How to activate the FM chip

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NEXTRADIO

  1. NEXTRADIO can be downloaded and installed through the Google Play Store.
  2. Launch the app NEXTRADIO.
  3. Utilize a set of wired headphones as an antenna by connecting them.
  4. To access I’M READY!, swipe left.
  5. Select a radio station by tapping LOCAL FM RADIO or LOCAL STREAM.

How do I turn on my FM radio chip?

NEXTRADIO can be downloaded and installed through the Google Play Store.
Launch the app NEXTRADIO.
Utilize a set of wired headphones as an antenna by connecting them.
To access I’M READY!, swipe left.
Select a radio station by tapping LOCAL FM RADIO or LOCAL STREAM.

Does my phone have an FM radio chip?

There is an FM tuner integrated into every smartphone on the planet.
However, only one-third of them in the US are actually operational, despite the fact that radio is said to be able to save lives in an emergency by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The Qualcomm LTE modem found in almost all cellphones, including iPhones, has FM capability built right in.
Although carriers normally have the final say on whether to activate the chip, manufacturers can nevertheless do so.
Sprint made the decision to allow activation for all Android phones in 2013, and AT&T and T-Mobile are now adopting this policy.
Apple continues to be the largest holdout.
The FCC has the authority to order carriers and handset manufacturers to enable FM capability, but it has been hesitant to take unilateral action despite Congress holding numerous hearings on the matter over the years.

Why isn’t my radio picking up FM stations?

Poor radio reception can be caused by several factors.

  1. DISTANCE: It’s possible that you’re too far away from the station transmitter to get a strong signal. The signal from a transmitter may overwhelm your radio if you’re too close to one.
  2. STATIONARY OBSTACLES: Physical barriers like hills, buildings, and trees can interfere with radio signals.
  3. MOVING OR INTERMITTENT OBSTACLES: FM radio reception may be impacted by interference from cell towers, airplanes, and some electrical equipment.
  4. MULTIPATH INTERFERENCE: Signals can bounce around and reach the antenna at different times if you live in a valley or an urban area with tall buildings. This can cause noise distortion.
  5. ANTENNA TYPE: A directional antenna might not be able to pick up signals from several transmitter locations.
  6. FM TUNER SENSITIVITY: The ability of a radio tuner to pick up radio signals of different intensities is known as sensitivity.

How to fix my FM radio malfunction?

  1. Make sure your headphones are plugged in correctly.
  2. Verify that the location of where you are sitting allows you to receive a strong signal. Sometimes the issue is just a straightforward signal issue.
  3. If you have been using your phone for some time, the inability of the FM radio to function on Android may be related to your operating system.
  4. Check if rebooting your phone resolves the issue.
  5. Just empty the app’s cache and data.
  6. Usually, any issues with the FM radio can be resolved with the first two methods. After trying these two fixes, if the FM radio still doesn’t function, try downloading a third-party radio.
  7. Rarely, there might be a problem with your phone that is keeping the FM radio from functioning correctly. To find out what the issue is, you can take the phone to an authorized service center.