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iPhone 3g and 3GS with Bluetooth
Hi,
I have a MY2005 HSE with integrated bluetooth and have been using an iphone 3g with with no problems. I then upgraded to the software version 3.0 and yippee, it still connected to the car. Now with the 3GS the phone will not auto connect to the car and every time I get in I have to pair the phone to car inputing the code twice before it will accept the phone. Once connected it works as expected but will just not connect automatically. As i understand it the 3G has Bluetooth v2.0 and the 3GS v2.1.
I have tried the usual turn off and then on again and the local dealer claimed I'd just to have to wait for a software upadate but this is going to drive me mad!
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I could try please?
TIA
24th Jun 2009 7:10 pm
ad15
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you could try sending it to me as it's OBviously broken and no use to anyone one wife.......livid
24th Jun 2009 7:19 pm
Luther
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If it sends me mad enough I may just do that
24th Jun 2009 7:59 pm
Jem
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Don't know if it's any help, but i had a few problems connecting my 3Gs via Bluetooth to my Nov 06 Disco. It didn't seem to want to play, but then just about as I had given up hope it connected and now works fine
So, as I said, not sure it's of any help, but that was my experience, and I have no idea what I did to get it working, sorry.
Cheers
Jem
P.S. Just re-read the above and this must rank as the most useless post ever
24th Jun 2009 8:38 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Be assured there are many, many more useless posts here, esp mine!!! It's what makes this site great!!!
24th Jun 2009 8:41 pm
Luther
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Jem,
Many thanks, not a useless post at all, it's good to know it can work with the disco. It gives me more ammo when dealing with the stealers to get it sorted!
24th Jun 2009 9:20 pm
ad15
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have yo utried doing a full restore on it? normally works for me, otherwise do the hold both buttons down until it switches off completely, leave for 2 mins, dance a jig and then restart, solves alot of issues...
as said elsewhere, mac's dont crash, but they do unexpectedly quit once in a while, usually switching off and on solves...
sorry for useless post at the top, but the offer is still there,,,one wife.......livid
24th Jun 2009 10:30 pm
pherplexed
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Luther-
I was having a similar problem with my new 3GS. Check the bluetooth preferences for the "LAND ROVER" device on your iPhone. The new phone/software lets you choose address book sync options. Mine had been set to sync only contacts from my personal address group and it caused all kinds of hell. Once I switched it back to sync "all contacts", all is well.
ps: i may have beaten Jem for the most useless post after re-reading as well. 2013 LR4 HSE lux | Santorini Black | 5.0 V8
26th Jun 2009 8:24 pm
Luther
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Many thanks for your help but nothing is working. I'm pretty sure it's a D3 issue. The phone pairs fine with a Parrot Mki9200 I have in another vehicle, as well as the SWMBO's FL2. The bluetooth options that pherplexed was taking about are not available on my iPhone when paired with the D3 but they are with the Parrot and FL2
Does anyone have any idea if the factory fitted bluetooth hardware is upgradable because this only seems to be an early D3 issue? Or do I just wait for the D4 to come out
27th Jun 2009 5:53 pm
Fleagle_UK
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pherplexed wrote:
Luther-
I was having a similar problem with my new 3GS. Check the bluetooth preferences for the "LAND ROVER" device on your iPhone.
Hi - how do you check bluetooth options on an iPhone 3GS ?? All I can see is the ability to switch bluetooth on or off. I cant see any where in an iPhone to medle with the settings Even selecting "Landrover" the only option brought up is to "forget it"
I ask as my other half on her RRS also has to input the pin twice to complete the pairing. My blackberry storm however pairs automatically with her RRS first time everytime...unlike my D3 which insists I keep inputting the pin
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10th Jul 2009 4:18 pm
ad15
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Quote:
I ask as my other half on her RRS also has to input the pin twice to complete the pairing. My blackberry storm however pairs automatically with her RRS first time everytime...unlike my D3 which insists I keep inputting the pin
your drive must look good, rrs, d3, iphone, blackberry etc etc
question, living with both RRS and D3, which do you prefer...honestly?one wife.......livid
10th Jul 2009 4:25 pm
Robster
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My iPhone 3GS pairs fine with my MY05 HSE although I do believe it had the bluetooth upgraded before I purchased it.
I have noticed an oddity or two but not sure if it is the phone, the car or the cradle.
But certainly auto pairs whenever I get in to it!
Not sure this helps but it should work.
Robin
10th Jul 2009 6:34 pm
Fleagle_UK
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[quote="ad15"]
Quote:
question, living with both RRS and D3, which do you prefer...honestly?
[OT]
Well, it's too early to say to be honest. She has only had the RRS for 2 weeks and she wont let me drive it The D3 of course has acres more space for practicality yet the RRS has the nicer interior. Both ride pretty much the same with the D3 having just a little less in the road holding stakes. Both are TDV6's but the RRS seems (un scientifically) just a bit better in fuel economy. Despite both being HSE's the D3 has more toys on board (just options I guess). I think the D3 is a better looking car, she thinks her RRS is better.
it's too tough to call.
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10th Jul 2009 7:11 pm
SJR
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[quote="Fleagle_UK"]
ad15 wrote:
Quote:
question, living with both RRS and D3, which do you prefer...honestly?
[OT]
it's too tough to call.
Neil.
No it's not, you just don't want your SWMBO thinking you have the better car in case she wants to drive the D3 and leave you driving the drug dealer limo RRS I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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10th Jul 2009 7:18 pm
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Even selecting "Landrover" the only option brought up is to "forget it"
The D3 of course has acres more space for practicality yet the RRS has the nicer interior. Both ride pretty much the same with the D3 having just a little less in the road holding stakes. Both are TDV6's but the RRS seems (un scientifically) just a bit better in fuel economy. Despite both being HSE's the D3 has more toys on board (just options I guess). I think the D3 is a better looking car, she thinks her RRS is better.
