How do I fix distorted speaker sound on iPhone via Bluetooth after iOS 18.4 update?

after updating to ios 18.4, the speakerphone in the car via bluetooth began to work poorly, the person I was talking to could barely hear me, the sound was distorted

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iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 4, 2025 11:04 PM

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ekassos

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Apr 5, 2025 11:50 AM in response to Pavel707

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shase288

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Apr 5, 2025 12:42 PM in response to Pavel707

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