Bluetooth pairing errors are among the first common issues affecting the new iPhone X handset. As a matter of fact, a lot of people are complaining as they couldn’t get to pair their new iPhone with a Bluetooth accessory. In most cases, the problem is due to system incompatibility while in other cases due to range or proximity. If ever you will bump into the same situation wherein your iPhone X won’t pair or connect to a Bluetooth accessory, the following solutions highlighted in this context might be able to help you out. Read on and get help.
Before you start to troubleshoot your iPhone X software, make sure that both your iPhone and your Bluetooth device are placed next to each other. Doing so will rule proximity range out from the underlying cause. Once your devices are positioned next to each other, proceed and try any of the subsequent standard solutions.
Before we move on, if you have other issues with your iPhone, visit our iPhone X troubleshooting page for we have already addressed some of the most commonly reported issues with the device. Browse through the page to find issues similar with yours. If you still need our assistance after that, then fill up our Android issues questionnaire to contact us.
Troubleshooting Apple iPhone X with Bluetooth issuesThe following are solutions you can try to fix the problem with your iPhone X that can’t pair or connect to other Bluetooth devices. Try to see if one of them can fix the issue with your iPhone. First solution: Turn Bluetooth off and on again.
Sometimes, all it takes is a restart on your iPhone’s Bluetooth feature to fix minor problems with Bluetooth including this one. It somehow corrects software errors and glitches that might have prevented your device from establishing proper connection to certain Bluetooth device.
You can turn Bluetooth off from settings or through the Control Center.
Try to connect your iPhone to your Bluetooth device and see if it’s now able to do so. If not, then move on to the next solution.
Second solution: Restart your iPhone and Bluetooth device.
Again a simple reboot on your iPhone can do a lot of wonders when it comes to dealing with minor software glitches transpiring randomly on the device including the ones that triggered Bluetooth connectivity issues to occur. This will not affect any of your important data and personal information stored on the internal memory of your device so it’s definitely a safe procedure to start with. If the problem reoccurs after the first reboot, then give it another try, probably up to five restarts for some software errors to banish. For starters, here’s how to restart (soft reset) your iPhone X.
Do the same with your Bluetooth device.
To restart your Bluetooth device, just locate the Power button on your Bluetooth device, press and hold on that key until it turns off. Let it stay off for about 30 seconds then press the Power button again to turn it back on.
Retry pairing your iPhone X with your Bluetooth device after the restart and see if it’s now working as intended.
Third solution: Disable/enable pairing mode on your Bluetooth device.
Most Bluetooth devices have a pairing mode switch for you to turn on or off when necessary. Locate any switch or button on your Bluetooth device then press and hold that button or switch to switch it off from Bluetooth pairing mode then after about 30 seconds to 1 minute, press the same button to switch it back to pairing mode. Doing so can fix minor software glitch that is preventing your BLuetooth device from communicating with your iPhone X.
Try connecting your iPhone X to your Bluetooth device afterwards.
Fourth solution: Delete/ Forget Bluetooth device from your iPhone X memory.
Another potential solution to Bluetooth pairing issues is to forget or delete the Bluetooth device from your iPhone X memory. It’s a way to let your iPhone X and Bluetooth device pair with and communicate with each other afresh. Follow these steps to forget Bluetooth device from your iPhone X:
If you see multiple Bluetooth devices in the list, follow the same process to forget all your other Bluetooth devices. Doing so will make sure none of the other devices is causing conflict with your current Bluetooth connection.
If this doesn’t fix the problem either, then you will need to proceed with system resets.
Fifth solution: Reset network settings.
A network settings reset can help fix network connectivity issues including Bluetooth pairing errors on your iPhone X. This process will erase all your current network settings and then restores them to default values. Having said that, any erroneous settings that causes network connectivity errors will likewise be removed automatically. If you wish to try it, take note of your Wi-Fi passwords then follow these steps:
Wait until your iPhone resets your current network settings including your Wi-Fi networks and passwords. Once the reset is finished, your iPhone X reboots automatically.
After it boots up again, set up your Wi-Fi network and enable Bluetooth. Then attempt to pair or connect your iPhone X with your Bluetooth device. If this doesn’t offer any success, then your last best hope to fix the problem would be a factory reset or DFU mode restore.
Last options: Factory reset or DFU mode restore.
Both a full system reset and DFU mode restore can help fix more complex software problems inflicted by some tough bugs. It’s possible that a certain bug is barring your iPhone’s Bluetooth system to work properly so you still couldn’t get to pair your iPhone with any Bluetooth accessory. Should you wish to try your luck in a full iOS reset or system restore, back up all your important data then proceed to carry out either procedures.
