FM Radio - Just useless

[Mariociri]

What a joke. I have tried it all, push the headphones in, pull them slightly out, tried my wifes phone, and two kids phones, all the same result, a totally useless waste of space.

 

[Rigmaster]

Not a great receiver, but it works for me. I get strong signal station only though.

 

[Mr Hendrix]

Try clearing the Cache and reload from settings
Jimi

 

[rsa]

you've got to use TRRS type headsets or the radio will work like crap. At least that's been my experience. I plugged in a standard pair of "earbuds" into the phone and the radio reception was crap. Bought a cheap pair of earbud/mic combo (TRRS type) and the radio works great!!!!!!!!

 

[neoshi]

Using a HTC TRRS headset, it works just fine.

OEM HTC Stereo Hands-Free Headset with Remote for HTC 36H00880-04M

Box actually says for HTC EVO 4G.

 

[Putty]

What a joke. I have tried it all, push the headphones in, pull them slightly out, tried my wifes phone, and two kids phones, all the same result, a totally useless waste of space.

Sounds like a man that's had it....lol

 

[rsa]

By the way, you're welcome!

Not that he'll be back.

 

[MyFishWagon]

By the way, you're welcome!

Not that he'll be back.

Looks like he created his androidforums account, just to vent !

 

[Mariociri]

Thanks. By the way. Created my account for probably the same reason you did, bought an Android phone.

 

[TheVacantAlien]

Sound is very clear and strong with mine. I don't listen to the radio but I like having it. My issue: Not being able to click through the stations I saved.

 

[Lindseybp]

I use my old blackberry headphones and get great reception.

 

[ZNA03]

Noted on the headphones... thanks guys I was starting to wonder WTF as well.

 

[grindstoneslave]

Just tried my Skull candy earbuds and my Sony over-ear headphones and both work great. wonder what makes a difference. I do live in the capital city so reception is not usually a problem.

 

[slugbug]

Glad to know to try out a few earbuds, headphones. I haven't used the radio yet, but plan on doing so for football season. I go to all the home games but also like to have one earbud in so I can hear the radio announcing the players, plays, etc. Hard to what all the F is going on when your watching the whole thing, too

 

[philly0128]

My problem w/ the FM radio and I had this prior to froyo update is when I use it, there's no exit option to close out of this app. if you just unplug the ear piece and even if you wait 1/2 hr and plug it back in, it's still playing. I will use task killer or go into system/application and end the process there and even though it's not showing anymore as a running app. it's still plays. I have to reboot to get it to stop every time.

 

[Blitzpwnage]

My problem w/ the FM radio and I had this prior to froyo update is when I use it, there's no exit option to close out of this app. if you just unplug the ear piece and even if you wait 1/2 hr and plug it back in, it's still playing. I will use task killer or go into system/application and end the process there and even though it's not showing anymore as a running app. it's still plays. I have to reboot to get it to stop every time.

Most android devs and even the original makers of applications such as the radio do not put a dedicated button, what you have to do is press the arrow key on the Evo, the little back/exit button. That should terminate the application, should.

 

[im0rtalz]

Do you not see the power icon on the top right when you are in the radio app? . If you still do not see it I can provide a screenshot. With a BIGGG HUGEE ARRROW

 

[philly0128]

Do you not see the power icon on the top right when you are in the radio app? . If you still do not see it I can provide a screenshot. With a BIGGG HUGEE ARRROW

lol...you're right, I couldn't believe I missed that...i'm so use to seeing them under the menu option... shows you how much I use that app lol