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Bluetooth Pairing Failed? Fix Device Connections

Issue Description 

iPhone cannot pair with Bluetooth devices or shows “Pairing Failed”. 

Common Causes 

Corrupt Bluetooth cache 

Device already paired elsewhere 

Compatibility issues 

Step-by-Step Solution 

Step 1: Toggle Bluetooth 

Settings → Bluetooth 

Turn OFF → wait 10 seconds → ON 

 

Step 2: Forget Bluetooth Device 

Tap device name → Forget This Device 

Pair again from scratch 

 

Step 3: Restart Both Devices 

iPhone and Bluetooth accessory 

 

Step 4: Reset Network Settings 

Clears Bluetooth conflicts 

Explore Further 

Update iOS and device firmware 

Prevention & Best Practices 

Remove unused paired devices.