Just received my freebuds ordered through AliExpress. First impressions are comfortable, very secure and sound good for Bluetooth. Haven't had a problem with any dropouts yet but I've only used in work and a bit in the car on the way home. Had to stop using in the car as isolation was too good for safe driving. All in all I'm happy with them.
Got myn to last night..they are magnificant very comfy and neat
Too bad i hot robbed of my p20pro and will probably get another one next week hope so
Thought, oh they look nice.
Looks at the price and moves on.
Cost's waay to much... I'm using the apple airbuds with my p20 pro and its great
auridas330 said:
Cost's waay to much... I'm using the apple airbuds with my p20 pro and its great
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The apple original ones that cost more than these or £20-£30 knock-offs available on Amazon? Not a fan of the hard plastic earpiece, bass response is really improved when you get a proper seal which isn't really possible without some sort of flexible tip unless apple used your inner ear to model their airpods shape.
Hi, just got my freebuds and paired it with my P20 pro but it says that the bluetooth headset is not supported. Functionality wise, it is working. But i don't see any aptx support. Any idea how to test?
ak79 said:
Hi, just got my freebuds and paired it with my P20 pro but it says that the bluetooth headset is not supported. Functionality wise, it is working. But i don't see any aptx support. Any idea how to test?
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Activate Developer options and go to Bluetooth audio codec setting
ak79 said:
Hi, just got my freebuds and paired it with my P20 pro but it says that the bluetooth headset is not supported. Functionality wise, it is working. But i don't see any aptx support. Any idea how to test?
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As ch1lko said above you need to enable developer options to see what modes are usable, unfortunately for me its only SBC as selecting anything else just keeps SBC active. May be a bug in the .110 (C782) firmware I'm stuck on. If anyone else has a later version and the freebuds can they check if at least AAC can be selected as that is meant to be supported by the freebuds? One encouraging sign is the Huawei Freebuds app which can update the firmware in the earbuds, with a bit of luck it may be possible to support some lossless codecs in a future update.
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Activate Developer options and go to Bluetooth audio codec setting
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Hi, I am already in developer mode but it seems that that option of selecting the desired codec is not available. It just stick to SBC mode regardless what codec i select.
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As ch1lko said above you need to enable developer options to see what modes are usable, unfortunately for me its only SBC as selecting anything else just keeps SBC active. May be a bug in the .110 (C782) firmware I'm stuck on. If anyone else has a later version and the freebuds can they check if at least AAC can be selected as that is meant to be supported by the freebuds? One encouraging sign is the Huawei Freebuds app which can update the firmware in the earbuds, with a bit of luck it may be possible to support some lossless codecs in a future update.
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Hi shuflie, I am on .120 (C636) firmware but is facing the same issue. Let see if .130 or .131 firmware does solve the issue?? The freebuds are currently on the latest firmware from my last check. Let's hope this issue can be resolved soon. Have email Huawei on this but is not getting an answer.
I quote: "Dear Adrian Chong,
Thank you for contacting Huawei.
We are truly sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Pertaining your inquiry, please be informed that Huawei P20 pro is supported Dolby Atmos. Please go to Settings > Sound > Dolby Atmos
Should you have further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at 800-852-6666. Our lines are open Mondays to Sundays from 9.00AM to 9.00PM, including Public Holidays. Alternatively, and for further support, please visit https://consumer.huawei.com/sg/support/
Thank you and best regards,
Carol
Huawei Support Team."
Dolby Atmos is supported only with wired headphones. I'm with fw 128 and this is how the phone shows my bt headphones that supports aptX.
Also when I play music I can change the codec through Dev options and the difference in sound quality is quite noticeable between SBC and aptX.
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Hi, I am already in developer mode but it seems that that option of selecting the desired codec is not available. It just stick to SBC mode regardless what codec i select.
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Hi shuflie, I am on .120 (C636) firmware but is facing the same issue. Let see if .130 or .131 firmware does solve the issue?? The freebuds are currently on the latest firmware from my last check. Let's hope this issue can be resolved soon. Have email Huawei on this but is not getting an answer.
I quote: "Dear Adrian Chong,
Thank you for contacting Huawei.
