Because no-one is willing to re-open this bug, I have opened new bug 1854392 for this same problem on newer versions of Ubuntu such as 19.10. Those who are affected by this problem, please add a note to bug 1854392 stating that you're affected.
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/bluez/+bug/1854392 -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1724919 Title: Bluetooth headphones only use A2DP when connected manually To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/alsa-driver/+bug/1724919/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs