Why some tricks fix Bluetooth issues from iOS 9.Two update with iPhone 5-5S-6-6S+ and cars

It seems like every time Apple issues an update to iOS 8-9.0-9.1-9.Two, it creates the Bluetooth blues for car owners for Bluetooth connections for car owners. Apple released iOS 9.Two earlier this week and we are already getting reports of Bluetooth problems with the update. There is good news and bad news for iPhone owners with Bluetooth-enabled cars. We have been able to find some fresh tips and tricks to help those who can’t get Bluetooth to connect in their cars.

Update 9/06/2016 – On the eve of the iPhone seven announcement, we warn against hopping the gun on updates your iPhone 5-6S+ when if very first comes available due to possible Bluetooth issues.

Update 8/15/2016 – There resumes to be Bluetooth issues reported in iOS 9.Trio.Three and 9.Three.Four.

Update Five/08/2016 – We discovered some fresh Bluetooth fixes for problems with iOS 9.Trio.1 and car infotainment systems.

Update Three/15/2016 – Bluetooth connection problems continued with iOS 9.Two.1 Readers who have access to iOS 9.Three beta with Chevy vehicles note that the update does not correct Bluetooth issues.

There is some good news, a Mercedes-Benz possessor reported that after the iOS 9.Two update, all her Mercedes’ Bluetooth issues were resolved with all functions restored to pre-iOS 9.0.1 functionality. After the iOS 9.Two update, Siri no longer worked with a BMW or any Bluetooth device, it was immobilized by turning off Siri and Google Voice search, then it worked.

There have been numerous glitches with iOS 9.Two have been reported so far:

• After upgrading to iOS 9.Two overnight all of the playlists disappeared.
• Lost calendar data.
• Touch ID issues.
• When the iPhone five is connected to USB in the car, a song will play through the USB connection for maybe one 2nd and automatically turn off.
• iPhone five stopped dialing Google Calendar appointments over Bluetooth.
• 2012 Mazda Trio, iPhone six with updated iOS 9.Two does not find car Bluetooth while it is searching for Bluetooth.
• Updated iPhone six to iOS 9.Two., two thousand twelve Dodge Journey’s Uconnect rejects to see the device, there is no Bluetooth phone connection or music player.
• Since the latest update to 9.Two, an iPhone 6S will connect via Bluetooth to a two thousand sixteen Kia Sorento, but the music will not play. The song shows up on the screen, but no sound comes out of the speaker. The proprietor has to delete the device off the car and iPhone and re-pair Bluetooth.
• iPhone 6S and Bluetooth pairs to two thousand fourteen Subaru Forester but doesn’t remain connected. The proprietor has to reconnect with each car begin. Music will cut off in the middle of songs all the time.
• Bluetooth software does not work decently with a team car and permanently disconnects.
• OS 9.Two update, when driving and connected via Bluetooth, “Facetime Audio” sounds bad, like Darth Vader.
• 2015 Mazda phone connects for audio, music and Pandora. Other apps like Maps do not come through Bluetooth, the car attempts to make a connection and disconnects.
• When and iPhone is connected “Subaru BT” Bluetooth device, the driver can hear turn-by-turn directions. However, the iPhone will often automatically switch to a device called “Car Multimedia” that won’t access the maps and then the driver can’t hear directions through the car radio. The workaround is to force the phone to leave behind “Car Multimedia” and connect to “Subaru BT” which then gives the option for HFP (Hands-Free Profile).

It emerges in the very first few days of the release of iOS 9.Two there are fewer reports of Bluetooth problems, however, the number of reports may be diminished by so many people going shopping and on vacation. For those who haven’t experienced Bluetooth connection problem with iOS updates, there are three major groups of fixes.

News Creative Fixes

These fixes come from our readers who have been very creative. One fix is the arms off the Handoff feature, just by turning off the HandOff feature some users have been able to connect iPhones to their cars, again. The other fresh fix is to use the car as “Bluetooth Headset”

1. Disable Handoff on iPhone- Launch the Settings app from your Home screen ▸Tap General. ▸Tap Handoff & Suggested Apps ▸Toggle Handoff to Off.
2. Switch Bluetooth Settings– Go to General ▸ Accessibility ▸Car Audio Routing ▸ Select “Bluetooth Headset” instead of the default Automatic.

One reader disabled the Handoff, switched the phone from Automatic to Bluetooth routing and did a network reset and the phone now works with the car.

The Nuke-it Fixes

These fixes eliminate all the settings from the car and the iPhone to begin from scrape. Some have gone as far as disconnected the car battery to clear all the settings in the car, too.

1. Reset All Settings – Go to iPhone Settings ▸ General ▸ Reset ▸ Reset all settings.

Two. Unpair Phone and Car Infotainment System Rename Phone – Go to iPhone Settings ▸ General ▸ About ▸ Name. Switch the name of the iPhone and pair with the car infotainment system again.

Three. Reset/Restore Network Settings: Restore all network settings of iOS 9.Two Go to Settings ▸ General ▸ Reset (at the bottom)▸ Reset Network settings. This method also deletes all Wi-Fi and other network settings! If you reset you must re-add all your network settings in iOS.

Four. Delete and Begin All Over: Delete all Bluetooth devices. See total instructions.

Automaker Help or Software Updates

Sometimes contacting your car service provide or a telephone hotline for your automakers does help. Some automakers have released their own software updates.

There are many things that can wrong in an update, therefore, we suggest that very first wait until you have the time and also be sure that you need the features in the update. Make sure that you backup your music and data before doing anything. We also suggest that permit slew of time to pair your iPhone to car Bluetooth connection and play with the settings.

To download the update to iOS 9.Two go to ▸ Settings ▸ Tap General ▸ Tap Software Update. According to Apple’s website, “Devices updated to iOS 9.Two can not be restored to earlier versions of iOS.”

We have comments from readers that there are still Bluetooth problems reported with BMW, Audi, Acura, MINI, GM(Chevy, GMC, Cadillac, Buick), Honda, Kia, Toyota, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Lexus, Fiat, Hyundai, Chrysler, Acura, Mazda and more. The year and model of your car are very significant.

If you have updated to iOS 9.0-9.Two for iPhone Five/5S/5c 6-6+ 6S/6S+ and it motionless or fried your Bluetooth connection or music streaming with your in-car infotainment system, please let us know in the comments below, be sure to note your make, model and year of your vehicle.We also welcome any solutions you have found worked with your car.

If you look at the official Apple iOS Update 9.Two list of improvements, Bluetooth is not listed anywhere. There are Apple Music improvements, a fresh Top Stories section in News, Mail Drop, fresh iBooks features, support for the USB Camera Adapter, email POP account fixes and other minor improvements.

We have a newsletter dedicated to looking for Bluetooth fixes and in-car audio systems, you are welcome to subscribe to that newsletter, weekly news updates or email news when published.

Why some tricks fix Bluetooth issues from iOS nine

Why some tricks fix Bluetooth issues from iOS 9.Two update with iPhone 5-5S-6-6S+ and cars

It seems like every time Apple issues an update to iOS 8-9.0-9.1-9.Two, it creates the Bluetooth blues for car owners for Bluetooth connections for car owners. Apple released iOS 9.Two earlier this week and we are already getting reports of Bluetooth problems with the update. There is good news and bad news for iPhone owners with Bluetooth-enabled cars. We have been able to find some fresh tips and tricks to help those who can’t get Bluetooth to connect in their cars.

Update 9/06/2016 – On the eve of the iPhone seven announcement, we warn against hopping the gun on updates your iPhone 5-6S+ when if very first comes available due to possible Bluetooth issues.

Update 8/15/2016 – There proceeds to be Bluetooth issues reported in iOS 9.Three.Three and 9.Three.Four.

Update Five/08/2016 – We discovered some fresh Bluetooth fixes for problems with iOS 9.Trio.1 and car infotainment systems.

Update Trio/15/2016 – Bluetooth connection problems continued with iOS 9.Two.1 Readers who have access to iOS 9.Three beta with Chevy vehicles note that the update does not correct Bluetooth issues.

