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I see the specs all over the Net for the T-Mobile Vibrant say there's an FM radio and that for the Samsung Galaxy S generally there's one too.
Is that accurate, is there FM radio hardware on the Vibrant? (I am not talking about software that provides Net FM radio, I am referring to the hardware radio.)
On the Touch Pro2 (TMOUS) it came without the FM radio app to use the hardware radio that was in fact on the phone. Is it the same with the Vibrant, where we simply need the FM radio app to activate the hardware radio?
Or does the Vibrant NOT have a hardware FM radio?
If the FM radio is on the motherboard, anyone know where to get the app or software to make it work?
I don't have much info for you, but a few of the reviews I remember watching on the net last week have said that the international version does indeed have a built in hardware FM tuner (you have to make sure to plug in headphones though, they act as your antenna). I even saw a demo of this app. I don't remember if this was on the international Galaxy S or the ATT Captivate.
So unless T-Mobile totally removed the hardware chip (I wouldn't say to be very likely) it should still be there. Hope this helps.
I don't know for sure but based 0on what I have read it seems like the Vibrant does have the hardware for a radio...and as of now there rumors that 2.2 will bring out the fm radio to its fullness but nothing has been confirmed as of yet.
Check tunein in the market no need for fm radio
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Check the think tank for this. It seems the Vibrant has the hardware as part of the GPS chip (correct me if I'm wrong). People are having a hard time getting it to work though. I'll try and find the link and post it.
I found the link, but i can't post it because i don't have rights.
stevja1 said:
Check the think tank for this. It seems the Vibrant has the hardware as part of the GPS chip (correct me if I'm wrong). People are having a hard time getting it to work though. I'll try and find the link and post it.
I found the link, but i can't post it because i don't have rights.
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Would be interesting if the GPS chip was a full software radio. Scan just about any frequency...
orells said:
Check tunein in the market no need for fm radio
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Second that seems to work well for me.
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dattaway said:
Would be interesting if the GPS chip was a full software radio. Scan just about any frequency...
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Mobile HAM?
orells said:
Check tunein in the market no need for fm radio
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True, but an FM radio would probably use less power.
Not a big deal for me since I have a tuner in my BT headset, but it would be cool if the Vibrant had one.
I thought people were trying to figure it out in the Dev board without much success.
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Mobile HAM?
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Yes. For the Atheros chipset on my wifi card, the Linux kernel has the complete source code. A few simple limit changes in the reg.c (if I remember correctly) lets me scan from nearly from 2.1 to 2.8 GHz. Unfortunately, I haven't figured out how to change the channel spacing, modulation type and all that.
is there a way to use to fm radio.apk from the i9000?
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Yes. For the Atheros chipset on my wifi card, the Linux kernel has the complete source code. A few simple limit changes in the reg.c (if I remember correctly) lets me scan from nearly from 2.1 to 2.8 GHz. Unfortunately, I haven't figured out how to change the channel spacing, modulation type and all that.
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hahaha. I gotta say, that would be a pretty stunning achievement if you could get that working.
I don't know really but 2 weeks ago I flashed Galaxy S i9000 Rom on my Vibrant and when I tried FM Radio first it gave me "Unable to switch on Radio" then I managed to switch it on but I only heard shshsshshshshshshs and when I shift the tuner to another band nothing happens !
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I don't know really but 2 weeks ago I flashed Galaxy S i9000 Rom on my Vibrant and when I tried FM Radio first it gave me "Unable to switch on Radio" then I managed to switch it on but I only heard shshsshshshshshshs and when I shift the tuner to another band nothing happens !
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How did you manage to switch on the radio? Just wondering may be that will give some clue. Also could you confirm if it asked to plug in the head set before it produced static.
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How did you manage to switch on the radio? Just wondering may be that will give some clue. Also could you confirm if it asked to plug in the head set before it produced static.
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Indeed, how were you able to turn this on? Though, I am more interested in the transmitting side of having an FM Radio built in, but receiving might be neat.
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How did you manage to switch on the radio? Just wondering may be that will give some clue. Also could you confirm if it asked to plug in the head set before it produced static.
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inverseflux said:
Indeed, how were you able to turn this on? Though, I am more interested in the transmitting side of having an FM Radio built in, but receiving might be neat.
