Hello to the list,
i would like to know if there is a mobile phone ( no PDA ),with Buletooth and Radio FM
that can transfer the Radio's audio through the Bluetooth.
If yes please which is or which are the model/s?
Thanks.
Enzo
Hi,
I've been trying to get the FM radio tuner working on my O2 serra which currently has radio version 1.14.25.32 on it. The tuner does work, but the reception is extremely poor and I have tried various different headphones, but none show any improvements. The thing is, I remember it working better than it does now, basically it seems to have degraded, but I don't know at what point, I'm not sure if flashing newer radio versions has affected it at all and therefore I have a couple of questions:
1) Does the radio version actually affect/control the BlueTooth/FM/wifi chip ?
2) Are there any settings or registry entires that can be changed to improve the reception ?
3) Is there a better radio version I should be using ?
When I start the FM radio app. there is a ot of static and the signal strength is full up and I can hear faint radio stations, it won't auto tune in to anything accept my FM transmitter use in the car, even then the signal strength only goes up to the 4th bar.
Sorry for all the basic questions but I've searched and read lots on here but nothing to really answer these question directly.
Regards,
Andy
P.S. I'm actually trying to get TMC working with hypergps, but the reception is making it useless. I even tried it connected to my car antenna with some improvement, but nowhere near enough.
Hi,
I own a GT540 on Android 2.1.
I was wondering if it's possible use the FM radio without headset? It appears, on Windows Mobile, you can tweak the registry to allow this. Is there's a software level solution to make FM Radio work without headset on Android?
Yes, I'm aware that headset acts as an antenna and you need it to get a good reception. But, at times, it would be convenient to use the FM Radio without headset even if the signal is weak.
It's also possible to insert a fake plug to make it appear that a headset is present but am looking for a software solution.
On my Huawei U8110 it is enough to put in just jack, without any cables ... it works very well
DJ_Uro_UE said:
On my Huawei U8110 it is enough to put in just jack, without any cables ... it works very well
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Thanks. I know that just pushing something that fakes a headset is enough. But, am looking for a software solution.
hi ... i dnt knw yet any software like tht ... bt if u wnt to listen radio via wifi or 3g without headset so there is app called "tune In radio"
xperia9191 said:
hi ... i dnt knw yet any software like tht ... bt if u wnt to listen radio via wifi or 3g without headset so there is app called "tune In radio"
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Data is expensive here and wifi can taken granted only at home/school/office.
yes, Data is expensive. have been searching the same for awhile. no clue.
My previous Wm6.5(Aer S200) does the job.
still looking and waiting for solution
Hmm, I will try stalking AOSP when I get the time.
nibras_reeza said:
Hi,
I own a GT540 on Android 2.1.
I was wondering if it's possible use the FM radio without headset? It appears, on Windows Mobile, you can tweak the registry to allow this. Is there's a software level solution to make FM Radio work without headset on Android?
Yes, I'm aware that headset acts as an antenna and you need it to get a good reception. But, at times, it would be convenient to use the FM Radio without headset even if the signal is weak.
It's also possible to insert a fake plug to make it appear that a headset is present but am looking for a software solution.
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The app would have to support this, although hypothetically the system software could be modified to fool the app. Or if you could somehow crash or otherwise disable the code that detects headphone jack insertion events that could work.
I HAVE found this annoying with the HTC app. I've developed an FM app that doesn't have this restriction. See my sig for details.
On my HTC Legend I can receive some strong stations OK with no antenna. My HTC Desire HD does much better with no antenna.
FM radio and sampling.
This kind of post makes me wonder if sampling the mic input in some non periodic (not at an exact frequency) rate, and if the sample and hold before the ADC works fast enough, that the FM band maybe decoded by the correlation of multiple sample rates. For those without an FM radio. Exact timing of the sampling would be critical, so not sure if it could work on some devices. But anyhow, probly too much low pass on the mic input.
mikereidis said:
The app would have to support this, although hypothetically the system software could be modified to fool the app. Or if you could somehow crash or otherwise disable the code that detects headphone jack insertion events that could work.
