How might I fix bluetooth issues with iOS 26 and earbuds?

Hello, I have used off-brand wired earbuds on iOS 26, and wireless earbuds on iOS 26.0.1 .


I had noticed that the music was once triggered when switching simply to the apple messaging application, and the only information that I could find is that an application with audio might trigger it. However, this did not occur when switching between applications automatically before iOS 26. This occurred with the wired earbuds.


I also found that the wireless earbuds automatically stopped playing music. I am not sure what may have caused this. Previously, it would have been if it suddenly connected to a different bluetooth device, but it was not the case. The earbuds were low on power, but they were not out of power, and did last a little while longer after I pressed play on the song.

iPhone 11, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 9, 2025 3:56 PM

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Oct 9, 2025 4:27 PM in response to JoshuaCM

JoshuaCM ~ Your iPhone 11 could be 6 years old and the long process of applying a major iOS upgrade to an iPhone with a weak, aging battery can be the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back." (And a weak battery can cause Bluetooth disconnects.) So...


Does your iPhone 11 still have its original battery?


And what's the Maximum Capacity % here?...


Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging


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