FM Radio not on phone

**jax_droid** · 09-08-2011, 12:13 PM

WAsnt sure if the Bionic was going to have it- multiple reports said it would. Well it's not there in the app tray but if watch the help videos that are on the phone itself, it shows FM radio as part of it. So, the instructional videos that are shown must not be the bionic, right?

**GBH2** · 09-08-2011, 12:30 PM

in the bworley "My Bionic" Thread it was stated that Bionic has the functionality, just needs an "app". Someone posted an FM radio .apk , bworley said he downloaded and installed it and it worked and gave hime FM radio functionality on his Bionic. Just try searching that thread - if you have any problems finding it let me know - I downloaded the .apk when it was posted, although I haven't tried it yet.

**ChevyNovaLN** · 09-08-2011, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by GBH2

in the bworley "My Bionic" Thread it was stated that Bionic has the functionality, just needs an "app". Someone posted an FM radio .apk , bworley said he downloaded and installed it and it worked and gave hime FM radio functionality on his Bionic. Just try searching that thread - if you have any problems finding it let me know - I downloaded the .apk when it was posted, although I haven't tried it yet.

Here it is guys, I looked too

UPDATED URL:
( Looks like Mediafire.com pulled the file due to 'violation'. Ok then... well, here's my copy i'll host unless i'm told to stop as well.)

It does work, though it has a requirement that you have a headphone jack (or speaker, etc..) plugged into the jack on the top of the phone for it to even launch the app. I had an old cable that I didn't need so I cut it just past the jack and used that and the FM Radio app pulls up and will play audio via the rear speaker if you tell it to. You will NOT be able to use bluetooth headphones with it, however, due to having the headphone jack in use. It always takes precedence. So if you have a set of wired headphones or want it to play via 'speakerphone', it works great

I can host the file on my site too if anyone has trouble with mediafire, but I will not do that unless you've at LEAST tried getting it there first.

**jax_droid** · 09-08-2011, 03:03 PM

Man, you guys are both awesome! thank you for hooking me up with the info. I like to listen to the radio when I run.

**moosc** · 09-08-2011, 04:22 PM

What is FM radio?

**ChevyNovaLN** · 09-08-2011, 04:24 PM

Originally Posted by moosc

What is FM radio?

Its literally an FM Radio... yanno.. like the one on the 'radio' in your car?

Unless you listen to AM Radio.... but FM is most likely it. hehe

Ok... in all seriousness. This is pretty cool. Install the app and plug some headphones in before you launch it. you can get your favorite radio station 'over the air', its not something that uses data, etc.... its just plain 'ol radio waves.

EDIT: I'm 'fairly' sure it doesn't use any data. I put my phone in Airplane Mode and then it told me i had to take it out of airplane mode to use FM Radio. Odd.

**trailblazen** · 09-08-2011, 04:36 PM

Works......... LIKE A CHAMP! Thanks for the apk.

One thing I did notice is it does not like the audio plug on the docks.. Looks like it needs a direct headset connect to the phone for the app to work.

**fogflyer** · 09-08-2011, 05:20 PM

OK, I am a noob. How do you install the apk file?

**xjoshuax89** · 09-08-2011, 05:41 PM

bah I wish they would remove the audio jack must have the headphone/earphone w.e. inserted to launch the app. So annoying...

**trailblazen** · 09-08-2011, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by xjoshuax89

bah I wish they would remove the audio jack must have the headphone/earphone w.e. inserted to launch the app. So annoying...

got around it using the male to male 3.5 jack that came with the Car Navigation kit.

**jax_droid** · 09-08-2011, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by fogflyer

OK, I am a noob. How do you install the apk file?

Fog, on your phone, go to this forum, click on the .apk link that Nova posted then download it. (Make sure your phone will allow apps from thrid parties, settings-applications) Then bam you got an FM radio.

**ChevyNovaLN** · 09-08-2011, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by trailblazen

got around it using the male to male 3.5 jack that came with the Car Navigation kit.