I HAVE found this annoying with the HTC app. I've developed an FM app that doesn't have this restriction. See my sig for details.
On my HTC Legend I can receive some strong stations OK with no antenna. My HTC Desire HD does much better with no antenna.
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I tried your app but it doesn't work on my phone. Perhaps, the chipset is not supported? Do you have any idea where the trigger for headset is?
jackokring said:
This kind of post makes me wonder if sampling the mic input in some non periodic (not at an exact frequency) rate, and if the sample and hold before the ADC works fast enough, that the FM band maybe decoded by the correlation of multiple sample rates. For those without an FM radio. Exact timing of the sampling would be critical, so not sure if it could work on some devices. But anyhow, probly too much low pass on the mic input.
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Ok, was that greek? I seriously didn't get what you were saying.
duchmk and
my old xpress radio 5030 from nokia did that very well !
well, replying to the title,
is there any app/mod that can play FM without headset..?
thanks in advance.
Finally, this is possible or not..?? :/
hander13 said:
Finally, this is possible or not..?? :/
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I found it possible on my Galaxy Mini w cyanogen mod on Spirit Radio app. Signal was weak, but with bluetooth enabled it works perfectly. Now I want to have it with standard firmware, but it's impossible, because sound is going off after turning bluetooth on.
try this
this is spirit fm radio
Where can I find/buy a fake earplug to will trick my Samsung Galaxy Note II that a real headphone has plugged in?
nit3hawk said:
Where can I find/buy a fake earplug to will trick my Samsung Galaxy Note II that a real headphone has plugged in?
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i cant find singal...:/ but app is good
I found a very simple way to do this (at least on Sony Xperia with Android 6.0.1). Connect the headphones, open the stock radio app, tune to the frequency, then go to the Settings>Apps>FM Radio and click "Force Stop". Now you can unplug the headphones, the radio won't stop playing. The only problem with this is that you need to connect headphones to change the frequency.
Where to get app?
nibras_reeza said:
I tried your app but it doesn't work on my phone. Perhaps, the chipset is not supported? Do you have any idea whnere the trigger for headset is?
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Where can I get the app? Thanks!
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mikereidis said:
The app would have to support this, although hypothetically the system software could be modified to fool the app. Or if you could somehow crash or otherwise disable the code that detects headphone jack insertion events that could work.
I HAVE found this annoying with the HTC app. I've developed an FM app that doesn't have this restriction. See my sig for details.
On my HTC Legend I can receive some strong stations OK with no antenna. My HTC Desire HD does much better with no antenna.
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Where can I get the app? Thanks!
Hello everybody.
I am bit fed up with that problem.
Everytime when I am listening (or watching) over stereo bluetooth and connected to wifi have some problems.
Instant interupptions after few minutes or even seconds sometimes.
So my question is if anyone of you have some bluetooth and can listening for example internet radio when connected to any wifi without trouble.
If it is over 4G there is no problem at all.
I am pretty sure that from hardware site it is that both wifi and bt chips are in one.
But can anybody confirm on CyanogenMod or any other that there is no problem with that?
mazak23 said:
Hello everybody.
I am bit fed up with that problem.
Everytime when I am listening (or watching) over stereo bluetooth and connected to wifi have some problems.
Instant interupptions after few minutes or even seconds sometimes.
So my question is if anyone of you have some bluetooth and can listening for example internet radio when connected to any wifi without trouble.
If it is over 4G there is no problem at all.
I am pretty sure that from hardware site it is that both wifi and bt chips are in one.
But can anybody confirm on CyanogenMod or any other that there is no problem with that?
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Last I checked, our current CM builds have problems when both bluetooth and wifi are enabled at the same time. It's being worked on.
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Last I checked, our current CM builds have problems when both bluetooth and wifi are enabled at the same time. It's being worked on.