The fastest way to perform a factory reset on your iPhone X is through the Settings menu. Here’s how:
Wait until the factory reset is finished and your iPhone X to reboot. Then set up your device, enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth then try to pair or connect your iPhone X to your Bluetooth device. In most cases, everything should work properly after the reset but it’s likewise possible to end up having the same issue. If you find no success from a factory reset, then you may go ahead and take your chances with a DFU mode restore. You will need to secure a computer with the latest iTunes software installed in order to carry out a DFU mode restore.
For a more detailed walkthrough on how to perform a DFU mode restore on your iPhone X, visit our iPhone X Troubleshooting page, scroll down to the Tutorials section, then view the step-by-by step guide.
Escalate the problem
You may always opt to escalate the problem especially if it instigated after installing a new iOS update on your iPhone X. Should this be the case, the Bluetooth pairing problem you are dealing with is a post-update issue that usually needs to be dealt with by a fix patch, which is typically offered in the following update.
Contact Apple Support for further assistance and recommendations if you still couldn’t pair your iPhone X with your Bluetooth device. Or you may also contact the manufacturer of your Bluetooth device, then verify and ensure that your Bluetooth accessory is compatible with your iPhone X.
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If you need more help with the use of certain functions and features of the new Apple iPhone X smartphone, feel free to visit our Tutorial Page. There you can find a list of how-to contents, step-by-step tutorials, as well as answers to FAQs regarding iPhone 8. If you have other concerns or encountered some troubles while using the phone, you can reach us through this form. Just be sure to tell us more details of the problem or device issue(s) you may have and we will be more than happy to assist you further.
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iPhone X has been voted as one of the 25 best inventions of 2017, but like most iPhone models, it also comes with its own set of problems. One of the issues people are facing with their shiny new iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus is Bluetooth problems.
Some users seem to be having problems connecting their iPhone or iPhone 8/8Plus to Bluetooth devices, while in some cases they’re reporting that their iPhone keeps disconnecting from the Bluetooth especially with car audio systems.
The first step you’d want to take is to ensure that the problem is with your iPhone X or iPhone 8/8 Plus and not with the Bluetooth accessory you’re trying to connect to. So try connecting to the accessory with your Mac, PC or any other device, and see if things work fine or not.
If you find out that the problem lies with your iPhone, here are a few solutions you could try to fix the Bluetooth issues on your iPhone X, iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus:
#1. Install Latest iOS Software Update
If you haven’t done so already, update your iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus to the latest iOS software update. We’ve heard that in some cases upgrading to the latest software update has fixed the issue. If you need help, check our step-by-step guide:
#2. Turn off Bluetooth and Hard Reset
The first thing to try is to turn off your Bluetooth and restart your iPhone or iPad:
Try connecting to the device now. If the problem still isn’t solved, try the next solution.
#3. Forget Device
If the previous tip didn’t work for you, you can try forgetting the device you paired with from Settings, and then try reconnecting:
#4. Reset Network Settings
If none of the two tips worked, you could also try resetting your network settings. A side effect of doing this is that all your Wi-Fi settings will also be cleared, so you might have to rejoin Wi-Fi networks, and configure VPN all over again.
Here’s how to reset network settings:
Your iPhone will reboot. Once it starts up, try pairing with the Bluetooth device again. If your problem still isn’t solved, move to the next step.
#5. Restore and Setup as new iPhone
This is not ideal, but if none of these tips fix your issues, the last resort is to restore your iPhone or iPad via iTunes and set it up as a new device. This way, you start afresh and get rid of possibly problematic customizations and settings on your device. Follow the instructions in the post linked below to do a clean restore to the latest version of iOS via iTunes.
➤ How to restore your iPhone or iPad with iTunes
#6. Visit an Apple Store
Even after performing all these steps, you’re still having problems, then you might want to visit your nearest Apple Store to know of any possible hardware related issues.
Have you faced problems connecting your iPhone X, iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus with Bluetooth accessories? Let us know in the comments below.
If you can't connect to one of these devices
To get help pairing a Bluetooth accessory—like a wireless keyboard—to your iOS device, try these steps:
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Whether it's your brand new iPhone 7 Plus or iPad Pro or your trusty old iPhone 5s or iPad Air, there's a lot you can do to troubleshoot before going to 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 you back up and connected in no time!
Un-pair the old
If you have old devices you're no longer using, properly removing them can help avoid conflicts and problems.
Once the old devices have been un-paired, try connecting again. If it works, awesome. If not, keep reading!
Toggle Bluetooth.
It's amazing how many problems can be solved simply by turning things off and then back on again.
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, try connecting again. If it works, great. If not, keep reading.
Hard reset
The next thing to try is a hard reset. Make all the 'reboot Windows' jokes you want but sometimes bad bits get stuck and need to be flushed out.
