Why is it the Razer Phone 2 Bluetooth Audio Codec is SBC as default and no matter how many times I change it'll revert to SBC over and over? I'm using Razer Hammerhead BT btw.
The RP2 doesn't contain the licenses to enable other codecs for bluetooth so that's why when you change the setting it doesn't stick.
Maybe try this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/port-aptx-aptxhd-oreo-8-0-update-jan-t3731151
acegrace said:
Why is it the Razer Phone 2 Bluetooth Audio Codec is SBC as default and no matter how many times I change it'll revert to SBC over and over? I'm using Razer Hammerhead BT btw.
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Is your device under android pie 9?
As for me, the SBC codec only happen after android pie 9 upgrade, when I first got it under android oreo 8, it can use AAC but no more than that, was told that Razer didn't get the licenses for aptx or any other higher grade codec. Trying to find out if we even lost the AAC too on android pie, or just my device problem......
masklee said:
Is your device under android pie 9?
As for me, the SBC codec only happen after android pie 9 upgrade, when I first got it under android oreo 8, it can use AAC but no more than that, was told that Razer didn't get the licenses for aptx or any other higher grade codec. Trying to find out if we even lost the AAC too on android pie, or just my device problem......
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Not yet in Pie, mate.
which means you couldn't get the AAC working even under oreo? that's strange......
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Is Aptx codec enable on Oreo?
Every time I change it it keeps reverting to SBC but my headphones are aptx HD compatible....any ideas?
That's because the Note 8 supports just Aptx and not Aptx HD
Iradj said:
That's because the Note 8 supports just Aptx and not Aptx HD
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Thanks for your reply but not relevant because it should work fine hd or not....
And it's the same whith the Sony codec, none sticks and notice that when you change the codec in the developers zone and then you just start Bluetooth without any device paired it reverts to SBC automatically. Someone is able to change it?
madjose said:
Is Aptx codec enable on Oreo?
Every time I change it it keeps reverting to SBC but my headphones are aptx HD compatible....any ideas?
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In fact, at least for me, as soon as it connects to a paired device it auto selects the compatible codec.
For my MacBook pro it's AAC, for the Sennheiser Momentum is aptX, for the Bose SoundSport wireless is again AAC.
tossero said:
In fact, at least for me, as soon as it connects to a paired device it auto selects the compatible codec.
For my MacBook pro it's AAC, for the Sennheiser Momentum is aptX, for the Bose SoundSport wireless is again AAC.
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Do you have a exnos Note 8?
I dont get it....my headphones are aptx and connect right whith the LG v30 so the problem is whith the Note...
Even whith a Sony headphones the LDAC don't work....always revert to SBC.
Don't know if it's a bug or samsung don't allow them to work .
Does anyone whith N950F got it working?
madjose said:
Do you have a exnos Note 8?
I dont get it....my headphones are aptx and connect right whith the LG v30 so the problem is whith the Note...
Even whith a Sony headphones the LDAC don't work....always revert to SBC.
Don't know if it's a bug or samsung don't allow them to work .
Does anyone whith N950F got it working?
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Yes, I have a N950F Exynos.
tossero said:
Yes, I have a N950F Exynos.
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Thanks....I will try a factory reset maby it solves.
So when you connect Bluetooth it changes automatically to the right codec?
You don't do nothing?
At least im not the only one whith this problem....but no solution....lol
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Thanks....I will try a factory reset maby it solves.
So when you connect Bluetooth it changes automatically to the right codec?
You don't do nothing?
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Yes, nothing at all, it just happens.Between 2 connections it switches back to SBC.
I hope that you will sort it out
Hi guys any idea to fix it ? I'm in the same case
I made a factory reset and still the same....
madjose said:
I made a factory reset and still the same....
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What BT device are you connecting to? For my Sony WH 1000x I have to select LDAC manually as it uses Aptx by default.
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Look here you will see a solution in this short thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/oreo-bt-audio-codecs-t3777511
jah said:
What BT device are you connecting to? For my Sony WH 1000x I have to select LDAC manually as it uses Aptx by default.
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Look here you will see a solution in this short thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/oreo-bt-audio-codecs-t3777511
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Thanks but the codec menu dont appears to me whem im pairing the device and i can change it manually in dev options too but keeps reverting to SBC
I even went to retailer to try whith others headphones and sound bars and it's always the same result SBC...
So I know for sure that's my note 8 problem
My Headphones
madjose said:
Thanks but the codec menu dont appears to me whem im pairing the device and i can change it manually in dev options too but keeps reverting to SBC
I even went to retailer to try whith others headphones and sound bars and it's always the same result SBC...
So I know for sure that's my note 8 problem
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Did you try Developer Options.
I checked also I don't see BT codec option in the BT settings. Only available from Developer Options.
