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A2DPblocker - Bluetooth Mono

Bluetooth A2DP Blocker

11 ratings
176 reviews
🔧 Utilities
🎵 Music
$2.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 13, 2011
  • January 3, 2019

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Gnavicks
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About

This app prevents Bluetooth stereo audio from automatically connecting on your iOS device. It allows other Bluetooth functions like calls and GPS audio to work seamlessly with your car kit or headset.

✓Blocks A2DP connections
✓Defaults audio output to HFP car kits/headsets
✓Maintains default audio output device
✓Built-in iPod controls
✓Audio Playback Queue support
✓Suppresses audio notification alerts (older iOS)
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of A2DPblocker. Based on 11 reviews and a 2.0/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 11 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • ✅Solves Bluetooth audio routing issues for specific car models
  • 🎵Enables music playback on older Bluetooth devices without A2DP support
  • ⚡Simple setup process when instructions are followed
  • 👨‍💼Responsive and helpful developer support
  • 💰Affordable one-time purchase price
  • 🔧Useful workaround for iOS limitations with Bluetooth audio

Negative things

  • 🔴Does not work in background - app must stay in foreground
  • 🔋Significant battery drain when app is running
  • 📉Poor audio quality - mono instead of stereo
  • 📱Cannot lock phone screen while using app
  • 🚫Requires manual playlist creation instead of using standard music app
  • ❌Frequently fails to work or stops working intermittently
  • 🔊Audio quality degradation compared to standard Bluetooth streaming
  • ⚠️Incompatible with many streaming services (Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio)
  • 🐛Plays multiple songs simultaneously causing audio chaos
  • 📵Disconnects when switching to other apps
  • 🔌Limited to local music library only
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What's New in A2DPblocker

1.7.2

January 3, 2019

A2DPblocker v1.7.2 is ready! - built with iOS 11 :) - iOS versions earlier than iOS 7.0 are no longer supported. - added 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch super retina display support. - added 6.1-inch liquid retina display support. - fixed crash when using remote-control on iOS 11.3 or later. - updated About screen. Your 5 star reviews keep the updates coming! Please contact me with your questions and/or comments. If you just love A2DPblocker then please leave a review! - twitter.com/gnavicks - dkanem.selfip.com

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User reviews

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Crap!

Bought to play out of 2 speakers. Doesn’t work.
BillMidloBillMidlo

What a useless thing

Waste of money cloud not connect my milwakuee radio so went and bought this and is not solving anything basically.
Don’t buy it
lsmfjrieowlsmfjrieow

Scala rider teams et

Merci à Dalton pour son aide et sa réactivité pour mise en marche de l’application. Je vais pouvoir maintenant utiliser le Waze lors de mes balades en moto
I’m a happy biker
Didou@59Didou@59

Response from developer

Thanks for supporting A2DPblocker!

Só trava, perdi meu dinheiro

Não da para usar sem ele estar na tela
rafaelpaulinorodriguesrafaelpaulinorodrigues

Response from developer

I'm sorry A2DPblocker is not working for you as expected in the background. First you will need to add a non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track to your music library via the iTunes Store app or via iTunes on Mac/PC. Then make sure that you configure A2DPblocker in the following way: 1) Pair your Bluetooth enabled iOS device with your Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc. 2) Launch A2DPblocker and ensure "A2DP Blocker" switch is ON. 3) Add a downloaded non-DRM (i.e. not copy-protected) audio track from your music library to the Playback Queue and adjust the independent volume slider to guarantee A2DP is blocked. 4) Ensure "Remote Control" switch is OFF. 5) Set Default Audio to "speaker+" / "receiver" / "speaker" to block A2DP or "headset+" to default audio output via HFP. 6) Play Playback Queue. 7) Minimize A2DPblocker to the background, but do not close A2DPblocker from the app switcher. 8) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

I need a refund

The audio streaming is very poor when you run it through the app, it loses audio quality when compared to the Bluetooth steaming. Plus you only limited on streaming your own music. You can steam Pandora or spotify. I request a full refund from the developer since it didn't meet my expectations. Thank you!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

11 issues

App stops working when screen is locked

Bug

Simultaneous playback of multiple songs

Bug

Audio disconnects when switching apps

Bug

Intermittent functionality - works then suddenly stops

Bug

Incompatibility with iOS 5, iOS 8, and newer versions

Bug

Cannot clear playback queue

Bug

HFP function does not work with GPS

Bug

App crashes on certain iOS versions

Bug

Bluetooth connection drops when using navigation

Bug

App fails to launch or open properly

Bug

Audio quality issues with next/previous track controls

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Requested Features

10 requests

Background operation while using other apps

Feature

Support for streaming services like Spotify and Pandora

Feature

Screen lock capability while app is active

Feature

Integration with standard iOS music player

Feature

Stereo audio support instead of mono

Feature

Reduced battery consumption

Feature

Better audio quality

Feature

Automatic playlist management

Feature

Support for navigation apps without disconnecting

Feature

iOS 8+ compatibility improvements

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FAQ

What does A2DPblocker do?

A2DPblocker is an application that prevents the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), also known as the Bluetooth Stereo Profile, from connecting on your iOS device. This allows your device to use other Bluetooth functions like making calls or receiving GPS audio through your car kit or headset without interruption.

How does this app improve Bluetooth audio?

By blocking A2DP, the app ensures that your default audio output device is maintained. This means you can listen to podcasts, audiobooks, or music through a Hands-Free Profile (HFP) enabled Bluetooth car kit or headset, even when other Bluetooth functions are active.

Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What iOS versions are supported?

The app blocks A2DP from connecting and maintains the default audio output device when running in the foreground on iOS 3.1 or later. Background functionality, including the Audio Playback Queue, requires iOS 4.0 or later.

Can I use this app for music streaming?

Yes, you can use this app to manage audio playback, including music from your iPod library. It offers built-in iPod controls and an Audio Playback Queue feature. However, the audio quality when streaming through an HFP connection is designed for voice and may be limited in bitrate and frequency range for music.