hey lucky folks with HDs ;-)
how does the FM Radio work on the HD? Do you need to use the headset as antenna, like on the polaris? Or does the HD have built in antennas?
boba
antenna
you have to use your earpiece as antenna. No build in fm antenna
And it has to be the one that comes in the box. You can't use a Touch or Diamond headset. Which I thought was odd...
But yah, the 3.whatever mm jack in the top of the handset is used for the antenna.
Hi,
I don't use the ones that come in the box. Just use my own headphones. Radio works fine
Ofiaich
ofiaich said:
Hi,
I don't use the ones that come in the box. Just use my own headphones. Radio works fine
Ofiaich
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Tested the radio on the Touch HD at a local store with my own earphones and it worked great...
Insaneboy said:
Tested the radio on the Touch HD at a local store with my own earphones and it worked great...
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Phew, thanks for the correction. I want to use my own better set of headphones and still use the radio.
And it works fine with a 3.5 <> 3.5 lead (for use to plug into a car radio or audio input) using the loudspeaker.
So in a strong signal area, it will work fine with 3.5 plug + short wire
Kev
According to the Touch HD manual:-
Output
Select whether to use the device Speaker or Wired Headset to listen to the radio.
Beards said:
According to the Touch HD manual:-
Output
Select whether to use the device Speaker or Wired Headset to listen to the radio.
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Yes, but first plug in an antenna
The radio program is really nice you can change between speaker/phones with one easy finger friendly button.
What can you say about the quality from the fm Radio. I can´t get a RDS Signal, or it is still available only for 2 - 3 seconds.
Insaneboy said:
Beards said:
According to the Touch HD manual:-
1. Output
Select whether to use the device Speaker or Wired Headset to listen to the radio.
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Yes, but first plug in an antenna
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D'ya reckon that would work for BT headphones too (after plugging in a 3.5mm jacked antenna that is)?... I have a feeling the answer is no... hmmm.
do you have a cab of FMradio? I want it for my xperia, panel sucks
Even using a stereo plug radio works fine. Then the only choice is explicitly set device speakers for radio. Even in case of active AD2P connection, the sound is only played through device speakers or wired headphones.
Normally when using bluetooth headphones I insert a 3.5 Jack(just the jack no headphones on it) to make sure that device speakers will not start banging if the bluetooth headphones run out of battery or get disconnected for some reason. And in city center this seems to be enough to make radio work for certain channels though since bt is not used, not much benefit in having it.
Related
Found this on MsMobilenews:
http://www.msmobilenews.com/page/1247/
Maybe a solution for Wisard with a PPS-device!
Whatz a PPS device ?Does this work on a 02 Mini S ?
Thats on an Eten G500... which looks like this......
Hi, i put in my SPV M3000 (QTEK 9100), when i lauch the .exe it open the soft and ask a "port to communicate" (sorry for my bad english)... so something may have to be done but it s to hard for me.
Who tried it also ?
Yeah asks says port is not available I guess it wont work on Wiz after all
The wizard has not the hardware to pick up fm radio - it would have to be via mini sd card, there is a sd version but i don't think mini-sd version yet.
Nice try guys you could always attach a long bit of string and a plastic cup on the end to your wizard! You might hear something but most prob nothing
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meschle said:
Nice try guys you could always attach a long bit of string and a plastic cup on the end to your wizard! You might hear something but most prob nothing
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LOL
meschle said:
The wizard has not the hardware to pick up fm radio - it would have to be via mini sd card, there is a sd version but i don't think mini-sd version yet.
Nice try guys you could always attach a long bit of string and a plastic cup on the end to your wizard! You might hear something but most prob nothing
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:arrow: lol :arrow: :lol: :lol: :lol:
The closest I found was http://www.thestreamcenter.com/pda
resco radio, picked it up the other, ITS AWESOME...just find a stream from ur fav radio station and add it...it already comes preset with a bunch of them...uses gprs, so unless u got unlimited, dont try it...
