Bluetooth connection issues on iPhone 16

just upgrade to the iphone 16 pro and bluetooth is stuttering with any devices, and doesn’t want to connect 90% of the time. Carplay, Garnin, Headphones.


I’ve tried turning off bluetooth, hard reset on the phone and still no luck….


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iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 24, 2024 7:41 PM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2024 2:54 AM

Found the problem, if you guys did choose to setup your iphone from a backup or from your old iphone then you all will get the dame issue, if you did setup as a new iphone then you wouldnt have gotten the bluetooth issue, there is a fix, just go to Settings-General and then scroll down to reset iPhone and then choose Reset network setting, after that phone wil reboot and your Bluetooth will work as it should be!

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Oct 18, 2024 11:59 AM in response to Stokesyyy

I seen a comment that if you used the backup from cloud you will have this issue. I used that option and have had no problems at all with Bluetooth connection. However my husband wasn’t able to use the backup from cloud option and has had nothing but issues. So that is definitely not a 100% guaranteed issue.

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Oct 20, 2024 7:15 PM in response to Stokesyyy

I have been facing same problem. I am totally unable to run CarPlay in my Toyota Corolla 2020 when I have upgraded to Iphone16 pro. I am tired but to no avail. Bluetooth device Autolink is showing and connected but not working. Please let us enlighten if you find any solution

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Oct 22, 2024 10:35 AM in response to Stokesyyy

For me the problem is solved with the below steps, but I don't know for how long.

Apple support told me to do this first before resetting the settings.

Follow the steps quickly

> push volume up

> push volume down

> Hold side button(power button) till its turning off


They also told there are coming some fixes.


Regards,

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Oct 24, 2024 2:09 PM in response to Stokesyyy

Yes, Apple support told me it’s not a network issue. It doesn’t make sense for it to be since you’re not using the network. You’re using Bluetooth (which is its own small independent network) .


The solution that finally worked for me was to read each manual very carefully and pair each of my five Bluetooth items exactly the way the manual said (the Apple tech supervisor actually looked them up & told me what to do). It was a tiny bit different for each one (click twice for this one; click and hold for that one, etc.


I never had to do that with my iPhone 15 (just turned each one on and they immediately saw each other), but I sure did with this delicate flower 16.


Everyone out there in the US does know it’s free to call Apple Support for the first 90 days (and I’ve heard longer) to get help with these things, right? Just call 800.MYAPPLE (692.7793).


Hint: Be sure to ask for a case number before you hang up. It will save you a ton of time if you ever have to call back on this same stupid issue. .

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Oct 25, 2024 3:06 PM in response to Stokesyyy

I setup my iphone 16 via a transfer from my iphone 14. Spent a day trying to get the bluetooth to work. Not sure if this is the solution, I went into my old iphone 14 bluetooth setting and selected forget this item on the items I tried to connect to the new iphone 16. After forgetting the items on the iphone 14 they all showed up on the new iphone 16. I guess my iphone 14 was jealous of my iphone 16. For now, my fitbit, and sony earbuds are connected to my iphone 16 bluetooth. I will see if this solved the issue.

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Oct 25, 2024 3:37 PM in response to Stokesyyy

I have the iPhone 16 Pro Max and I have the same issue. I have found that if I reset network settings every single time I get in my car that it will connect. If I forget to it connects and disconnects over and over. Sometimes for 10 minutes sometimes for 35 minutes. Its crazy. Do better Apple.

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Oct 29, 2024 11:22 PM in response to Stokesyyy

I have Jabro Pro 7 buds and samsung buds 3 and both get continously dropped . calls get dropped, when phone rings, the ear buds do not connect but worked perfectly on my Samsung S23 ...Iphone 16 Pro Max, no such luck. $2500 phone not so smart. Affecting my business, I am on the phone ALOT>

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Nov 1, 2024 6:55 PM in response to SR927

Having Bluetooth reconnection issues with my 2022 Toyota Prius and iPhone 16 pro. Oddly Bluetooth worked fine with iOS 18 and my iPhone 13 pro. Upon restarting car the phone cycles through phone disconnected and phone connected. I have more luck if I unlock phone and start playing audio manually.


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Bluetooth connection issues on iPhone 16

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