Really dumb question. Does FM radio use data time?

[CSI Guy]

I know, I know, I should know this but don't. Does the FM radio use data time or is it just like having a FM radio built into the phone and just uses regular air waves for the radio like your car?

 

[SCjRqrQCnBQ19QoYCtdl]

Try it with data turned off

 

[SCjRqrQCnBQ19QoYCtdl]

I don't understand why it requires headphones though.

 

[anthonycr]

It requires headphones because the headphones act as the radio antenna. Without them the phone cannot pick up the radio signal.

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[leez]

I don't understand why it requires headphones though.

Cleverly, it uses the headphone cable as an FM antenna--works with any headphones, just needed something with a bit more reach. Some early smartphones had this too (and many portable radios have done it for years)

 

[CSI Guy]

Question still remains, does it use data? Is it just like a pocket FM Radio? I just cant believe you could use the radio for free, Come on Providers, you could find a way to make money on this. Just kidding.

 

[SCjRqrQCnBQ19QoYCtdl]

It requires headphones because the headphones act as the radio antenna. Without them the phone cannot pick up the radio signal.

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Makes sense.So, any way to output through the speakers with head phone in?

 

[mikereidis]

Question still remains, does it use data? Is it just like a pocket FM Radio? I just cant believe you could use the radio for free, Come on Providers, you could find a way to make money on this. Just kidding.

No data. Assuming you're using a "Real" over the air FM radio app.

Just turn off your data and WiFi and see.

Many streaming apps have "FM" in the name and of course they use data.

 

[Matt Bourg]

Makes sense.So, any way to output through the speakers with head phone in?

Yep. Its pretty cool. Sounds very clear either way.

 

[SCjRqrQCnBQ19QoYCtdl]

Yep. Its pretty cool. Sounds very clear either way.

So, how do you get the output to the speakers then?

 

[Indecisive]

I think there is a speakerphone type button to the left of the rewind button.

 

[Dsat1908]

I had the same question about my HTC One concerning data usage. When I read your simple suggestion, I felt pretty dumb! Thanks...HTC One FM Radio works just fine with data turned off.

 

[ronzkie21]

It doesn't use data. The headphones act as an antenna to pick up airwaves. It's a free radio tuner.

 

[AdamsHouseCat]

The FM radio functionality (actual FM radio with SoundHound - NO DATA streaming) was a significant selling point to me. My second choice phone ( Galaxy S4) doesn't have it.

 

[TomsAndroid]

I also find the FM radio to be one of the selling points. How are you people finding the reception?

 

[dano_tech]

I'll have to try that

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[Iain Angus]

Yes it does, i tried to access my local radio station would work with data on, but not with it off. My previous samsung s3 had a built in radion that you needed to have the headphones in to act as an aerial, however with the s5 doesn't come with this built in radio. All i can see is radios that need data allowance, which sucks.

 

[DSN2476551]

Right !! Great point! Now if someone would just answer the question instead of giving us a bunch of garbage

 

[Jarrodsbabygirl2017]

I was wondering the same question I tried turning off days and wifi and it still worked yeah so i hey gotta find out which uses more battery radio or my music on my SD card played thru fristwire while I'm walking