First, and really first, what exactly are the third party apps yourselves and others are suffering issues with?
"...every app..." and "...every one I tried)..." isn't helpful, so please list your the apps you've tested.
Please also tell us your setup; headphones, and if you are using external equipment at all (DAC, amp, DAC/amp).
Second, I have had zero issues with any and all third party apps I have used:
- Onkyo DP-X1 Music App,
- Tidal (I no longer subscribe to Spotify),
- YouTube,
- The Room 3 by Fireproof Games (amazing sound effects and music for this game, though I prefer my 2K Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus screen over Onkyo DP-X1 720p screen),
- BBC iPlayer,
- BBC iPlayer Radio.
I believe my friend,
@scootermafia, has had, so far, a trouble free experience with third party apps also.
It is my firm belief that it's a System Level Android settings issue.
Run the app that you've got an issue with. Then go to Android Settings > Sound and Notifications and record all the settings as is.
Or, in a worse case scenario, if you are running apps off the MicroSDHC/MicroSDXC card (or downloading album's to the card) and having cracking issues or similar, then the cards could be faulty. You'll need to do a memory check if this scenario is the case.
Finally, if you are using unbalanced SE headphones or equipment and AGC is on TURN IT OFF. This might also be a reason as AGC only works with balanced connections, and third party apps might have a hissy fit with AGC + SE.
Not sure if I can troubleshoot today but I will try, or another Head-Fi'er can step-in.
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