I'm using one of these chinese handsfree+builtin-FM. Works very well. But no digital controlling
Or try the Nokia HS-12W. It is a stereo bluetooth headset (still plug in headphones to the unit). It also has FM radio capabilities. To use for phone calls, you will need to have headphones with an in-line microphone as this unit does not have a built in microphone.
IdeaDirect said:
Or try the Nokia HS-12W. It is a stereo bluetooth headset (still plug in headphones to the unit). It also has FM radio capabilities. To use for phone calls, you will need to have headphones with an in-line microphone as this unit does not have a built in microphone.
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Umm... Yes it does.
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IdeaDirect said:
Or try the Nokia HS-12W. It is a stereo bluetooth headset (still plug in headphones to the unit). It also has FM radio capabilities. To use for phone calls, you will need to have headphones with an in-line microphone as this unit does not have a built in microphone.
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Umm... Yes it does.
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I should have clarified. The unit itself does not have a microphone. When you buy the HS12, it includes some earbuds that DO have an inline microphone in the cord. My response was a bit unclear... I was searching for a bluetooth headset solution that would allow me to use my preferred earbuds and ruled this unit out because my earbuds do not have an inline microphone. So yes, if you get the HS12 and use the supplied earbuds, their is indeed an inline microphone (or use any other earbuds with an inline microphone).
I'm curious to know if sound will be passed to the HTC USB aswell as the 3.5" jack ?
I use the E100 adapter all the time as its nice and simple to skip a track and make/answer a call when out and about.
Dont fancy pulling out the HD to skip a track or answer a call all the time
Nogs
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Nobody has any idea ?
I don't the answer to your question, but the answer to your problem is bluetooth. My headphones change volume, track, play/pause and answer the phone. Music resumes after the call. This is using Motorola S805 headphones, WM6 and Mortplayer.
Sound is via jack only, but indeed Bluetooth is a great solution.
Cheers for your replies....
Nogs
Lucas0511 said:
Sound is via jack only, but indeed Bluetooth is a great solution.
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Doesn't the mini USB port need to support sound in order for a wired hands-free headset to work? I'd be really surprised if they a) required a bluetooth headset for hands-free or b) required two jacks (3.5mm and miniUSB) in order to use wired hands-free headset.
If the 3.5 jack has more contacts than just the normal stereo then maybe they have a wired headset that works just from the 3.5mm. It will be interesting to see how they've done it.
It is confusing to me, since the few previewers reported a dedicated audio jack and USB only for charging/data (ActiveSync). HTC in their 16/9 press release do mention the audio jack in the press release, but in the feature list it is not quoted, but there is mention of ExtUSB, but no mention of audio on it. On other HTC press releases for previous models ExtUSB is usually mentioned with audio next to it. Well I guess it is wait and see
Update: This French review in English also says audio jack also for handsfree http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aiw5PsQ50Uc
Check the review on GSMArena - the headset works off the audio jack, so no need to have audio via ExtUSB...
Mmm The Earphones supplied are 4 pole, Earth, Mic, Left and Right.
So disapointed if the Ext USB doest carry sound too... Will make the whole Car mount job look untidy but worst is that you will have to take your HD out of your pocket to skip tracks when using the headset... Sorry thats just pants !!!
Nogs
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Mmm The Earphones supplied are 4 pole, Earth, Mic, Left and Right.
So disapointed if the Ext USB doest carry sound too... Will make the whole Car mount job look untidy but worst is that you will have to take your HD out of your pocket to skip tracks when using the headset... Sorry thats just pants !!!
Nogs
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what happens on the iphone? or itouch? in this instance.
nogs said:
Mmm The Earphones supplied are 4 pole, Earth, Mic, Left and Right.
So disapointed if the Ext USB doest carry sound too... Will make the whole Car mount job look untidy but worst is that you will have to take your HD out of your pocket to skip tracks when using the headset... Sorry thats just pants !!!
Nogs
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Re in car intergration and control, I like this gadget very much.
http://us.kensington.com/html/14484.html
LiquidAUX™ Bluetooth® Car Kit
It comes with a separate wireless remote control that you can mount anywhere in your car, and the sound outputs via 3.5mm jack, so you can connect it easily to your stereo. In addition it auto-connects very well, meaning its really plug and play. It also comes with a separate USB port for charging, meaning you can still charge your phone via USB while this occupies the cigarette lighter.