That is exactly what I did using the same type of cable. I just cut 1 end of and it just sticks out of the top of my phone for about an inch

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**trailblazen** · 09-08-2011, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by ChevyNovaLN

That is exactly what I did using the same type of cable. I just cut 1 end of and it just sticks out of the top of my phone for about an inch

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Eww i didn't cut anything, just left it twisty tied. Left it in the dock listening to my local radio station while cooking dinner and it doesn't bother me having all that hang off. Besides, not trying to win any beauty contests at home and if im at work im headset on anyway LOL.

**moosc** · 09-09-2011, 05:39 AM

I can't tell u last time I listened to FM it just sucks. Its satellite radio and internet. And I can use my BT speakers

Originally Posted by ChevyNovaLN

Its literally an FM Radio... yanno.. like the one on the 'radio' in your car?

Unless you listen to AM Radio.... but FM is most likely it. hehe

Ok... in all seriousness. This is pretty cool. Install the app and plug some headphones in before you launch it. you can get your favorite radio station 'over the air', its not something that uses data, etc.... its just plain 'ol radio waves.

EDIT: I'm 'fairly' sure it doesn't use any data. I put my phone in Airplane Mode and then it told me i had to take it out of airplane mode to use FM Radio. Odd.

**Gekko** · 09-13-2011, 10:37 AM

fyi - i installed this apk on my EVO just for ****s and giggles. as i suspected - it does not work. the HTC FM Radio App looks better anyway.

**fogflyer** · 09-13-2011, 12:34 PM

I headphone is probably required to be plugged in because FM radios require an antenna and it is probably using the headphone cable as the antenna. Are those of you putting a small patch cord in there getting decent reception?

**1812dave** · 09-13-2011, 12:40 PM

Agreed w fogflyer. Headphone wire acts as fm antenna

**fogflyer** · 09-13-2011, 12:47 PM

Just downloaded it and it works great.

Why do you suppose Motorola (or Verizon) would have disabled this function after actually putting the hardware in to do it?

**tx_tuff** · 09-13-2011, 02:45 PM

FM over your phone is cool, but really only free radio I listen to if AM LOL.

**Trumptone** · 09-13-2011, 11:01 PM

Link doesn't work anymore, so look here and read before downloading.

**SnydersWeb** · 09-13-2011, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by tx_tuff

FM over your phone is cool, but really only free radio I listen to if AM LOL.

I have the same problem.. though I still installed it just to have it handy.. my gym has TV's that broadcast in FM frequencies.

Only big downside is that you can have a headset plugged in and it supersedes Bluetooth playback, so you more/less have to wear the headset you're using.

I have more/less gotten around the AM thing by getting iHeartRadio. If your local choice AM station is part of the ClearChannel network you can steam it.

I was ~2.5 hours at the Gym.. streaming bluetooth audio w/that app running streaming data over 4G was just murder on my battery. Phone limped out at ~15%. Ordered extended battery... :-P

**tx_tuff** · 09-14-2011, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by SnydersWeb

I have the same problem.. though I still installed it just to have it handy.. my gym has TV's that broadcast in FM frequencies.

Only big downside is that you can have a headset plugged in and it supersedes Bluetooth playback, so you more/less have to wear the headset you're using.

I have more/less gotten around the AM thing by getting iHeartRadio. If your local choice AM station is part of the ClearChannel network you can steam it.

I was ~2.5 hours at the Gym.. streaming bluetooth audio w/that app running streaming data over 4G was just murder on my battery. Phone limped out at ~15%. Ordered extended battery... :-P

Thanks for the tip, I'm pretty sure the stuff I listen to is Clear Channel so I will look into it.

**ChevyNovaLN** · 09-14-2011, 06:30 PM

I updated my post on the first page with a link to my website with the file. Looks like Mediafire decided to pull the file, we'll see if I get a request to pull it.

**Jbairdjr** · 10-10-2011, 02:33 PM

I just installed the APK and works great.
Wonder why this was left out?
Also, I dont listen to the radio much, but local sporting events (College, High School, and Hockey) are all on FM radio. Thats why I need it.

**pdecell** · 10-10-2011, 10:22 PM

It is in the app store- fm radio for $2.00. Plug in your earphones when you install it and it will scan for radio stations in your are and set them up as a list for you. With my ear buds I get great reception and so no more waiting for streaming audio to buffer when I am wanting to listen to NPR while riding the bus.