Do these devices really have FM radio or is that another feature that was left out? Sites say that it does but I can't find an app for it and AT&T doesn't mention it.
many sites mention phone has "Radio with Stereo RDS".
But glide does not has Radio.
I also believed these sites ... and get disappointed that there is no FM Radio.
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Since I was a dumb and bought a Tmo TP2 to use on ATT, I was wondering if I could buy the antenna from the ATT version and swap it into my phone. Though I doubt it is, I was curious if this is feasible?
Since both networks are UTMS, not CDMA, and thus use similar frequencies, why, therefore, would you want to disassemble your phone and mess with the antenna system, which should work perfectly well on both networks?
Frankly, it sounds to me like you have a different problem: Your phone is most likely locked to T-Mobile, meaning that it cannot use the AT&T system.
Your problem is therefore contractual, not technological, in nature.
I think the OP was actually asking if he could switch his radio, since the T-Mobile radio will not get 3G speeds on AT&T's network (discussed quite a bit here; do a search).
The answer is no. Although it may be technically possible, it would not be practical. Far easier to just sell your T-Mobile version and by an AT&T one.
Ok yea I guess its the radio. Thought it would be the antenna. Could you please explain the difference. I guess the antenna is solely reception and the radio is what interprets the signal? Is there a broken down pic where you can point out the radio.
I was hoping I could just get this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250525496122&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
Radio: The electronic hardware used to convert electromagnetic radiation signal (radio waves) into usable electrical impulses to decipher to either data (ones and zeros) or audio (speech, music, etc). May also use software systems to further enhance or aid the deciphering of the received signal.
Antenna: The hardware (often as simple as a long wire, sometimes as complex as an array of directional beam antennae) used to gather said electromagnetic radiation signal, and direct it to the radio electronics hardware.
Hope that helps
Thank you for your replies.
So Im guessing the radio is either expensive to buy or requires to replace the whole motherboard?
Hello,
I really don't understand this radio stuff and googling didn't help much.. I didn't know whether this was the best forum for the question but it seemed like the most appropriate...
I had some questions (a couple academic and one practical):
1) What exactly is the radio (is it like a FM radio receiver and sender, but for the phone)?
2) Does changing the radio essentially change the frequency it tries to talk to the cell towers?
3) I'm on t-mobile uk what radio should I be using - http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Rhodium/Shipped_Roms doesn't list t-mobile uk.
4) Is there essentially a best radio for each country/network combination?
Thanks a lot in advance,
Chris
The different radios are simply updates to the drivers that operate the cell, gps, wifi, bluetooth, etc.
The frequencies stay the same.
The latest radio ending in .91(my sig) or the latest Tmo radio .88 should suit your needs.
I am on Tmo in the US so I know what works good for me, may be different for UK
Usually the chef of your favorite ROM will have a recommended radio in description.
You could always try one for a couple days and see which one gives best reception and battery life between .88 an .91
Hope that helps
Thanks I'm giving 88 a go. Get more reception bars but internet seems super slow. It feels strange that there are different drivers for different networks.
I've heard that the other USA SG2's don't have an FM radio. Does the T-mobile version have one?
Not a true fm radio. Has internet radio (slacker).
Sent from my SGH-T989
slacker sucks lol cant wait till i remove all that bloatware
I like Slacker, but I completely agree about the Bloatware. I'm on Prepaid and cant even use TMO Visual voicemail (or any for that matter), yet I cant uninstall it either.
Not a fan of slacker here either....the Bloatware HAS to go asap, it bothers me everytime I use my phone lol.
And back on topic a TRUE fm radio would be really cool for this phone
I never have used the FM radio app on my previous phones but I like having it just in case haha
Tunein Radio has some of my local FM stations so I guess that works for me.
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Internet Radio is not really a substitute for real FM. FM doesn't use data minutes, is available in bad cell areas, and gets local sports that is routinely blacked out over the net.
all FM radios on all smartphones requires you to have the wired headset plugged in for it to work, which kinda defeats the purpose of going wireless
i use an app called "tune in radio" which gives me more freedom as i can listen to any radio station in the world live streaming, and i can do it at the comfort of BT streaming to my BT stereo headset or to my car stereo
which ironically yes! it gets better reception, as many of my favourite local channels have very poor signal when you are further outskirt of town
so doing it via the live stream, i get perfect radio quality
i got unlimited data, so that's not an issue for me.
the only problem is i need to carry extra batteries with me
am radio is better. some of us don't listen to fm radio.
i'm fairly sure there is the capability to have an am antenna and fm receiver in a phone. besides i think streaming radio is the better way to go anyway. better and clearer reception and you can leave the city still listening to the same station. tunein radio is awesome. aonlineradio is also good to get those stations tunein can't pick up (like cbs radio stations).
tune in
AllGamer said:
all FM radios on all smartphones requires you to have the wired headset plugged in for it to work, which kinda defeats the purpose of going wireless
i use an app called "tune in radio" which gives me more freedom as i can listen to any radio station in the world live streaming, and i can do it at the comfort of BT streaming to my BT stereo headset or to my car stereo
which ironically yes! it gets better reception, as many of my favourite local channels have very poor signal when you are further outskirt of town
so doing it via the live stream, i get perfect radio quality
i got unlimited data, so that's not an issue for me.
the only problem is i need to carry extra batteries with me
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I have both tune in and stitcher, but stitcher, if you stop play, it does not restart from the begining like tune in, and you can slide the play back to any position.