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Thanks a lot Jax184, as this is very important to me.
I will only go for other ROM if that will be sorted.
Regards
Mac
So a little (not at all) touted feature of the EDGE is that it contains an active FM tuner in it that can be used to access radio stations over the air. It is very weird that this is a capability that wasn't promoted as, even though this seems like old technology, the beauty of it is that it is built into the EDGE.
Why would I be so excited about this? Because, when you use iHeart or other radio apps to listen to the radio... it is delayed 30 seconds to 5 minutes or more. Not a big deal if listening to music or even talk radio... but a HUGE deal if you are wanting to listen to the radio announcer of a sporting event.
I like to listen to the radio while attending a college football game. Makes it even more interesting and now I can! BUT! The EDGE (and my home tuner) require that there is a wire connected to act as an antenna... otherwise the reception sucks.
I don't want to use a regular wired headset. I HATE wired headsets.
So the question is: Is there a dongle of sorts that could be plugged into the headset jack, that could act as the antenna without routing the audio through it? Next Radio App allows for rerouting the audio through the speaker but it doesn't also include allowing it to be routed to the Bluetooth.
I guess in writing the above I answered my own question with who I should ask next... Next Radio... but thought I'd still throw this out in case y'all know of another app that can use the internal FM Tuner AND send the audio to bluetooth.
Thanks in advance for indulging this question.
beejmeister said:
So a little (not at all) touted feature of the EDGE is that it contains an active FM tuner in it that can be used to access radio stations over the air. It is very weird that this is a capability that wasn't promoted as, even though this seems like old technology, the beauty of it is that it is built into the EDGE.
Why would I be so excited about this? Because, when you use iHeart or other radio apps to listen to the radio... it is delayed 30 seconds to 5 minutes or more. Not a big deal if listening to music or even talk radio... but a HUGE deal if you are wanting to listen to the radio announcer of a sporting event.
I like to listen to the radio while attending a college football game. Makes it even more interesting and now I can! BUT! The EDGE (and my home tuner) require that there is a wire connected to act as an antenna... otherwise the reception sucks.
I don't want to use a regular wired headset. I HATE wired headsets.
So the question is: Is there a dongle of sorts that could be plugged into the headset jack, that could act as the antenna without routing the audio through it? Next Radio App allows for rerouting the audio through the speaker but it doesn't also include allowing it to be routed to the Bluetooth.
I guess in writing the above I answered my own question with who I should ask next... Next Radio... but thought I'd still throw this out in case y'all know of another app that can use the internal FM Tuner AND send the audio to bluetooth.
Thanks in advance for indulging this question.
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Do you have the sprint model? Usually every carrier in the US except Sprint removes the FM radio to force people to stream instead. Sprint was the only carrier to have an FM radio on the Note 3 as well.
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To actually answer your question though, there is an app on the Play Store called SoundAbout. It allows you to force various audio (media, notifications, etc.) to be played through a specific output (Speakers, Bluetooth, etc.). You might give that a shot.
jooniloh said:
Do you have the sprint model? Usually every carrier in the US except Sprint removes the FM radio to force people to stream instead. Sprint was the only carrier to have an FM radio on the Note 3 as well.
EDIT:
To actually answer your question though, there is an app on the Play Store called SoundAbout. It allows you to force various audio (media, notifications, etc.) to be played through a specific output (Speakers, Bluetooth, etc.). You might give that a shot.
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Yes. I have the Sprint model. I'm going to have to now check to see if my Note 3 had the FM active. I didn't think that it was... Hmmm....
I'm going to try out SoundAbout. I just bought the PRO version as it has the BT functionality. Need to run by Radio Shack on the way home to get a short audio cable to plug in as the antenna... will report back... Thanks... again.... jooniloh.
hahahah, glad I ran across this thread. I had no idea my phone had a built in FM tuner. Just plugged in my headphones and used the NextRadio app and BAM!! there it was. Thank you