Since I have updated to iOS 12, Bluetooth keeps disconnecting. Many users have complained about this same issue that their iPhone Bluetooth keeps dropping. I did many solutions to fix this problem. After that, I fixed this problem. In this article, I am going to tell you those solutions to fix Bluetooth keeps disconnecting or dropping issue on your iPhone.
Solution 1: Turn off Bluetooth and Force Restart your Phone
- Launch “Settings” -> “Bluetooth”.
- Turn off Bluetooth.
Force Restart
iPhone 6 and earlier
Press and hold the Home Button and Power Button (Sleep/Wake) until the Apple Logo Appears.
iPhone 7 & 7 Plus
Press and hold the Side Button and Volume Down Button until the Apple Logo appears.
iPhone 8, 8 Plus, & X
- Press the Volume Up Button and release it.
- Press the Volume Down Button and release it.
- Press and hold the Side Button until the Apple Logo appears.
Note: Don’t press “Volume Up” and “Volume Down” at the same time.
Solution 2: Using Forget This Device
- Open “Settings” -> “Bluetooth”.
- Click “i” icon next to connected device name.
- Tap on “Forget this Device”.
- Then again pair your device to another one.
Solution 3: Reset Network settings
- Go to Settings->General->Reset.
- Tap “Reset Network Settings”.
- Enter the Passcode if required and tap “Reset Network Settings” in the pop-up box.
This action will delete all Wi-Fi passwords, APN and VPN settings of the iPhone.
Solution 4: Reset All Settings
- Launch “Settings”->“General”->“Reset”.
- Tap “Reset All Settings”.
- Enter your Restrictions Passcode.
- Tap “Reset All Settings” in the pop-up box.
- Again tap “Reset All Settings” to confirm.
Solution 5: Update your Software
- Launch “Settings” app on your iPhone.
- Click “General” -> “Software Update”.
- Tap “Download and Install” if an update is available.
Solution 6: Restore your iPhone via iTunes
Before you do this, backup your device because it will erase all data on your Phone.
- Open iTunes on your PC or MAC. Make sure that iTunes is upgraded to latest version.
- Connect your iPhone or iPad via data (USB) cable to the Mac.
- Tap your iPhone icon when it shows on iTunes.
- Select Summary tab and tap “Restore iPhone”.
- A new box will open to ask to confirm the action. Tap “Restore”.
- Then iTunes will restore your iPhone.
- When your phone restart, you can see a few options. You have to select “Set Up as New iPhone”.