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Actually I used a custom made update.zip file to enable Arabic support on my vibrant (which it's inherited from i9000 ROM) .. Anyway after applying the update.zip I saw FM Radio icon in application menu so I clicked it and it loaded and asked to connect the headphone to use it as antenna so I connected the antenna and that message disappear. Then I clicked on start Fm Radio and at the beginning a message appeared telling me cannot switch on FM Radio so I clicked it again and again and for the forth time it worked ! I started to hear the (shshshshshsh) sound but unfortunately changing the frequency didn't show me anything! Maybe because it can be used only in US and I'm from Bahrain so maybe that's why it doesn't work !
Is the bahranian vibrant different from the US version? When I load eugene's "froyo that does not brick", I get nothing (i.e. no static). Additionally, headphone logic is reversed, so I only get the "please connect headphones" message when they are already in.
Tune in
Tune-in I ve found to be the best and most reliable Also it uses very little power if you are on head phones
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Is the bahranian vibrant different from the US version? When I load eugene's "froyo that does not brick", I get nothing (i.e. no static). Additionally, headphone logic is reversed, so I only get the "please connect headphones" message when they are already in.
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Actually we have only Samsung Galaxy S i9000 in my country and it's very expensive for me which is cost around $720 for the 8GB so I ordred my Vibrant from US through ebay..
at what price did u purchased from ebay ????
i m also from bahrain and want to purchase it
Coming from a Android phone, just wondering if there is an option to change the band from 3G to Edge on WP7? On Android phones, it prevents excessive battery drain.
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turn 3g of in settings.
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turn 3g of in settings.
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Thanks for the reply but where is the 3g setting under? In cellular section there is only turn off data switch and no 3g setting.
There is no such setting for AT&T Focus. And there is no such setting for AT&T Captivate Android phone either.
huh ? I have a setting on my focus where i can turn off 3g!. Tho it will turn back on if you reset the phone. Put there is a setting to turn 3g off.
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There is no such setting for AT&T Focus. And there is no such setting for AT&T Captivate Android phone either.
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Maybe your Captivate doesn't have but mine does. Being on Xda you should be familiar with your captivate's function where you can toggle between GSM/Edge and 3G.
MRWRANGLERS1 said:
huh ? I have a setting on my focus where i can turn off 3g!. Tho it will turn back on if you reset the phone. Put there is a setting to turn 3g off.
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Kindly share how you can turn 3G off?
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Maybe your Captivate doesn't have but mine does. Being on Xda you should be familiar with your captivate's function where you can toggle between GSM/Edge and 3G.
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Sans custom ROMs or secrect diag codes, the stock ROM does not have such settings. Yes, I'm very familiar with my Captivate's function.
You could just dial ##3282# and under settings you could change to 2G or 3G.
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Sans custom ROMs or secrect diag codes, the stock ROM does not have such settings. Yes, I'm very familiar with my Captivate's function.
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As I said, mine has the option to change from 3G to Edge/GSM ( or auto which is the default for most Android phones ) even on a stock ROM which is from Rogers.
idloco said:
You could just dial ##3282# and under settings you could change to 2G or 3G.
IHTH
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That's exactly what I'm looking for.
Thanks
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As I said, mine has the option to change from 3G to Edge/GSM ( or auto which is the default for most Android phones ) even on a stock ROM which is from Rogers.
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Didn't I already said in my original post that AT&T versions of the phones don't have such options?! I knew Canadian versions have it. Even though two phones carry the same name, the firmware are different and hardware are also slightly different. That applies to both Focus and Captivate.
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Didn't I already said in my original post that AT&T versions of the phones don't have such options?! I knew Canadian versions have it. Even though two phones carry the same name, the firmware are different and hardware are also slightly different. That applies to both Focus and Captivate.
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I read that but how did you know I or the others posting here have the AT&T version for you to post that? Custom roms or secret diag codes are not out of the questions since this is Xda after all. And yes I know that phones for different carriers have variations.
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I read that but how did you know I or the others posting here have the AT&T version for you to post that?
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Since you didn't mention what version you have. I specifically mentioned AT&T version to avoid the confusion. Whatever on the AT&T versions of phones don't apply to Canandian versions and vice versa.
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Since you didn't mention what version you have. I specifically mentioned AT&T version to avoid the confusion. Whatever on the AT&T versions of phones don't apply to Canandian versions and vice versa.
