topic Re: FM Radio app? in Other/General

FM Radio app?

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:59:25 GMT

Why can I not find the 'FM Radio' application for X10i?

My old (K800i) SE phone had an FM radio built in and I got used to listening to as I do my rounds as I work (I have a walking job, some 8miles a day)...

The wifi/3G radio apps aren't what I need - I'm specifically after the one that requires you to have the earphones in to act as the antenna.

I had assumed it simply didn't exist, so gave up. But the other day I bought my daughter an X8 - which I understand is a 'lesser' machine than the X10... And it has the old FM Radio app built in!!!

So why does a cheaper phone have something so simple but the X10 doesn't - and seems impossible to locate?

I've hunted on the Market for it, but cannot locate the 'offical' one - but keep finding nasty looking apps that either need money or useless wifi/3g ones. I'm not after an 'internet radio' app, I need a real FM app.

Any pointers folks?

Re: FM Radio app?

Martha- — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:00:28 GMT

The Xperia X10 doesn't have any options, third-party or not, to have FM radio functions.

It's not really a question about "lesser" phones and features, but just what is available on the individual devices.

The "official" way to use the radio on the phone is via the MW-600 bluetooth headset, it has a built in radio.

Otherwise, all the apps you can find on the market are going to require some internet connection.

Re: FM Radio app?

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:52:28 GMT

Tune-in radio is available in the market, but it uses data to broadcast....and it chews up battery juice like it's goin' outta style!!

Great app, though!!! One of my favorites, because it's literally got 1000's of stations around the world and you don't have to be within range to get it!!