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Captivative has FM?

hi, for those who got the ATT Captivative, do you konw if the phoen comes with FM radio? I searched online and it looks like the phone may not come with it.

Doesn't have the software for it, may or may not have the actual hardware.

Doesn't come with FM. The hardware *may* be there and if so could possibly be enabled with a custom kernel but no one knows for sure yet.

The hardware is there, theres just no drivers in the shipped kernel, but yes theres also the chance that att decided to request samsung to remove the fm radio chipset, so that people would use att radio services etc.

Sick and tire of AT&T. Why disable the fm radio?

ATT wants to make more money off of their subscribers by making them use the ATT app which causes the user to use data (pay for a larger data plan) and pay a monthly subscription fee.
The Euro version comes with an FMRadio.apk I installed it and the GUI works fine (even detected that I didn't have my headphones plugged in) but, threw an error that the app couldn't start the radio.
So, my conclusion would be that we just need to get the drivers from the Euro version of the Galaxy S and put them into a custom kernal and install the FMRadio.apk = we would have a working FM radio.
Should be very possible and very likely to happen!

If you want it to just listen to the Radio, try IHeartRadio it has an extremely large collection of Radio stations across the nation streamed to the phone.

Once again: that uses data. I think we were hoping for a REAL WORKING FM RADIO. This should be possible.

thanks for the feedback guys. I really don't understand why ATT always want to cripple these devices.
Hopefully someone will get it to work.

Can't blame AT&T solely here. It looks like none of the US spec Galaxy S phones will have FM radio.

sumsimpleracer said:
If you want it to just listen to the Radio, try IHeartRadio it has an extremely large collection of Radio stations across the nation streamed to the phone.
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I heart radio only has clear channel stations. So if the station you want to listen isnt owned by clear channel, you need to find an alternative.

I use RadioTime on my squeezebox for both local and non-local radio, and it appears they have a (pay) app.

nolesrule said:
I use RadioTime on my squeezebox for both local and non-local radio, and it appears they have a (pay) app.
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pandora app in store but it uses data to stream your music,just music of your choice nothing else

what is the outcome of this investigation?

I use this portal http://www.thestreamcenter.com/ and streamfurious http://www.streamfurious.com/ but I agree! We need to get our FM radio hardware working. I did this with my Fuze and Tilt II thanks to xda.

rafyvitto said:
The hardware is there, theres just no drivers in the shipped kernel, but yes theres also the chance that att decided to request samsung to remove the fm radio chipset, so that people would use att radio services etc.
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Doesn't make sense, since the HTC Aria has an FM radio. My guess would be Samsung didn't take the time to get FCC clearance for the FM radio.

Why did this thread fall to page 3... It's still a problem and I want to know if it has an FM radio or not.

Dont get me wrong, all cell companies are evil. but dont blame them for something that the hardware manufacturers are obviously doing.
im in canada with rogers with the i896 version of the i897 model, NO FM.
not even the international version of the i897 model has working FM.
dont blame att.... for this.

[Q] N7105 samsung galaxy note 2 lte -no fm radio

Hi,
Can anyone help to share where to download the firmware FM RADIO for SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE II LTE, N7105???IS The phone missing the fm radio tech suppported???????
thanks..

tehnoth or maior 5 comptroller
I cant find it too. I also download a app on the market and it dont work. Maybe this version do not have Fm Radio in it =| .

Call Samsung
Seriously, I did not know there were sooo many different variants of the Note II (LTE). After reading on a couple of websites that it had FM Radio I went ahead to purchase the LTE version and only to find out later that it did not have FM Radio enabled in the Singapore version.
Some say there is no hardware built within the phone to support FM Radio but when I called Samsung Singapore helpline (1800-7267864) and voiced my disappointment, over the local market being deprived of a very basic function;
1) First I was told, no FM Radio and to download Radio Application from Google Play the streaming kind that will incur data charges.
2) When I said, why is that overseas LTE model has inbuilt FM Receiver then I was told that Samsung was aware of this issue and that they were working on this situation and perhaps there will be an update soon.
So in other words, it may just have something to do with the ROM and or Kernal and the hardware is probably already there but disabled. I suggest, those who feel there is a strong need for this function (FM Radio) to call them up and constantly, get an update otherwise, Samsung won't really know that there is a serious market for this function. Just my opinion.

