Users of Apple’s iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max have reported a variety of issues since the handsets were released into the wild, including wireless charging issues, Wi-Fi connection issues, volume, audio, and sound issues, overheating issues, etc. Previously, we wrote a guide On how to fix iPhone 12/12 Pro overheating issue. Now, we want to talk about how to troubleshoot iPhone 12 Bluetooth issues.
Part 1: Some of the Bluetooth Issues Reported by iPhone Users in iOS 14 — iOS 14.4.2
Various iPhone 12 users report problems connecting their peripherals via Bluetooth. Here are some of them:
- Bluetooth unavailable or unable to connect to the Bluetooth accessory or car audio
- Crackling sound
- Not seeing the Bluetooth accessory
- Skipping, stuttering of music tracks while connected to car Bluetooth or AirPods
Part 2: Solutions to Fix iPhone 12 Bluetooth Issues
In the following content, we will help you to fix this Bluetooth not working problem on iPhone 12.
Fix 1. Restart iPhone Bluetooth
The first thing to do when you are having iPhone 12 bluetooth problems is to give Bluetooth a fresh restart. Here is how:
Step 1: Head over to “Settings” > “Bluetooth” and toggle the switch to off position.
Step 2: Then press and hold either volume button and power button, when you see “slide to power off”, drag it from left to right to turn off your iPhone.
Step 3: Press and hold the Power button to restart your iPhone and turn on Bluetooth again.
Fix 2. Forget Bluetooth Device And Add It Back.
If the above tip didn’t work for you, deleting the corrupted Bluetooth device from your phone and then adding it back can fix iPhone 12 bluetooth pairing issues. Here is how:
Step 1: Start the Settings app and tap on Bluetooth.
Step 2: Tap on the “i” icon against the device name you’re having problems connecting.
Step 3:Tap on the “Forget This Device” button and confirm your action.
Step 4: Now pair your iPhone with the device again, and see if Bluetooth is working again.
Fix 3. Reset Network Settings on Your iPhone 12
If there is an error happening in the Network module level, you can reset that part of the device settings without affecting the overall device settings. Since Bluetooth is part of the Network module, you can reset it in default factory values. Here is how:
Step 1: Start the “Settings” app on your iPhone and tap “General”. Then scroll to the bottom of the page and tap “Reset”..
Step 2: Here, select “Reset Network Settings” and type in your passcode and your iPhone will turn off and restart.
Fix 4. Restore And Setup As New iPhone
If you are still having iPhone 12 bluetooth connection issues after performing all the above steps, your last option is to factory reset your device. This step will remove the problematic settings on your iPhone 12. Here is how:
Step 1: Start the “Settings” app on your iPhone and tap “General”. Then scroll to the bottom of the page and tap “Reset”..
Step 2: Here, select “Erase all content and Settings” and select ”Continue”
Step 3: Choose “Erase Now” and Type in your passcode and your iPhone will turn off and restart.
Step 4: You will be asked to set up your language, Wi-Fi network and passcode. When the ”Apps & data” screen appears, tap “Restore from iCloud backup”
contact Apple support.
The iPhone 12 comes with a one-year limited warranty. In case your iPhone is no longer covered by the warranty, you can have your device fixed at a small fee. So, if your iPhone 12 bluetooth is not working, you can Make a Genius bar Appointment Or Chat with Apple online.
That’s pretty much it. We hope that this guide helped you on how to fix your iPhone 12 Bluetooth issues.