iPhone 8 bluetooth issues

for sure its an iPhone 8 issue most probably software but in iPhone 8 cause i never faced the issue in iPhone 7 till i upgrade to the iPhone 8 plus then i started facing the issue. i hope it gets addressed very soon and gets fixed in a software update or i will go back to an iPhone 7 or maybe just go back to a samsung like i used it cause i really depend alooot on bluetooth and this issue made it frustrating

I just had a thought. The 6 and 7 model iphones don’t have the BT issue so what is the biggest difference between them and the 3 newest models that do have the issue? The biggest is wireless charging and with that you now have a glass backed case so maybe the BT signal is to strong now and saturates the device it tries to pair with? That would at least partially explain why it works better when in a bag, purse or leather holster. Then again who knows, except for Apple.

I use the hands free device that uses my work van’s radio frequency. I believe it disconnects every time I switch towers. It seems to disconnect approximately the same places all the time.

Now we just need to get Apple to admit the problem and patch it. Good luck with that.

iPhone X has the issue as well. Version 5 is supposed to be backward compatible. Nothing from Apple on a fix that I’ve heard of yet.

Another good over view:

http://www.electronicdesign.com/blog/5-things-you-must-know-about-new-bluetooth- 5

Clip out from link:

One factor that may help Bluetooth 5 expand into IoT apps for the enterprise and industry is the new routers and access controller from Cassia Networks. These products make it easy for Bluetooth devices to connect to via the internet, opening the door to many new potential uses. Version 5 should also expand its reach into the area of beacons for proximity sensing and location messaging. And all the while, Bluetooth 5 is backwards-compatible with the 4.x versions.

If it varies by devices that would tend to implicate the devices. I know that Ford Sync and BMW work and all my headsets do. I take it you have used the feedback form and provided as much detail as possible or called AppleCare and done the same?

Yes and more than once. I can connect a 6 and a 7 without issues to my new Jeep Wrangler but the 8 drops in and out on BT. The 8 will connect to my headset or speakers with out issue though. Some times it connect to the Jeep BT with no issues. The 8 tests dime and Jeep says the BT in the vechical is fine. There are many, many users with 5he same issues being reported.

No problem. I also noted today that my LG Stereo headset does it as well but not as often. Just drops about every 35-40 minutes briefy. The 2017 Jeep 430 radio works better if I have the iPhone 8 in its leather case. Take it out if the case and its continuously on and off. iPad Pro and IPhone 6 are still rock solid though and running IOS 11.1.2. Apple says call dealer and they say they have no new updates for the 430 radio and it’s Apples issue.......... LoL

Not working in my auto and not working on my wireless Inateck home speaker. This is a bluetooth problem most likely. You really can’t call it car specific if you both have Hondas. Many makes and models have alreadybeen mentioned. Apple problem based on comments. Dec 1 and Still not a fix...

I’m starting to believe the problem is with the Bluetooth 5.0 and nothing to do with Apple. Found this article about Galaxy S8 which also uses Bluetooth 5.0.

https://androidtutorial.net/2017/05/06/fix-bluetooth-5-0-connecting-problem-gala xy-s8s8/

I got an entirely new phone and it didn’t help. It was fresh with nothing on it, and I can only occasionally get it to work if it’s in my purse or the middle console. It is very finicky, and prefers my purse on the front seat vs back, and my console if on its side facing horizontally. This could also all be coincidence. Always works for phone calls, just not music.

I updated to IOS yesterday and played around with the 2017 JKU 430BT. All seems to be working now on the Jeep BT connection. However, 😬, i updated my iPad Pro 9.7” as well to 11.2 and now when I connect it to my iHome BT speaker playback skips and the volume sliders in the control center are really laggy. Oh well......

Hello,

i have a Chrysler Town & Country. I also wear digital hearing aids. Both worked flawlessly with my 6S+. My wife and I just upgraded to the 8+. Big mistake. My phone never seems to know where to send the audio. I have people hanging up on me because of the delay waiting for Bluetooth to connect SOMEWHERE. This is really becoming a major headache for me. When I’m in the van and I get a call, it can take up to 6 seconds for the audio to finally land somewhere. I’ve gone round and round with Apple. Been to see the genii at the store. Their answer is to completely reset my phone, then load everything back on manually, no backup rebuild. If it still doesn’t work then they’ll replace my phone. I’m thinking of moving to a different brand at this point, I’m so disappointed in Apple.

move to another brand. Google is the best lateral move. Blind loyalty to a brand is NEVER a good thing. I was told the same thing you were... reset to factory and manually enter all contact info etc. They say it like we have the time or interest in suffering through a process like that with no guarantee it will work! Major setback for Apple, and we need to make them "feel it".

You are not alone in your problems with the Traverse, check the Samsung and LG sites. If you are running 11.2 and have availed yourself of all other strategies to connect you need to call AppleCare and give them the information on the devices that are not working so they can do further research.

I just got my iPhone 8 and at first, it connected to my 2016 Prius just fine. After a couple days, it can’t even find the car to connect with it (nor the car to find the phone). This is really annoying. I’ve tried all the tips and tricks, short of doing a factory reset (I JUST got the phone!) and nothing is working.