There is some good news, a Mercedes-Benz possessor reported that after the iOS 9.Two update, all her Mercedes’ Bluetooth issues were resolved with all functions restored to pre-iOS 9.0.1 functionality. After the iOS 9.Two update, Siri no longer worked with a BMW or any Bluetooth device, it was immovable by turning off Siri and Google Voice search, then it worked.

There have been numerous glitches with iOS 9.Two have been reported so far:

• After upgrading to iOS 9.Two overnight all of the playlists disappeared.
• Lost calendar data.
• Touch ID issues.
• When the iPhone five is connected to USB in the car, a song will play through the USB connection for maybe one 2nd and automatically turn off.
• iPhone five stopped dialing Google Calendar appointments over Bluetooth.
• 2012 Mazda Trio, iPhone six with updated iOS 9.Two does not find car Bluetooth while it is searching for Bluetooth.
• Updated iPhone six to iOS 9.Two., two thousand twelve Dodge Journey’s Uconnect denies to see the device, there is no Bluetooth phone connection or music player.
• Since the latest update to 9.Two, an iPhone 6S will connect via Bluetooth to a two thousand sixteen Kia Sorento, but the music will not play. The song shows up on the screen, but no sound comes out of the speaker. The proprietor has to delete the device off the car and iPhone and re-pair Bluetooth.
• iPhone 6S and Bluetooth pairs to two thousand fourteen Subaru Forester but doesn’t remain connected. The possessor has to reconnect with each car begin. Music will cut off in the middle of songs all the time.
• Bluetooth software does not work decently with a team car and permanently disconnects.
• OS 9.Two update, when driving and connected via Bluetooth, “Facetime Audio” sounds bad, like Darth Vader.
• 2015 Mazda phone connects for audio, music and Pandora. Other apps like Maps do not come through Bluetooth, the car attempts to make a connection and disconnects.
• When and iPhone is connected “Subaru BT” Bluetooth device, the driver can hear turn-by-turn directions. However, the iPhone will often automatically switch to a device called “Car Multimedia” that won’t access the maps and then the driver can’t hear directions through the car radio. The workaround is to force the phone to leave behind “Car Multimedia” and connect to “Subaru BT” which then gives the option for HFP (Hands-Free Profile).

It emerges in the very first few days of the release of iOS 9.Two there are fewer reports of Bluetooth problems, however, the number of reports may be diminished by so many people going shopping and on vacation. For those who haven’t experienced Bluetooth connection problem with iOS updates, there are three major groups of fixes.

News Creative Fixes

These fixes come from our readers who have been very creative. One fix is the arms off the Handoff feature, just by turning off the HandOff feature some users have been able to connect iPhones to their cars, again. The other fresh fix is to use the car as “Bluetooth Headset”

1. Disable Handoff on iPhone- Launch the Settings app from your Home screen ▸Tap General. ▸Tap Handoff & Suggested Apps ▸Toggle Handoff to Off.
2. Switch Bluetooth Settings– Go to General ▸ Accessibility ▸Car Audio Routing ▸ Select “Bluetooth Headset” instead of the default Automatic.

One reader disabled the Handoff, switched the phone from Automatic to Bluetooth routing and did a network reset and the phone now works with the car.

The Nuke-it Fixes

These fixes eliminate all the settings from the car and the iPhone to commence from scrape. Some have gone as far as disconnected the car battery to clear all the settings in the car, too.

1. Reset All Settings – Go to iPhone Settings ▸ General ▸ Reset ▸ Reset all settings.

Two. Unpair Phone and Car Infotainment System Rename Phone – Go to iPhone Settings ▸ General ▸ About ▸ Name. Switch the name of the iPhone and pair with the car infotainment system again.

Three. Reset/Restore Network Settings: Restore all network settings of iOS 9.Two Go to Settings ▸ General ▸ Reset (at the bottom)▸ Reset Network settings. This method also deletes all Wi-Fi and other network settings! If you reset you must re-add all your network settings in iOS.

Four. Delete and Commence All Over: Delete all Bluetooth devices. See total instructions.

Automaker Help or Software Updates

Sometimes contacting your car service provide or a telephone hotline for your automakers does help. Some automakers have released their own software updates.

There are many things that can wrong in an update, therefore, we suggest that very first wait until you have the time and also be sure that you need the features in the update. Make sure that you backup your music and data before doing anything. We also suggest that permit slew of time to pair your iPhone to car Bluetooth connection and play with the settings.

