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So thus far there is no FM radio cab on the Touch pro from sprint.
If you are interested in the sprint diamond, there is a fix for that in the diamond forums both here and at ppcgeeks.
If you are interested in a fix for the Fuze:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2692292&postcount=204
from what i under stand that works..
For a current discussion of the FM radio on the Sprint Touch Pro:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=49654
wont flashing a different ROM do the trick?
RavenY2K3 said:
wont flashing a different ROM do the trick?
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I don't think there is a rom out there yet for the Sprint Touch Pro - it's a CDMA phone so none of the existing roms will work on it (I assume?).
Any luck with this anyone
no luck
Just loaded the cab i found in one of the threads. installed on my sprint touch pro and loaded fine. but would not play. I think they removed the hardware.
benthere06 said:
Just loaded the cab i found in one of the threads. installed on my sprint touch pro and loaded fine. but would not play. I think they removed the hardware.
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Did you have headphones plugged in? On the Fuze I had to install the cab and plug the headphones in before the program would run because it uses the headphones as an antenna.
yeah i plugged them in. it did say i needed to do it before hand but no luck, just shows that little colorful circle waiting icon. I assume it is searching for a signal or something and then will just sit there and nothing works. Maybe that is why the unit is a smidge smaller than the gsm version.
Same thing here, app installs fine but doesn't do anything.
same here but how about the headphones with built in fm radio antenna has anyone tried those and see if it works?
leoiden said:
same here but how about the headphones with built in fm radio antenna has anyone tried those and see if it works?
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It shouldn't matter. On the Fuze I just plugged in a pair of iPod earbuds and the FM radio worked great.
Don't want to kill the buzz, but my understanding is that Sprint took it a step further than AT&T and neutered the phone to remove the radio chip so there is no software solution...
bugsykoosh said:
Don't want to kill the buzz, but my understanding is that Sprint took it a step further than AT&T and neutered the phone to remove the radio chip so there is no software solution...
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I don't think so. They took the same exact hardware that AT&T did except that the mold is different (appearance). It is probably only restricted by software. Try installing the cab for the fm radio. It could possibly work.
I installed the cab and it wouldn't work on my sprint touch pro.
Kraize92 said:
I don't think so. They took the same exact hardware that AT&T did except that the mold is different (appearance). It is probably only restricted by software. Try installing the cab for the fm radio. It could possibly work.
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I installed the FM Radio App on my Touch Pro and, with the headphones plugged, the app starts, waits for a little bit, and then I get an "Unspecified Error".
Do we know for a fact that the FM circuitry has been removed? Is there a driver that needs to be installed in Windows Mobile? Could the radio be re-enabled via a change in the firmware?
Chris
dunawayc said:
I installed the FM Radio App on my Touch Pro and, with the headphones plugged, the app starts, waits for a little bit, and then I get an "Unspecified Error".
Do we know for a fact that the FM circuitry has been removed? Is there a driver that needs to be installed in Windows Mobile? Could the radio be re-enabled via a change in the firmware?
Chris
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It could be the FM Radio is specific to the GSM versions of the phone. But we need a tech person to prove that.
im curious to see what the answer to this question is. i would like to have fm radio in conjunction to my sirius subscription
Kraize92 said:
I don't think so. They took the same exact hardware that AT&T did except that the mold is different (appearance). It is probably only restricted by software. Try installing the cab for the fm radio. It could possibly work.
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I wouldn't say that. Along with changing from GSM to CDMA cellular radios they could have changed virtually anything. At this point there is no telling wether the hardware is present or not. I'd love an FM radio on my Sprint Pro, but I'm not too optimistic.
I wanted the radio, too. But as a pratical matter, I doubt it would have worked too well unless you were right on top of the station. I find I can listen to most of the radio I want using Kinoma's media guide. It's wonderful. I'm still hoping someone discovers a way to activate the radio. How ignorant of Sprint to disable it.....
