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iPhone 12 Pro Bluetooth not working? Fix it now!

Last Updated: July 25, 2021 by iPhoneCrunch Staff Posted Under: Troubleshooting

Is your iPhone 12 Pro Bluetooth not working? Well, here’s how to fix Bluetooth problems on your iPhone 12 Pro.

From connecting to your Apple Watch to listening to music on your AirPods and other Bluetooth devices, Bluetooth has played a significant role in the tech space. The good days are when these Bluetooth devices work as expected. It becomes frustrating and unusable when The iPhone 12 Pro Bluetooth is not working. If you ever faced problems with Bluetooth on your iPhone 12 Pro, there are a couple of ways to fix it. Here are some solutions  to fix iPhone 12 Pro Bluetooth not working issue.

See also: iPhone 12 Pro headphones not working? Fix

Update iOS Software

Keeping your iPhone software up-to-date is important for a number of reasons. It’s vital for security and adds all the latest iOS features to your iPhone. If you’re having Bluetooth issues on your iPhone 12 Pro, the first place to head is Settings > General > Software Update.

You’ll either be promoted to update or see that your iPhone is running the most recent iOS software available.

Toggle Your iPhone Bluetooth and Restart iPhone

The next step for solving iPhone 12 Pro Bluetooth issues is to toggle your phone’s Bluetooth connection and then hard restart it. You might think going to Control Center is the quickest way to toggle Bluetooth, but you actually need to use another method to completely turn off Bluetooth and other wireless connections. For Bluetooth, go to Settings > Bluetooth and then disable the switch at the top of the page.

Then you can hard restart your iPhone. To do this: press and release the volume up and then volume down button. On the other side of the device, press and hold the side button until the screen switches off and then back on. Release the side button when the Apple logo appears.

Disconnect From a Bluetooth Device

Another step to try is to disconnecting and reconnecting to a problematic Bluetooth device. Once again, go to Settings > Bluetooth. Select the specific Bluetooth device and then choose  disconnect.

After that, it’s best to turn off the Bluetooth device and then turn it back on to see if it will reconnect.

Forget a Device and Pair Again

If that doesn’t fix iPhone 12 Pro bluetooth not Working Issue, a more advanced fix is to have your phone completely forget the Bluetooth device and then go through the pairing process once again.

In the Settings > Bluetooth menu, select the device. On the next page, choose Forget This Device. Then go through the pairing process with the Bluetooth device again.

Try to Pair the Bluetooth Device to Another iPhone

A good way to determine whether your iPhone 12 Pro Bluetooth issue lies with the phone or the accessory is trying to pair the device to another iPhone. If that isn’t successful, it’s safe to assume that the issue lies with the Bluetooth device instead of your iPhone.

Reset Network Settings

If you suffer from continued iPhone 12 Pro Bluetooth issues, you can also try to reset network settings. But beware: along with completely wiping all Bluetooth information on your iPhone, this will erase other network settings including known Wi-Fi networks and VPN configurations.

To do this, head to Settings > General > Reset. On that page, select Reset Network Settings and type in your passcode. Then your iPhone will turn off and restart. After that, try to pair a Bluetooth device once more.

Restore as a New iPhone

A final step to take is restoring your iPhone, which is essentially a factory reset of your phone. This will erase all content and settings to restore your iPhone like it was out of the box.

Go to Settings > General > Reset and choose Erase All Content and Settings. Your iPhone passcode is required to start the process. Make sure you’ve backed up!

See also: How to format an iPhone Completely

Time to Contact Apple

If these steps don’t help your iPhone 12 Pro Bluetooth issues, it’s time to contact Apple support to discuss repair options. Before doing that, it’s a good idea to check your Apple warranty status online.

If your device is within the usual one-year warranty period, or you’ve purchased AppleCare, a fix should cost little to nothing. Contact Apple Support online to discuss options.

Another option is a third-party repair center. Many times, they offer less expensive repairs for a variety of issues, including iPhone 12 Pro Bluetooth problems.

iPhone 12 Pro Bluetooth not working: Fixed

While it’s never fun to troubleshoot, hopefully these tips and tricks will help get your iPhone 12 Pro Bluetooth working again.

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