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You yourself said ( and I agree ) there are minor differences of the same model of phones to different carriers. So you're now saying one function from one doesn't apply to the other? Even though some people here post ( and proved ) that there is a way to select between the two bands I'm asking about?
The ROMs are different with settings added or removed per carrier requirement. Diagnostic code may or maynot be the same. What others posted is about using the diagnostic code which you can refer to the sticky thread.
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The ROMs are different with settings added or removed per carrier requirement. Diagnostic code may or maynot be the same. What others posted is about using the diagnostic code which you can refer to the sticky thread.
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Then there is a setting for changing the band frequency after all even on stock firmware, AT&T or not.
Check the sticky thread above called 'diagnostic code'
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Check the sticky thread above called 'diagnostic code'
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I went through 7 pages of that sticky before posting my question here ( did not go any further as posting my query will illicit specific response than having to go through all the pages ). Found about 3 people asking the same question as I did but no answer.
The issue between you and me is that you keep claiming there is no option in setting the band on either Edge/GSM and 3G on Focus and captivate ( whether it's AT&T or not, standard or custom firmware ) when in fact there is. Whether it's diagnostic or custom firmware is beside the point, I was asking for just that setting.
We are having 3 official versions of the android 5.1 showing up. LMY47D, LMY47E, LMY47I. Some say they are carrier specific, some say they are not, and others have no idea what is going on. So, let’s discuss all the versions here and why some may or may not think that each one is carrier specific.
My main questions to those that say they are carrier specific is, I though Nexus 6 was not carrier locked and can work on all 4 carriers just by swapping the sim card. If that is the case, the how can we have carrier specific updates? I guess in theory it can be related to the sim that we have in our phones, so then by changing the sim from one carrier to another we will need to/offered the other software version?
There was a thread pointing to a twitter from someone at T-Mobile that explained this. As I understand it, Google changed the way it handles the minor network tweaking carriers need to make for their network and SIMs. Any OS would work with any phone but the carrier specific version will work slightly better. They can't make any changes to apps or the OS, just some network parameters. I'm oversimplifying but that's what I got out of it.
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There was a thread pointing to a twitter from someone at T-Mobile that explained this. As I understand it, Google changed the way it handles the minor network tweaking carriers need to make for their network and SIMs. Any OS would work with any phone but the carrier specific version will work slightly better. They can't make any changes to apps or the OS, just some network parameters. I'm oversimplifying but that's what I got out of it.
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hmm, i need to find that.
I'll assume because of the N6's "all carrier compatibility" they have released carrier specific optimizations in their different builds. Unfortunately, and in my opinion, Google caved with the N6 to get better sales. It is what it is and I'm just thankful I have a phone that I can still do as I please with it. It would be nice, and thoughtful, if the Goog would release official information on what the heck they are doing with these different builds.... is that so hard?!
So does anyone know which one matches which carrier?
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So does anyone know which one matches which carrier?
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if its carrier specific, D is sprint, E is verizon, M is t- mobile.
edit, since canada is getting version D right now, D must be just general. Who knows. lol
So nothing specific to AT&T yet? Just curious to try a carrier specific one and see if data is faster.
stas333 said:
hmm, i need to find that.
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Try these...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59535507&postcount=90
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59535608&postcount=92
Not so much. 47e brought in new camera proprietary binaries too so it isn't just carrier specific
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if its carrier specific, D is sprint, E is verizon, M is t- mobile
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Can't be carrier specific, I am on 3 Uk and have the D variant.
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I would weigh in and say that if a carrier makes a change needing a new build, it gets submitted to Google, tested and the changes only affect those with that carrier, likely due to SIM detection.
The fact that the phone has radios for all the carriers means that this can be possible, tweaks to a radio or band your phone may not use won't affect you ... and at the same time Google can toss in some tweaks across the board for all of us. I suppose that what makes it confusing is that while any of them can be flashed, they'll only push out the one to a carrier specific imei set, like E to Verizon.
For the normal user, they get an update that makes their specific network functionality better, and the others are not pushed for that, but may get the overall tweaks in the next update to their phone in general, or if before that there is a carrier requested tweak for them that requires a build release.
But we here, see all of this because we have that "wanting to have the latest build" mentality, the questions arise.
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Can't be carrier specific, I am on 3 Uk and have the D variant.
