Your bluetooth streaming experiences - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

I stream my music from my phone to my car's JVC stereo unit via bluetooth. And I've noticed something and want to check with the community.
On TW gingerbread builds the audio stream is very poor. Lots of static and overall poor quality.
Then came the first few ics leaks. All of a sudden music over bluetooth is magical. To the point where I can't tell its being streamed via bluetooth and not aux.
Then came CM9 and AOSP, which also worked magically so I've been using them. But they have semi-poor battery life and issues with SD cards.
So I go back to a TW base ics leak because I like that everything just works and wanna be simple for a while, some of the new FE ones to be specific. And now all of sudden the bluetooth streaming sucks like it did on gingerbread.
Why? What changed? I'm pretty sure that around the FD teens leaks the bluetooth streaming was still fine. Not sure when it started to suck cause I mostly have been on AOSP. Does the modem affect the bluetooth radio? kernel?
I have exhausted all my knowledge and testing and scenarios that I can think of and cannot figure it out. Anyone know why this might be happening?
Anyone have similar experiences?

My Bluetooth music streaming has always been solid. Idk what happened in your case but i believe BT Stack libs were updated or something like that lol
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I stream via BT to my factory VW deck. I've had great experience on GB and the latest ICS leaks.
The early ICS leaks I noticed some popping, but I haven't heard that in awhile.
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Really? What modem do you guys prefer?
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locoboi187 said:
My Bluetooth music streaming has always been solid. Idk what happened in your case but i believe BT Stack libs were updated or something like that lol
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You are correct.

phatmanxxl said:
You are correct.
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Could you direct me on where they might be located? Would you think it feasible to switch them with ones from cm9 and that might fix my issue?

You think modem is the culprit?
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I think a bad bluetooth experience has to do with your receiver. I drive a ford with all the myFord hoopla and it used to work more of less but there were bouts when it was terrible and unusable and i had to pull the fuse to reset it. However there was a huge update to the software and I have not had a single problem with it since then. Streaming music, answering calls, phonebook download, receiving and sending texts all work great for every rom i have tried.

Masterface7 said:
I think a bad bluetooth experience has to do with your receiver. I drive a ford with all the myFord hoopla and it used to work more of less but there were bouts when it was terrible and unusable and i had to pull the fuse to reset it. However there was a huge update to the software and I have not had a single problem with it since then. Streaming music, answering calls, phonebook download, receiving and sending texts all work great for every rom i have tried.
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This is what I thought at first. But it doesn't explain why AOSP roms always work perfectly. Doesn't matter which one. No problems, perfect audio Yet GB and now the new ICS leaks work so terribly. It doesn't make sense. And it doesn't explain why TW ICS used to work great and now they don't. I can't figure out what is changing that is causing the difference.

I hated the GGB BT streaming. Too much popping and crackling.
ICS has been very good to me streaming, quality is superb. I haven't noticed a reduction in quality with FE10 from FE07 and earlier ICS builds. What I did notice is that with FE10, the pause/play button on my remote now works again for Google Music, which is nice.

No issues streaming siriusxmonline through Ford sync
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Head sets?
I'm a fan of noise attenuating ear buds, ala JVC ha-fr50 whilst I'm driving for podcasts and phone calls.
Are there any decent BT ear buds like that? Something that blocks out a fair bit of the external road noise. As for the mic, I've had some folks say I sound fine but a little distant with the mic on those ear buds, but normal and clear when I practically eat the thing. I've never used BT ear buds or the streaming but from what you guys say, it seems sound quality isn't much of an issue.

No issues streaming BT on GB strongsteves ROM to my Sony receiver.
EL29 modem I think
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Thanks for the responses guys. Apparently somethings changing on my phone with each flash or my Bluetooth radio is faulty in a slight way. Not in a big enough way to warrant a replacement uunfortunately. I'll see what I can figure out.
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What are you streaming through? My vw is a pita, but after some slapping it around I can usually get it to work.
Early leaks of ICS had popping, but that is gone in the later leaks.
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Streaming just music from my sd card. The deck also supports bluetooth calling and connects to that at the same time. I never use it though, unless someone calls me. Connecting to the unit works just fine for all roms and versions, just the streaming quality is drastically different.
I was actually gonna see if i could get the unit to connect just the media and not the phone and see if that helps. I really don't know what else could be causing it. I can't pinpoint anything thats common or reoccurring each time the quality is bad.
All I know is AOSP works. Everytime. But why?

