Free and still nothing. Thanks anyway

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diesel vdub

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Nov 11, 2012 6:05 AM in response to Dordy

Then it's possible that a hardware issue exists with your device.

It's also possible that something in your iPhone settings is causing the issue if you're unable to connect with any bluetooth device a restore as new would rule that out.

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