Aptx codec dont work on Oreo keeps reverting to SBC.

madjose

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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?
 
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madjose

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That's because the Note 8 supports just Aptx and not Aptx HD
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?
 

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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?
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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madjose

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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.
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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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?
Yes, I have a N950F Exynos.
 
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tossero

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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?
Yes, nothing at all, it just happens.Between 2 connections it switches back to SBC.
I hope that you will sort it out :)
 
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madjose

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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.

Edit

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
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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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
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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madjose

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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.
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....
 

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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.
 

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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