Once your iPhone or iPad has rebooted, try connecting it in again. If it works, you're good. If not, go on to the next step.
Pair different
If you have more than one iOS device available, even if you have to borrow it from a family member, friend, classmate, or coworker, try using it to connect to your Bluetooth accessory. If it works, the problem is with your iOS device and you'll need to keep on troubleshooting.
If a family member, friend, classmate, or coworker has the same Bluetooth accessory as you, it's worth checking to see if their's will work with your iPhone or iPad as well. If it doesn't work, the problem might be with your Bluetooth accessory and you should either take it back (if you can exchange it) or contact the manufacturer for assistance (if you can't exchange it).
If it works, we're back to troubleshooting your device and you're back to reading.
Forget it
If it's not the radio, something might have gone wrong with the setup. Forgetting the device lets you redo that.
Once you've forgotten the device, follow the directions for your Bluetooth device and reconnect to it. If it works, fantastic. If it doesn't, keep going.
5. Update!
Apple's Bluetooth stack—the set of software that controls the radio—isn't without its occasional quirks. Sometimes brand new versions of iOS introduce compatibility problems and sometimes they fix them. If you're having Bluetooth connectivity problems, however, you're better off upgrading than not. If it's already broke, the update is your chance for a fix.
Once you're done updating, try to connect again. If it works, awesome. If not, repeat step 3, above, to forget and reconnect with the Bluetooth device. If even that doesn't work, there's more to try!
6. Restore in iTunes
If there was no update—or even if there was—restoring your iPhone or iPad using iTunes can sometimes shake loose bad bits that even a hard reset or iCloud restore can't. That's because iTunes offloads your data, restores the operating system, and then reloads you data. Think of it as spring cleaning.
When you're all done, try connecting to Bluetooth again. If it works, huzzah. If not, there's one last thing you can try..
7. Reset networks
Resetting is a pain in the butt but if something has gone wrong with the way your iPhone or iPad connects to other devices, sometimes the pain can be healing.
You'll have to reconnect to every Wi-Fi and Bluetooth device you own or use, but once you're done, see if your accessory starts to work. If it does, it was all worth it. If not, let's keep going.
8. Contact Apple
Sometimes a problem really is a problem. Like any electronics, Bluetooth radios and the various connections to them can have problems. If you have AppleCare+, don't walk, run to get it fixed. If you don't, get an estimate and weigh the cost of repair against the cost of upgrading to a new device.
If you don't live close to an Apple Store, you can call 1-800-MY-APPLE in order to set up a mail-in repair. If you don't have AppleCare, you may have to pay for the call, but it's less of a waste than having an iPhone or iPad you can't connect to.
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If you had an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad that you couldn't connect to your favorite Bluetooth accessory or your car's infotainment system, 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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You will want to know how to stop a Bluetooth device from syncing with your iPhone if you have previously paired the two devices, but the Bluetooth device is being used within range of your iPhone, but you want it to sync with a device other than the iPhone. This is common with things like Bluetooth speakers and headphones, and it can cause confusion when a Bluetooth device is syncing with the wrong iPhone.
Your iPhone is automatically pairing with the Bluetooth device in an attempt to make it easier for you to use the two items together, but this interaction is undesirable if you are trying to use the Bluetooth device with a different phone, tablet or computer.
Stop a Bluetooth Device from Syncing with Your iPhone
The steps below assume that you have previously synced a Bluetooth device with your iPhone, and that your iPhone is automatically pairing with it whenever the Bluetooth device is turned on and within range of the iPhone. This can create confusing with things like headphones and speakers, as sound that you are expecting to come from your iPhone speakers will instead be going through those devices instead.
The steps in this tutorial will show you how to turn off Bluetooth entirely, which is the best option if you still want to use the Bluetooth device with your iPhone in the future, or it will teach you how to forget the device on the iPhone. This will mean that you need to pair the iPhone and the Bluetooth device again in the future if you want to use them together. This article will show you an example of how to pair a Bluetooth device with an iPhone.
Turn Off Bluetooth on the iPhone to Stop Device Sync
Step 1: Open the Settings menu.
Step 2: Select the Bluetooth option.
Step 3: Touch the button to the right of Bluetooth to turn it off.
Forget the Bluetooth Device on the iPhone
Step 1: Open the Settings menu.
Step 2: Select the Bluetooth option.
Step 3: Touch the Info button to the right of the connected Bluetooth device.
Step 4: Touch the Forget this Device button.
Step 5: Touch the Forget Device option at the bottom of the screen.
As mentioned previously, you will need to re-pair the Bluetooth device again if you want to use them together after you have chosen to forget the device on your iPhone.
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