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What was suggested was that every build would work but a specific variant would be slightly better. For example m would be better for t mobile but any variant would work. For carriers other than sprint, verizon and t mobile I don't know if there'd be any real difference.
Has anyone on ATT received a 5.1 OTA?
If so, which one?
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Not so much. 47e brought in new camera proprietary binaries too so it isn't just carrier specific
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I knew something seemed different about the camera. Photos in low light looked better to me.
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stas333 said:
if its carrier specific, D is sprint, E is verizon, M is t- mobile
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Exactly. But some will never admit it
The real question is this:
Can someone on T-mobile who is on 47D or 47E see if they get an OTA update to 47M?
If the builds are carrier specific, would google push them based off the the SIM or the IEMI? It would have to be the SIM right? For people that purchased a phone through Google/Motorola and are using it on Verizon. Or switch networks, whatever the case may be.
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Exactly. But some will never admit it
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Admit what? If it it carrier specific then explain why E has Camera updates that D does not? What does that have to do with the carrier?
If everything was the same except for the Radio.img then I'd buy the carrier only thing, but there are more that's changed.
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Exactly. But some will never admit it
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i edited my post. D is not Sprint. It must be general version since Canada is getting it right now.
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Exactly. But some will never admit it
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Because its not true, then why did i get the 47D version in the Netherlands Europe. Btw i also have Sprint and Verizon files in my firmware, so that tells me they are universal roms that contain specific (network) optimisations that will be triggered when using a specific carrier.
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The real question is this:
Can someone on T-mobile who is on 47D or 47E see if they get an OTA update to 47M?
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According to the T-Mobile Support page, the requirements to upgrade to 47M is that your current build must be LRX22C, so I'm guessing that those with 47D or 47E won't be able to get an OTA update to 47M.
I'm on T-Mobile with 47D, and I didn't receive any OTA update as of now.
Smart Call is a feature I love on Samsung phones.
I just picked up a dual sim S8+ last week, and I can't find where to enable it. Samsung's website says to do it through 'Caller ID and spam protection' in the Call settings, but this is not an option I have.
Is this not a feature available on the international model or did Samsung remove it from Oreo?
Smart Call is available for phones meant to be shipped to US. I don't think it would work on your phone as it's not meant to be sold in US. Samsung uses HIYA to provide the smart call service. Installing HIYA yourself should also give you pretty similar results. Personally I like TrueCaller better as it works for Individual callers also and not just Businesses as in HIYA. TrueCallers database is much more robust.
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Smart Call is a feature I love on Samsung phones.
I just picked up a dual sim S8+ last week, and I can't find where to enable it. Samsung's website says to do it through 'Caller ID and spam protection' in the Call settings, but this is not an option I have.
Is this not a feature available on the international model or did Samsung remove it from Oreo?
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It csc related. What provider you planning to use it on?
Or if you root you can definitely activate it...
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Smart Call is available for phones meant to be shipped to US. I don't think it would work on your phone as it's not meant to be sold in US. Samsung uses HIYA to provide the smart call service. Installing HIYA yourself should also give you pretty similar results. Personally I like TrueCaller better as it works for Individual callers also and not just Businesses as in HIYA. TrueCallers database is much more robust.
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Thanks for the suggestions
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It csc related. What provider you planning to use it on?
Or if you root you can definitely activate it...
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I'm using it on Rogers in Canada.
Is there an easy root for Oreo? I already have no warranty, so I don't care if I void it.
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Thanks for the suggestions
I'm using it on Rogers in Canada.
Is there an easy root for Oreo? I already have no warranty, so I don't care if I void it.
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Yeah install twrp and flash custom rom. I'm currently running renovate ice.
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Yeah install twrp and flash custom rom. I'm currently running renovate ice.
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Thanks
Just installed the rom. We'll see how it goes!
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Thanks
Just installed the rom. We'll see how it goes!
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How did it go? I'm in the exact same boat but on the Telus network in Canada. I love the smart call feature and how well integrated it was, but switched to dual sim for work purposes and miss the feature so much... Please let me know if it worked out for you ... I am very new to this and have never rooted or installed a new rom but would really appreciate any help.
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Thanks
Just installed the rom. We'll see how it goes!
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How did you manage if the Canadian version is snapdragon?
Jeff3dfx said:
How did it go? I'm in the exact same boat but on the Telus network in Canada. I love the smart call feature and how well integrated it was, but switched to dual sim for work purposes and miss the feature so much... Please let me know if it worked out for you ... I am very new to this and have never rooted or installed a new rom but would really appreciate any help.