Does the developer/unlocked versions have FM radio?
I know the AT&T version does, because I saw it. I'm confused because some sites said it has FM radio and others are saying it does not.
starrscream22 said:
Does the developer/unlocked versions have FM radio?
I know the AT&T version does, because I saw it. I'm confused because some sites said it has FM radio and others are saying it does not.
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I read too that there was no radio. To my suprise my carrier version (uk) had a radio which worked.
TuneIn is the future
i guess it varies. i just want to know if the developer/unlocked editions being sold on htc.com has the fm radio.
Yes, the DE and unlocked both have FM radio.
krabman said:
Yes, the DE and unlocked both have FM radio.
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thanks! that's good 2 know
I got that from one of their reps guys, they've been wrong before. Still since they all have the radio and there is no gimped version where they might withhold it in an attempt to get you to buy up you gotta figure there is little reason not to include it. I'm off contract and went DE myself partly based on that information as I live in an area where data often doesn't work but FM is still there for you when when none of your MP3s are quite making you want to click play.
matt95 said:
TuneIn is the future
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TuneIn is nice, but doesn't have a "output to speakers" (least not that I found) option like the "NextRadio" app that came on my Sprint M8. (idk about other carries) Makes good use of the speakers!
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Still since they all have the radio and there is no gimped version where they might withhold it in an attempt to get you to buy up you gotta figure there is little reason not to include it.
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Verizon has been having FM permanently disabled on pretty much ALL their higher end phones the last few years. VZN has the ONLY M7 variant with FM antenna pin grounded.
GPE may have the hardware OK, but I don't think it would have an FM app, same as with the M7.
My FM apps are working on someone's rooted M8.
For my apps, root (and a kernel driver for FM) is likely needed; HTC "secured" their FM API on the M7 KitKat.
Hello,
I installed yesterday a new radio, everything is working great except fm radio no signal...
On my old radio it worked perfectly and its same install,
this the radio i installed
aliexpress.com/item/32842264259.html?spm=a2g0z.12010612.8148356.14.7f592c2d7XyHFJ
checked every settings RDS AF nothing works, maybe something need to be changed in factory settings or ? needed to upgrade to android 8 or 9 ?
nickym0162 said:
Hello,
I installed yesterday a new radio, everything is working great except fm radio no signal...
On my old radio it worked perfectly and its same install,
this the radio i installed
aliexpress.com/item/32842264259.html?spm=a2g0z.12010612.8148356.14.7f592c2d7XyHFJ
checked every settings RDS AF nothing works, maybe something need to be changed in factory settings or ? needed to upgrade to android 8 or 9 ?
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I just installed a PX6 Unit tonight and noticed that the radio was set to Europe vs USA where I live. Was able to change this in factory settings/Radio in settings. Possibly yours is set to something other then where you live.
Already checked it, im from the netherlands so its europe
Not mtcb
Had a few days to think about this now. I'm guessing the newer shark fin style antennas have amplifiers connected to them. Not sure what you have nickym0162? but it very well could have an amplifier connected. Just an idea to look into.
So no matter what type of aftermarket radio anyone has. If power isn't supplied to the antenna amplifier it just won't pickup very well. If at all depending on current conditions.
I'm 99% sure in my case that I just need to connect the blue power ant wire to my antenna amplifier and radio signal will be restored. Previously I assumed it had no amplifier.
No i got a window antenna , mercedes got no antenna on roof
It'd still be worth verifying that you don't have an antenna amplifier. But with a window mounted antenna you'd think chances are low.
I know, now i buyed a dab+ so in few weeks i got it,
Its better then fm, and with a easy reciever and universal antenna
I wish they had that here in the US We currently have HD radio as an upgrade to traditional FM but very few channels and usually you have to buy a head unit setup for it already.
Today, for this there are quite different options for antennas, repeaters, which amplify the signal from the operator. Thus, you act not on your smartphone or tablet, but on electromagnetic waves, which should reach them.
Poor radio signal fixed
I myself had the same problem, I re opened the unit and re checked the antenna connection and discovered the I hocked the OLD Gps antenna cable instead of the factory Radio antenna, and that was the cause of the poor reception.