Is there an app or process to have a FM radio app for Dell venue?
As there was one back for Motorola Charm which didnt ship with Built in Radio App (FM) in Asia sets
I don't think the Venue has a built-in FM radio. I have tried several apps, including one or two that are supposed to work with the Streak 5, and have never had any success.
michaeljwestii said:
I don't think the Venue has a built-in FM radio. I have tried several apps, including one or two that are supposed to work with the Streak 5, and have never had any success.
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thanks for the responce
but if I upgrate my stock rom with 2.3 rom posted here
will it help?
I don't think so, I don't think the Venue has the hardware for an FM radio.
The Venue uses a Broadcom BCM4329, which has:
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
FM Radio (recieve and transmit)
Unfortunately, since android doesnt have a standardized method of interfacing with the radip: there's simply no support at the driver level.
The Streak 5 has limited radio support as there was a hack that enabled it, but the S5 uses the BCM4325.
All other dell devices use the BCM4329 and only the SPro has support for it.
It might be possible to hack the Streak Pro's support back onto the V (as they both run GB and use the same chip),
I intend to attempt to hackport the SPro's rom to the S5, and perhaps to the V in the summer.
But I have no idea if it'll work, much less getting the radio to work.
Officially, the SPro is the first dell device to officially recieve fm radio support.
TheManii said:
The Venue uses a Broadcom BCM4329, which has:
Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
FM Radio (recieve and transmit)
Unfortunately, since android doesnt have a standardized method of interfacing with the radip: there's simply no support at the driver level.
The Streak 5 has limited radio support as there was a hack that enabled it, but the S5 uses the BCM4325.
All other dell devices use the BCM4329 and only the SPro has support for it.
It might be possible to hack the Streak Pro's support back onto the V (as they both run GB and use the same chip),
I intend to attempt to hackport the SPro's rom to the S5, and perhaps to the V in the summer.
But I have no idea if it'll work, much less getting the radio to work.
Officially, the SPro is the first dell device to officially recieve fm radio support.
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I found this somewhere
http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fvn.fulltechreview.com%2F2012%2F04%2Ftat-ca-ve-dell-venue-root-up-rom-cai.html&act=url
prasad12ka4 said:
I found this somewhere
http://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=2&eotf=1&u=http%3A%2F%2Fvn.fulltechreview.com%2F2012%2F04%2Ftat-ca-ve-dell-venue-root-up-rom-cai.html&act=url
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I finally took the time to look at this, and the link provided provides a working FM Radio app. Go figure. It works, for the most part. The link is to the English translation of a Vietnamese page. There is a link to FM Radio for Dell Venue, which is a rar file on mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?ob6ot26eey5m7dh). The Google Translate thing screws up the link, so just use the one I posted. Inside the rar is two apk's and a file called fm_hcitool. I installed the one called 20110824SFR-MM.apk (not the one called Streak Radio) and it turned out to be Spirit FM - the free version. I set the the audio method to fm_hcitool the band to European (I live in Germany) and the radio worked. I could only get it to come out of the phone not the headphones, but it was better than nothing. It requires BT being active, but it will turn that on itself. I am running CM7 (when I tried earlier, I was still stock Froyo, before the GB Rom's were available.)
Update - download the updated Spirit FM from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059296. I still can't get it to go through the headphones, but other than that it works.
michaeljwestii said:
I finally took the time to look at this, and the link provided provides a working FM Radio app. Go figure. It works, for the most part. The link is to the English translation of a Vietnamese page. There is a link to FM Radio for Dell Venue, which is a rar file on mediafire (http://www.mediafire.com/?ob6ot26eey5m7dh). The Google Translate thing screws up the link, so just use the one I posted. Inside the rar is two apk's and a file called fm_hcitool. I installed the one called 20110824SFR-MM.apk (not the one called Streak Radio) and it turned out to be Spirit FM - the free version. I set the the audio method to fm_hcitool the band to European (I live in Germany) and the radio worked. I could only get it to come out of the phone not the headphones, but it was better than nothing. It requires BT being active, but it will turn that on itself. I am running CM7 (when I tried earlier, I was still stock Froyo, before the GB Rom's were available.)
