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iPhone 6 BlueTooth issues with iOS8

Ok here is my findings:


Tried 2 iPhone 5 units before iOS8 and no issues with Bluetooth (1 I had for 2 years and no issues in my car). Once updating to iOS8 the bluetooth didn't work well at all for phone calls but music connects fine. Strange issues with the unit automatically start dialling but not able to cancel call until you disconnected bluetooth.


Also incoming calls ring but unable to answer and seem to lock up so you have to disconnect bluetooth to hang up.

I tried everything listed in the forums here and what the Apple reps told me. It works for a short while until the phone gets turned off or synced with iTunes. Now I have a new iPhone 6 with iOS 8 and it worked initially before I started setting things up.


I did not restore from a back up, I started as a new phone. Once I installed all my apps (Not in iTunes, rather manually over the air) and changed settings on the phone (not sure if it because of changing settings or turning the phone off) it would not connect to bluetooth in my car anymore, well it does just for music. I have tried my wife's iPhone 5c and it seems to work fine with my bluetooth so it definitely has nothing to do with my vehicle.


Apple there is a definite issue here. Stop telling me and other people to contact my car manufacturer to fix the issue. It all worked fine before iOS 8. Something needs to be done ASAP or I will be returning my phone and jumping ship to an Android or Windows phone as much as that may pain me. I have been a loyal Apple customer for the last 7 years. If this is how you are going to treat me and other loyal customers, you will not keep us for long.


I am hoping someone from Apple is reading this. If so I am expecting to be contacted. We expect a resolution fast!

iPhone 6, iOS 8

Posted on Sep 24, 2014 6:14 AM

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Sep 24, 2014 6:55 AM in response to Krakor

I had same Bluetooth issues with iOS 8 on my iPhone 6; no phone/no music streaming although showing as "connected" with my 2 vehicles (VW and Audi).

Apple telephone technical support team solved issue with both cars as follows:


1. Delete the phone from handsfree memory in the Bluetooth car settings.

2. "Forget" the handsfree device (car) in the iPhone Bluetooth settings.

3. Reset ALL settings in iPhone (not just network settings)!!

(note: I had to reset ALL settings twice in a row for this to work.)

It worked in both cars! (Hope it stays working.....?)

You will have to reset wallpaper, and most other settings, as well. Certainly worth the trouble to get car Bluetooth up and running properly.

Good luck.

Sep 26, 2014 4:38 AM in response to aqsc815616

I had same Bluetooth issues with iOS 8 on my iPhone 5; no phone/no music streaming although showing as "connected" with my 1 vehicles (alpine deck).


1. Delete the phone from handsfree memory in the Bluetooth car settings.

2. "Forget" the handsfree device (car) in the iPhone Bluetooth settings.

3. Reset ALL settings in iPhone (not just network settings)!!

(note: I had to reset ALL settings twice in a row for this to work.)

It worked! (Hope it stays working.....?)

You will have to reset wallpaper, and most other settings, as well. Certainly worth the trouble to get car Bluetooth up and running properly.

Good luck.

Sep 26, 2014 11:16 AM in response to Krakor

I am at my wits end with my iphone 6. I have reset it twice, erased everything, set up as a new phone, deleted all profiles in the Bluetooth area and in the car. Finally it works but it takes at least 30-45 seconds to dial when I use the Mercedes Bluetooth voice call system. On every call when it finally connects the person at the other end has said hello to dead space before I am actually able to respond. I also have a Bluetooth connection on my home phone and the same problem. It takes forever to connect to the person I am calling. When I use the phone without the Bluetooth it works fine. This was not a problem on my iphone 5s with IOS8. I'm think of returning the iphone6 since Apple doesn't seem to care or even acknowledge this problem.

iPhone 6 BlueTooth issues with iOS8

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