Verizon blocking FM Radio?

[mikereidis]

Once again every one is missing the big picture verizon probably blocked the fm radio so you would have to use there own music site and use up your data limits!!!

Yeah, pretty much. AFAICT even a rooted Verizon One can't do FM with my FM app Spirit (or any app).

Verizon is the worst offender at intentionally disabling FM.

 

[Fathertime]

Use quickshortcutmaker app and see if the radio is embedded in the system.

 

[freddyttt]

try this-

http://forums.androidcentral.com/ht...-radio-t-htc-one-x-any-phone.html#post3030308

 

[snookasnoo]

Pay more.. Get less. Verizon Wireless.

Sent from my T-Mobile HTC One using AC Forums.

But with dramatically better coverage than anyone else. And they know it and use it to the hilt.

 

[scarshapedstar]

It's a total screw job. They simply disabled the chip in firmware. It's possible to connect to it but it just gives static. The dev of Spirit FM is looking into it and doesn't sound optimistic but any solution will require root.

 

[PKailas]

You have to remember that VZW did NOT want to carry this phone at all! So while they finally carry it, they are going to punish us for buying it!

 

[R01k]

Why wouldn't Verizon want to carry this phone?

 

[OperationA7X]

Why wouldn't Verizon want to carry this phone?

Don't you remember the storm and problems between Verizon and the consumers with the Droid DNA?

Yeeeeeah, that's why.

Sent from my HTC Vivid BoRKed using Android Central Forums

 

[preemoney126]

The motorola droid 3 and droid binic had fm radio working just fine when you download the app

 

[Marla Bond]

April 29 2014 : I am using the HTC One M8 by Verizon. FM Radio was not installed.
On another site I discovered that other carriers use the NextRadio app. At first, the NextRadio app wouldn't Install because it is not allowed on my Verizon phone.
So, I sneakily found the APK on internet.
From the website I downloaded the file to my Verizon HTC M8. Using a file manager, I located the file on phone, tapped it, and it installed with no problem
I am listening to the FM radio as I type this.
Attached copy of the file.
regards from Marla

 

[Malak AlDayook]

I just purchased my HTC One from VZW and it didn't have the FM tuner app like my Thunderbolt did. My research indicated that the HTC One does have an FM tuner but the automatons at the VZW store didn't have a collective clue to confirm whether theirs did. I took the chance and bought it anyway and was disappointed to not find the app UNTIL I saw the message about NextRadio. I installed it and was tuning in to local stations right away.

 

[TBoltJ]

I tried this on my M7 and it didnt work. Any thoughts?

April 29 2014 : I am using the HTC One M8 by Verizon. FM Radio was not installed.
On another site I discovered that other carriers use the NextRadio app. At first, the NextRadio app wouldn't Install because it is not allowed on my Verizon phone.
So, I sneakily found the APK on internet.
From the website I downloaded the file to my Verizon HTC M8. Using a file manager, I located the file on phone, tapped it, and it installed with no problem
I am listening to the FM radio as I type this.
Attached copy of the file.
regards from Marla

 

[AMcKinley12]

If you're still interested in an FM radio app, Verizon (and all carriers as a matter of fact) just enabled their FM tuner for the HTC One M8's. I highly recommend NextRadio, it's a new radio app that is extremely innovative and interactive, and it doesn't use up data or battery life.

 

[ranman505]

If you're still interested in an FM radio app, Verizon (and all carriers as a matter of fact) just enabled their FM tuner for the HTC One M8's. I highly recommend NextRadio, it's a new radio app that is extremely innovative and interactive, and it doesn't use up data or battery life.

Not on the M7. Still won't work. I read on another site where a Oklahoma user was wanting it because a tornado was coming and they could use it to monitor the local stations. Really Verizon? The all mighty dollar is more important than saved lives?
I hate Ihart app because you get double dipped for the ads. Both the station and the app.

 

[Kurt Krohn]

Android Forums!

 

[TeritorialDemon]

The Verizon HTC One Remix has the FM chip built-in and it IS unlocked out of the box.

And yet no software updates as promised. HTC themselves promised us Remix owners updates yet, I have never received one yet. Been almost a year with this phone.

HTC One Remix

 

[Condalmo]

Just spent an hour on the phone with Verizon AND HTC, at the same time. No luck. I was trying to get the NextRadio app working for my HTC One M7. The rep with Verizon tried his damndest to figure out a way forward, but his hands were tied. The HTC rep just shifted the blame to "third party apps" (but wouldn't provide me with the "first party" HTC fm radio app, which ostensibly would be able to access the FM signal - )

Blah.

 

[buckifvr]

Just spent an hour on the phone with Verizon AND HTC, at the same time. No luck. I was trying to get the NextRadio app working for my HTC One M7. The rep with Verizon tried his damndest to figure out a way forward, but his hands were tied. The HTC rep just shifted the blame to "third party apps" (but wouldn't provide me with the "first party" HTC fm radio app, which ostensibly would be able to access the FM signal - )

Blah.

You just need to root your phone and install a custom rom. I had an Verizon M7 and used FM Radio and NextRadio, of course with headphones plugged in.

 

[Erik Baran]

Just hope you don't live in an area where a natural disaster could wipe out cell coverage. Or live in a city that has professional sports. Or use the FM signal to watch TV in public areas. Or want to listen to something other than music.

 

[deanstu]

I have installed HTC’s FM Radio application on my HTC One "Remix" by Verizon and it works perfectly! Here is how I did it. 1.) On your PC, download and save the HTC file named "FM_Radio.apk". (Search for “How to put FM Radio on HTC One”. Sorry, for some reason I'm not allowed to post links here. 2.) Connect your phone to the computer using a sync-able USB cable. Allow a moment for the drivers to be installed, then copy the file to your phone’s “download” directory. 3.) If your phone doesn’t allow you to browse to the file and “install” it, simply go to Google Play and download “ES File Explorer”. This free app allows you to browse to and install the “FM_Radio.apk” file. After installing ES File Explorer, simply tap the FM_Radio.apk file and select the “install” option. The install will now behave pretty much like any other install, starting with the usual phone access warnings, etc. When done, simply open your new FM Radio app and enjoy!