Update - download the updated Spirit FM from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059296. I still can't get it to go through the headphones, but other than that it works.
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I tried the above on Stock Android
Nothing worked
All I want to know is how "fm_hcitool" works or how to set it?
I think you need a rooted venue for the above
prasad12ka4 said:
I tried the above on Stock Android
Nothing worked
All I want to know is how "fm_hcitool" works or how to set it?
I think you need a rooted venue for the above
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Nothing worked when I tried on my stock rooted venue either. It works now under CM7 though. I really have no idea what the fm_hcitool file does. I saw the file in the rar file, and took a guess when I configured Spirit FM. I only copied the Spirit FM apk over to the venue too, not the fm_hcitool file. Maybe it will work fully with that on the phone, I see the Streak guys got their radio working by putting it in the /system/bin folder and setting the correct permissions. Maybe I will try that later and see if it changes anything.
DELL VENUE CAN USE RADIO OFFLINE
SEE THE POST HERE.
it's a vietnamese post. so use the gooogle translate to readit
Its easy to do.
You only have to root your venue and copy a file which was included in the post "D
http://www.tinhte.vn/threads/899475/#post-11429760
nguyen_vh said:
DELL VENUE CAN USE RADIO OFFLINE
SEE THE POST HERE.
it's a vietnamese post. so use the gooogle translate to readit
Its easy to do.
You only have to root your venue and copy a file which was included in the post "D
http://www.tinhte.vn/threads/899475/#post-11429760
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Thanks mate
Has anyone tried it?
I am on stock unrooted so curious.
prasad12ka4 said:
Thanks mate
Has anyone tried it?
I am on stock unrooted so curious.
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It's the same as what I posted earlier. It works on CM7, except I can not get the sound to come out of the headphones, only the speaker.
michaeljwestii said:
It's the same as what I posted earlier. It works on CM7, except I can not get the sound to come out of the headphones, only the speaker.
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I've done it before. It's great.
And the wonderful thing is you can listen to music when the radio is on and a call is in progress
The phone call uses the small phone speaker.
The muzick player uses the loud speaker.
And the radio ( spirit FM ) uses the earphone.
And.... They work at the same time together
By using Spirit FM, you can control the output sound.
You can choose where the sound will be play ( headphone or loudspeaker )
nguyen_vh said:
I've done it before. It's great.
And the wonderful thing is you can listen to music when the radio is on and a call is in progress
The phone call uses the small phone speaker.
The muzick player uses the loud speaker.
And the radio ( spirit FM ) uses the earphone.
And.... They work at the same time together
By using Spirit FM, you can control the output sound.
You can choose where the sound will be play ( headphone or loudspeaker )
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so as per your information radio can be heard on headset and speaker at same time?
Tried this App
Not up to the mark
Lots of freeze and bugs
Need to find something solid
any app working fine found?
Sent from my Dell Venue using xda premium
Spirit free fm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059296
Download the latest FREE version from above link
Works FLAWLESS!!!
I am still testing it
But if you have CM7 and DSP Manager Running it sounds AWESOME!!!
Volume is good!!!
prasad12ka4 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059296
Download the latest FREE version from above link
Works FLAWLESS!!!
I am still testing it
But if you have CM7 and DSP Manager Running it sounds AWESOME!!!
Volume is good!!!
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Just found this thread after someone reported it working.
Related
This merged English version of WM2003SE is compiled for the Australian model O2 XDA II.
:!: NOTE: It is supplied as is. Use it at your own risk!!!
:idea: TIP: First backup your data and settings using either ActiveSync, SDBackup or XBackup - then download the attached ROM_Backup.zip - extract and follow the instructions in the ROM backup folder.