Edit: for LDAC I do get this option in BT settings so don't need to use Developer Options. Also Note 8 does not support Aptx HD.
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Did you try Developer Options.
I checked also I don't see BT codec option in the BT settings. Only available from Developer Options.
Edit: for LDAC I do get this option in BT settings so don't need to use Developer Options. Also Note 8 does not support Aptx HD.
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Yes i am using developers option and my headphones are aptx not aptx hd like is supose note 8 to have but dont activate....always revert to SBC
I tryed an app call "media codec info" and aptx is not apering in the list so i dont know if is realy activ or not....
Hi, after april update its working good....
Diference in quality sound is huge...thanks to who try to help me !
Do you have anything else connected to your phone via Bluetooth, at the same time? Like a Samsung Gear watch, Plantronics Headset, ...
If the second device is not aptx compatible the phone will stay in sbc on both/all devices.
I had the same problem but it got solved as soon as the Sennheiser Momentum was the only device connected to the phone by Bluetooth.
After disconnecting all other devices, stop then restart bluetooth. It should connect automatically to your headphones on aptx.
Hope this helps.
You can't enable it on a device that doesn't support aptx. if the device supports aptx it will be enabled automatically in developer settings. When you disconnect it will go back to SBC
You have to turn off the "Dual Audio" option in settings... Will work after that
Hello guys !
I just updated my MIUI ROM from Android 8 to Android 9. Since I have this one, my Bose QC35 II connected via Bluetooth uses the SBC Codec, which delivers a bad quality comparing to AAC. I tried to change this via the developer options, but when I set to AAC it always comes back to SBC. When I was on Android 8, I had the AAC.
Do you know how can I change that ? I'm on MIUI 10.1.1.0 Global
Thanks a lot, hope my english is understandable
I didn't find a solution, always on SBC Codec which the sound quality quite bad. If anyone has a solution
Isn't Aac a iPhone/apple thing....?
Anyways you can force a specific output mode in developers settings.
My mi8 on global beta defaults to aptx when using my Bluetooth headset.
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Isn't Aac a iPhone/apple thing....?
Anyways you can force a specific output mode in developers settings.
My mi8 on global beta defaults to aptx when using my Bluetooth headset.
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No it isn't, it's a classical codec. I tried to force it, but it always goes back to SBC, here is my problem !
What I meant is that aptx is superior in every way.
But I guess the BT device your using is aimed at iphones and doesn't support aptx ?
Maybe try and switch to global beta and check if the issue was fixed.
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No it isn't, it's a classical codec. I tried to force it, but it always goes back to SBC, here is my problem !
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Same thing on my mi mix 2s. While everything works just fine with an Nvidia shield and Android pie. So it's xiaomi fault. I'm Very disappointed because SBC is really inferior.
Try developer mode!
Already tried on dev mod, doesn't change anything. When you set on AAC, the phone simply doesn't care, hope it will be corrected in an update !
Now I am having the same problem and couldn't find any solution. In Developer options, my arrangements revert to old ones when close, they don't stick. I have Android 8 MIUI 10 Xiaomi Mi6. Via Magisk Manager, I flashed codecs and necessary modules to my phone but nothing's changed. when i connect my JBL Free to my phone, SBC logo right next to the earphone's name is there. Before I lose my mind, someone please help me! I am inexperienced to this complex Android world :crying:
I'd start by posting in the correct MI6 subforum
You can use PowerAmp, it can force better audio codec (by cable and BT).
Have you tried it ? It doesn't work
Just a quick update, since the last update 10.2.3.0, i've got the AAC when using my Bose QC-35 The sound quality is waaaaayyyy better than before. Thx Xiaomi !
Eozum said:
Just a quick update, since the last update 10.2.3.0, i've got the AAC when using my Bose QC-35 The sound quality is waaaaayyyy better than before. Thx Xiaomi !
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Oh great! Now I am on MIUI 10 MiRoom 9.3.14 custom rom. Can we apply 10.2.3.0’s bluetooth codecs to my rom? I do not want to switch my rom but if It is the only solution I will switch
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Oh great! Now I am on MIUI 10 MiRoom 9.3.14 custom rom. Can we apply 10.2.3.0’s bluetooth codecs to my rom? I do not want to switch my rom but if It is the only solution I will switch
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I don't know,, you should maybe wait for the next update of your ROM
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I don't know,, you should maybe wait for the next update of your ROM
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I didn't receive BT fix with my new update and I dont believe I will I bought Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless Earbuds and I rarely have stutters thanks to aptX but if codecs were good I would have perfect connection with these earbuds.
I'm afraid you just have to turn on BT in order to change BT CODEC
Hello guys
I can't change Bluetooth codec from developer menu. I can only see SBC codec instead aptx(i have bt compatible headphones). Someone have same problem?