Surur
Sorry to bring this back up but are we totally sure that the mini usb doesn't carry audio? I haven't been able to get it to work on my car hands free kit but maybe i'm missing something??
If it doesn't i think HTC have misssed a trick.
I've tried with a couple of audio headsets, always says "not supported, disconnect".
rickgillyon said:
I've tried with a couple of audio headsets, always says "not supported, disconnect".
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Thats the same message i get, what a shame!
Is this a hardware issue or software? If software we should be able to do so,ething about it?
Is it possible to get the radio to run without having to plug in the headphones?
I know they act as an antenna but I'd still like to be able to demo the device and try for local radio in strong signal areas without having to carry round a set of headphones.
is this possible?
No, must have earphones plugged in.
...actually, FM radio switches off automatically 30 seconds after you disconnect the cable....very handy....
Hi,
I'm considering to buy a seperate antenna.. But I'm not sure this will work.
Any suggestions?
http://cgi.ebay.nl/TMC-Kurzstab-Ant...9523848QQcmdZViewItemQQptZNavigations_Zubehör
if you use HD tweak you van set the audio booster on, if thats on, you wont get the message that your headset must be plugged in, but i hardly get a reception then
Trying to plug a dummy (just a socket?)?
your antenna is in the earplug-wire, so you need it.
BSmart said:
Hi,
I'm considering to buy a seperate antenna.. But I'm not sure this will work.
Any suggestions?
http://cgi.ebay.nl/TMC-Kurzstab-Ant...9523848QQcmdZViewItemQQptZNavigations_Zubehör
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It should work, it seems to be using the same pinout as HD headphone, assuming the Mic still doubles as antenna, like before on ExtUSB
Just tried it with a 3.5 mini-extension cable (about 10cm long with a 3.5 plug on one end and a 3.5 socket on the other).
Works fine ! Reception is perhaps a little weaker.
A 3.5mm plug with some thin black insulated wire connected to it should make a nice unobtrusive antenna.
but why bother, some earbuds are just as easy to bring
Thanks for this idea! I cut an old (bad and low-cost) earphone, plugged-in the 3.5-connector (with a cable of about 45 cm), activated audio booster with HD Tweak and - voila!: I'm able to hear FM Radio!
I think it's useful when you want to hear news for a short time; to hear music earphones are better of course!
And can the radio be switched to bluetooth A2DP in this case?
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And can the radio be switched to bluetooth A2DP in this case?
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No - bluetooth does not seem to work here. I tried this with a 3.5 extension. I could get sound out of the speaker no problem but no chance on diverting it to bluetooth.
We probably need some app to make that work.
Not sure if it will work in this case, but these apps are similar: BTArouter or BT Audio
stylus=antenna
You can use stylus as antenna!
Just have to hold it in place and make sure headphone symbol appear on top fo the screen.
jjow said:
You can use stylus as antenna!
Just have to hold it in place and make sure headphone symbol appear on top fo the screen.
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Actually, I was just about to check if anyone had ever metioned this before. I noticed it tooday when I was playing around with the phone
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Not sure if it will work in this case, but these apps are similar: BTArouter or BT Audio
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Could somebody try this apps? To play radio through bluetooth is quite imoprtant feature for me, I use to listen to radio on bicycle on my sporty bt headset. Thank you.
Is there such a thing? I dont use my wired headset since I am on bluetooth (Jabra BT8040) most of the time. Is there a small device that I can plug to USB to enable radio signal?
Thanks!
You can use any extUSB - 3.5mm adapter to make the FM work.
that's incorrect...
you need something plugged into the 3.5mm jack that acts as the antenna; however, i believe doing so will cause the touch pro to try to output sound to it.
so even if you did mod an antenna type thing to have a 3.5mm plug on it, i still doubt there's a way to get audio to the bluetooth headset.
i'd try it with the wired headphones plugged in, and if you can get audio over bluetooth, you can just make an antenna w/a 3.5mm plug.
i'd be very interested to know if/how that works if anyone has any experience.
well..