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There was a noticeable lag from running it on stock touchwiz. It would take at lest 3 rings before it pulled in the ID
But it worked
adj998 said:
How did you manage if the Canadian version is snapdragon?
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I had the international dual sim model
tyrone1 said:
It csc related. What provider you planning to use it on?
Or if you root you can definitely activate it...
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I use rom stock, but with root, installed via odin, can I just get a custom csc with the function?
Hey guys, i'm very new to this as well and i purchased T-mobile Galaxy S8 Active thats unlocked which I use on Koodo in Canada. I would also like to have smart call back like i did on my old S8. Whats the best way for me to to this, i also wouldnt mind getting rid of the t-mobile apps. Ive read about flashing the phone and putting on an unlocked firmware which would remove tmobile and put on a stock samsung firmware. is this true, what is the best way for me to do this?
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I use rom stock, but with root, installed via odin, can I just get a custom csc with the function?
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I would also like to know if this is a viable option
Anyone been able to use fm radio for android 11 oneui 3.1? Not streaming through internet.
If so, how?
If not, this sux, my s10+ with android 11 and onui 3.1, no fm, not bootunlockable for v5.
My skin is crawling.
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Anyone been able to use fm radio for android 11 oneui 3.1? Not streaming through internet.
If so, how?
If not, this sux, my s10+ with android 11 and onui 3.1, no fm, not bootunlockable for v5.
My skin is crawling.
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I have Android 11, 3.1 UI on my SM-G9750 and the FM Radio works fine. The earphone cable works as an antenna and must be plugged in.
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I have Android 11, 3.1 UI on my SM-G9750 and the FM Radio works fine. The earphone cable works as an antenna and must be plugged in.
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Link to the app? And do i have to use stock earphones?
Im g975u
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Link to the app? And do i have to use stock earphones?
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It doesn't matter whether the earphones are stock Samsung however they won't work using the Type C port, they have to be used in the 3.5mm jack.
Here's the link, if the current version doesn't work try the Older Versions at the bottom of the page.
Samsung Radio (Android)
The official radio app for Samsung smartphones
samsung-radio.en.uptodown.com
varcor said:
It doesn't matter whether the earphones are stock Samsung however they won't work using the Type C port, they have to be used in the 3.5mm jack.
Here's the link, if the current version doesn't work try the Older Versions at the bottom of the page.
Samsung Radio (Android)
The official radio app for Samsung smartphones
samsung-radio.en.uptodown.com
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To many to try, they have a lot of versions.
3.5mm plugged in. App not installed
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To many to try, they have a lot of versions.
3.5mm plugged in. App not installedView attachment 5359011
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Tried a bunch already, no go. Shame sam duckered this s10+ with updates.
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Tried a bunch already, no go. Shame sam duckered this s10+ with updates.
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I just updated and it still works. If you have a US Variant it won't function, I believe those don't have the required hardware. Too many Samsung variants makes for ongoing problems.
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I just updated and it still works. If you have a US Variant it won't function, I believe those don't have the required hardware. Too many Samsung variants makes for ongoing problems.
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I seen word that it used to work whether it was Samsung radio or FM radio app. The update of 3.0 broke it.
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I seen word that it used to work whether it was Samsung radio or FM radio app. The update of 3.0 broke it.
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What's your phone’s model?
Tried many Radio Apks and apps. No luck. Only internet apps are working
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What's your phone’s model?
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G975u
iamkani said:
Tried many Radio Apks and apps. No luck. Only internet apps are working
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Same
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G975u
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None of the US Variants are FM Radio compatible, the bigshots lean on Samsung not to add any features which divert a user from their revenue generators, ie streaming audio, single sim. Could be software and/or hardware restrictions. Either way it truly sucks!
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None of the US Variants are FM Radio compatible, the bigshots lean on Samsung not to add any features which divert a user from their revenue generators, ie streaming audio, single sim. Could be software and/or hardware restrictions. Either way it truly sucks!
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How to Enable FM Radio on Samsung Galaxy S10/S10+ | Slashdigit
You can now tune in to local FM radio stations on your smartphone. Follow the procedure described here to activate FM radio on your Galaxy S10 or S 10+.
www.slashdigit.com
Us variant has fm chip