Oliver Haslam on September 17, 2018, 1:50 pm

How To Fix iOS 12 Bluetooth Issues On iPhone Or iPad [Tips]

Here are some tips to help fix iOS 12 Bluetooth not working or disconnection issues that you might be facing on your iPhone or iPad.

As with any major new update to an operating system, the release of iOS 12 has not been without its issues. While a lot of the issues experienced by people during launch day can often be attributed to user error as features and the way they work change, some of them are also actual bugs that Apple needs to fix in a future update.

Others still could sometimes be the kind that can be rectified by finding the correct incantation required to appease the iOS gods. That is likely the camp that people experiencing strange Bluetooth issues fall into, with some people reporting that they are either unable to connect to Bluetooth devices, or are experiencing seemingly random disconnections.

We rely on Bluetooth more than ever these days, so having it refuse to work properly can be nothing short of infuriating. Thankfully, there are a handful of things that you can try if you do find Bluetooth misbehaving after installing iOS 12, with varying levels of severity. Below, we are going to outline them, so be sure to give them a try if you find yourself in dire straits.

Toggle Bluetooth Radio

This may seem obvious. Simply head into the Settings app in order to turn the radio off and then back on again to see if it helps in fixing the problem.

Reset Network Settings

This one is a little more severe because it will mean re-entering previously saved WiFi passwords, but if it fixes the issue, that may well be a price worth paying. Head into the Settings app and then General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.

Reset All Settings

Even more severe, this option will reset all of the settings within iOS 12. Again, find the option in the Settings app followed by General > Reset > Reset All Settings.

Perform A Clean Installation

This is about as severe as things get, but a full re-installation of iOS 12 may just have the desired outcome if the things above fail you. You can find guide for clean installation here: How To Clean Install iOS 12 Final [Guide].