Im running cm, is spirit fm the only app for fm radio? Would it b better for my battery to just use internet radio
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pavel989 said:
Im running cm, is spirit fm the only app for fm radio? Would it b better for my battery to just use internet radio
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The built-in FM radio (using radio tuner) take almost no power at all - just what your speaker or headphones use - while any internet radio will take the same for speaker/headphones PLUS as much as your internet connection requires to get data packets (4G radio drains battery a lot more than i.e. wi-fi, specially in not-so-good signal strength areas). So yes, the built-in FM radio is certainly better for your battery than anything else.
MT4GS said:
The built-in FM radio (using radio tuner) take almost no power at all - just what your speaker or headphones use - while any internet radio will take the same for speaker/headphones PLUS as much as your internet connection requires to get data packets (4G radio drains battery a lot more than i.e. wi-fi, specially in not-so-good signal strength areas). So yes, the built-in FM radio is certainly better for your battery than anything else.
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Hm I should definitely figure out how to get the fm tuner app on here
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Anyone knows an alternative to the CM7 FM radio app?
I don't like the default one, mostly for the unnecessary activation of Bluetooth.
PD: I use the mik's CM7 port ROM
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059296
xsam123 said:
Anyone knows an alternative to the CM7 FM radio app?
I don't like the default one, mostly for the unnecessary activation of Bluetooth.
PD: I use the mik's CM7 port ROM
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Bluetooth and Radio are on the same chip, whenever you launch radio application Bluetooth will be activated by default. It might be possible that some applications/ROMs hide that Bluetooth icon to fool you
myawan said:
Bluetooth and Radio are on the same chip, whenever you launch radio application Bluetooth will be activated by default. It might be possible that some applications/ROMs hide that Bluetooth icon to fool you
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Spirit FM (linked above) doesn't need Bluetooth and won't try to fool you
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myawan said:
Bluetooth and Radio are on the same chip, whenever you launch radio application Bluetooth will be activated by default. It might be possible that some applications/ROMs hide that Bluetooth icon to fool you
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The latest version is the most stable one
Worth a try
Quinny899 said:
Spirit FM (linked above) doesn't need Bluetooth and won't try to fool you
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Looks like you don't understand how it works, do you?
Spirit FM does exactly the same...
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Looks like you don't understand how it works, do you?
Spirit FM does exactly the same...
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I have worked with mike (the developer) since about a month after the app was released. I had an LG device which did the same, I ran checks. Spirit FM does not use bluetooth
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Bluetooth Chip
myawan said:
Bluetooth and Radio are on the same chip, whenever you launch radio application Bluetooth will be activated by default. It might be possible that some applications/ROMs hide that Bluetooth icon to fool you
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Looks like you don't understand how it works, do you?
Spirit FM does exactly the same...
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Above 2 points are valid.
It does indeed use my Bluetooth Chip
The bluetooth is ON but It will be hidden and your notifications nor display will show you.
Only way to verify is to use other device and search, definitely your device will be found.
That means the stock FM app in Stock ROM also used bluetooth ??? and this bluetooth activation is only in optimus one???
No, it's in all devices with the same bt/radio chip.
Like stated before, the full chip must be enabled, that's why in cm7 we saw the bt-icon was enabled when running a radio app. Later on it was hidden.
But I guess I understand now what was meant, the bt-services do not start when enabling fm-radio, so you won't see the bt-icon.
Guys I am trying to run Spirit FM on my LG optimus One (P500) in India.
CAn you please share the settings to get it started. Its not working for me?
I find this post funny tho.
Radio is the radiation (wireless transmission) of electromagnetic signals. The biggest use of radio waves is to carry information, such as sound, by systematically changing (modulating) some property of the radiated waves.
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So tell me, how did u plan radio to function without the wireless part - bluetooth?
You can't fix anything without knowing how it really works. Luck is an exception
Is there any app that let you listen to the regular fm radio with out internet connection?
No cause the radio hardware has been taken out of our unit
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There is an app that has a lot of local stations called "TuneIn radio". It gets you the station through the internet.
qpqpqp said:
Is there any app that let you listen to the regular fm radio with out internet connection?
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nope dont think so
NO
There is absolutely no radio hardware in SGS4G.
Either use TuneIn (or equal) on WiFi or get another phone...
SGS i9000 does have radio inside.
good morning
I'm wondering if there is a kernel/rom that allow to listen fm radio off line.
thanks
Nexus s doesn't support FM radio
IT doesn't have the hardware. Use an app over wifi or.... Hmmm... Use a radio. What are the like 3 dollars for a battery powered portable radio. Honestly. I :banghead:
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Buy one of those headsets that has a built in radio receiver,because NS doesn't have a radio for, well, um, radio. according to the laws of conservation, we can't just materialise a radio out of nothing/nowhere, no unless you're magic, NS won't have a FM radio.
coluichepensa said:
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I'm wondering if there is a kernel/rom that allow to listen fm radio off line.
thanks
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Hardware it's inside the BT chipset, but it's missing the necessary wiring to make it work, as well the kernel driver...
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I've always been surprised that there isn't FM radio on these things. Seems silly. Is there a way to get one of the internal radios' to do true FM radio?
KDOG2020 said:
I've always been surprised that there isn't FM radio on these things. Seems silly. Is there a way to get one of the internal radios' to do true FM radio?
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P6200 de radyo yok.
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KDOG2020 said:
I've always been surprised that there isn't FM radio on these things. Seems silly. Is there a way to get one of the internal radios' to do true FM radio?
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Not surprising, Wifi and Bluetooth are in the 2Ghz range. FM is 100 Mhz.
Just install Tune-in Radio app and you won't have a need for a hardware FM radio
Hi guys. I was wondering if there is a radio app most likely AM because i need to listen to news that doesnt require internet connection. I really need one in case of emergencies and all especially now that a typhoon is approaching my country. Thanks.
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AMLB said:
Hi guys. I was wondering if there is a radio app most likely AM because i need to listen to news that doesnt require internet connection. I really need one in case of emergencies and all especially now that a typhoon is approaching my country. Thanks.
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You will need a device that has the radio ship built in and if I remember right only HTC and some Sony devices have this chip still.
Yeah im using a Samsung Galaxy S3 with cm11. If im not mistaking my phone has radio capabilities since back when i was still using touchwiz it has a radio app.
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AMLB said:
Yeah im using a Samsung Galaxy S3 with cm11. If im not mistaking my phone has radio capabilities since back when i was still using touchwiz it has a radio app.
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Then if it is the EU version (US version doesnt have the hardware) Then just grab a fm radio app and hook up some headphones (they are used as antenna) and you should be good to go.
While it's not impossible to cram an AM radio in a phone, getting good reception requires the radio/phone to be stationary in a specific position. Cell phones typically don't remain stationary. So manufacturers, even the few that still put FM radio, simply don't bother. No app can turn on what doesn't exist.
I don't know how it's done in the Philippines (I assume that's where you are - good luck by the way), but in the US, severe weather emergency alerts can be broadcast through regular cellular telephony. Of course, that assumes the broadcast towers are still standing...
Your best bet is to buy a small portable radio. Something that people listen to sports on, or even one of those emergency ones that you can crank to charge up. But it wouldn't surprise me if these are hard to find, considering what's about to hit your islands.