iOS 12 Bluetooth problems

I've previously posted on here... and my issue hasn't been resolved but I do have a workaround if anyone is interested. It's similar to methods others have posted.

Sequence of activities:

1. Place a call on my phone (e.g. to an information number) prior to it connnecting to the bluetooth system
2. Hit the ignition button. The call transfers to the bluetooth car's bluetooth system
3. End the call and it stays connected for both phonecall and media.

I generally leave the call going for about 20-30 seconds, and it keeps connected while the ignition is on. As soon as I restart the car it is disconnected, but at least I have an interim solution until I install and improved head unit.

FWIW I had an issue the other day where Spotify wouldn't play through the system. My phone, and the bluetooth system were telling me it was playing but nothing was coming through the speakers.

I have and Citroën C4 2012 e-hdiafter ios 11.x and now ios 12 i had the same problem. Worked Well with ios 10

so I do hope that @apple will have a serious look at the bluetooth mode, so we can enjoy handfree speaking again.

My media player connect fine, the Phone connects When i reconnect to the car. Then it disconnect from the telehone, but not the media connection.

hope anyone who has a solution post it here 😉😎

Just commenting on here to let Apple know this is definitely a problem on their side of the fence. Exactly the same issue with my iPhone 6S recently upgraded to iOS 12.1 and a 2011 Peugeot 508. I believe that Citroen and Peugeot use the same Bluetooth system. Bluetooth music works perfectly, but the phone initially connects then drops the connection approx 30secs later.

Edit: also FWIW, my households Android devices work perfectly with the system.

Same problem here with iPhone SE, recently upgraded to iOS 12 and Citroen C4 (2013). The bluetooth connection to the previous iOS versions was also so-so, but usually was working. This time, exactly like the topic owner - have I tried all of the above without success. The problem is definitely with iOS.

Which iPhone do you guys have?

I have exactly the same problem! Bought a Citroen C4 2011 last week and Bluetooth connects fine. But mobile handsfree never does. I connect it and it connects for 10 seconds then disconnects again! So frustrating! Also the car doesn’t recognise the phone when I put it in the USB.. Which again is probably because of the latest update on iPhone. I have to use a AUX as the sound quality is so poor via Bluetooth. Hopefully there will be a solution soon.

same prob i did everything listed - nothing is worling- good to know that changing iphone will not resolve the problem

i will go back to ios 11 in the mean time i guess or move to android

i do not want to have an accident and lose my licence

Same problem for me on iPhone se, latest version of ios in c4 2012. Like others I drive a lot and it's a pain in the proverbial. I asked if there was a firmware update at the dealership today and was met with blank looks.

i will go back to ios 11 in the mean time i guess or move to android

You cannot go back to a previous version of iOS unless you purchase a device running that version of iOS and never upgrade it.

You can move to Android if you want, but Android follows the same Bluetooth specification Apple does, and odds are if the Citroen head end is at fault you will experience the exact same issue regardless of whether the phone is Apple or Android.

You say that Android uses the same specification however, my 2012 DS4 has the exact same issue. Both myself and my other half have iPhone XRs each of them will pair but handsfree calling does not work, shows as available on car for a few seconds then dissapears.

However, using a friends P20 Pro, it connects absolutly fine, calls, music everything. Have updated to 12.1.3 to see if that would help. Nope just as broken as always.

Can stream music fine, no problems there. Just calling is completly borked, come on Apple, dont tell us its our cars fault. There is obviously an issue with your bluetooth implementation.

There are no issues with the vast majority of Bluetooth devices on the market, which seems to point more towards the device you are connecting to than your iPhone.

Note also there are two distinct Bluetooth devices that need to pair with the headend, one for audio and one for phone calls. For example, most auto head ends offer the ability to pair only with the phone, allowing you to use Bluetooth for phone calls but USB for (higher quality) audio.

iPhone 6s on ios 12.1.3 works fine on 2013 DS3 but on C4 2011 initially connects both telephone and media but drops telephone connection after about 2 min and won’t stay connected.

So, same problem as everyone and useless hands free in the C4.

This issue has come and gone with different iOS versions but since iOS 12 this has been broken.

Hi

still the same prob

currently trying to fix with the 12.1.4 update

will let you know if it fixes something or not

i am desperate with this issue as this is just a silly bug i am sure

Hey! I just discovered a bug which is a feature I guess.

When I turn on the C4, I'm then activating the google maps app *with voice assistance*. Then I place a call and turn the voice assistance of the map off. The call remains connected for the whole ride!! I've already tried that twice, and both time it worked.

Let me know if this worked for you as well?

Good luck