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Bluetooth not working on IPhone XS

I just upgraded to the new iPhone XS, and the Bluetooth on my phone won't discover my devices, including a Fitbit and a portable speaker. I've tried all the troubleshooting for previous problems related to Bluetooth issues listed for the IPhone X and IPhone 8 via Apple--ie, restarting the Bluetooth on the phone, restarting all the devices, resetting network settings, making sure my Bluetooth devices are discoverable, etc. Are others having this problem? Is there a solution I am missing?

iPhone Xs, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 23, 2018 4:35 PM

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Noetical

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Posted on Oct 22, 2018 11:46 AM

I had the same problem with my new iPhone XS. I had transferred everything over from my iPhone 7. It wasn’t until I went back to my iPhone 7 and unpaired/forgot all of my previously paired devices and then turned Bluetooth on my old iPhone that I was able to connect to my Bluetooth devices on my new phone.

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leonitis

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Dec 16, 2018 6:38 PM in response to holly34

correct...won't find anything

leonitis

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Dec 16, 2018 6:39 PM in response to leonitis

new iphone xs max

Dgubics

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Dec 25, 2018 12:31 PM in response to missd513

v12.1.2 didn’t fix the problem here

maxChile

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Dec 26, 2018 5:40 PM in response to kiwigal99

didn’t work for me, but thanks for share

maxChile

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Dec 28, 2018 10:52 AM in response to alickfrombladenboro

Hi !, you resolved you issue with the need ios updates?

Catk64

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Dec 29, 2018 12:52 AM in response to maxChile

No I've not resolved it, I'll follow your steps and see it that works. thanks. I'll let you know.

Catk64

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Dec 29, 2018 2:39 AM in response to holly34

my AirPods and other devices connect fine but not the car.. go figure..

maxChile

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Jan 6, 2019 2:27 PM in response to MertK91

Hi same problems here ! please let me know if you find some solution or workaround

thanks !

Jan 14, 2019 12:52 PM in response to Dogcow-Moof

I thought Toyota was compatible for the first time in 2019. I think the Camry Hatchback 2018 is, but not the regular Camry.

Jan 14, 2019 12:55 PM in response to Noetical

This was what fixed mine. Thanks!

Jin899

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Feb 4, 2019 7:05 PM in response to holly34

Same problem here! Is anyone find a solution yet? My iphone Xs Max (iOS 12.1.3) couldn't connnect with Honda civic coupe 2013 by bluetooth, please let me know if there is a solution.

Uvwxyz1

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Feb 23, 2019 3:53 PM in response to holly34

I phone Xs Bluetooth dies not work. It does not pair with my I pad or car. I recently upgraded from I phone 7 to Xs and regretting it.

tolmak

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Apr 12, 2019 4:24 PM in response to holly34

I've had this bluetooth issue with iPhone Xs for a while and it is frustrating. When will Apple fix this? PLEASE....

Apr 18, 2019 11:20 AM in response to holly34

Same issue here - newly bought XR is not finding my Lexux NX 2017 bluetooth. After 15 min it found by son's speakers, but could't pair with it.

Apr 18, 2019 11:22 AM in response to Lawrence Finch

rare? Problem with my particular phone? Should I exchange it as a lemon? Good luck to me...

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