To install the merged WM2003SE:
1. Download the attached Setup.exe
2. Insert your O2 XDA II into it's USB cradle and confirm that a successful USB connection has been made with your PC
3. Run Setup.exe and follow the onscreen prompts.
Details:
The ROM image is based on version: 2.06.00WWE (ver 4.21.1088 build 14132)
The Radio image is version: 1.18.00
The Extended ROM image is a variance of version 2.06.100a (Sin.Merged.v1.0)
The Extended ROM contains the following:
Merge of ROM 2.02.t1WWE over ROM 2.06.00WWE, pre-configured with:
AltTab, Blackberry, Caller ID, Camera, ClearType Landscape, ClearType Tuner, ClearVue, CMD, Contacts, Explorer, ExtROM Tools, Flash, Fonts, IE Tools, IntelliDialer, Keyboard Extension, Midi Ringtone, MMS Composer, MS Reader, Notepad, O2 Customisations, Paint, Print, RegEdit, Reset, Rotate Screen, Run, Scheduled Tasks, Space Invaders, Task Manager, Tray Launch, Video MMS, WiFi & BT Headset/Handsfree Profiles.
The Autoconfig only contains support for the following Australian Carriers: - Optus, Telstra & Vodafone + "Not Listed - Set Manually"
KNOWN ISSUES:
Today Screen BT Profile Icon likes to play Hide'n'seek
BT HandsFree Mode may disable headset mic.
A choice of either HandsFree or Headset profile is now enabled, please select only one or the other.
NOTE: BT HandsFree Mode may disable headset mic
Uninstall "Version Sin.BT.Handsfree" from "Settings->Remove Programs" if necessary.
:arrow: INFO: New version is here!
Thanks very much Sin!
Been Looking forward to this SiN! Made my weekend!
Thank Sin for putting it together.
I originally Had and Orange SPV M1000, and upgraded it with the O2 1.72 version, in the hope that it would sort out the problems with Blue Tooth and Handsfree car kits, which it did not of course.
Thought I would try the rom from Mystery Man, which interestingly did not require any changes to the files to allow it to update, which also did not work the blue tooth, so I was going to try just updating the Radio to 1.18, but saw your new package pop up, so thought what the hell, give it a go, and now I am made up cos been very frustrated that it would not work in car kit.
The car kit I have is the Nokia CK-7W Blue tooth if this helps anyone else, I also assume it will work with the others, in particualr the built in ones in BMW's.
So thanks again everyone, I can sleep now.
Mark
Other known issues..
Thanks for the job SIN!
I have to point out a couple of issues I'm having since long, that seem related to the BT problem, but looks like no one else is having: "DUAL STEREO" sound in both (XDA II and Handsfree/headset) devices.
No matter BT headset is "enabled" or "disabled", the devices configured as "handsfree" are operational. Plus, my HBH 35 headset refuses to work unless configured as a handsfree device. After that, every handsfree device works in "STEREO" mode. Nice for multi part conferences, but annoying for your caller, who hears every tap on the XDA in your pocket, since the mic is operational no matter what.
I'm really the only one with this problem?
:?:
Hi Sin
Just a quick question, tried to change the splash1 & 2 images, to get away fro O2 image you put into file, but having probs with corrupted display if the image, howd you do it please, as I understand the normal method does not work with Chinese and Trial versions !
Many thanks in advance.
Mark
BTHFP
Does the headset mic work on handsfree profile Sin?
thanks Sin
I tried to modify the extended ROM to modify the provider list but couldn't found the autoconfig.txt, is it ok to create autoconfig and put it there? or did you merged the autoconfig inside Sin.Merged.v1.0.cab?
please let me know
thanks
Brumie
Re: Other known issues..
Looking Glass,
Your not the only one with this problem.
I have a bmw with bluetooth and it does the dual stero trick.
I have a Bluespoon Digital and it also does the dual stereo trick.
Has any one tried removing the head set profile and leaving just the hands free
Thanks
Jon
hai where can i download the attachment? i need to upgrade my xda2 urgently.. thanks.
Other Bluetooth Devices
Before I try out these new updates which sound fantasic, I am interetsed to know how this will effect my bluetooth GPS.
