iPhone 6 (iOS 9.3.5) not pairing with BMW

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iPhone 6 (iOS 9.3.5) not pairing with BMW

I recently updated my iPhone 6 to iOS 9.3.5 and my phone will no longer pair to my 2011 BMW 328i.

I have tried performing everything from network reset, turning off wifi, connecting my iPhone to the vehicle with an Apple cable while attempting to pair...heck, I've even gone so far as a complete factory reset. Yes, that was painful. Still, no pairing. I regret having updated to 9.3.5.

Naturally, I'd love to think that there is some small feature I failed to turn on or off that might cause the phone not to pair, but it won't. I know that my vehicle is fine. In fact, I recently tried to get my phone to pair in parking lot and my car recognized two other Bluetooth enabled vehicles around me.

Thanks!

Darren

Tampa, Florida

iPhone 6, iOS 9.3.5

Posted on Aug 26, 2016 6:30 AM

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abawtry

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Aug 30, 2016 8:17 AM in response to dcarlto

same thing is happening with me, in my Ford Fusion and it just started happening since i updated to to 9.3.5 on my iPhone6. i've tried everything except a reset, as i'd really like to figure this out before it comes to that. phone says i'm connected, but i'm obviously not. like darren, i regret updating, but i thought it was a mandatory upgrade.

please help!! i really want to be able to listen to podcasts while i drive. i have a long commute to and from work and listening to these helps past the time (and cut down on road rage!) :-)

thanks,

amy

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Sep 8, 2016 11:59 AM in response to abawtry

I have the same issue as Amy. iOS 9.3.5 does not recognize my 2016 Ford Fusion Sync System.

I tried Ford Sync Help. Android devices connect to my vehicle, but not my iPhone 6 that was updated recently.

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