Revision to iPhone Bluetooth Not Working
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| [title|iPhone Bluetooth Not Working] | |
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| + | [summary]Consult this page if your Bluetooth devices will not connect to your iPhone, Bluetooth is unavailable or grayed out, Bluetooth hangs when trying to connect or connect drops frequently.[/summary] |
| + | We’re in the twenty first century now. Connecting things with wires is so passé. Until your iPhone’s Bluetooth decides to go on strike and nothing connects. Many current devices don’t even have the ports to connect something with wires unless you happen to have the proper dongle dandy. So what do you do? Keep reading and get yourself reconnected. |
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| == First Steps == | |
| - | * Restart phone |
| - | * Power cycle the Bluetooth device. |
| - | * Ensure Bluetooth is on - Airplane Mode is Off |
| - | * Verify the device is not connected to something else. |
| + | Before undertaking any of the more time consuming solutions below, these are a few fundamentals to get you started. |
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| + | * Restart phone your phone. |
| + | * Charge the Bluetooth device you’re experience issues with. It may have enough power to come on, but not enough to establish a connection. |
| + | * Turn the Bluetooth device off and on again. |
| + | * Ensure the Bluetooth setting in your phone Bluetooth is enabled. Turn Airplane Mode off if it is on. |
| + | * If you use your Bluetooth peripheral with more than one device, be certain it’s not connected to something else. |
| == Bad Bluetooth Configuration == | |
| == Incompatible Peripheral == | |
| - | Although we say Bluetooth to refer to any device which connects with this technology, there are numerous types. Keyboards, headphones, microphones, computers and many others all connect using Bluetooth. Each of them uses a different [link|https://www.electronics-notes.com/articles/connectivity/bluetooth/profiles.php|Bluetooth profile |
| + | Although we say Bluetooth to refer to any device which connects with this technology, there are numerous types. Keyboards, headphones, microphones, computers and many others all connect using Bluetooth. Each of them uses a different [link|https://www.electronics-notes.com/articles/connectivity/bluetooth/profiles.php|Bluetooth profile]. Even audio from streaming media and using a headset for phone calls use different profiles and a device that can do one, may not be capable of the other. |
| * Check the specs of your devices to ensure compatibility and expected capabilities. | |
| * Grayed out Bluetooth or inability to enable Bluetooth, is a tell tale sign that your issue is with the board. It may also be accompanied by WiFi dysfunction since the WiFi chip is also responsible for Bluetooth. | |
| * Check for obvious signs of a board issue - burned or cracked components, liquid residue, corrosion or bend. If there are signs of liquid the [guide|95280|iPhone Liquid Damage Guide|new_window=true] might help. | |
| - | * The WiFI chip is usually easy to identify on iPhone 8 and older models-use the teardown for your model of iPhone to assist in locating it. |
| - | ** Most iPhones newer than the iPhone X use a logic board which is actually two boards sandwiched together. The WiFi module is always on the bottom board and will not be visible. Issues on these frequently stem from a heavy drop or bend causing the communication lines between the boards to sever in some places. |
| + | * Most iPhones newer than the iPhone X use a logic board which is actually two boards sandwiched together. The Bluetooth controller is always on the bottom board. Issues on these frequently stem from a heavy drop or bend causing the communication lines between the boards to sever so the Bluetooth chip cannot communicate to the CPU. |
| * Replacing the logic board is often the most practical solution for a DIYer in this position. | |
| * Contrary to popular belief, the board itself can be repaired. However, it requires specialized tools and microsoldering know-how. This is not something most people can do themselves, but many independent repair shops can do it for you! Ask around to find a board level repair specialists near you. | |
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| + | == Related Pages == |
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