Known issue on emui8. Use search.
Done but anyone have this problem on emui 9
I use aptx on my samsung level u pro
this is normal for most devices. most android phones will not allow you to choose bluetooth codecs if they are not in use. even when they are in use, your options will likely be little to none. your device will choose the best codec that is compatible.
US at&t 9.0, unkodified. I can select bluetooth audio settings in developer mode butnthey revert back to default upon disconnection. Any way to make permanent?
Not yet it seems as others have reported the same issue
This is my default Bluetooth Codec on ATT official Pie update. I never checked this on 8.1, does anyone know what it was set to on 8.1 and is this what you guys are talking about?
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This is my default Bluetooth Codec on ATT official Pie update. I never checked this on 8.1, does anyone know what it was set to on 8.1 and is this what you guys are talking about?
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Here is my snapdragon SM-N960W stock Bluetooth settings on Oreo v8.1.0
Mine revert back to this any time I try changing them. Only one that sticks is Bluetooth AVRCP I can run it from 1.4 up to 1.6. The rest always revert to the same as yours. See my stock note 9 screenshot.
Bluetooth Codec only sticks if an bluetooth audio device is connected and if this device also supports the selected codec. Else the codec always reverts back to sbc.
When I connect my bluetooth headphones for example it switches automatically from sbc to abtx, as this was the codec I last used with this device. Same with other devices and codecs.
note 9 with Sony WH1000 XM3
Just found that if you go to the Sony app:
Sound quality mode = Priority on sound mode
Then go back to developer options the bluetooth audio codec jumps to aptx and stays there.
Not as good as LDAC but better than SBC.
Hi all,
Would like to check if there is any way of installing APTX-HD on rooted note 9?
I've tried multiple methods including APTX for Android Oreo & Pie from Magisk.
May i know if anybody has gotten it to work?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you very much!
Current ROM: The Galaxy Project Ver 1.7.0
ffakingdom said:
Hi all,
Would like to check if there is any way of installing APTX-HD on rooted note 9?
I've tried multiple methods including APTX for Android Oreo & Pie from Magisk.
May i know if anybody has gotten it to work?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you very much!
Current ROM: The Galaxy Project Ver 1.7.0
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From what i heard APTX-HD will not work correctly on a Note 9! As it needs to send tons of bluetooth packets it will skip cut out etc, that's why the devs did not include it! LDAC is the best, stick with that codec!
ffakingdom said:
Hi all,
Would like to check if there is any way of installing APTX-HD on rooted note 9?
I've tried multiple methods including APTX for Android Oreo & Pie from Magisk.
May i know if anybody has gotten it to work?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you very much!
Current ROM: The Galaxy Project Ver 1.7.0
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I have several apt-x HD supported devices and I never got it to work. LDAC support is fantastic, as is standard APT-X.
Using sony WH-1000xm2 when selecting SBC, AAC, APT-X or LDAC from developer options will briefly stop the sound whilst it jumps to that codec, no such luck with APT-X HD. I don't believe that the codec is actually implemented on the Note9.
AptX-HD was supported on the Oreo version of the Note9.
I have two Level Pro headphones and after the Android Pie update lost the UHQ audio function from the Level app.
If you looked, you got LDAC and SBC, no AptX or HD.
Then I submit a bug report and they only brought back AptX on the latest version.
I think Samsung it's just trying to push their new Buds as the Level brand is being discounted in many markets.
Also Video Pro Mode was available on the Note9 and removed on the Pie update.
Now I can add my wife had the S8 Plus and she lost the UHQ audio from her Level app.
She went back to Apple at this time as they have better codec support.
Personally I am planning to get the Xperia that has 4K screen and yes, a long list of audio codecs and features.
Samsung keeps playing games, Qualcomm still supports Apt LL and HD, the hardware supports it but it is Samsung decision to remove it.
What's happening with aptx support in Android 10?
When Samsung removed AptX in Android Pie, I send an actual bug report with their support team, it was a pain, because they ask you to reset it then jump hoops.
At the end, they acknowledged that AptX should be "At least supported" because their line of Level headphones run on AptX and AptX HD.
Then I can say, with the next update, they added AptX to the list of supported codec.
Sony and many others are pushing LDAC for their headphones so probably just drop Samsung.
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with the next update, they added AptX to the list of supported codec.
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Are you saying that in Andoid 10 they have added AptX support to the Galaxy Note 9 again?
Are you sure?
If this is true, this is great news
ivo777 said:
Are you saying that in Andoid 10 they have added AptX support to the Galaxy Note 9 again?
Are you sure?
If this is true, this is great news
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I'm on a Sprint Note9(Snapdragon) UI. 2.0. Android 10.
The big difference is AptX supports 16Bit 48KHz and AptXhd support 24Bits also 48 KHz.
Here screenshots.