Alternative A2DP Driver Preview Release
IMPORTANT NOTE
- The preview version requires a paid license. You cannot use the preview version in trial mode.
- The preview version expires even if you have a paid license. Version 1.4.2.37 will expire on 6/30/2024.
- The preview version is not for everyone. If you want a stable version, please use the official release version.
- The features tested in the preview releases are all experimental. There is no guarantee that they will be included in the official release.
- Some of the UI text may not be localized.
- If you encounter a problem with the preview release, please return to this page and check for a newer release with the fix before submitting a bug report.
- You are allowed to make one copy of the software for your personal use. (See the license agreement for more information.) But you are not allowed to distribute this software without written permission.
- Starting with this preview release, the oldest supported version of Windows is Windows 10 21H2 (Build 19044). If you are running an earlier version of Windows, please update your version of Windows.
Release Notes (Version 1.4.2.37)
Key changes sincehe last preview release (version 1.4.2.16):
aptX Low Latency support
Please note that aptX Low Latency requires the sender to send the audio packets at a specific time. To meet this requirement, most implementations use a dedicated hardware-based adapter. Alternative A2DP Driver, on the other hand, has to rely on the general-purpose Bluetooth adapter in your PC and share it with other traffic (e.g. keyboard/mouse). Because of this limitation, audio packets are often not delivered to the headphones in time, and you may hear a pop or cracking sound. If this happens too often, please try the following to minimize the distraction.
- Make your PC is the only device paired to your headphones
To do this, 1) Un-pair your headphones from your PC, 2) Factory reset your headphones (please refer to your headphones manual), then 3) Pair the headphones to your PC again.
- Make your headphones are the only active device among the Bluetooth devices paired with your PC. (all other devices are disconnected or turned off)
- Check the following FAQ topic to see if there is anything you can do to improve the connection stability:
FAQ: How can I improve Bluetooth streaming stability?
Release Notes (Version 1.4.2.16)
Key changes since the last official release (version 1.4.2):
Major update to the A2DP connection initialization code
This update should improve compatibility with some devices that were unable to establish an A2DP connection with earlier versions of the driver. We also expect the A2DP connection process to be faster in some cases.
However, some devices may not like the way the new code initializes the A2DP connection. If you experience any degradation, please provide feedback using the in-app feedback feature. We appreciate your feedback.
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