After updating my iPhone 15 Pro Max to iOS 18.0.1 I was not able to connect to my Q3 wirelessly. I updated my iPhone the day 18.0.1 became available but just discovered the FOTOS connection problem 2 days ago. I reported it to Leica via the FOTOS app and they responded the next day. I worked with the FOTOS App Support Team and provided the details: After my iPhone iOS update it will not connect to my Q3. I am running the current version of the FOTOS app and the current Q3 firmware. When trying to connect to the Q3 my iPhone ‘sees’ the Q3 but cannot connect and the attempt fails. After deleting everything, pulling the battery in the Q3, restarting the iPhone, etc. and starting over it resulted in the same results. I was able to connect using the USB-C cable and operate/option the Q3. Interesting in that the FOTOS app on my iPhone works fine wirelessly to my M11 and M11M. Today I received word that they forwarded this issue to the developers and provided me a ticket number. I will provide an update when available.
Here is an update and the closure of the FOTOS & iPhone problem I reported.
Thanks to the Leica FOTOS Development Team, they found the cause of my problem. When you launch the FOTOS app on your phone to connect to your camera, you ‘Swipe down to connect’ at the arrow cursor. The Leica Gallery photos box drops down and exposes your camera name (or list of camera names) and the camera serial number . Tap the camera name to connect to it via the FOTOS app. My Q3 was displaying my WiFi SSID and password rather than the camera name and serial number (Leica Q3 – XXXXXXX where the X’s are the camera serial number). I had to delete the Q3 from FOTOS on my phone. I also had to go to my Q3 and delete my WiFi SSID in the FOTOS tab. Then I added my Q3 just like it was a new camera in FOTOS. But I had to connect via cable (USB-C) for FOTOS to recognize my Q3. FOTOS then recognized my Q3 (name and serial number). The FOTOS wireless connection now works fine via BT. I t was a complicated problem and solution since the FOTOS connection problem was discovered just after I updated my iPhone to iOS 18.0.1. In a related note, Apple recently released iOS version 18.1. I updated my iPhone and the FOTOS wireless connection still works fine.Hey everyone! Quick question – is it a good idea to buy an unlocked iPhone 12 these days? I’m considering it because I like the flexibility of switching carriers, but I’m wondering if it’s still a smart choice in terms of performance and future-proofing. Would love to hear your thoughts on whether it’s worth it or if I should look at newer models instead. Thanks!
Good morning! I think getting an unlocked iPhone 12 is still a great choice, especially if you value the flexibility of switching carriers. The iPhone 12 is still a powerful device with a great camera, solid battery life, and it supports 5G, which means it’s pretty future-proof for a few more years. Plus, you get all the benefits of iOS updates for a long time to come. If you’re not looking for the absolute latest features like the newer models offer, then the iPhone 12 unlocked is definitely a smart and budget-friendly option. Go for it – you really can’t go wrong with this one!
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