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Streaming just music from my sd card. The deck also supports bluetooth calling and connects to that at the same time. I never use it though, unless someone calls me. Connecting to the unit works just fine for all roms and versions, just the streaming quality is drastically different.
I was actually gonna see if i could get the unit to connect just the media and not the phone and see if that helps. I really don't know what else could be causing it. I can't pinpoint anything thats common or reoccurring each time the quality is bad.
All I know is AOSP works. Everytime. But why?
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Look around. I believe someone else was having a similar issue but backwards.
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After some digging I found these threads here and here. Both by the same guy.
It appears he was onto a solution or at the very least a cause. Unfortunately, it appears that once ICS came out, the problem was solved by Samsung and it was quickly forgotten with no solution.
Except now, for me at least, the ICS TW roms don't stream properly anymore.
Also, just had a thought. When going between roms, I have skipped over flashing Caulks format all and just wiped data. Never had any problems, but I remember reading back in the hero days that not formatting every partition leaves some old files on the phone, and possibly bluetooth files are stored there? Should I try flashing a tw ICS rom after an AOSP rom without running format all?

MrDowntown12 said:
After some digging I found these threads here and here. Both by the same guy.
It appears he was onto a solution or at the very least a cause. Unfortunately, it appears that once ICS came out, the problem was solved by Samsung and it was quickly forgotten with no solution.
Except now, for me at least, the ICS TW roms don't stream properly anymore.
Also, just had a thought. When going between roms, I have skipped over flashing Caulks format all and just wiped data. Never had any problems, but I remember reading back in the hero days that not formatting every partition leaves some old files on the phone, and possibly bluetooth files are stored there? Should I try flashing a tw ICS rom after an AOSP rom without running format all?
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I don't think that would be the case, but def worth a try. Lets us know since I would LOVE to be using my BT audio, but it reduced the quality too much for me, no popping etc, but, too poor quality for a good stereo/speakers and my prude-ears

Well I did try everything I could but came up empty handed. Theo only way I can get good Bluetooth quality is by running an AOSP ROM.
That itself isn't a bad thing because I love AOSP, but its a weird occurrence.
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[Q] Bluetooth streaming issue on ICS

I am having streaming issues with every single ICS stock odin release. I tried searching and can't seem to find any solution. When i connect the phone to my car the phone part of it works flawless but when i try to stream music it sounds like a CD skipping. I didn't have this problem with GB. I know that these are pre-release leaks but am I the only one having this problem?
I use bt streaming to a headset all day and I havent had this happen
I've used my jabra constantly streaming music with no issues also.
OC86 said:
I am having streaming issues with every single ICS stock odin release. I tried searching and can't seem to find any solution. When i connect the phone to my car the phone part of it works flawless but when i try to stream music it sounds like a CD skipping. I didn't have this problem with GB. I know that these are pre-release leaks but am I the only one having this problem?
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I am running GB Blazer 4.1 and I have the same problem streaming to my Dodge Truck. I have looked around a little but your the first person I have seen describe the same problem. Hopefully someone else has a solution...
Hopefully it's just a bug and it is fixed by the time the OTA is released. My car is a 12' IS.
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[Q] Bluetooth audio on CM10

I clean installed the "stable" release of CM10 the other day when it came out. My Bluetooth audio has been horrible since. The volume is really low but worse is that the quality is not good either. For phone calls it's use able but I connect it to my car and play music on it too. Needless to say, it makes the music just awful. I also use it with my Big Jambox in the house and this is awful too. I tried wired connection with the Jambox and it was great so it seems to be only Bluetooth audio. I was on CM10 night lies before flashing the stable one. I have tried clean installing the night lies that came after and still the same problem. One thing I haven't tried is clean installing the night lies before the stable version, like I had before. I just wanted to see if others are having this problem and if there is a fix for it first.
I am having the same problem. Is there a fix for this yet? I've been searching and found something about replacing a line in a .conf file however it was posted in gs2 forum.
jlor23 said:
I clean installed the "stable" release of CM10 the other day when it came out. My Bluetooth audio has been horrible since. The volume is really low but worse is that the quality is not good either. For phone calls it's use able but I connect it to my car and play music on it too. Needless to say, it makes the music just awful. I also use it with my Big Jambox in the house and this is awful too. I tried wired connection with the Jambox and it was great so it seems to be only Bluetooth audio. I was on CM10 night lies before flashing the stable one. I have tried clean installing the night lies that came after and still the same problem. One thing I haven't tried is clean installing the night lies before the stable version, like I had before. I just wanted to see if others are having this problem and if there is a fix for it first.
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radiumX said:
I am having the same problem. Is there a fix for this yet? I've been searching and found something about replacing a line in a .conf file however it was posted in gs2 forum.
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I got the same thing going on on mine guys ... Bluetooth messes with the sound , but for some reason its from time to time , like if i reconnect it it will work , when it wants to , I have a great system in my car , and its like if I had no base... which sucks lol!!
Yeah I tried reverting the conf fine and it broke a2dp
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I just went back to the Experimental one before they released the stable and of course, the bluetooth audio is back to being good. Haven't flashed any of the nightlies since then. Anyone try the latest nightlies and see if any of them work?
Making a call (to any number... I called my voicemail) then hanging up will fix the quality. Hopefully there will be a fix soon.

