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iPhone 12 mini bluetooth not Working? Here’s the fix

Last Updated On August 3, 2022 by iPhoneGeeks Staff

Is your iPhone 12 mini Bluetooth not working? there’s a lot you can do to troubleshoot before contacting Apple or the manufacturer. Sure, sometimes there’s an issue with your headset, speaker, or in-car infotainment system, but often enough it’s a software issue that a few simple steps can fix. If so, follow along and we’ll get your iPhone 12 mini bluetooth working again in no time!

Bluetooth technology gives you the ability to wirelessly connect various hardware (TV, computer, car’s stereo, headset, etc) to your iPhone by associating them with your phone (also called pairing). Once paired, your iPhone connects to these accessories if Bluetooth is working.

Having Bluetooth trouble? We certainly feel your pain. There are a number of things you can try out if your Bluetooth is not working on iPhone 12 mini, none of which require any technical knowledge whatsoever. Each solution only takes a few minutes to complete, so you’ll be able to go through this entire list in no time.

See also: How to fix bluetooth Pairing Problem on iPhone 12 mini

This article explains what you can do to troubleshoot when Bluetooth is not working on iPhone 12 mini.

Here is what you can do when iPhone 12 mini Bluetooth is not working

You should first make sure Bluetooth is turned on and check if is Working.
If Bluetooth it’s not working still, you can try deleting other devices from Bluetooth settings, updating your iOS software, resetting your network settings, or restarting your iPhone entirely. With issues when connecting to the car, check the manufacturer’s manual for the device and the car and reset your connections.

What to do if iPhone 12 mini Bluetooth is not working

Here are a few ways to troubleshoot iPhone 12 mini bluetooth that is not working

Toggle Bluetooth

The first solution if you find Bluetooth not working on iPhone 12 mini is to ensure your iPhone is transmitting its Bluetooth signal properly. You can do this by simply turning things off and then back on again.

Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to bring up Control Center.
Tap the Bluetooth button to turn BT off.
Tap the Bluetooth button again to turn BT back on.

Alternatively, you can perform the same steps but tap the Airplane Mode button to toggle Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular all off and then back on again.

Once you’re done, check if bluetooth is Working. If it works, great. If not, keep reading.

Make sure your device is connected to Bluetooth

Step 1: launch Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Bluetooth.

Step 3: When the Bluetooth menu is opened, you should get a list of all the devices you’ve connected with before. If the particular device you want to connect to is not shown, make sure the device is set for pairing so it shows up in the list.

Step 4: Tap on the device so it moves from “Other Devices” to “My Devices.”

Step 5: Then tap on the device so it changes from “Not Connected” to “Connected.”

Delete other devices from Bluetooth

Sometimes Bluetooth can have an issue connecting with too many devices, or you can’t tell which device is the one you want, and you have to delete others.

Step 1: Launch Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Bluetooth.

Step 3: Tap on other devices to disconnect. If it’s a device you will never use again, tap on the “i” button and then select Forget This Device.

Update your software to the most recent iOS

Sometimes items, including Bluetooth, won’t function properly on your iPhone 12 mini if your iOS is out of date.

Step 1: Launch Settings.

Step 2: Go to General.

Step 3: Tap on Software Update. Tap on this to update. If there is a red circle in it, there is an update waiting.

Step 4: Tap on it to update to the most recent iOS.

Reset your network settings

Step 1: Launch Settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on General.

Step 3: Scroll down again and tap on Reset.

Step 4: Now, tap on “Reset Network Settings.”

Restart your iPhone

If you find iPhone 12 mini bluetooth not Working after trying the above steps, simply turn your phone off and on again to refresh the Software.
Try connecting to Bluetooth again after you’ve done this.
Step 1: Open settings

Step2: Tap general

Step 3: Scroll down and tap shut down.

If you had an iPhone 12 mini that Bluetooth was not working and one of the above fixes worked for you, let me know! If something else worked, let me know that as well!

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