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Razer Phone 2 bluetooth audio codec after Android 9 Pie

M
Hi All
Just updated my Razer Phone 2 to Android Pie 9, originally was trying to check if they have added the AptX HD or LL codec in , but turns out the codec that is being used to transmit to my bluetooth true wireless earbud (Sennheiser MOMENTUM TW) has been downgraded to SBC, before upgrading to Pie, it was using AAC (checked under "Developer Option") and there is no way to change it, not even on developer option, double checked the "HD Audio: AAC" switched ON under the connected bluetooth device.

Can anyone help to confirm if you have the same problem? not sure if it is only my device or it is actually the bug of the upgrade, or even worse they stopped the license for AAC in Android Pie altogether...........:frown_:

btw, did Razer get the license for aptx HD or LL for razer phone 2 on andorid 9 Pie anyway? heard they didn't get it on android 8 oreo, was hoping they'd have it on pie.....
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R
Same problem here...I tried in developer options but it defaults to SBC.
Retailing a flagship phone without high quality audio codecs. ??
This is not acceptable.All my hi end Bluetooth audio devices now sound like junk with Razer phone 2.
:mad_::mad_::mad_:
DumpsterJ
This is a HUGE disappointment. I wish I had researched this before I bought the phone because its almost a deal breaker for me. I did a quick test with my Sony Hear 2s which supported LDAC on my Moto Z3 and the audio difference was OBVIOUS. They really need to add either AptX or LDAC.

I've heard AAC is supported but I don't see anything about it on the phone.
A
Interesting... On my razer phone 2 I do have the Option to select aptX HD Audio as Audio Codec available. See my screenshot. Or am I misunderstanding something...
DumpsterJ
It always goes back to SBC no matter what you select. I tested it last night several different ways.
A
You are right . Sorry for missing that. But does the system not select the best available connection automatically? On another phone of mine it is handled that way.
DumpsterJ
I imagine it would if there were any options besides SBC. I can't believe we literally only got the weakest kind.
A
Thats what my headphone connection looks like on the phone... so at least AAC is supported
R
All those listed hi quality codecs under the developer options are just place holder and those codecs are not available.I contacted Razer support and they wrote me back saying there are no current plans of adding LDAC support.
DumpsterJ
RazTaz
All those listed hi quality codecs under the developer options are just place holder and those codecs are not available.I contacted Razer support and they wrote me back saying there are no current plans of adding LDAC support.


What about AptX ?

AlexVienna76
Thats what my headphone connection looks like on the phone... so at least AAC is supported


That option appeared for me too when I got home and connected to the headphones.
However I have a pair of Sony Hear 2s and they are still connecting at SBC even with AAC enabled 😕 .
R
DumpsterJ
What about AptX ?

no i only asked about LDAC. LDAC is part of android AOSP after oreo. It does not require a licence fee. Requires some kind of certification process which i don't know the details. Aptx hd requires some licence fee i believe so Razer is may be avoiding it. My 3 year old android phone has ldac support. i thought it would be easisest to implement so thats why i only asked about it.
DumpsterJ
OMG I love this phone the last week. Please add LDAC and make it perfect Razer !!!
R
DumpsterJ
OMG I love this phone the last week. Please add LDAC and make it perfect Razer !!!

Razer Vanguard at the xda forum was collecting the suggestions regarding RP2. Many people at xda were requesting aptx variants and ldac codec to be added. I hope they add one of these high quality codecs into next update.
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RazTaz
Razer Vanguard at the xda forum was collecting the suggestions regarding RP2. Many people at xda were requesting aptx variants and ldac codec to be added. I hope they add one of these high quality codecs into next update.


It was the 2nd most requested thing from XDA lol

In the end it's all down to Razer and their software team if they can implement community feedback I just pass it on.
C
Come on Razer, this is BS...Gaming phone with no HQ audio support. This is my last razer product.
S
At least the wired audio sounds awesome with the 24 bit dac.. however I just looked this up because my sony wh-1000xm3s support ldac and it's kind of disappointing that the phone doesn't support the audio format.
R
Wired audio is great, if just someone would create truly durable type-c - 3.5mm jack adapter. The one provided with the phone broke in about 1 month use while working and having phone in my pocket.

I honestly thought the bluetooth audio codec was because of the devices I was using, but now that I have Shure SE-535 connected with RMCE-BT2 (shure official bluetooth cablepack) which supports bluetooth 5.0. This phone dont support the high quality codecs.. So bullshit, lucky me that I only paid 230euros for this shit phone.
R
kind of upset. not going to lie. After they slashed the prices of their phone I feel like i fell into a click bait by buying it
M
Just got my RP2 replaced due to swelling battery, and it is running on Android Oreo, so got my AAC codec back, guess I won't update to Android Pie until they are adding the high-res codec with it or at least provide AAC like it did on Oreo, SBC really sucks..............

PS, contacted to Razer support few months ago regarding this codec problem, they aware & confirmed that Pie doesn't support AAC, said will work on a solution, but no news since then...........
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