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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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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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.
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... 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.
I still like using FM radio on some of my devices and I remember T-Mobile pushing for the FM chip to be enabled on all devices in late 2015. - http://www.tmonews.com/2015/08/t-mo...m-chip-will-push-oem-partners-to-do-the-same/
So I was a little disappointed when I saw that the Galaxy S7 didn't support NextRadio. But then I went to NextRadio's website and saw this in their press release on the Galaxy S7
"The nextradioapp.com supported device page has been updated to reflect the new phones and carrier information. Both the Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge sold by AT&T support the NextRadio app download, Sprint will have the NextRadio app as a preload and the app is coming soon on T-Mobile phones as a download in a future update release." - http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160323005882/en/NextRadio®-App-Samsung-Galaxy-S7-S7-Edge
Now the question is when will this happen. The latest update didn't enable it, but I'd love to be able to use the FM radio on the S7 Edge. I currently use Tune In Radio, but I'd like an option of using radio instead of data when I am in areas where my data connection is not good.
I too have been looking everywhere for an update....I guess we all have to impatiently wait until it happens. :/
Does this type of FM radio tune in the HD stations, or just the basic fm stations? The reason I ask is I'd be a lot more interested in AM radio on a phone than FM. Some of my local AM stations appear also as HD stations on the FM band.
I downloaded NextRadio, and it let me use headphones as a antenna for FM radio.
sanjay228 said:
I downloaded NextRadio, and it let me use headphones as a antenna for FM radio.
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Yeah ok, not on a t mobile s7
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Yeah it doesn't work on my device either. Not sure if the hardware supports it or not even.
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Yeah it doesn't work on my device either. Not sure if the hardware supports it or not even.
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It's built into the SOC. They have to update the software to allow us to use it.
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For both the snapdragon and exynos socs?
I know for sure with Snapdragon.
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Snapdragon processor here.
Downloaded and upgraded last night! Works perfectly. Downloaded the next radio App and for those worried about having to use headphones; you don't have to USE headphones you just need an antenna. so if you want to get around the whole carrying the head phones around issue. just bring an old or broken pair of Headphones or even cut them to about 6 inches so it is just a wire antenna. and as far the audio you can click "Output to speakers"
So now you have an antenna and you have audio AND if bluetooth is paired with a device an option to Output to Bluetooth" will appear as well.
EASY PEASEY! thanks T-Mobile for listening!!!
this is why i am with t-mobile - they listen
Ditto... installed the new upgrade today and it enables fm radio feature. Works great.
Okay so this is xda developers forum, not sammobile, am I right? Now, a dev question : I know my sm-g9350 is FM capable, it's all through the system files, but i don't have the fm modules. I'm rooted and won't be receiving ota's, which is completely normal for a rooted device. Can someone please advise me where i can find a guide on adding the needed fm files to my device? It should be similar to other samsung devices but I'm at a loss as to how to do this...
Someone has the update that enables FM radio to install it manually?
No one?
Thank you
I got the update and have access to FM radio and next radio, try using smart sync to update. It is a better way.
I'm rooted, smart switch won't do it for me.
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I'm rooted, smart switch won't do it for me.
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If you have root, you don't have a US Snapdragon variant. And, I'm pretty certain that means you can't activate the FM tuner...
Sm-g9350 has FM
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If you have root, you don't have a US Snapdragon variant. And, I'm pretty certain that means you can't activate the FM tuner...
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I have the snapdragon Hong Kong variant, the only rootable sd820, and it is FM capable, its got the same guts as the US variants. So how do i enable fm?
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Okay, so, since a quick Google search on specs and chips will confirm that sm-g9350 is FM capable (HERO2 MSM8996), and being root, how do I find the models i need to enable FM. Where do i find radio-iris-transport.ko, the FM_APPS folder, and anything else i need to put in my System files? Do i need to edit the kernel?
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I have the snapdragon Hong Kong variant, the only rootable sd820, and it is FM capable, its got the same guts as the US variants. So how do i enable fm?
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Okay, so, since a quick Google search on specs and chips will confirm that sm-g9350 is FM capable (HERO2 MSM8996), and being root, how do I find the models i need to enable FM. Where do i find radio-iris-transport.ko, the FM_APPS folder, and anything else i need to put in my System files? Do i need to edit the kernel?
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Have you tried to flash the CSC from T-moblile? only CSC. maybe you can get the update and share it
Yes!
androabot said:
Have you tried to flash the CSC from T-moblile? only CSC. maybe you can get the update and share it
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Yes! I think that'll do it! Do you know where I can find the CSC? Can't find the recent one..
Nvm, found it, I'll let u know
wouldn't the fm update exist in the modem.bin?
I hope I'm posting this in the right place, anyway I plan on switching from an iPhone 6s Plus to either an S7 or S7 edge. And from what I understand the international version of the S7 with Exynos processor is A LOT better in terms of battery life and performance and I would prefer to get this version over the Snapdragon. I know it's possible to do but I have a few questions.
1) Is the coverage the same? Will I get any dropped signals/calls?
2) Will I still get LTE?
3) What exact model of the international version will I need for the best compatibility? (there's an sm-G930F model but I know there are others)
4) Is there any way to get VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling to work?(by flashing or anything else? I've seen some people on XDA have gotten some of these features to work. I don't care about Samsung pay so if there's no way to get that working it's ok)
5) Will I have any other issues pulling this off or should it be relatively easy?
Yes it will work as bands are supported
Check yourself at
http://willmyphonework.net
WiFi calling and volte can work if you flash appropriate CSC
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3392949
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Lieutenantdaan said:
Yes it will work as bands are supported
Check yourself at
http://willmyphonework.net
WiFi calling and volte can work if you flash appropriate CSC
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3392949
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Ok thank you! I'm definitely switching from the iPhone.
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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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.
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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?
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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
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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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?