Currently I am using bluetooth tools to connect my GPS to my XDAII, does the new roms enhance bluetooth or should I still install bluetooth tools?
thanks.
Re: Other known issues..
"I have a bmw with bluetooth and it does the dual stero trick
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I just tried the car again and it worked perfectly. So it looks like I only have the problem with the Bluespoon.
I'm pretty happy with the car working as that was what I really wanted.
Johnson..... you have to log in then you will find the attchments at the bottom of the first post in this thread.
Guest... I dont have a bluetooth GPS. Ive no idea if it works. I do know you cant get the Sandisk WiFi SD card to work which is a bummer.
Jon
ExtendedROM...
@ Sin,
This merge ROM version of yours, what is the most very important file that I need to keep on my extended_ROM? Last time I used your version without any problem But I need to remove some CAB file for my own customization. But now seems that ms_.nbf has only one file (Sin.Merged.v1.0.cab) which I think all the CAB file was in there.
Is it possible to gave us your merge CAB without the rest of installed program? Or is it okay to delete some CAB on extended_ROM after installation (cooked-own ROM style)?
Thanks!
Re: Other Bluetooth Devices
Anonymous said:
Before I try out these new updates which sound fantasic, I am interetsed to know how this will effect my bluetooth GPS.
Currently I am using bluetooth tools to connect my GPS to my XDAII, does the new roms enhance bluetooth or should I still install bluetooth tools?
thanks.
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What ROM are you using now? I used to have 1.72 ROM and I need to used Bluetooth tools to be able to use both BT headset and BT GPS (Belkin/rebadge Fortuna Clip-on). BUT with ROM 2.06 (mysteryman), Sin.AU.v3.5(extended_ROM) and 2.02t1 Reg CABv3.cab (from henrylim). I am no longger needed bluetooth tools, it works without any issue.
file mentioned can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=13660&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=50
Hope this help. I haven't tried Sin.merge.v1.0 yet but I will soon.
Re: Other known issues..
916senna said:
Looking Glass,
Your not the only one with this problem.
I have a bmw with bluetooth and it does the dual stero trick.
I have a Bluespoon Digital and it also does the dual stereo trick.
Has any one tried removing the head set profile and leaving just the hands free
Thanks
Jon
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Nice to know, thanks for info, I was about to think no one else has the problem.
I've been experimenting during the weekend, and found that the problem remains quite the same: some headsets/handsfree only work if the HandsFree profile is selected, and then the "dual stereo" problem arises again.
By contrast, version 2.20 properly handles every "audio" device (at least my devices) but I haven't found how to made BT ActiveSync back to life. Plus the other known issues with the translation (May I help Buzz_lightyear?)
Resume: Excellent job by Sin (regards) but the whole BT thing is not yet fixed. I like his "new compact" Ext Rom, but since HandsFree profile is at this time more important to me than BT ActiveSync, I'm going back to 2.20.
Not there yet...
with WMP 10
in rom, with wmp 10 ?
Re: with WMP 10
bos_xda_II said:
in rom, with wmp 10 ?
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Only 2.20 comes with wmp 10. Sin's rom has version 9.
Not there yet...
Re: Other Bluetooth Devices
Anonymous said:
Before I try out these new updates which sound fantasic, I am interetsed to know how this will effect my bluetooth GPS.
Currently I am using bluetooth tools to connect my GPS to my XDAII, does the new roms enhance bluetooth or should I still install bluetooth tools?
thanks.
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I have a CoPilot Bluetooth GPS unit and it does not need Bluetooth Tools to get it to work via serial port emulation. I'm using 2.06 ROM.
With the BT GPS bonding, you get to say you want it to be a serial port but you don't get to specify what specific port number like with Bluetooth tools. This is not a problem with CoPilot software as it will FIND the serial port and baud rate in it's Bluetooth connection/configuration setup.
I also have a SanDisk SDIO WiFi card which also works fine (note the card is NOT the SDIO RAM+WiFi though!).
Re: Other known issues..
