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Apple's Additonal Tools for Xcode package includes a great set of tools that are useful even for non-developers. One of these is Bluetooth Explorer, which, among other things, can help enable the hidden higher-quality AptX audio codec for paired devices.

I noticed this tool is now absent from the 12.0 disk image. Additional_Tools_for_Xcode_11.4.dmg contains the tool, but Additional_Tools_for_Xcode_12.dmg does not.

Anyone know if this means it's gone for good?

screenshot of the BT Explorer app

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    This is basically a yes / no question (which is fine) but if there is a specific task you seek (like documenting that codec switch option’ please @ me in comments if you link to or ask a new question. It would be fun to figure if we can still accomplish some specific tasks in 11 and / or on Apple Silicon. Commented Jan 3, 2021 at 12:09

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Not only it's been removed, I've tried to use the Bluetooth Explorer for Xcode 11.4 and it's not functional.

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    The Bluetooth Explorer from 11.4 is working for me on Catalina, tho I did have to run it twice - it is however barely readable in dark mode. Commented Jan 5, 2021 at 14:22
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    Doesn't work for me in MacOS 14.4, crashes going into audio options. Commented Mar 14, 2024 at 9:19

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