We are truly sorry for the inconvenience caused.
Pertaining your inquiry, please be informed that Huawei P20 pro is supported Dolby Atmos. Please go to Settings > Sound > Dolby Atmos
Should you have further enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at 800-852-6666. Our lines are open Mondays to Sundays from 9.00AM to 9.00PM, including Public Holidays. Alternatively, and for further support, please visit https://consumer.huawei.com/sg/support/
Thank you and best regards,
Carol
Huawei Support Team."
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Unfortunately it looks like SBC is the only mode available for the P20 Pro and the freebuds unless they release an update for either the freebuds to support one of the following aptX™, aptX™ HD, LDAC or HWA; or they add ACC into the supported codecs for the P20 pro. The list of codes are the one officially supported according to the Huawei website, strange that they would announce freebuds at the same time as the P20 Pro and only support each other on the lowest Bluetooth audio codec.
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Unfortunately it looks like SBC is the only mode available for the P20 Pro and the freebuds unless they release an update for either the freebuds to support one of the following aptX™, aptX™ HD, LDAC or HWA; or they add ACC into the supported codecs for the P20 pro. The list of codes are the one officially supported according to the Huawei website, strange that they would announce freebuds at the same time as the P20 Pro and only support each other on the lowest Bluetooth audio codec.
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Hi Shuflie, agreed. Nothing we can do but to wait out for this to be issued.
Anyone else having issues with bluetooth audio shuttering? My left earbud would constantly drop the stream
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Anyone else having issues with bluetooth audio shuttering? My left earbud would constantly drop the stream
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so far so good with mine. No issue with my left bud. But when going to places with high traffic or high interference, i do face some dropouts.
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Dolby Atmos is supported only with wired headphones. I'm with fw 128 and this is how the phone shows my bt headphones that supports aptX.
Also when I play music I can change the codec through Dev options and the difference in sound quality is quite noticeable between SBC and aptX.
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Good for you! We will have to wait for huawei to come out with a updated firmware for the buds to enable the aptx codec at the very least.
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If this HUAWEI Sport Headphones support aptx, i see no reason why the free buds do not.
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/accessories/sport-headphones/
Can you use only one bud at time?
Abdos192 said:
Can you use only one bud at time?
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Yes, you can
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As ch1lko said above you need to enable developer options to see what modes are usable, unfortunately for me its only SBC as selecting anything else just keeps SBC active. May be a bug in the .110 (C782) firmware I'm stuck on. If anyone else has a later version and the freebuds can they check if at least AAC can be selected as that is meant to be supported by the freebuds? One encouraging sign is the Huawei Freebuds app which can update the firmware in the earbuds, with a bit of luck it may be possible to support some lossless codecs in a future update.
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I didn't know there was an app, thank you! I currently have the same problem and I am on .128 CLT-L09. Downloaded the app and it says I have the latest firmware for my FreeBuds. I hope this problem can be resolved in the future.
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I didn't know there was an app, thank you! I currently have the same problem and I am on .128 CLT-L09. Downloaded the app and it says I have the latest firmware for my FreeBuds. I hope this problem can be resolved in the future.
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I believed this is the current firmware on the freebuds.
Update is here. AAC codec is enabled now.
got mine today and tried immediatly to update.
It failed at about 83% and now left earbud does not work. Just won´t respond. And the App also cannot find the Buds to do the update again.
Tried it a few times and with a second phone and no success.
Anyone here any tipp maybe?
Resseting Connection and reset the freebuds did not change anything :/
Related
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/themes/mod-aptx-codec-t3521228?nocache=1
I found this thread about the OnePlus 3 aptx working codec, that as Axon 7 does not receive official support for standard AptX. It works flawlessly, at least with my headphones LG Infinia HBS900, but only after turning on/off button on headphones. Check presence of the codec with Catlog. Working only on Android N (BadBoys 3.1 now). It should work with Lineage to, worh to make a try.
Really great news since I'm having 2 LG Tone Platinum that's support AptX HD but does this work on stock android and bootloader locked?
I'm not willing to sacrifice 3 year warranty here in Europe and second one I know there's option to re locked bootloader and get back to stock unofficial through XDA but I'm not having the knowledge and don't want to risk as I never done root or unlocking bootloader since I didn't find any benefit on that.
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@paatha13
Why would you sacrifice 3 years 3 years warranty. Zte can only deny your warranty by proofing that there is a software error.. (EU law)
You can revert to stock by reflashing stock rom.
Post a step by step explaining how to install this? Also does it work on stock ROMs?
Cyrus D. said:
Post a step by step explaining how to install this? Also does it work on stock ROMs?
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It does, on nougat. B15 and B19. I have been using it for a while.
Just go into the link OP posted and download aptx-hd zip from that thread. Flash it in TWRP and you are done.
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It does, on nougat. B15 and B19. I have been using it for a while.
Just go into the link OP posted and download aptx-hd zip from that thread. Flash it in TWRP and you are done.
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Thanks. Two more quick questions:
- After a new ROM is installed and everything is wiped, I assume I'd have to flash this again and it's not off safe in some other partition or something?
- How do I know it's working?
Cyrus D. said:
Thanks. Two more quick questions:
- After a new ROM is installed and everything is wiped, I assume I'd have to flash this again and it's not off safe in some other partition or something?
- How do I know it's working?
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-Yes, you need to flash it again as it installs itself on the system partition in the libs folder.
-Just install MatLog from the playstore to access the logs in real time and grant it root access. Then, filter the logs by typing aptx in the filter bar of MatLog. It won't find anything yet until you start playing your music via bluetooth to your paired aptx/aptx HD device.
(You have to start MatLog BEFORE playing the music via bluetooth or it won't find anything!)
It's kind of disappointing ZTE didn't include official AptX HD support on Axon 7 from beginning.
Not everyone prefer wired headphones but a lot of people prefer Bluetooth wireless stereo headset.
But since there's a way of doing it even now I assume ZTE could implement it in future update.
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It's kind of disappointing ZTE didn't include official AptX HD support on Axon 7 from beginning.
Not everyone prefer wired headphones but a lot of people prefer Bluetooth wireless stereo headset.
But since there's a way of doing it even now I assume ZTE could implement it in future update.
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AptX is paid license, ZTE must pay for that. So, no money, no license!
dadme said:
AptX is paid license, ZTE must pay for that. So, no money, no license!
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Well let's hope will see support on Axon 8.
Or why not even different HiFi audio protocol like LDAC that Sony offering on their device witch is on par or even better than AptX HD bring.
One thing is sure my next device must include HIFi audio or else not gone take.
As much Axon 8 is brilliant device no HIFi audio no party to me.
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Not everyone prefer wired headphones but a lot of people prefer Bluetooth wireless stereo headset.
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tbf. a7 is tailored towards the use of wired hifi headphones of the ath m50x caliber with its extra dac, therefore while unfortunate it's not a huge loss.
Flaîm said:
tbf. a7 is tailored towards the use of wired hifi headphones of the ath m50x caliber with its extra dac, therefore while unfortunate it's not a huge loss.
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It's not a loss. The whole point of this thread is that the files are available and working.
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It's not a loss. The whole point of this thread is that the files are available and working.
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LOL! Exactly! Enjoy it people!
AptX/AptXHD
dadme said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/themes/mod-aptx-codec-t3521228?nocache=1
I found this thread about the OnePlus 3 aptx working codec, that as Axon 7 does not receive official support for standard AptX. It works flawlessly, at least with my headphones LG Infinia HBS900, but only after turning on/off button on headphones. Check presence of the codec with Catlog. Working only on Android N (BadBoys 3.1 now). It should work with Lineage to, worh to make a try.
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Can flash AptX/AptXHD on official ROM?
Do I also need a custom TWRP?
Has anyone already tried out the aptx-HD-version on their current A2017U or G stock rom?
According to that thread, Lineage OS already supports AptX. Does the device support aptx-hd?
Does This still work on latest Stock Roms like B04 on G version?
Thanks!
I found this magisk module : https://github.com/Love4Taylor/Magisk-aptX-HD-Enabler
i didn't have aptX device don't know if it's working
Am i right that the axon 7 has aptx but no aptxHD?
Lycidias said:
Am i right that the axon 7 has aptx but no aptxHD?