Why is it always SOMETHING with every Sprint phone? Why do they always have to disable something? What good does it do them to disable the FM radio?
bigray327 said:
Why is it always SOMETHING with every Sprint phone? Why do they always have to disable something? What good does it do them to disable the FM radio?
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Well thats a no brainer there bud...if we all had the FM Radio working thanks to this new HTC Product..then Sprint would get there ass kicked in regards to their sprint store with the music downloads and all... It takes from their profitasbility for us to have the Built in FM Radio functioning.
Hi all
I was seriously considering purchasing the nexus s when i saw that theres no mentioning of radio, and for someone who listen to radio a lot it kinda disappointed me.
is it true? will i have no radio if i buy the nexus s?
i guess you mean FM-Radio...
after all i read, is the chip fm-enabled, but the OS is not. so you would probably have to wait like on the Nexus One till some guys enable the FM software sided with an app or so!
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...is it true? will i have no radio if i buy the nexus s?
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No Fm.Radio is a disappointment
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Just use iheart radio or pandora if u have unlimited data iheart has local fm stations
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xrizwan said:
Just use iheart radio or pandora if u have unlimited data iheart has local fm stations
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Personally, I don't care about the FM radio, but your suggested solution isn't a complete one for a few reasons:
1) iHeart doesn't include all FM stations, pandora doesn't include any, I'm not sure Wunderradio has them all either (do all stations simulcast on the net?).
2) I think a full time data connection streaming is going to use more juice than an FM radio receiver. iHeart chews through my battery pretty quickly.
3) An FM radio should receive a signal in places that you may not get a stable data connection.
All the other options available to us are the reason I don't care about FM radio (commercials suck on FM radio), but for some it's still the preferred choice (maybe they like a particular DJ or morning crew...
Yes, i mean FM radio and i kinda listen to it a lot. This is realy disappointing to me. I also assume that enabling the chip means i will have to root the phone in order to use it right? which is something i also didnt want to do... guess i will have to wait for the next phone to come, choose something else or just compromise on the FM radio which is unlikely
rori~ said:
No Fm.Radio is a disappointment
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Yeah, but does any SGS have FM?
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Yeah, but does any SGS have FM?
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Yes, the i9000 does, out of the box. I think the Vibrant (T-Mo version) does, too.
I found this great Android app 'TuneIn Radio' on AppBrain: http://www.appbrain.com/app/tunein.player
This Should Help... All Radio Stations should be there and all it uses is Data.. For Free! Yay! =)
Sent From a Crop Circle... with a Nexus S
Anyone out there know of a working fm tuner? I tried the Bionic version with no luck.
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This phone lacks the necessary hardware for fm tuner
Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure that the Snapdragon processor supports the FM tuner but the software does not... If you were able to flash a custom kernel that supported it then it should work no problem. It's just that Google doesn't like FM tuners for some reason... same problem that the Nexus 4 had.
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure that the Snapdragon processor supports the FM tuner but the software does not... If you were able to flash a custom kernel that supported it then it should work no problem. It's just that Google doesn't like FM tuners for some reason... same problem that the Nexus 4 had.
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I am not 100% of where I can reference this, but I am a BIG FM radio listener during college football season, and when this was last brought up I believe the issue is that the hardware, while present, is hard coded OFF in the firmware by Verizon.
No amount of modding can turn it on, short of unlocking the bootloader.
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I am not 100% of where I can reference this, but I am a BIG FM radio listener during college football season, and when this was last brought up I believe the issue is that the hardware, while present, is hard coded OFF in the firmware by Verizon.
No amount of modding can turn it on, short of unlocking the bootloader.
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My point exactly. You would have to flash a modified kernel that supports FM tuning. I think a lot of it has to do with the Google Play Music store and their online radio stations that they offer.
TuneIn Radio has completely destroyed FM radio for me. Even on my Moto G, it just sounds clearer.
