Bluetooth not working on IPhone XS

I'm not saying the issue doesn't exist, I'm just saying I know a lot of people with the new phones and none are having such extreme issues.

I have, BTW., the iPhone Xs Max, 256GB also I'm on AT&T.

You need to reach back out to Apple, only this time ask for them to assign a more senior advisor to your case. This HAS to be resolvable.

I have the same phone as you. Initially I dealt with the apple people via the 1-800 line. Eventually I dealt with a woman on the east coast. She was more helpful but it is my understanding there is no fix for this. I am hoping a future update will solve the problem. I may look into some sort of aftermarket blue tooth device to get this problem solved.

You claim you don't know anyone having problems, and yet everyone (with an Xs phone) has consistent problems with certain manufacturers. Roughly 30% of the people at my job (~60) have their iPhone Xs working with their car. Do you have many friends with iPhone Xs? 😉

It's very rude to come to this thread where people have said over and over again that they've tried all the suggestions you are making, that they are working in depth with Apple support, have spent hours collecting logs on these problems... and then sound off like it's not really a problem.

There are real problems with certain car manufacturers built-in radios and the iPhone XS/Max ONLY. They've been proven time and time again. Please stop insulting us.

alickfrombladenboro wrote:

Yes, and I’m beyond disgusted!!!! This should not be happening!!! Apple should have been had this under control!!! I have the xs max iPhone 512 gb and to not be able to pair my watch is sickening!!!

You don't say what you've done to try to pair your watch with your phone? Did you for example do what was suggested in this support article? One of the most overlooked pairing issues with Apple Watch is not unpairing from the previous watch before trying to pair with a new phone.

Switch your Apple Watch to a new iPhone - Apple Support

Feel free.

That's why Apple offers a return period; they can't guarantee that an iPhone will work for you, and so you can return it if for some reason it doesn't. I have used my Xs Max without any issues in three different rental cars as well as my own over the past two weeks with no issues whatsoever.

That's why Apple offers a return period; if for some reason an iPhone won't work for you or with your devices, you can return it.

I am having the same problems with my Series 4 Apple Watch, they should be really near to each other to have a constant connection. I think there is a problematic situation going on with 2.4 ghz Band wi-fi and Bluetooth. Most of the time I am not able to watch as there is no available known wi-fi networks outside. I don't know how to solve it as I try everything that I can do from resetting watch to setting up everything new. Even whenever I open my airpods' lid, it never show up an animation and also if you hold apple watch waiting for a setup near to phone, it never promotes that there is a new apple watch waiting for a setup.

BTW, Genius Bar couldn't fix it. They tested the phone with Apple airpods and it worked fine and they concluded it had to be my BT devices. The issue can be replicated in the car and two different Bluetooth headsets. The issue has to be with the phone.

I'm having the same issue. Tried all the things.

I am having a different issue where I can hear the phone calls fine via Bluetooth, but my music apps don't play on the speakers. Thoughts?

There's often a different setting to stream music as opposed to receive phone calls in most car head units. Have you looked at the settings menu for Bluetooth streaming in your car?

Having the same issues. Where’s the fix apple?

We gotta wait for the update. 12.1

Did you have to “forget” all the WiFi networks also?

My Xs Max won’t connect to my Mercedes GLC. Car works with Apple x, 7 and 6 phones. And new watch. I have tried everything. Nothing works. It’s the phone. Running 12.1.

The issue is likely the iPhone 7. Have your car forget the 7. Have your 7 forget the car.

Try then to pair the new phone. Also in:Settings > About. Give the new phone a new name.