Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) on Android: what works and what doesn't
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) work well on Android with the Bose app, and Snapdragon Sound-certified phones add aptX Adaptive.
Works 1Partial 1Needs app 1
| Feature | On Other Android | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Listen to music and take calls | Works | |
| Bose app (EQ, modes, updates, controls) | Needs app | Bose app on Android. |
| aptX Adaptive (Snapdragon Sound) | Partial | Only on Snapdragon Sound-certified Android phones. |
Same earbuds on other phones: on iPhone · on Pixel · on Galaxy
Official page: https://www.bose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIEMS.html · Checked 2026-10-28 · "Other Android" = other Android phones
Official page: https://www.bose.com/p/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen/QCUE2-HEADPHONEIEMS.html · Checked 2026-10-28 · "Other Android" = other Android phones
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