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Stock A2017G V1.2.0 B05 didn't have APT-X. After flashing zip from first post in TWRP on stock rooted rom APT-X started to work!
Verified in MatLog.
Good day everybody! My Mate 10's bluetooth when connected to my car's audio has been cutting in and out consistently without fail. there isn't one song that could play smoothly, this doesn't happen with my S8. any thoughts? Thanks!
easy, get the s8.
I recently bought Huawei Mate 10 from official Huawei store on AliExpress. It does not show Dual VoLTE option. Man - I am doomed only dual 4g.
Huawei - Why???? The seller really duped me as I asked this question before buying phone. The answer was diplomatic - "yes, it will support 4g in India"
Raman_Singh said:
I recently bought Huawei Mate 10 from official Huawei store on AliExpress. It does not show Dual VoLTE option. Man - I am doomed only dual 4g.
Huawei - Why???? The seller really duped me as I asked this question before buying phone. The answer was diplomatic - "yes, it will support 4g in India"
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Do you have a link to the official store for the mate 10 non pro? Thanks.
20degrees said:
Do you have a link to the official store for the mate 10 non pro? Thanks.
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Eventually it seems VoLTE and VoWiFi should come in 131 update for c636.
XDA did not allow me to post the link as I joined recently. Simply open AliExpress app and search for "Huawei Online Store"
(from AliExpress Android)
Just waiting for VoLTE update. Then this will the perfect phone!!
same bluetooth issues with my car also... i am very pissed.
avatar_ro said:
same bluetooth issues with my car also... i am very pissed.
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My z2 force sounds really nice and clear through Bluetooth. The V30+ sounds horrible.
bad optimisations i/m sure... I have also an s7 edge and it works fine....
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bad optimisations i/m sure... I have also an s7 edge and it works fine....
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Agreed. Also, my s7 and s8+ works great.
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Agreed. Also, my s7 and s8+ works great.
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thank you for confirming.
it's sad though because the hardware is really nice.
Bluetooth audio is really ****ty as of right now.
There is a topic over it but the situation is the following:
SBC codec causes distortion
AAC codec is 100% broken
Aptx and Ldac I haven't tested yet.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-10/help/mate-10-bluetooth-audio-unbearable-t3751932/page2
Raman_Singh said:
I recently bought Huawei Mate 10 from official Huawei store on AliExpress. It does not show Dual VoLTE option. Man - I am doomed only dual 4g.
Huawei - Why???? The seller really duped me as I asked this question before buying phone. The answer was diplomatic - "yes, it will support 4g in India"
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Sad story, but this topic seems to be over malfunctioning BT audio. ?
With my wife's P20 Pro there are no issues.
But now with the lastest firmware is even worse, it's chopping every few seconds.
shame on you Huawei.
BLA-L29 8.0.0.142(C432)
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Have been thinking about picking up a pair of Sony WH1000XM2 that use the LDAC codec over Bluetooth. I was wondering if anyone else has a pair of these (or any Sony headphones that support LDAC).
I've read all the product reviews, I'm mostly wondering if LDAC works properly and if the sound quality and bluetooth reception is good on the OnePlus5 (especially if you're on OpenBeta 6).
Thanks in advance for any insights!
I have the MDR1000X and this model works very well with LDAC and apt-X on every Open Beta version including Open Beta 6
To be honest, I can't hear any difference between LDAC and apt-x with aac 320kbit/s files.
T1bolus said:
I have the MDR1000X and this model works very well with LDAC and apt-X on every Open Beta version including Open Beta 6
To be honest, I can't hear any difference between LDAC and apt-x with aac 320kbit/s files.
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Thanks for the info!
I am interestred to know as well. I have a oneplus 5 with No Limits ROM (based on stock OOS stable 5.0.2) and I was planning to buy a pair of sony WH-1000xm2. Somebody have this model and can tell me if it works with LDAC?
LDAC works well with 5T OB4. I have the WH-1000XM2.
street_samurai said:
Have been thinking about picking up a pair of Sony WH1000XM2 that use the LDAC codec over Bluetooth. I was wondering if anyone else has a pair of these (or any Sony headphones that support LDAC).