916senna said:
"I have a bmw with bluetooth and it does the dual stero trick
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I just tried the car again and it worked perfectly. So it looks like I only have the problem with the Bluespoon.
I'm pretty happy with the car working as that was what I really wanted.
......
Jon
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Hi again!
How exactly did you get to eliminate de "Dual stereo" effect in your carkit? I have too a HBH 35 headset and the problem remains on both of them.
This is my only complain, everything else works so well! And Sin made such a good job putting the Ext Rom together!
Thanks Sin for the easy to install ROM.. well done.
My Bluetooth GPS works fine, a bit of a change not having to select a port, but the port is displayed so that wasn't a problem.
My Logitech Headset refuses to work. It pairs with the XDAII but I am unable to iniate a call from the headset and the mic doesn't work.
The Bluetooth smybol is gone from the task bar too... probably something I did...
Is there a cab about that allows me to reinstall the bluetooth section just in case I stuffed somethign up?
Thanks.
Installed the following app from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11332081&postcount=1 but it just hangs with the message of "FM Radio being launched, please wait..."
Looking for an app that uses the Vibrant's built-in FM tuner. If it matters, I'm running Trigger 2.7 ROM.
Thanks for the link.
AFAIK, Vibrant has no built-in FM tuner. I will be ecstatic if someone proves I am wrong!
Try tunein radio found on the market for free. I'm streaming now, works great for me but u need a decent data signal so it doesn't cut out.
Sent from my Vibrant running trigger
Bluejay913 said:
Try tunein radio found on the market for free. I'm streaming now, works great for me but u need a decent data signal so it doesn't cut out.
Sent from my Vibrant running trigger
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+1. Works flawlessly for me.
Bluejay913 said:
Try tunein radio found on the market for free. I'm streaming now, works great for me but u need a decent data signal so it doesn't cut out.
Sent from my Vibrant running trigger
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Unfortunately, that app uses your data connection. Was hoping for something that uses the built-in FM tuner. If it exists at all.
jdancer said:
Unfortunately, that app uses your data connection. Was hoping for something that uses the built-in FM tuner. If it exists at all.
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think that we have this built in.
Sent from my Vibrant running trigger
There is no built in FM tuner.
creator2456 said:
There is no built in FM tuner.
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^this.
What people are getting confused with, is iirc the vibrant has bit and pieces of fm tuner hardware still left in, but it doesn't have everything needed to get a working fm tuner.
I've released version 2.0.2 of the "Spirit FM Radio" app. See my sig for the details post.
Best support is for CM7 ROMs with the CM FM app. My app supports RDS data on TI FM chips now, and more basic functionality on Broadcom FM chips. Works well on my HTC Legend and Desire HD, and I think should also work on Click/Tattoo.
I tested with the 240x320 resolution on an emulator.
works great 100% thanks, though it could do with a better GUI
Works perfect on my HTC Tattoo/Click with CM7. The GUI should be polished.
The HTC radio app could be a good reference.
Thanks!
bluetooth??
great app, but why do you need my bluetooth on?
please remove this feature or let me select it in a menù.
SycoLTH said:
great app, but why do you need my bluetooth on?
please remove this feature or let me select it in a menù.
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radio is integreted on bt microchip, than when you active radio, you must active also bt
This is the right app I am looking for! Why should FM apps stick to headset? Now it is freedom from headset, only thing you need is something as antenna.
where can i find this app -??
kriout said:
where can i find this app -??
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look at this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13379669
I had a couple of questions about using Spirit FM Radio app on CM 7.2. And I would like to know in detail about it.
Firstly, When I ran the Spirit app on CM 7.2 i noticed that it doesn't switch on the Bluetooth. Does that mean that it uses the internal Broad com FM chip instead of Bluetooth to receive FM transmissions just like in the LG stock FM radio app?
Will the Spirit FM app still run properly if I UN-install the CM 7.2 Stock FM app? Or does it need the CM 7.2 Stock FM app to run properly?
