iPhone7 Bluetooth issue in the car

I think people are talking about two different issues here. Some are having problems connecting to their car. That is a separate issue from the audio cutting out that others are discussing. From what I've observed, the audio cutout issue seems to be more prevalent for users with the Intel modem (AT&T and T-Mobile). However, I don't think I've seen anyone complain about audio cutouts on the T-Mobile version. Most posts I've seen are from users with the AT&T model who are experiencing the cutout issue.

good point! unless TMO marketshare is so small.. ? 🙂

AT&T. I started the GSM theory. But I still think the problem is exacerbated by something specific to the AT&T hardware or LTE radio signals.

gotcha.. so, does anyone know what modem/radio is deployed in the true unlocked one direct from Apple?

I have the CDMA version and am experiencing the audio cutout/stuttering as well as the bluetooth calling issue. Plus when playing audio thru bluetooth the song information doesnt show, or will show and then go away.

I think your theory is sound. It definitely seems like the majority of us with the issue have the AT&T version 7 Plus. However, there appears to be at least a few with the Verizon version (hi bounty84!)

the verizon and unlocked are the same models A1661 i think, qualcomm chip

I reported that the Verizon Iphone 7+ 256GB does not have skipping issues. My girlfriend and I have the same phones except she is on Verizon and I'm on AT&T. After 1 hour of use in my Lexus her phone did not "skip" once. However, my phone currently with ios b5 still has the issue. Whether its the Quailcomm modem in the Verizon phone or a specific issue with AT&T service I'm still not sure but I'm so fed up.

Note: Lexus officially does not recognize the Iphone 7 or 7+ with any carrier as being compatible with any Lexus vehicles : http://www.lexus.com/bluetooth/

I just spoke again to the Lexus Technology Specialist at my local dealership and he states that the issue is with Iphone 7+ and they have no reports (at their dealership) of any issues with any other iphone models including 7 on any carrier...

With so many people having the same issue in so many different kinds of vehicles, there's no way it's a problem with anything but the phone.

Big Brother keeps deleting my posts, so I'll be as vague as possible.

I got my AT&T 7 Plus on day 1. I've had music stuttering problems since week 1. A couple weeks ago it seemed to have been fixed. I had one small (we're talking milliseconds) staticky dropout in about 10 hours of streaming. However, since yesterday, it has been back to drops/stutters/speeding up the music. Either Apple broke it again, or maybe I had 10 lucky hours. Either way, we're almost 3 months in, and someone at Apple needs to rectify this.

The Bluetooth problems only exist in my 2014 Ford Escape. My Bose QC30 earbuds have had no Bluetooth issues in over 50 hours of use. Both the Bose QC30's and iPhone 7 Plus use Bluetooth 4.2. Ford Escape - who knows what version...4.0?

Same issue here. iPhone 7 Plus, 128GB, AT&T locked, 2017 Audi Q7 w/ Bose sound

I just noticed that I had my LTE set to "voice & data". I've changed to "data only" and will see if that helps.

I have also been having major bluetooth stuttering issues since getting my iPhone 7 Plus (128GB AT&T locked). It happens a lot on my commute to work and actually happens in the same locations. It's pretty clear there are some hardware issues going on here and it would be nice if Apple acknowledged the issue. If you are going to remove the headphone jack and make a bold statement about wireless being the future, you should probably make sure bluetooth actually works.

It doesn't. I've tried turning off roaming and turning it on. The only solution for me is to turn off LTE. I have to be honest I am at my end of this. If Apple is indeed monitoring this feed they may be losing a family of three that uses Apple gear exclusively. It just DOESN'T work.