Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.1 & 4.0.4

[SHIVA77]

My Bluetooth sound quality has gotten really bad since 4.0.4 update. This is the only issue that I have with my Galaxy Nexus.

The change in sound quality directly after 4.0.4 when using BT is very obvious. Two headsets tested.

Any thoughts? Thanks.

 

[radgatt]

Not sure what to tell you. My Bluetooth quality is great. Then again I'm using a $130 Bluetooth so it better be great.

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[SHIVA77]

Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4

that's not even a reply. did you read my query? it talks about the sound quality AFTER the upgrade. I have two Plantronics Voyager PRO+ BT units (considered one of the BEST on the market) and they both sounded great before the 4.0.4 upgrade and now they sound like sh*t. it's not the BT it's a bug in the update.

 

[Small_law]

Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4

Clear everything you have paired and pair them again. That's where I would start, but you've likely done that. Any updates available for the headphones in terms of firmware? I haven't had an issue with BT audio on 4.0.4. Use it every day.

 

[SHIVA77]

Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4

just called VZW, of course they had no solution at this time and I don't blame them. I really like VZW customer service, been with them for about 13 years or so and never have had any issues with their customer service.

also as above, Samsung customer help had no resolution at this time, just saying that they are working on another software update.

I could barely hear the VZW lady on the phone. My BT sound quality and I use two Plantronics Voyager Pro + headsets, has gone to sh*t. If I use the phone itself the sound quality is great. it's just the damn BT software.

Pairing was deleted, phone restarted and repaired. Also MusicFX was cleared and phone restarted.

installed volume+ paid and then the free. none worked!

Paid said, it works only with certain type of BT.
Free said, it doesn't work with ICS at all.

 

[brandonx1000]

Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4

I'm having issues when paired to my car's bluetooth. It was okay before the update, and now it flat out sucks.

 

[radgatt]

that's not even a reply. did you read my query? it talks about the sound quality AFTER the upgrade. I have two Plantronics Voyager PRO+ BT units (considered one of the BEST on the market) and they both sounded great before the 4.0.4 upgrade and now they sound like sh*t. it's not the BT it's a bug in the update.

Yes I read your query. My sound quality in my Bluetooth is great. Havent had any issues at all. For what its worth I have the Motorola Elite Silver. Before and after update for me with NO issues. Sorry for your troubles.

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[waj2278]

I use BT audio every day and since 4.0.4 I haven't experienced any problems. But then again I'm only using it in my car... No headsets to test. Maybe something went screwy in your update that's giving you the problems?

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[SHIVA77]

Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4

well, I am not alone. lots of people have this issue. Samsung has acknowledged it (on the phone) and the said they are working on an update.

And Volume+ app doesn't work on my phone. I posted a query on the app developers forum but no reply yet and others have also posted the same issue.

 

[jennyfur]

Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4

My bluetooth sounds ok, the problem is now some of my devices won't stay paired. Didn't have this problem before the update. I dock my phone in a bluetooth speaker dock at night and have it speak the weather in the morning and play radio. But now I have to pair it manually in the morning to get it to work, which defeats the purpose since it's supposed to be an alarm clock and I'm still in bed.

 

[briankurtz79]

Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4

i have the sprint gnex and it came with4.0.4. the Bluetooth has been a horrible experience. in my truck it always connects and will route calls but goes mute during media playback half the time. the only fix is to reboot the phone. when the media does work its only audio. if you try to play a video or game over bluetooth audio the feed will chop and break up to the point of being unusable. one of the main reasons but not the only reason im selling it for the gs3

 

[GNex Girl]

Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4

I have Moto Elite Flip bluetooth and have always had a buzz when in a call using bluetooth both before and after update.

I have Volume + paid version but I don't know what to try to get rid of the buzz.

 

[Cigar-Junkie]

Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4

It would help if there was some description of sound problem other than it stinks or sucks.

I use blue tooth headphones on a daily basis but my moto rocker S9 HD just bit the dust or I guess just the right ear piece. I just switched to my wife's S10 headset and after listening two two records I felt the sound was not as full as I recall. It to me sounded a bit flat and tinny. I guess I could try some wired ear buds to compare. With so many changes I was doubting my own ears but after reading this thread I think some testing is in order.

 

[Ace4]

Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4

I'm having issues when paired to my car's bluetooth. It was okay before the update, and now it flat out sucks.

Mine was mediocre before, now it's just unacceptable. It randomly drops words for both parties.

 

[brandonx1000]

Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4

Mine was mediocre before, now it's just unacceptable. It randomly drops words for both parties.

this is exactly what's happening with me...i thought it was my car, but my trophy works flawlessly...and i never had a problem until i loaded the official update

 

[ianken]

I get this on cm9

Audio call quality is very glitch.

A2dp does not connect reliably. When it does it is frequently in a state where it periodically drops out making music unlistenable.

There are audio.conf hacks that make it a bit better but compared to my dead sensation its a total mess.

I use two devices: factory handsfree(crap Audi solution)and a separate a2dp device for music.

This setup was not a problem for my sensation nor my hd7. Only the gnex.

 

[rufflez]

Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4

I had an issue with it as well. I am currently running a hybrid. Newer 4.0.4 ROM and older 4.0.4 radio and no issues anymore.

 

[SHIVA77]

Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4

Regarding the BT issue. To be more accurate of the problem, I understand that I can be heard good, it's just that using BT now, after the update the following happens.

1- The overall volume is down by about 50% (seat of the pants of course).
2- The incoming voice through the BT oscillates. Meaning for every other word the volume drops. Yes, it's a pain.

 

[load97]

Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4

Mines been working great. On 4.0.4 rooted.

 

[Rudolphe]

Re: Terrible Bluetooth sound quality since 4.0.4

I've been on 4.0.4 for a while now. I haven't noticed a difference in sound quality.