In the setting of the app, within audio, I saw various options like cyanogen Mod, LG, lge-msm7x27,etc. Even tough i didn't see any difference in quality while going through different options. Which would be the ideal option for us and What do these options do?
CM9 hasn't got a radio am I right? (Btw I'm new to the forum I couldn't find a topic to write this I'm sorry
What phone are you using?
When Bluetooth is enabled FM is enabled too because they locate at the same chip. It's the easiest way to enable FM and so is CM radio doing. Spirit FM (and stock LG) does it little bit harder by only enabling FM thus saving some starting time and battery (battery part is not a 100% fact though, only my own speculation).
You can remove CM radio, it is not needed.
Recommended method by author in Spirit is CyanogenMod. I don't know exactly what are the differences between different methods but stick with CyanogenMod.
Spirit FM does use Bluetooth, only the icons aren't changed that's all.
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium
4silvertooth said:
Spirit FM does use Bluetooth, only the icons aren't changed that's all.
Sent from my LG-P500 using xda premium
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I might be wrong but if Bluetooth is turned on i see no indication, not only in status bar, settings, no device discovers it (visible), i think i need an app to check the components...
Will check back whit the answer
Edit: It dose use bluetooth
moby_test said:
I might be wrong but if Bluetooth is turned on i see no indication, not only in status bar, settings, no device discovers it (visible), i think i need an app to check the components...
Will check back whit the answer
Edit: It dose use bluetooth
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How did u finally come to that conclusion that it does use Bluetooth? And if it does... Does that mean that there is no big difference in the way Spirit, Cyanogen mod and LG FM radio app works?
I have my own thread for questions, 1st link in my sig: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13379669
And I respond to emails and PMs, but sometimes respond on my thread for all to benefit. Or just let me know a thread's been opened...
See below for answers:
sweettaniyaa said:
Firstly, When I ran the Spirit app on CM 7.2 i noticed that it doesn't switch on the Bluetooth. Does that mean that it uses the internal Broad com FM chip instead of Bluetooth to receive FM transmissions just like in the LG stock FM radio app?
Will the Spirit FM app still run properly if I UN-install the CM 7.2 Stock FM app? Or does it need the CM 7.2 Stock FM app to run properly?
In the setting of the app, within audio, I saw various options like cyanogen Mod, LG, lge-msm7x27,etc. Even tough i didn't see any difference in quality while going through different options. Which would be the ideal option for us and What do these options do?
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Copied on my thread, because I did a lot of thinking and typing...
Yes you can remove the CM FM app.
On CM7, the default CyanogenMod audio method is generally best. It's the same method the CM7 FM app uses, so it's the most likely to work well, especially when dealing with things like phone calls coming in when FM is on.
If a CM ROM for any phone has a CM FM app, this method should work, but unfortunately that's not yet the case with CM9 ROMs. so low level methods are needed for now on CM9, and there are often issues, and many CM9 ROMs just don't support FM audio routing yet, or I haven't figured them out.
Re: Bluetooth: my app has many ways to access FM chips.
- The first method I supported was via Bluetooth (the HCI API), like the CM FM app. Like it, my app can run commands using the command line hcitool utility, and this is nice because my app can run without root/SU. But it's not too efficient, especially when using RDS where lots of data gets transferred.
- For better efficiency, with root, my app supports direct access to the HCI sockets, through a daemon, because apps don't have the privilege otherwise.
- But because many people were running stock or stock derived ROMs using the Broadcom proprietary BT stack, and I could find no way to send HCI commands with it, I created a "UART mode" that communicates directly with the Bluetooth/FM UART. The wireless part of Bluetooth is not switched on, which saves power. But this mode requires root (unless /dev/ttyHS0 or whatever is accessible from an app), and only works if BT is off.
- A new access method is available now on stock and stock derived ROMs that run the proprietary Broadcom BT stack and that supports the stock LG FM app. This can work on stock, unrooted devices. In this mode the characteristics of the stock FM stack are unavoidable, both positive and negative.
