iPhone SE Bluetooth issues

I have been having the same exact problems. Thought i would post to confirm information and add some more.

Before i found these forum posts, reset network settings, then when that didn't work wiped the phone and restored from scratch via iTunes.

I can confirm having issues on a..

• 2015 Jeep Renegade , with the following software update

  UCONNECT®5.0 MY16 & MY15 RA2C RJ2C RG2C 10.00.27.00 BU 520

  Service Bulletin ID: 08-009-16 :RRT15-115Release Date: 2015-11-17

• Motorola Elite Headset

Both of these worked fine on an iPhone 6. The Renegade radio software update listed above has been on for months and worked fine with the iPhone 6. After the first call i had that was horrible, i had logged in to check the software just to see if there were any updates and still the same as listed above.

I did see that some people took their phone back to Verizon within the 14days and had it replaced and have had luck of everything working as it should. I am going to try that before time runs out.

you can add the 2014 Ford F-150 Sync to the list of vehicles with terrible phone quality with the SE. Thinking about going back to my IPhone 4 which was bullet proof and reliable.

Does sound like a good new or at least it is good that Apple know about the issue.

Different topic...just an FYI - yesterday I noticed 2 dust particles under rear camera lens. When I bought the phone, I didn't see any dust under lens, I did look.

2015 Mercedes sprinter... add to the list please, same problem!

Same problems here in UK, when pairing with Ford Focus. Was perfect the day before using my iPhone 5. Person I am calling says the sound is clear so it's just in the car where it sounds distorted or scratchy. Playback on music is fine. Hope this gets sorted or the phone will have to go back as using the phone in the car is vital.

Having just spoken to apple care, they have advised taking the handset back to my supplier (carphone warehouse) and they'll give me a new handset, however due to the amount of people complaining about this, they doubt I'll get another one immediately. That's annoying. So, I've put my 5s back into commission and I'll deal with the hassle at the weekend.

Also just noticed that my SE rattles when lightly shook. I'll check my replacement when obtained!

The only worry is that you will go through the time and hassle of exchanging your phone just to get another that has the same problem if there are many of us with the same issue. Do you think it might be worth waiting to see if there is a software release? BTW I checked and my iPhone rattles too which is somewhat worrying!

On a couple of other posts on here people have reported a replacement has cured it. a bad batch maybe? Who knows. Still, I'll give them the opportunity to replace it, but I won't be accepting one that rattles. if it doesn't rattle, and has the same issues, I may hold out for a couple of weeks for a software update to see if it cures it, as I don't want a 6 sized phone, it's too big for me!

What rattles - Something inside the phone rattles or as my phone's power button?

I replaced 2 IPhone 4S's that sounded perfectly in my cars. I have just received 2 new IPhone 5 SEs. Paired them with 2 Mercedes, one is a 2014 E 550 and the other one is a 2015 ML 400... so unhappy to say that the Bluetooth connection is terrible in both cars. I do hope Apple will correct the problem soon. I am grateful for your posts. Incidentally, neither phone rattles.

Thanks for the update Skierrob2 re Apple Support getting in touch.

Replaced my 4S with the SE and having the problem in my VW Scirocco R. Tested on a bluetooth speaker (UE Megaboom) and the same issue occurs where it sounds distorted. 4S has no problems with either, and I've tested a 6, 6Plus, 6S and they all work perfectly on both.

Hopefully a software fix is able to be pushed out for this soon.

Add me to the list. 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited Edition. Replaced old IPhone 5 that worked perfectly in my car. Now with my new SE, music streams fine with Bluetooth in car and on all devices I have repaired with. I have noticed my range is shorter. Only 12 feet away and lost connection. Used to be about 25 feet. Phone calls fine if handheld but terribly distorted on Bluetooth in car. I have not contacted Apple yet. This is my first search to see if anyone else was having issues. I KNEW I should have waited for the 7! What do we do now?

Add me to the list too.

I went from iPhone 6S to iPhone SE. Initially it took ages for it to find my Fitbit wristband (but works now). The same with the Harman/Kardon wireless Esquire 2 (wireless conferencing with "fantastic noise-cancelling" and such). Music streaming sounds ok on it, but talking on phone using it, is very noisy, like scratching.

Using the phone in the car, a Ford S-Max (only available in Europe), using their SYNC 2-system, seems to work, so far (tested only once). Using it in an VW e-Golf is just as great as before (tested only once).

So; slowness and one case of poor audio-quality.

I Have had the exact issues with my iphone SE. Upgraded from a perfect iphone 5........... Use the SE in my 2016 Subaru Forester Limited.......bluetooth music streams perfectly BUT phone calls sound HORRIBLE.........so bad that I have to transfer the call everytime back to the handset.......it is a SAFETY ISSUE!

BTW........my SE has a rattle too! Thanks for pointing that out everyone! Lol. I would already be back at Apple to return the phone but I don't want a tablet sized iphone in my pocket:)