HT204387 why wont my bluetooth work? whenever i turn it on, it keeps searching for devices even when there is an ipod touch 4g right beside me ( and the bluetooth in that ipod touch is turnned on too. so i dont know why its not working
pls i need help
The ipod and iphone will not connect. This has never been a feature of either device.
Bluetooth is supported for stereo headsets/speakers, handsfree telephone devices/headsets, some keyboards, some peer-to-peer apps from the app store and internt tethering where provided by the carrier.
Other than this, it will not connect to another device/phone/computer.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4562
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