Hi there,
I was also "cheated" by thinking there is FM radio in the Singapore Note version! Had called Samsung before but there is no satisfactory answer from them.
androidbotz said:
Seriously, I did not know there were sooo many different variants of the Note II (LTE). After reading on a couple of websites that it had FM Radio I went ahead to purchase the LTE version and only to find out later that it did not have FM Radio enabled in the Singapore version.
Some say there is no hardware built within the phone to support FM Radio but when I called Samsung Singapore helpline (1800-7267864) and voiced my disappointment, over the local market being deprived of a very basic function;
1) First I was told, no FM Radio and to download Radio Application from Google Play the streaming kind that will incur data charges.
2) When I said, why is that overseas LTE model has inbuilt FM Receiver then I was told that Samsung was aware of this issue and that they were working on this situation and perhaps there will be an update soon.
So in other words, it may just have something to do with the ROM and or Kernal and the hardware is probably already there but disabled. I suggest, those who feel there is a strong need for this function (FM Radio) to call them up and constantly, get an update otherwise, Samsung won't really know that there is a serious market for this function. Just my opinion.
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haloha82 said:
Hi there,
I was also "cheated" by thinking there is FM radio in the Singapore Note version! Had called Samsung before but there is no satisfactory answer from them.
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My conclusion is that nowadays it is quite rare or virtually unheard of to get a dirt cheap plan with unlimited or 10GB data with any of the local telcos. Those good old days are gone. The 3 major telco here have limited the data to 2GB-4GB for basic plans. Question is how else can these telcos make money? Answer, via these data consuming apps that some of us have been suggested to use in lieu of the actual hardware based FM receiver.
True, some may not see the need of having a FM receiver on their phones but then there are those of us who love listening to live music while on the go. Some may even suggest getting an additional gadget for that very purpose but the last thing we want to do is carry multiple gadgets for multiple reasons. I love the phone but it would had sweeten the deal more if they had enabled the FM receiver on our local handsets. Besides, why the double standards? Same model Retail set you get FM receiver and Telco set without. A big boo to Samsung Singapore and the local telcos.

I received my N7105 today, bought off Kogan.com.au.
I only have a 500MB/month data plan, and my employer's internet connection isn't great, so I thought I'd try its FM radio...
and there was no app.
so I ran the Samsung apps apps to see if I had to download it. No sign.
googled and found this thread... it seems hard to believe there's no FM radio!
I would still have bought the N7105 but I would like to have known of the radio's absence to avoid the tinge of disappointment.

Add another surprised user to the list... I just bought my GT-7105T (Telstra Australian version) a few days ago and went looking for the FM radio just now... not there! I had no idea there were so many variants, perhaps I would have tried to find out which grey imports would have worked on Aus 4G networks as the Korean versions get a DMB tuner (for digital radio and TV!)
If anyone is interested in checking out the different variants before purchasing, there's a handy table on the Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_II#Table_of_variants
In the meantime I will contact Samsung as well, at least to try and find out if FM hardware is missing, or maybe it will come with a software update or some software mods/hacking.

androidbotz said:
... Same model Retail set you get FM receiver and Telco set without...
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I believe it has to do with different models (varriants) as mugget points out on the wiki thread, and not retail vs telco.
I also looked in those korean versions. I do not believe you can get fm (or tv) reception in countries that do not utilize that system.
As far as LTE functionality, those korean models might match one or 2 of your country's LTE frequencies but not all. For example, none of the korean versions tune to the 2600 frequency.
Whether or not the fm hardware is there or not, is it not more involved setting up 2 assembly lines instead of one?
And like already stated: "Why the double standards"?

Add me to the list. Singapore and Starhub. Pretty disappointed.
Does anyone know if the phone has the hardware?

Welcome to the disappointed club!
The lack of radio and 64 GB model kept me from buing this one although I REALLY wanted it...
Is the radio harware there? I guess only Samsung knows.
Patience!

Australia is digital radio and tv ready. why didn't sumsung pt this feature in note 2? fortunately I haven't bought it yet.

Add me to the list of disappointed owner. I own a HongKong GT-N7105 Galaxy Note 2 LTE and I really never thought that something so basic cheap and useful would be let out of this high end piece. Does anyone have any info if the hardware is in there and that a software update or a dev could enable it? Cheers

Same problem here. No FM Radio app, I'm SO disappointed. Bought the device 3 days ago and just noticed that it's missing! WTF. Everyone doesn't have internet access all the time! And it takes a lot more battery to use mobile data on the go to listen music, when you can just turn on the app and listen it for real! And how about when you don't have access to mobile data, like when you're hiking and there's no mobile network! You might hear FM frequencies with the phone, but no, there is no app for the cause. Fck.
GT-N7105, 4.1.2 (N7105XXDLL5).

Seems like we aren't going to get FM Radio at all...
https://community.optus.com.au/t5/Mobile/FM-radio-hotspot-for-Galaxy-Note-2-N7105/m-p/33786/highlight/true#M7155

Greate...i payd 490Euro for a Note 2 Lte and it doesn't have radio FM? WTF? My dad has a Lg Optimus Sol and HAS RADIO!!!
I hope they will make an update for radio on Lte version...

Can't update that!
It is missing the hardware!

