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iOS 9.3 Bluetooth Disconnection Issue

I have noticed what *could* be a bug with iOS 9.3. All my devices using bluetooth now seem to randomly disconnect during usage. All my cars, headphones, bluetooth soundbars etc. have encountered random ~10 second interruptions in connectivity during normal usage. The devices will sometimes reconnect, other times I have to turn the accessory off and start it back up. This is happening with a 6S Plus and is verified as happening on at least 6 different accessories of various vintage using bluetooth. Has anyone else noticed this after the upgrade to 9.3? Before 9.3 was applied I had never seen this error before. I've also had this happen with at least one headset on my iPad Pro using 9.3 as well. I've done the standard reboot/forget and repair etc. and nothing seems to resolve this issue.


Any advice or confirmation that this is indeed an issue would be appreciated!

iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 9.3

Posted on Mar 28, 2016 10:11 AM

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Mar 31, 2016 5:33 PM in response to rosullivan04

I have the same issue with my Iphone 6S since updating to IOS 9.3 the Bluetooth is sporadically disconnecting and reconnecting between my phone and my Oitcon hearing aids causing much inconvenience, while draining the batteries on all devices. I reached out to Apple to assist in reverting to IOS 9.2, but turning a deaf ear (excuse the pun :-) and won't support

Apr 5, 2016 7:34 AM in response to rosullivan04

I have an issue with Bluetooth after upgrading to 9.3.1 (iPhone 5s). It will stay connected until I try and play music. I've tried iTunes, Spotify and Pandora. I'll connect to my bluetooth player, open either of these apps and it will stay connected. However, when I press the play button the iPhone disconnects from the bluetooth device. I've re-paired my phone to the device, rebooted... did not fix the issue. I DID NOT have this issue until I upgraded to 9.3.1! Hoping Apple will fix this in the next upgrade.

Apr 5, 2016 12:14 PM in response to rosullivan04

I have the same issue, except my disconnect doesn't seem to be so "random". I have an idevice that allows me to control my phone from my wheelchair through a switch and Bluetooth is dropping the connection within five minutes EVERY time. The only time it seems to stay connected is when the phone is actually plugged into my desktop. Will try to resolve directly with Apple today.

Apr 11, 2016 8:59 PM in response to rosullivan04

Since the update, I am having this problem of Bluetooth constantly disconnecting from a V-Tech home phone that I have had paired to this iPhone and previous iPhones for the last three years. There had been intermittent occasional drops in the past, but since the update, the bluetooth connection will even drop when my iPhone is two feet away from the Vtech base unit. It usually requires that I restart bluetooth on the iPhone in order to reconnect. It's possible it is a compatibility issue, but I wouldn't think so since it worked prior to this upgrade. Look forward to any suggestions, but if it continues, I will contact Apple.

Apr 13, 2016 12:59 PM in response to rosullivan04

I am also experiencing bluetooth problems since I upgraded to iOS 9.3.0 and persist under iOS 9.3.1


The issue is with my BT connection in my car, Ford Focus dated year 2010, that has been working fine ever since. Now I experience intermitent hiccups and click-alike noises when playing music over BT but not with voice calls. The connection does not drop. I tried with a second iphone with iOS version 9.3.1 too and the problems are the same.


I do not know what Apple did to BT but it really ruined my audio experience.

iOS 9.3 Bluetooth Disconnection Issue

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