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TuneIn Radio has completely destroyed FM radio for me. Even on my Moto G, it just sounds clearer.
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I agree that is sounds clear and clean. But inside a stadium, trying to listen to play by play, a 8 second delay does more harm than good.
There is a spot for internet radio, but also FM radio as well
lawmangrant said:
I agree that is sounds clear and clean. But inside a stadium, trying to listen to play by play, a 8 second delay does more harm than good.
There is a spot for internet radio, but also FM radio as well
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If that's your main reason for it, I can see that being a big factor.
Don't know if you're willing to invest in other stuff, but the Sansa Clip is about $20-30 now and can play/record FM radio pretty well.
DaemonAshra said:
If that's your main reason for it, I can see that being a big factor.
Don't know if you're willing to invest in other stuff, but the Sansa Clip is about $20-30 now and can play/record FM radio pretty well.
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I have a portable HD radio and iPad nano that both handle FM nicely. But I would love to only have to carry one device.
I just hate that Big Red continues to cripple devices to push data driven services, and then cap the data. I mean, they are making money hand over fist, but it's still annoying.
this is an old thread, but since we are now bootloader unlockable, is this FM radio thing a possibility?
What application have to work with the radio? I'm looking for one better of the stock but I don't find anyone. ?
I use TuneIn Radio from the Google store, works very well for me.
Works with the antenna earphones of the phone?
I use TuneIn as well, it streams radio stations from the web, its great... Doesn't use the headphones as it streams instead.
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Ok tanks to both. But I'm looking for a app which works with the antenna earphones of the Moto G. Anyway tanks.
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Ok tanks to both. But I'm looking for a app which works with the antenna earphones of the Moto G. Anyway tanks.
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Try with SpiritFM or Motorola's app
Thanks Alberto97 I will try SpiritFM one more reason for root my phone. Do you think exist a app which no need root?
Check the thread it for Spirit FM. You will see that it is the only app that isn't part of a manufacturer's stock ROM. It's hard to do FM radio because the methods used on each phone are not well documented.
So, as a result, Spirit FM is the only independently developed radio app. The rest use internet.
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test new FM radio, it works for me
Thanks mrcorey I had not thought of that it's a good explanation.
Thanks albstime, but you refers to the app stock of the Moto G?
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Thanks Alberto97 I will try SpiritFM one more reason for root my phone. Do you think exist a app which no need root?
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#Spirit1: Real FM Radio 4 AOSP [NO ROOT REQD]
[Must for FM lovers in India- Support "Changing of Radio channels Via Default Headsets" ]
Settings That Made This App Worked in My Non Rooted Moto G
*BAND>>World 50 KHz
*AUDIO>>Method>>=[ Digital XZ2/ Sony Z/QC Intent/Sony Z2 ALSA/Sony Z2 ]
*UI>>Antenna=Headset>>Start Warn
*UI>>Media Button Pause/Play>>Seek Up
Thought I was being stupid when I couldn't get the radio to work on my h955 but it seemed that lg had not provided an app nor the capability. Radio update now available from lg. Tried it and it works very well. Not sure if everyone else knew about it or if peeps were waiting without knowing so I'm letting you all know.
Link?
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I couldn't get the radio to work on my h955 but it seemed that lg had not provided an app nor the capability
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Are you joking or what? Just look at Settings / General / About phone / Update Center / App Updates. There are 14 LG apps, FM Radio 4.40.14 is among them.
No not joking. When I first got my flex 2 the radio wouldn't work. I tried and tried but to no avail. I may not be able to write in programming language but I'm certainly not a dumbass as your tone denoted. I've been rooting and modding ever since I had my lg 2x (p990). The update is exactly where you said. Maybe it was firmware specific but I don't think I was the only one who had this problem and thought it would be nice to let others know. Anyways. . . . . no luck with bootloader still everyone or is flex 2 considered a dead horse?
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When I first got my flex 2 the radio wouldn't work. I tried and tried but to no avail.
