iPhone7 Bluetooth issue in the car

Unfortunately, there is no solution for this right now, as can be evidenced by the length of this thread.

There have been a few posters who have solved this glitch while still using LTE:

1. with a different brand/model phone.

2. by switching to a different non-GSM cellular carrier.

Having the same problem with my new iPhone 7:

- Have a 2016 Ford F-150 with Sync

- Verizon iPhone 7 purchased at the beginning of December 2016, currently running iOS 10.2

- Worked fine for the first two weeks, assumed an update created the issue

- Model A1660

- Previous iPhone 5s worked with minimal issues; wife's Samsung Galaxy Mini 6S connects perfectly and works fine

- iPhone 7 doesn't work in airplane mode or with LTE turned off

- iPhone 7 will act as if it wants to connect but no audio before completely disconnecting

- Have tried every hocus pocus remedy on the interwebs with no luck

- May try to return the phone to Verizon for a Pixel

- Have filed a case with Apple

Fustrated to say the least we are dealing with an issue like this in 2016/2017.

This is a completely different issue than Audio Stuttering. If you can't connect to vehicle's bluetooth then this is not your thread. Also most have narrowed down he stuttering to iPhone 7 plus Model running on AT&T and/or Verizon. You have an iPhone 7 which is not Model A1600, but rather Model A1660.

I post things like this to Twitter daily and ask Apple if they have the "courage" to admit there is an issue. Thanks for the video. Of the two shown in this thread its obvious that there is two different types of audio stutters. The one you posed is exactly what would happen to me, most notably after I disengaged from my home WiFi.

I tweeted this at them as well. It's frustrating.

Also, yes. My prior response may have been removed, but some people are having issues with HFP ("Hands free" calling), where many others are on track with this thread about the A2DP audio streaming stuttering. This thread is about the audio skipping and "catching up".

Hopefully that video clarifies the issue. In case anyone needs it again, here is the example of the audio skipping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGHFDRVA958

For me, the only way to stop the stuttering is to toggle the bluetooth switch on the phone and reconnect. If it doesn't work, do it again. This is the only way that fixes my issue. (Toggling LTE doesn't do anything.)

in my infiniti it did the fast speed up, in my Acura it stutters and repeat disconnect/reconnects.

we have to get someone to push this, I wrote to verge and consumer reports but nothing.

hard to believe it's a small issue

Where did the seven replies from today go?

To keep this thread relevant, here is my audio skipping (again): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGHFDRVA958

Anyone else able to take a video of their issue to show that it's similar or the same?

I have this issue with two iPhone 7 Pluses, AT&T models. The skipping is present in any app playing audio, and on ALL bluetooth devices I try including my brand new AirPods, a Bose Speaker, and my 2013 VW Passat and my wife's 2013 VW CC.

Apple Chat support told me they hadn't personally heard of this and want me to take the phone in to an Apple Store. I have little interest in this, as going to an Apple Store lately is just painful. That said, I guess I'll go. If nothing else, to return my AirPods and AppleCare on both devices... 'voting with my wallet'.

Your AirPods are doing the same skipping problems that are outlined here? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGHFDRVA958

That is very unfortunate if so, as most people who are purchasing AirPods will be first time Bluetooth headphone purchasers as well. Here is another thread on Reddit where other users are experiencing the "skipping" issue: https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/5k88p9/airpods_audio_skipping/

Today another $45 was charged to my credit card for my iPhone 7 Plus as an installment payment for the apple iphone upgrade program. The phone is defective. I cannot use the simple feature of bluetooth audio in my car without stuttering and audio going out. I refuse to continue paying for this phone and am taking it into Apple Store for refund. If it's a matter of being incompatible with certain cars, the phone is still defective because Apple should have tested compatibility If it is a carrier issue, the phone is still defective because they should have run tests with Verizon, AT&T, Spring and T-Mobile. What's worse is that I sold my working iPhone 6 Plus months ago and now am going to have to find a 6 Plus or 6S Plus to purchase.

iPhone 7 Plus (Verizon)

2013 Infiniti G37

Please keep us posted on how that process goes for you. I'm also "trapped" in the iPhone Upgrade Program with a 7 Plus with the same issue. I didn't really consider trying to return the phone and get out of the Upgrade Program because I kind of assume that Apple will refuse.

"Apple's Limited

Warranty for iPhone covers your iPhone for one year. Warranty service for eligible repairs is available at no charge for twelve months from the date of original retail purchase ("date of purchase")."

I will ask them to fix it, per the limited warranty. If they can't, they must refund me.

It sounds like a solid plan and I wholly applaud your efforts and I'm rooting for you.

I do have some skepticism that Apple is going to allow it because it's going to be hard for them to reproduce the issue. They're going to have to take a drive in your car with you, won't they? It might be hard to get them to do that.

I will tell them I need help setting up Bluetooth audio in my vehicle. If they aren't allowed to leave the store, I can show them this thread. I'm pretty sure there is a link to a video that shows the issue.

I've been very patient since buying my phone November 3. I figured an iOS update or carrier update would resolve the issue. As a lawyer who is typically quite aggressive when I feel people are being ignored or taken advantage of, I've showed great restraint in not complaining and taking action. Part of the reason is the time involved in going to Apple Store and troubleshooting. But at the end of the day, Bluetooth audio is a feature that I use daily and it does not work. I do connect via AUX currently but my AUX port does not charge my phone. I use Bluetooth and charge my phone via charger in cig lighter port.