Music is stuttering on bluetooth when locking and unlocking the phone

[mrselfdestructni]

Hello, I recently got trouble on Poweramp when using my new Tws SoundPeats H1 with aptx adaptive codec. It's constantly stuttering whenever I'm locking or unlocking the phone. I switched the codec to SBC and the lag was gone. Could you tell me what is the issue here ? I tried to change the outputs but it's not helping. Previously I was using Yamaha earphones with the same codec and there was no issue.

[andrewilley]

You could try increasing the buffer size, or change the BT profile in your device's Developer Options. Also try with DVC on or off.

Andre

[Bencherished]

Have you solved the issue? If not, also try disabling absolute volume control in developer options. 

Try playing at a lower volume level, just to observe issue.

Also try the earbuds with another device to rule out compatibility issues. 

Bencherished 

[mrselfdestructni]

The issue still persist. The absolute volume is disabled, DVC enabled. Each time I must change codec to aptx to get rid of the issue which is inconvenient, only happens on Poweramp. All other apps like browser or YouTube are working fine.

[Bencherished]

Like @andrewilley suggested, try increasing the buffer size, choose a lower sample rate, or restore the output to default. 

What's your device and android version? 

Bencherished 

 

[mrselfdestructni]

My phone is Asus Zenfone 8 with Android 12. I restored Output to default and tried increasing buffer size. No matter what I choose (lower sample rate, output or buffer size) it is stuttering with aptx adaptive. This issue is gone when changing to SBC, AAC or normal Aptx but changing it manually every time when trying to listen to music on Poweramp is a pain in a neck. 

[Bencherished]

Go to Poweramp settings- Audio- Audio Focus: Disable Short Audio Focus Change,  Duck volume. 

Go to phone settings, disable lock and unlock sound. 

Bencherished 

[mrselfdestructni]

Still having issues after doing that @Bencherished

[mrselfdestructni]

I can add that sometimes when fully closing the app and restarting it the issue is gone for a couple of minutes and it's playing without any freezes on Aptx Adaptive. But then it returns   

[Bencherished]

I don't have a device which supports aptx adaptive, but if you have, rather than your Asus Zenfone 8, you can try it out. 

This issue could be a compatibility issue, since you've tried all suggested ideas.

One for the road, try playing with Equ and Tone turned off.

If you have any third party Eq app, turn them off, example, Poweramp Eq app, Wavelet, Dolby Atmos etc. 

Bencherished 

[mrselfdestructni]

I found a couple of posts on the forum with similar problem to mine so I can assume that Poweramp doesn't fully support aptx adaptive codec

[mrselfdestructni]

13 hours ago, Bencherished said:

I don't have a device which supports aptx adaptive, but if you have, rather than your Asus Zenfone 8, you can try it out. 

This issue could be a compatibility issue, since you've tried all suggested ideas.

One for the road, try playing with Equ and Tone turned off.

If you have any third party Eq app, turn them off, example, Poweramp Eq app, Wavelet, Dolby Atmos etc. 

Bencherished 

Unfortunately, I don't have a second phone to test that out. I have EQ turned off and I don't use any 3-rd part apps.