No more music streaming through bluetooth audio?

I was trying to pair my s3 to my stock car radio so I could stream music through the phone but for some reason it doesnt work anymore after I flashed a rom. Is there something in stock that I'm missing?
I'm currently on Wicked 2.0 and tried pairing but everything works except the music. I remember when it worked fine on stock but during pairing it gave me a 2nd option during connection called gconnect, gmusic or g something lol. My car is a 2012 that has a2dp capability and it did work the other day prior to flashing so before I go back stock any other ideas?
Well as always try restarting your phone, and maybe delete pairings that you have seen. Sometimes when I've paired, I believe it saves so you can do it easier. Just try deleting that and then retry. I may have it confused with something else though
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seoulseek80 said:
I was trying to pair my s3 to my stock car radio so I could stream music through the phone but for some reason it doesnt work anymore after I flashed a rom. Is there something in stock that I'm missing?
I'm currently on Wicked 2.0 and tried pairing but everything works except the music. I remember when it worked fine on stock but during pairing it gave me a 2nd option during connection called gconnect, gmusic or g something lol. My car is a 2012 that has a2dp capability and it did work the other day prior to flashing so before I go back stock any other ideas?
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Be sure to check the changelogs of the Roms you are using to see if that is a known issue, as well as, search the specific thread for the Rom for any issues related to bluetooth streaming issues. Though I'm not familiar with Wicked 2.0, if it's an AOSP rom, they have had a2dp issues from time to time. If it's touchwhiz, you'll want to see if it could be a kernel related issue.
Having the same problem
ReapersDeath said:
Well as always try restarting your phone, and maybe delete pairings that you have seen. Sometimes when I've paired, I believe it saves so you can do it easier. Just try deleting that and then retry. I may have it confused with something else though
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I went to CyanogenMod 10.1-201330121-EXPERIMETNAL-d2spr-M1 and I have the same issue. I can no longer get Bluetooth audio to stream music properly. It starts fine, but then after a few seconds I get this weird slowing-down and skipping distortion.
I've unpaired, repaired, turned off everything, turned it all back on, taken out the battery, etc. The whole 9 yards, and I'm still getting the same thing every time I try and stream music.
pandemicsoul said:
I went to CyanogenMod 10.1-201330121-EXPERIMETNAL-d2spr-M1 and I have the same issue. I can no longer get Bluetooth audio to stream music properly. It starts fine, but then after a few seconds I get this weird slowing-down and skipping distortion.
I've unpaired, repaired, turned off everything, turned it all back on, taken out the battery, etc. The whole 9 yards, and I'm still getting the same thing every time I try and stream music.
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With AOSP roms, such as CyanogenMod, a2dp has been a consistent issue. However, the recent beta of LiquidSmooth, 3.2.1, is what I currently have running on my GS3 and it had some sort of a2dp fix in it that restored streaming quality to bluetooth. Give it a shot. It'll operate similarly to CM10.1.
Flash the latest nightly of CyanogenMod for working a2dp. It wasn't working on the M1.
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Vanakatherock said:
Be sure to check the changelogs of the Roms you are using to see if that is a known issue, as well as, search the specific thread for the Rom for any issues related to bluetooth streaming issues. Though I'm not familiar with Wicked 2.0, if it's an AOSP rom, they have had a2dp issues from time to time. If it's touchwhiz, you'll want to see if it could be a kernel related issue.
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Could see anything noted beside me. i think it is an asop rom but can get it to stream music. I might go to cm10.1 or back to stock. I love this rom but I need my streaming audio lol
Works great for me on jelly bomb v13. I stream music to my headset and a portable speaker daily over Bluetooth.
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seoulseek80 said:
Could see anything noted beside me. i think it is an asop rom but can get it to stream music. I might go to cm10.1 or back to stock. I love this rom but I need my streaming audio lol
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CM 10.1 is AOSP. Any ROM under the "original development" thread is usually AOSP based. AOSP is what has had the A2DP issues, but recent versions of CM 10.1 & my ROM of choice, LiquidSmooth 3.2.1, have seemingly got the bluetooth issues fixed.
finally figured out just encase anybody ever needs to know but it was called GmusicConnect. It popped up but had to be done under aux out and config >bluetooth music pairing. totally separate menus then the actual phone call pairing