I actually did this as a test. If you stick the stylus into the 3.5mm jack, you can then use the FM radio through the loud speaker. I however don't recommend this as you could possibly damage the jack, just saying that it will work.
Correct me if I am wrong, but not all 'versions' of the Touch Pro have the FM radio hardware I thought. I have yet to find a list of which ones have it and which don't, if anyone has that info, it would be worth checking
chrialex said:
Correct me if I am wrong, but not all 'versions' of the Touch Pro have the FM radio hardware I thought. I have yet to find a list of which ones have it and which don't, if anyone has that info, it would be worth checking
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I think the hardware is there on all Touch Pro's but not all ROMs include the software. My Fuze had missing FM software with the stock AT&T ROM... flashed Energy and FM works like a charm.
I dont know about the bluetooth part, but I just took an old pair of headphones and ripped the rubber piece and wires down to just the plug, and it works great.
Here are a few pics.
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I dont know about the bluetooth part, but I just took an old pair of headphones and ripped the rubber piece and wires down to just the plug, and it works great.
Here are a few pics.
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This works if you want to use the speaker-phone speaker but it does not work with bluetooth as far as I can figure out. Anyone get FM to work over bluetooth???
download the cab btaudio.cab . works perfect for bt stereo
huh????
so let me get this straight and please forgive me iam new when it comes to the fuze. so there is a fm tuner then why is there not a cab or something for those of us whom are not that savy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427040
cab file for fm tuner software. google are your friend.
rastlin said:
so let me get this straight and please forgive me iam new when it comes to the fuze. so there is a fm tuner then why is there not a cab or something for those of us whom are not that savy
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In the update of the Fuze rom via HTC the FM tuner was included.
Anonymitee said:
I actually did this as a test. If you stick the stylus into the 3.5mm jack, you can then use the FM radio through the loud speaker. I however don't recommend this as you could possibly damage the jack, just saying that it will work.
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Sounds like a 3.5mm stereo plug and maybe 6-12 inches of soft wire soldered to one of the contacts (there are three of them; tip, ring and base) would do it. Wish my TP had a radio.
willr001 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=427040
cab file for fm tuner software. google are your friend.
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If this works on my Sprint Touch Pro I will drink a beer in your name!
Good afternoon
I have been pulling my hair out over this for a bit.... basically i cannot get my Defy to play the FM radio out of the loadspeaker! When i access the media app in homescreen 2 on the right, it plays radio flawlessly, however i like to listen to it via loadspeaker until i sleep. There is a button for the headphones, i have tried pressing this and it turns off the headphones, if i increase the volume after this it just tells me the ringer volume is going up!
Any ideas?
Am i missing the blatently obvious?
Am i a useless freak?
Am i mildly insane?
any help advice suggestions greatly appreciated
Thanx!
gobble_di_gook said:
Good afternoon
I have been pulling my hair out over this for a bit.... basically i cannot get my Defy to play the FM radio out of the loadspeaker! When i access the media app in homescreen 2 on the right, it plays radio flawlessly, however i like to listen to it via loadspeaker until i sleep. There is a button for the headphones, i have tried pressing this and it turns off the headphones, if i increase the volume after this it just tells me the ringer volume is going up!
Any ideas?
Am i missing the blatently obvious?
Am i a useless freak?
Am i mildly insane?
any help advice suggestions greatly appreciated
Thanx!
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Calm, calm... it's not your fault. The radio won't work without the headphones being jacked-in because they act as the antenna. I believe this is the reason.
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Calm, calm... it's not your fault. The radio won't work without the headphones being jacked-in because they act as the antenna. I believe this is the reason.
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Yep. Smartphones don't have a built in FM antenna (none I'm aware of anyway) so yeah...unless you are under the broadcast tower you don't have much of a chance of getting any stations.
I have the touch pro which has the same issue. I think someone could likely make a hack to use the speaker, but you would still have to have the antenna present.
