Bluetooth headphone range is very limited

• /e/OS version:3.1.4-a15-20250915526528-official-FP6
• Device model(s):Fairphone FP6
• Impacted Application: Libby
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• Browser/client and version:

The problem

The issue is, when my phone is too far away, the audio starts to have gaps, stutters, and return, then gaps again. The issue is fixed as soon as I put the phone closer to my headphones.

I have tested the same headphones on a Samsung Galaxy S10e and the playback is normal and range is considerably more until I start experiencing gaps in the audio.

Steps to reproduce I have only testing this issue on the Libby app when listening to audiobooks. I have not tested to try and reproduce it when listening on other audio apps.

When listening to an audiobook on the Libby app, my phone needs to be very close to the earbuds to maintain clean, uninterrupted audio playback. If my phone is in my pocket as opposed to in my hand that makes the difference. If the phone is in my hand down at my leg instead of up at my chest level, that makes a difference.

I will experience the same issue if the FP6 phone is on the table and I walk 10 feet away from it.

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