I've read all the product reviews, I'm mostly wondering if LDAC works properly and if the sound quality and bluetooth reception is good on the OnePlus5 (especially if you're on OpenBeta 6).
Thanks in advance for any insights!
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It's been a year I know, but for anyone wondering:
LDAC and all other Codecs are perfectly supported and working with the WH1000XM2 and Oneplus 5. I settled with AAC, since it is the best available codec still allowing to use the Sony Apps inbuilt equalizer.
I just bought the Haylou GT1 Pro and is impossible to use them to watch a video with P30 Pro the audio lag from the video is so, sooo bad. Tested with S10 plus and sounds much better. I'm still on 9.1 185 ... Anyone knows how to fix it?
Thanks
Currently, the only way to properly use Bluetooth devices is if they support the aptx codec as its the fastest codec and the P30pro is really bad at handling the other codecs.
felipy2k said:
I just bought the Haylou GT1 Pro and is impossible to use them to watch a video with P30 Pro the audio lag from the video is so, sooo bad. Tested with S10 plus and sounds much better. I'm still on 9.1 185 ... Anyone knows how to fix it?
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buy better one... i have jabra elit 65 active and there is no lag and any other problems... they was also perfect for my old p10, now i am on p30pro
But after test with S10 plus seems that the problem is not the device !
Same here on mate20 pro with Huawei freebuds.
Very very bad delay,
With my old OnePlus no delay at all.
Huawei devices are crappy with Bluetooth.
serZile said:
buy better one... i have jabra elit 65 active and there is no lag and any other problems... they was also perfect for my old p10, now i am on p30pro
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Second this,
I have Sennheisers True Wireless and its next to 0 lag as well.
While it may work better with the S10 the problem is more the headset using codecs that the S10 may support but the P30 Pro does not.
felipy2k said:
I just bought the Haylou GT1 Pro and is impossible to use them to watch a video with P30 Pro the audio lag from the video is so, sooo bad. Tested with S10 plus and sounds much better. I'm still on 9.1 185 ... Anyone knows how to fix it?
Thanks
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am also using SONY srs-xb30 bluetooth speaker,no lags... in car on bluetooth (also for videos) no lags... i really didn't have any problems so far... try to find some device with bt 5.0 and try it... just to see is there any lag
No issues with my bose QC35s but I did get lag with my Samsung galaxy buds.
Hey, do you know if this is fixed with the android 10 update?
Go in developer options and change the Bluetooth audio codec.That will fix the Audio lag.
serZile said:
am also using SONY srs-xb30 bluetooth speaker,no lags... in car on bluetooth (also for videos) no lags... i really didn't have any problems so far... try to find some device with bt 5.0 and try it... just to see is there any lag
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The GT1 pro is 5.0... I found a post here in the forum where a guy with those Bose $200 + bought a p30 pro and was complaining about the same thing !
I've hogged this question around all phone manufacturers, and the only phone that supports it that I know of is LG V series. OPPO itself ignored the question, so if someone could test...
Also, what about aptX... does it have it?
Lord Childe said:
I've hogged this question around all phone manufacturers, and the only phone that supports it that I know of is LG V series. OPPO itself ignored the question, so if someone could test...
Also, what about aptX... does it have it?
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No even in coloros 7, it doesn't support bluetooth EQ though OnePlus phone does.
How do I check about aptX..i dont have aptX supported bluetooth earphones.
mohitgalaxy3 said:
No even in coloros 7, it doesn't support bluetooth EQ though OnePlus phone does..
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Disappointing, I remember back in 2014 people complaining that MaxxAudio wasn't supported by BT in OPPO Find 7. It's extraordinary that these blasted companies ditch the audio jack and expect people to use BT without the system EQ, which is far superior to the bucket-load of poor third-party EQ apps.
OnePlus 7 Pro doesn't support it, according to support. Sony Xperia 1 I now know does, so it's a choice between that and LG.
Reno 10x has aptx HD via Bluetooth. It means you can enjoy almost lossless audio if you have right headphone. I have an audio Technica Bluetooth headphone with aptx HD. Works amazing with the Reno. Perfect and Crystal clear sound. The problem with aptx HD headphones is that they are expensive. The one i have is 300 $.