One of the things that will be missing from any Android device is the Bluetooth connection. This allows us to communicate with other devices faster and with less power. Another connection we can make with Bluetooth is that of our phone or speakers, which includes a series of codecs that will greatly determine the sound quality and latency when playing it.
We'll tell you what key codes we get from Android too how can we change them quickly to take full advantage of our phone's capabilities.
Bluetooth codecs are different
Android supports key Bluetooth codecs, in particular five good codecs, some of them are not available on all devices and some are less common, depending on the device's width.
The first code is SBC. These are abbreviations for the Low-complexity subband codec) and are one of the most widely distributed codes currently on all devices. Mono and stereo audio are supported, as well as sample rates up to 48 kHz. Almost all Android phones come with SBC automatically to ensure phone and speaker compatibility. Problem with SBC, without going too far in technology not the best codec for listening to hi-fi music, because its structures in the sound system are not moving properly.
aptX usually works better than SBC in terms of audio quality and latency, however, it's not as universal as SBC, which is available on all devices
This is where Qualcomm's code is played, aptX (and all its diversity). This codec works with a higher bandwidth and lower latency (about 40ms compared to more than 100 SBC can accomplish) compared to the previously mentioned SBC. Specifically, has better audio speed (kbps rate), allowing you to move more data in less time. Quick translation? High audio quality.
One of the compatible codecs on Android is LDAC, which is the code for Tony himself it also beats SBC away. LDAC has a much higher transmission than aptX. SBC transfers to 328kbps, aptX up to 576kbps and Sony to 990kbps, triple bitrate vs. SBC.
AAC is one of the leading players in this field of Bluetooth codecs. It's the world's most used Apple, even though it's Android it consumes a lot of energy, so it is not recommended. Its transfer rate isn't the best, so it's one of the few options to get when we use the Android terminal.
We finally get the Scalable Codec announced with Samsung Galaxy Buds developed in partnership with AKG. This codec prioritizes resilience by making consistent changes in stream speeds. It is the most suitable option when using a Samsung device with Samsung headphones.
How to change the Bluetooth codec
Before changing the Bluetooth codec for your Android you must think about it device to connect, because some discrepancies can occur if both do not have support for what you want to change. Once you know the codec you want to use and the clear compatibility between the devices. All you have to do is go to the developer option on your phone.
Before changing the codec we have to pay attention to the compatibility of the service we connect to the quality of reproduction content
In them you'll see an option called Bluetooth audio decoders. Here you have to change the codec to the one you want. You have to pay attention to that the larger the phone's size, the greater the compatibility with different codes. For codecs to work properly you must also pay attention to the type of content you will listen to, the quality of it and others, because not everything depends on the mobile phone and headphones and speakers.