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Was your Flex in original factory condition at the same time?
Was your box sealed?
Or it was second hand phone tampered by previous owner?
(*) Wait, I take a look into LG-H955_GBR_UG_Web_V1.0_150319-1.pdf users guide and have found this: "FM radio - NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider."
But in such situation I would expect that FM Radio will be missing in Settings / General / About phone / Update Center / App Updates too, in other words - forever.
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I'm certainly not a dumbass as your tone denoted.
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I am sorry, but that's purely your interpretation, I don't want to say this. I was only really surprised how someone can say "but it seemed that lg had not provided an app nor the capability". That is like missing for example Camera apps or Camera capability which is mentioned too in phone specifications. But now I know that even this is possible in some regions by some service providers, see (*).
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Maybe it was firmware specific but I don't think I was the only one who had this problem and thought it would be nice to let others know.
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I didn't read any post about missing FM Radio app out of the box on Flex 2 so far.
Did you noticed the second post, asking for link? Your OP could be interpreted as if LG post FM Radio in Google Play for LG phones. It was reason for me to enter with my exact specification where you are able to install/update LG apps including FM Radio:
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Just look at Settings / General / About phone / Update Center / App Updates. There are 14 LG apps, FM Radio 4.40.14 is among them.
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Was your Flex in original factory condition at the same time?
Was your box sealed?
Or it was second hand phone tampered by previous owner?
(*) Wait, I take a look into LG-H955_GBR_UG_Web_V1.0_150319-1.pdf users guide and have found this: "FM radio - NOTE: This application may not be available depending on the region or service provider."
But in such situation I would expect that FM Radio will be missing in Settings / General / About phone / Update Center / App Updates too, in other words - forever.
I am sorry, but that's purely your interpretation, I don't want to say this. I was only really surprised how someone can say "but it seemed that lg had not provided an app nor the capability". That is like missing for example Camera apps or Camera capability which is mentioned too in phone specifications. But now I know that even this is possible in some regions by some service providers, see (*).
I didn't read any post about missing FM Radio app out of the box on Flex 2 so far.
Did you noticed the second post, asking for link? Your OP could be interpreted as if LG post FM Radio in Google Play for LG phones. It was reason for me to enter with my exact specification where you are able to install/update LG apps including FM Radio:
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Mine was second hand but I factory reset it before I used it properly. When I tried to use the lg radio app which was already on the phone it wouldn't work. I deleted and reinstalled it but it still didn't work. I searched online to see if anyone else had a similar problem and some people stated that they couldn't use their radios either. I looked in the manual and found the same as you did that lg may not necessarily switch it on in some regions. I checked some 3rd party apps but no luck. Nothing would work so I assumed maybe mine was switched off and just listened to mp3 ect instead. Then an lg notification took me to update something else the other day and whilst doing so I spotted the radio app. As soon as I opened it I could tell that it was different from before ( an updated version I assumed ) and it worked awesome. I thought others should know. You're right, I should have said where I found it properly in my op sorry.
Some variants of the phone don't have FM radio. I think the H959 doesn't have it.
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Some variants of the phone don't have FM radio. I think the H959 doesn't have it.
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Thats what i thoughtabout mine. You should take another look. It might be available for yours now?
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Thats what i thoughtabout mine. You should take another look. It might be available for yours now?
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I have a H955 so I have the radio. It is a good radio too with excellent reception..
Maybe you can post the updated .apk's here for us.
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Maybe you can post the updated .apk's here for us.
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If I had a clue I would, but I don't
I suspect if you don't have the FM radio, the relevant hardware is not included although this is just a guess.
I have the ls996 and it does have an fm radio.
ls996 users have to use a third party fm radio app to use the hardware ( I verified this through the use of the NextRadio app )
though I can make use of the hardware by other means, I'm the type of person that likes to have something official from lg to tinker around with.
I run radio on LS996? No full-time program, which put the program to work FM radio?