To download the update to iOS 9.Two go to ▸ Settings ▸ Tap General ▸ Tap Software Update. According to Apple’s website, “Devices updated to iOS 9.Two can not be restored to earlier versions of iOS.”

We have comments from readers that there are still Bluetooth problems reported with BMW, Audi, Acura, MINI, GM(Chevy, GMC, Cadillac, Buick), Honda, Kia, Toyota, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Lexus, Fiat, Hyundai, Chrysler, Acura, Mazda and more. The year and model of your car are very significant.

If you have updated to iOS 9.0-9.Two for iPhone Five/5S/5c 6-6+ 6S/6S+ and it motionless or fried your Bluetooth connection or music streaming with your in-car infotainment system, please let us know in the comments below, be sure to note your make, model and year of your vehicle.We also welcome any solutions you have found worked with your car.

If you look at the official Apple iOS Update 9.Two list of improvements, Bluetooth is not listed anywhere. There are Apple Music improvements, a fresh Top Stories section in News, Mail Drop, fresh iBooks features, support for the USB Camera Adapter, email POP account fixes and other minor improvements.

We have a newsletter dedicated to looking for Bluetooth fixes and in-car audio systems, you are welcome to subscribe to that newsletter, weekly news updates or email news when published.

Why some tricks fix Bluetooth issues from iOS nine

Why some tricks fix Bluetooth issues from iOS 9.Two update with iPhone 5-5S-6-6S+ and cars

It seems like every time Apple issues an update to iOS 8-9.0-9.1-9.Two, it creates the Bluetooth blues for car owners for Bluetooth connections for car owners. Apple released iOS 9.Two earlier this week and we are already getting reports of Bluetooth problems with the update. There is good news and bad news for iPhone owners with Bluetooth-enabled cars. We have been able to find some fresh tips and tricks to help those who can’t get Bluetooth to connect in their cars.

Update 9/06/2016 – On the eve of the iPhone seven announcement, we warn against leaping the gun on updates your iPhone 5-6S+ when if very first comes available due to possible Bluetooth issues.

Update 8/15/2016 – There resumes to be Bluetooth issues reported in iOS 9.Three.Three and 9.Trio.Four.

Update Five/08/2016 – We discovered some fresh Bluetooth fixes for problems with iOS 9.Three.1 and car infotainment systems.

Update Trio/15/2016 – Bluetooth connection problems continued with iOS 9.Two.1 Readers who have access to iOS 9.Three beta with Chevy vehicles note that the update does not correct Bluetooth issues.

There is some good news, a Mercedes-Benz proprietor reported that after the iOS 9.Two update, all her Mercedes’ Bluetooth issues were resolved with all functions restored to pre-iOS 9.0.1 functionality. After the iOS 9.Two update, Siri no longer worked with a BMW or any Bluetooth device, it was stationary by turning off Siri and Google Voice search, then it worked.

There have been numerous glitches with iOS 9.Two have been reported so far:

• After upgrading to iOS 9.Two overnight all of the playlists disappeared.
• Lost calendar data.
• Touch ID issues.
• When the iPhone five is connected to USB in the car, a song will play through the USB connection for maybe one 2nd and automatically turn off.
• iPhone five stopped dialing Google Calendar appointments over Bluetooth.
• 2012 Mazda Trio, iPhone six with updated iOS 9.Two does not find car Bluetooth while it is searching for Bluetooth.
• Updated iPhone six to iOS 9.Two., two thousand twelve Dodge Journey’s Uconnect turns down to see the device, there is no Bluetooth phone connection or music player.
• Since the latest update to 9.Two, an iPhone 6S will connect via Bluetooth to a two thousand sixteen Kia Sorento, but the music will not play. The song shows up on the screen, but no sound comes out of the speaker. The holder has to delete the device off the car and iPhone and re-pair Bluetooth.
• iPhone 6S and Bluetooth pairs to two thousand fourteen Subaru Forester but doesn’t remain connected. The holder has to reconnect with each car embark. Music will cut off in the middle of songs all the time.
• Bluetooth software does not work decently with a team car and permanently disconnects.
• OS 9.Two update, when driving and connected via Bluetooth, “Facetime Audio” sounds bad, like Darth Vader.
• 2015 Mazda phone connects for audio, music and Pandora. Other apps like Maps do not come through Bluetooth, the car attempts to make a connection and disconnects.
• When and iPhone is connected “Subaru BT” Bluetooth device, the driver can hear turn-by-turn directions. However, the iPhone will often automatically switch to a device called “Car Multimedia” that won’t access the maps and then the driver can’t hear directions through the car radio. The workaround is to force the phone to leave behind “Car Multimedia” and connect to “Subaru BT” which then gives the option for HFP (Hands-Free Profile).