The Broadcom proprietary BT stack has a special mode where Bluetooth is considered off, but FM is on. This enables the Bluetooth HCI "UART" to provide a path to control the FM part of the chip.
- There are different device driver access methods used for dedicated FM chips not contained in a BT/FM combo chip, but those don't apply to the P500.
OK for SGA?
Can I use this FM radio app for my Samsung Galaxy Ace? I have Ice Cream Sunday ROM installed.
donzzy said:
Can I use this FM radio app for my Samsung Galaxy Ace? I have Ice Cream Sunday ROM installed.
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Off-topic, and you should ask on my thread anyway, or check post 2 of my thread. Please don't respond here.
Canned response now:
The Simpsons taught me that among Hemingway's words of wisdom was:
“The shortest answer is doing the thing.”
IE, why don't you just try it ? It's free and only takes a minute or two I think.
There's even an intro that can be read and will give some useful information on configuration.
Then if you have trouble, you can come back, report it, and hope for an answer.
mikereidis said:
Copied on my thread, because I did a lot of thinking and typing...
Yes you can remove the CM FM app.
On CM7, the default CyanogenMod audio method is generally best. It's the same method the CM7 FM app uses, so it's the most likely to work well, especially when dealing with things like phone calls coming in when FM is on.
If a CM ROM for any phone has a CM FM app, this method should work, but unfortunately that's not yet the case with CM9 ROMs. so low level methods are needed for now on CM9, and there are often issues, and many CM9 ROMs just don't support FM audio routing yet, or I haven't figured them out.
Re: Bluetooth: my app has many ways to access FM chips.
- The first method I supported was via Bluetooth (the HCI API), like the CM FM app. Like it, my app can run commands using the command line hcitool utility, and this is nice because my app can run without root/SU. But it's not too efficient, especially when using RDS where lots of data gets transferred.
- For better efficiency, with root, my app supports direct access to the HCI sockets, through a daemon, because apps don't have the privilege otherwise.
- But because many people were running stock or stock derived ROMs using the Broadcom proprietary BT stack, and I could find no way to send HCI commands with it, I created a "UART mode" that communicates directly with the Bluetooth/FM UART. The wireless part of Bluetooth is not switched on, which saves power. But this mode requires root (unless /dev/ttyHS0 or whatever is accessible from an app), and only works if BT is off.
- A new access method is available now on stock and stock derived ROMs that run the proprietary Broadcom BT stack and that supports the stock LG FM app. This can work on stock, unrooted devices. In this mode the characteristics of the stock FM stack are unavoidable, both positive and negative.
The Broadcom proprietary BT stack has a special mode where Bluetooth is considered off, but FM is on. This enables the Bluetooth HCI "UART" to provide a path to control the FM part of the chip.
- There are different device driver access methods used for dedicated FM chips not contained in a BT/FM combo chip, but those don't apply to the P500.
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Thank you for clearing it to me. But I don't know... something weird happened to me. I was using Spirit FM radio app whole day yesterday but the Blue-tooth icon never showed up. But today when tried the app again It has been showing the Blue-tooth icon. I don't get it. What changed? I tried re-booting and everything. Still the same.
Hi, i've just passed from official rom of my Legend to Homics venus based on CM 7.2.0. but i miss the radio fm app on the official rom of HTC, the one packed with HomICS venus use bluetooth, which i'm not really happy with that.
anybody, can tell me if there exist one application like the one packed on HTC official rom, which means you dont need bluetooth, but only with your headset or headphone ? thank you
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herita said:
Hi, i've just passed from official rom of my Legend to Homics venus based on CM 7.2.0. but i miss the radio fm app on the official rom of HTC, the one packed with HomICS venus use bluetooth, which i'm not really happy with that.
anybody, can tell me if there exist one application like the one packed on HTC official rom, which means you dont need bluetooth, but only with your headset or headphone ? thank you
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On the official FM radio it my not show that Bluetooth is turned on but apparantly if the Bluetooth chip on phone is not turned on FM radio wont work. So on official FM radio I understand its only the status is hidden of Bluetooth. I could be wrong though....
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