I searches for this too ,same result :/ i dont see any other way than Google musix all acces , spotify or webradio ,that Kind of stuff
Gesendet von meinem Galaxy Note II

Just buy a pendant radio and mp3 player...
like
http://www.dhgate.com/product/mp3-music-player-8-16-32-gb-mp3-players-backlight/105018275.html

drgkt said:
Just buy a pendant radio and mp3 player...
like
http://www.dhgate.com/product/mp3-music-player-8-16-32-gb-mp3-players-backlight/105018275.html
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Yeah, all of these people can't think that. So funny. Why i carry extra device only for radio function?
Big disappointment.

Well, either that or nothing.
This machine will never have radio.

Is there a mod to enable FM Radio (SM-G935F) Exonys?

Just read there is a firmware update to enable FM radio on US variants and receive broadcasts using the NextRadio app.
Is there something like this can be done for the Exonys models?
It''s the one thing missing that would make this handset perfect, then I could stop taking my Nokia N91 with me.

From what I could understand it's a feature of the snapdragon chipset, so no.

While the S3 (I9300) with exynos had it, the Qualcomm (I9305) didnt lol.

There is no FM or IR blaster in S7

There is. read the 4.may update of the t mobile us version. Someone posted. It mention fm radio.
We could try it with nextradio app for example when the update arrives on the exynos version
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Is the NextRadio app USA only?, it doesn't appear on the UK Play Store with the S7e.

kradcliffe said:
Is the NextRadio app USA only?, it doesn't appear on the UK Play Store with the S7e.
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Its an internet radio feature (software) which comes as a package from the service provider.
Update
Its a hardware which was disabled by carriers and now after the update its alive without the need for data to tune radio
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We don't know if the Exynos even has an FM Radio module. The Bluetooth chipset commonly used with Qualcomm phones has FM but is either usually disabled either in software or even hardware
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http://www.androidauthority.com/t-mobile-galaxy-s7-s7-edge-gained-fm-radio-latest-update-690893/
http://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-model-numbers-differences/
have a duo (g935fd) and am bit angry having no fm ukw radio.
As someone who works in a radio station its a must have.
And I need a duo sim too...
And duo sim s7 edge only have Exynos 8890.
so that sucks.
Any Kernel mod that solves the Problem is apriciated. Hit me up if there is a solution for sm-g935fd just rooted because thought i would find a mod. ??
http://www.mobiflip.de/samsung-galaxy-s7-update-radio/

The snapdragon driver that shipped with the S7E does not drive the radio in the CPU.
However, a recent hack of the CPU driver means all carriers must update....and that update includes the portion of the driver that enables the radio.
So update your phone, provided by your carrier, and then you'll have a radio on your S7 edge

Deansmithok said:
The snapdragon driver that shipped with the S7E does not drive the radio in the CPU.
However, a recent hack of the CPU driver means all carriers must update....and that update includes the portion of the driver that enables the radio.
So update your phone, provided by your carrier, and then you'll have a radio on your S7 edge
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That is with concern to the Snapdragon version.
Op has been asking about the Exynos version.
Any ideas.?

I have a SM-G930F exynos chip ...my phone was purchased carrier unlocked...any ideas?

Hi.
I have exynos (europen) model. Would that update work for me?

No
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You can use the external speaker for FM radio

Playing around with my AT&T V20 I noticed with the fm radio while having my headsets plugged in I can toggle the phone speaker on. So for people that don't have headsets they can use a 3.5 cord and be able to use the fm radio. Its located in the top right hand corner next to the 3 for menu. Just make sure a 3.5 cable/headset is plugged in first lol
So I don't know if this is known or not but figured can't hurt to post it.
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Thanks! Confirmed to work on my T-mobile V20.

Hey no problem. Just make sure you turn off the dac lol
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so ATT & TMob have fm radio support but not my US996 carrier unlocked version? WHATS UP WIT DAT? Is there any way I can activate / add software?

As far as I can remember if you don't have fm radio then the fm board isn't installed. Read it somewhere on here that was what lg said. So if you don't have it you are sol sorry
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papashex said:
so ATT & TMob have fm radio support but not my US996 carrier unlocked version? WHATS UP WIT DAT? Is there any way I can activate / add software?
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There was some discussion that the FM radio is on the US996, but none of the driver files is. However, we would need someone to actually take a look, or supply the driver files and have someone with a US996 load them...

I have the DS model with FM Radio. If we can get root on this model I should be able to rip the FM files for you. Usually the FM Radio is part of the chipset. I suspect the hardware is in all phones, but some are missing the software/drivers. It makes you stream more data without FM Radio, that's how the telcos make $$$

Do you need root to simply start with adb pull through usb to try and get the app out as a first step / test. I'll try it on my rooted us996.

papashex said:
so ATT & TMob have fm radio support but not my US996 carrier unlocked version? WHATS UP WIT DAT? Is there any way I can activate / add software?
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Me too!! Searching for a way to enable the FM. NextRadio says it "doesn't have access to the FM receiver in the device."