It shows up in the very first few days of the release of iOS 9.Two there are fewer reports of Bluetooth problems, however, the number of reports may be diminished by so many people going shopping and on vacation. For those who haven’t experienced Bluetooth connection problem with iOS updates, there are three major groups of fixes.

News Creative Fixes

These fixes come from our readers who have been very creative. One fix is the forearms off the Handoff feature, just by turning off the HandOff feature some users have been able to connect iPhones to their cars, again. The other fresh fix is to use the car as “Bluetooth Headset”

1. Disable Handoff on iPhone- Launch the Settings app from your Home screen ▸Tap General. ▸Tap Handoff & Suggested Apps ▸Toggle Handoff to Off.
2. Switch Bluetooth Settings– Go to General ▸ Accessibility ▸Car Audio Routing ▸ Select “Bluetooth Headset” instead of the default Automatic.

One reader disabled the Handoff, switched the phone from Automatic to Bluetooth routing and did a network reset and the phone now works with the car.

The Nuke-it Fixes

These fixes liquidate all the settings from the car and the iPhone to commence from scrape. Some have gone as far as disconnected the car battery to clear all the settings in the car, too.

1. Reset All Settings – Go to iPhone Settings ▸ General ▸ Reset ▸ Reset all settings.

Two. Unpair Phone and Car Infotainment System Rename Phone – Go to iPhone Settings ▸ General ▸ About ▸ Name. Switch the name of the iPhone and pair with the car infotainment system again.

Trio. Reset/Restore Network Settings: Restore all network settings of iOS 9.Two Go to Settings ▸ General ▸ Reset (at the bottom)▸ Reset Network settings. This method also deletes all Wi-Fi and other network settings! If you reset you must re-add all your network settings in iOS.

Four. Delete and Begin All Over: Delete all Bluetooth devices. See total instructions.

Automaker Help or Software Updates

Sometimes contacting your car service provide or a telephone hotline for your automakers does help. Some automakers have released their own software updates.

There are many things that can wrong in an update, therefore, we suggest that very first wait until you have the time and also be sure that you need the features in the update. Make sure that you backup your music and data before doing anything. We also suggest that permit slew of time to pair your iPhone to car Bluetooth connection and play with the settings.

To download the update to iOS 9.Two go to ▸ Settings ▸ Tap General ▸ Tap Software Update. According to Apple’s website, “Devices updated to iOS 9.Two can not be restored to earlier versions of iOS.”

We have comments from readers that there are still Bluetooth problems reported with BMW, Audi, Acura, MINI, GM(Chevy, GMC, Cadillac, Buick), Honda, Kia, Toyota, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Lexus, Fiat, Hyundai, Chrysler, Acura, Mazda and more. The year and model of your car are very significant.

If you have updated to iOS 9.0-9.Two for iPhone Five/5S/5c 6-6+ 6S/6S+ and it immobilized or fried your Bluetooth connection or music streaming with your in-car infotainment system, please let us know in the comments below, be sure to note your make, model and year of your vehicle.We also welcome any solutions you have found worked with your car.

If you look at the official Apple iOS Update 9.Two list of improvements, Bluetooth is not listed anywhere. There are Apple Music improvements, a fresh Top Stories section in News, Mail Drop, fresh iBooks features, support for the USB Camera Adapter, email POP account fixes and other minor improvements.

We have a newsletter dedicated to looking for Bluetooth fixes and in-car audio systems, you are welcome to subscribe to that newsletter, weekly news updates or email news when published.

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