Hi guys... thanx but I don't think you are quite understanding my issue . I have the heaDphones plugged in to get reception, however I would like to play the radio through the loudspeaker...whilst leaving the headphones plugged in I could do this with my nokia 5800
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Hi guys... thanx but I don't think you are quite understanding my issue . I have the heaDphones plugged in to get reception, however I would like to play the radio through the loudspeaker...whilst leaving the headphones plugged in I could do this with my nokia 5800
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When you plug in the headphones it MUTES the main speaker. I think it's a physical thing. I don't think there's an app that can over come it. Unless you've listened to some other source that plays through the main speaker with the headphones also plugged in -- then there should be a way to over-come it. According to a Motorola tech the radio's designed to turn off when the headphones are removed.
ahh!
so it is simply not possible with stock firmware... i shall investigate how to overcome this
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ahh!
so it is simply not possible with stock firmware... i shall investigate how to overcome this
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Actually I'm just saying I don't know how to do it. But if it's a mechanical connection then I'm not sure any firmware would make it work.
You could try toggleheadset widget from here:
http://code.google.com/p/toggleheadset2/ or the original version http://code.google.com/p/toggleheadset/
It is on the Android market but you have to pay for it.
It was originally developed for the G1 because sometimes it was not recognising that the headset was plugged in. It enables you to toggle between headset and earphones. I had the same problem on my Hero. Although it says it is for Android 1.6, I had it working on a 2.1 rom, but don't blame me if it blows your device up!
crazy
thats retarded of motorola, the stock radio app should have a button to switch the audio from earphone to speaker-phone.
An alternate solution, if you have a good data plan or reliable wi-fi by your bedside, is to just stream the same station over the Internet. Get XiiaLite from the Market and queue up your favourite streaming station. You can set a timer from within the app to turn off after a specified number of minutes or even to fade out slowly.
Very clumsy but incredibly complete is "Radio Time", which Sonos uses as their radio source. It's streaming though.
There's an app on the market called "Sound route switcher." Anyone try that?
gobble_di_gook said:
Hi guys... thanx but I don't think you are quite understanding my issue . I have the heaDphones plugged in to get reception, however I would like to play the radio through the loudspeaker...whilst leaving the headphones plugged in I could do this with my nokia 5800
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Instead of using the headphones as an antenna, you could try using an FM antenna wire like the ones that came with car navi's. It has four seperate sections at the mini jack; it uses the headphone slot on my navi and does not switch off the main speaker of it (probably bridges the contacts that are unbridged by a headphone three piece jack).
Cannot try it here; I have the antenna but no Defy here.
scrannel said:
When you plug in the headphones it MUTES the main speaker. I think it's a physical thing. I don't think there's an app that can over come it. Unless you've listened to some other source that plays through the main speaker with the headphones also plugged in -- then there should be a way to over-come it. According to a Motorola tech the radio's designed to turn off when the headphones are removed.
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Actually it`s not a physical thing, it can be routed via software to the headphone or the speaker, you can test it by connecting the headphones and them calling to your phone, it will ring through the speakers not the headphone. The Milestone have a standalone radio app and let you hear fm radio through the speaker.
FM Radio loudspeaker fix
I installed a FMRadio.apk on my T-Mo US Defy and it works fine. Just copy to root of SD card and use Astro File Manager to install. Loudspeaker works fine with headphones plugged in. Hope it helps.
realityrat said:
I installed a FMRadio.apk on my T-Mo US Defy and it works fine. Just copy to root of SD card and use Astro File Manager to install. Loudspeaker works fine with headphones plugged in. Hope it helps.
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Confirm with 2.2 Pays-ROM
Also since it's possible send audio on loudspeaker may it be possible route it on BT headsed?
More than that - there a lot of phones with radio (samsung, for example) which have built-in radio works with earphones plugged in, and i've used pathces on their firmwares to make radio works WITHOUT headset. Ant it worked. @City with good signal, at least.
I too am interested in this, routing audio through my bluetooth headset could be achieved on a Nokia E51, is it possible to do the same thing on Android?
As I known - FM Radio Speaker is an easy-to-use tool that can turn on the speaker to play when the headphones are inserted.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wikimediacom.fm.radio.speaker