You can try the app - FM Radio Speaker is an easy-to-use tool that can turn on the speaker to play when the headphones are inserted.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wikimediacom.fm.radio.speaker

Wow, talk about necroing a thread
Since it is already necroed..... The FM chip exists on all models of the V20. However, it isn't just a firmware issue. In the CPU there are feature qfuses that can be blown to enable or disable features. Since it appears that the FM chip can be enabled by a firmware upgrade, the models that it doesn't exist on probably don't have that feature fuse blown. So, yes, it is possible to blow the fuse and then add the firmware. I am still researching how to blow fuses that aren't blown.
-- Brian

[Q] FM Radio enabled?

I went to use my NextRadio app and I got this:
"Thank you for trying NextRadio!
Unfortunately, NextRadio no longer provides radio streams and is now incompatible with your device. We apologize for the inconvenience."
I had my headphone plugged in, firmware up-to-date and nothing.
I check my Note 9 and it works perfectly.
I'm saddened to be missing this important feature. Especially this time of year when I'm listening to sports radio frequently.
I checked with google and I came across post that said Verizon confirmed that the chip is there but is blocking it on the Verizon network.
I am with T-Mobile but this is the first time I have ever purchased an unlocked phone. I am a little worried that I am s.o.l. with this and that Samsung has disabled the chip themselves (if I even have it). I know T-Mobile pushes their OEM partners to support it. Can anyone with an T-Mobile branded phone please see if theirs work or notwith NextRadio?
OR is this really just an unintended causality of war in the removal of the headphone jack? I was hoping that having USB-C headphones would still act as an antenna.
https://www.tmonews.com/2015/08/t-m...m-chip-will-push-oem-partners-to-do-the-same/

I used Next radio all the time, while it worked.
https://www.droid-life.com/2019/01/...our-phones-nextradio-shuts-down-live-streams/
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Went to a tmobile store yesterday and installed nextradio on a SN10+, this is what it said after trying to run it:
"thank you for trying nextradio!
We'd love to bring you local fm radio, but nextradio doesn't have access to the fm radio receiver in your device. Let your wireless carrier know that you'd like to listen to free fm radio on your phone with nextradio!"
So tmobile has gone back on their word? Or maybe they cannot figure out how to turn the USB-c headphones into an antenna?
Frustrating but at least we got an extra 100mah in our batteries (2.33%) to make up for the lack of features.

sacnotsack said:
I used Next radio all the time, while it worked.
https://www.droid-life.com/2019/01/...our-phones-nextradio-shuts-down-live-streams/
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Thanks for the link but I'll still take local broadcast for sports. Internet radio blocks those out unless you pay.

rosedog said:
Thanks for the link but I'll still take local broadcast for sports. Internet radio blocks those out unless you pay.
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sometimes a new phone needs an update that utilizes the chip.
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sacnotsack said:
sometimes a new phone needs an update that utilizes the chip.
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That's what I'm hoping for at this point.

Has anyone tried a dongle and wired headphones?

Tidbits said:
Has anyone tried a dongle and wired headphones?
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if I remember correctly wired headphones/ aux cord were actually required because that acted as the antenna
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if I remember correctly wired headphones/ aux cord were actually required because that acted as the antenna
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That's why I asked. The video the lady mentioned dongle when she said FM radio as to why I was asking has anyone tried that I don't have a dongle to try it.

I have a dongle and there is no FM chip. Really sucks.

Oyeve said:
I have a dongle and there is no FM chip. Really sucks.
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After reading the Verizon post and my experience at T-Mobile, your statement is incorrect. There is a FM chip but it being enabled or having access to it is a different situation.

My phone came directly from Samsung and gives the same message. This is Not a carrier issue, it's Samsung.

I think this is a Samsung thing as well. I made the unfortunate mistake of ordering the international version so i would be able to root it and play with some of the ROMs that are out there, without realizing the phone would be locked into Singapore mode (all samsung and google apps are giving recommendations for popular apps or products and services in Singapore even though my google play and samsung apps are registered in the US!). Either way thats my fault for not researching it better but, but the point of my post is that I get the same error everyone else is getting for the FM chip, so its not a Carrier thing. Even if i take the sim card out and connect to wifi only, and no carrier at all, i still get the error about the FM Radio.

Hi everyone. I have N975U1 and have the same problem. Is there a way to use FM Radio? Or gsmarena made a mistake saying this phone has? Thanks

jotade said:
Hi everyone. I have N975U1 and have the same problem. Is there a way to use FM Radio? Or gsmarena made a mistake saying this phone has? Thanks
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I also have the N975U1. Did anyone figure this out?