CM10 Bluetooth Audio Stream sounds tinny

I get no bass when streaming music, only what sounds like mid and treble. I tried finding the DSP Manager app, but I'm not able to open it for some reason, unless it's been merged into the settings.
Haven't tried Bluetooth lately so I don't know if the issue was ever fixed but after starting up BT make a call and then hang up when it connects the sound will be normal after that. It was a cm10/aosp issue from long ago...
May or may not be your problem, just thought I would pass that along
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n2mschf said:
Haven't tried Bluetooth lately so I don't know if the issue was ever fixed but after starting up BT make a call and then hang up when it connects the sound will be normal after that. It was a cm10/aosp issue from long ago...
May or may not be your problem, just thought I would pass that along
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This works but I'd rather not have to do it every single time I want to listen to music, especially if I just run into the store real quick then come back out to resume the stream. Right now, I just place a quick call to voicemail then end it, so tha the stream kicks in normally.
Does anyone know if they fixed this bug in any of the 10.0 nightlies after 10.0 stable? I don't much care for 10.1, if it can be avoided.

audio skipping...anyone else have this problem?

I've searched the forums and found quite a bit of people saying they have experienced this, but I'm not sure if they were using notes or not.
For some reason, it doesnt matter what app I'm using, pandora, xm, or the stock players. They all studder just slightly, sometimes more so when the screen is off.
It's not a bluetooth specific thing, it happens over bluetooth as well as the speaker of the note3.
Is there a solution for this? It really drives me crazy and how can I host a party next weekend with this doing that
My girlfriend does not experience this on her nexus 5, is my problem specific to jellybean?
Thanks for your advice!
stokedcrf said:
I've searched the forums and found quite a bit of people saying they have experienced this, but I'm not sure if they were using notes or not.
For some reason, it doesnt matter what app I'm using, pandora, xm, or the stock players. They all studder just slightly, sometimes more so when the screen is off.
It's not a bluetooth specific thing, it happens over bluetooth as well as the speaker of the note3.
Is there a solution for this? It really drives me crazy and how can I host a party next weekend with this doing that
My girlfriend does not experience this on her nexus 5, is my problem specific to jellybean?
Thanks for your advice!
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yep same problem.
i had it on nexus 4 - 4.3. but um, didn't start on my note 3 until after a few days of use. I'm not sure rebooting helps for long. i tried poweramp and jetaudio and stock player. Skips everywhere.
I tried setting decoder priority and buffer size to higher on Poweramp. Not sure if it'll help but we'll see.
I'm on N2 right now that has exact same problem, but BT only related. The micro pauses also differ between the receivers Sony Ericsson MW600 is so far the worst offender, the pauses last 1/2 second, on other receivers it's barely noticeable.
At least on N2 it's not related to the JB version, it was happening on 4.1.2 and 4.3. Changing kernel also doesn't affect the issue.
I suspect the cause is BT doesn't get enough priority and if lot's of apps running on the background it starts skipping. Usually I just reboot the phone then it works fine for a few hours, sometimes I use fast reboot app, that kills background processes it helps somewhat too.
svyr said:
I tried setting decoder priority and buffer size to higher on Poweramp. Not sure if it'll help but we'll see.
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Using PowerAmp I went to Huge buffer and Highest priority and it seems to have fixed the stuttering for me. I'm on rooted stock.
>Using PowerAmp I went to Huge buffer and Highest priority and it seems to have fixed the stuttering for me. I'm on rooted stock.
yup. same. now wish they'd add the same features to jetaudio+ and other players D:
I get this problem often. Odd.
I'm not sure if this is a solution but I noticed the problem went away when I was using different roms/kernel combinations.
Currently I've been using the compulsion kernel with some international roms and the problem hasn't come back!
Is it the kernel or rom I can't be sure. But either way it's fixed.
If someone experiencing problems with their rom wants to try the compulsion kernel and see if the problem still exists maybe it can help a lot of people.
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