A2DPblocker - Bluetooth Mono app for iPhone and iPad

4.0 ( 8240 ratings )

Utilities Music
Developer: Gnavicks

2.99 USD

Current version: 1.7.2, last update: 3 years ago
First release : 12 Sep 2011
App size: 1.96 Mb

WHAT IS IT?
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A2DPblocker is an audio player that blocks the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) (i.e. Bluetooth Stereo Profile) from connecting on a Bluetooth enabled iOS device without completely disabling the Bluetooth hardware. This enables the iOS device to continue to perform other Bluetooth functions like default audio output from another audio app (dictation, audio books, podcasts, GPS, music streaming, etc.) to a Hands-Free Profile (HFP) enabled Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc. as well as make phone calls over Bluetooth, and wirelessly control the iPod with a paired AVRCP enabled Bluetooth accessory.

A2DP was introduced in iOS 3.0 and this app simply blocks A2DP from connecting and maintains the default audio output device when its running in the foreground (including when the screen is locked on iOS 3.1 or later devices) or background (requires iOS 4.0 or later).

You can finally disable A2DP once and for all with this app and stop manually changing the default audio output device each time your car kit, headset, or whatever A2DP enabled Bluetooth accessory you have connects to your iOS device.

FEATURES
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- blocks A2DP.
- defaults audio output from another audio app to a HFP enabled Bluetooth car kit, headset, etc.
- maintains the default audio output device.
- built-in iPod controls.
- audio Playback Queue (requires iOS 4.0 or later).
- suppresses audio notification alerts (only on pre-iOS 7.0 or earlier devices).

HOW TO USE
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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 on iOS 4.0 or later 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.) Launch and configure your other audio app or begin playing the iPod with the built-in iPod controls or an attached accessory.

Now your Bluetooth enabled iOS device should block the A2DP connection from occurring or audio should now be streaming via the HFP connection as long as A2DPblocker is active. Successive launches of A2DPblocker doesnt require reconfiguration and it will not interfere with the phone call function or transport controls (AVRCP).

NOTICE
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HFP enabled Bluetooth car kits, headsets, etc. that only support the phone call function may configure A2DPblocker to utilize the same connection to playback audio (see HOW TO USE). However, the audio quality of the HFP standard is designed to be low bitrate, mono, and frequency limited to voice ranges, which is why music streaming may sound a bit lacking, but streaming dictation, audio books, podcasts, GPS, etc. for example would sound normal.

REQUIREMENTS
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- requires iOS 7.0 or later.
- Bluetooth.
- microphone or other audio input.
- works best with the audio Playback Queue active.

CONTACT INFO
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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

Pros and cons of A2DPblocker - Bluetooth Mono app for iPhone and iPad

A2DPblocker - Bluetooth Mono app good for

Apple: Please approve asap the reviewed version! I like the app since it is the only solution to keep my Volvo Audio System running. But there is some space for improvement. I am desperately waiting for the reviewed version including the background functionality.

While it took a moment to make it work, it finally did. For those of you that have a Volvo Sensus system issue, it will work until either Apple or Volvo has a patch. Make sure to bring down the built-in volume to zero to avoid 2 songs playing simultaneously. Only drawback: cant use other apps while this is in the foreground. Forget texting and driving :)

I dont know what the other users are talking about but it works great. I have a bluetooth speaker which I use for GPS (waze is the best) and too speak to anyone that calls me. When you turn A2DPblocker the music plays from iphone speaker and not from bluetooth speaker (I tested this and didnt play from the bluetooth speaker) thank you for developing a great app. It was worth 2.99

I have a 2014 BMW and the iPhone 7. I travel a lot and always listened to podcasts in the car. All of a sudden I could not listen to them. Everything was connected but there was no sound. Also, my bluetooth had turned off. I went to the BMW dealer, and I dont know what he did, but he got my Bluetooth to work again. I can usually figure these things out myself. However, the podcasts were still not working and I could get no sound. He told me that podcasts are not suppoted. Huh? I had been listning to them for over a year. I found this app, and figured I would try it for $2.99. I followed the directions in the app exactly. And then the podcasts started working! I dont know exactly what this app does, but it does what it claimed.

Some bad moments

It does what it is supposed to do, sound is perfect with my scala rider . BUT it cant run in background. Impossible to put screen off, impossible to switch to other app (like GPS). Actually, not really usable as is :-( Unless background running is possible , this app is too resctrited :-(

I bought to configure my headset, but its not working. I want my money back!!!

I have been an Apple user for 7 years, and this app is the worst investment I have ever made. Dont buy it... Donate the money to a homeless, will be way helpful.

App does work but with bugs.. Needs to be improved for a pay app.. Glitches ... Fit ix

It only blocks Bluetooth steaming if the app is in the foreground. Once you switch to another app then things will revert back to what they were. There is an option on the device that does what this app does. Go to the task bar and swipe to the right to get to the audio controls. Swipe again to get to the audio volume and source. From there you can choose where to send your audio. This does not Chang if you switch apps. Save your money

In generally good application. For being better it should be working when screen is off. When you are using application screen is always on this is very challenging for discharging battery.

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