NextRadio Free Live FM Radio

After reading the review of Make.Mine. A.Double on 3-18-2022, I thought that I would try their suggestion. However, apparently, the FM tuner is not enabled my unlocked, US version of the Samsung S20 Ultra, SM-G988U1. I was quite disappointed, when I could no longer use the app. However, I definitely enjoyed this app when I used it with previous phones, 2018 and earlier. Now, I have an idea as to how to possibly get it to work.

Worked well on my S8, upgraded to S10 and reinstalled. Says I cannot connect to the network, won't even give me the option to use the tuner only. Won't get past the second splash screen. Update - I was able to force it to go to tuner only - I had to turn on airplane mode, deny the app access to my phone. when it asked for my zip code, turned off airplane mode, let it start searching, turned on airplane mode, and it let me get to the basic tuner. A whole lot of work - update the app to stop searching for non-existent servers.

At first was really frustrating because the updated version only showed 'network unavailable' and wouldn't let me use the tuner at all. I installed an older version of the app and I love it! So far, the only FM tuner that I've found that actually uses the FM chip. However, I wish I could use the current version instead of an older one. Four stars for that reason.

Given that there is no longer 'support' for the app, the list of stations in your area won't come up. So be it, would have been nice. I set it up last night on my S10+, opened it, and inside a minute was scanning through radio stations where I live about 40 miles from a major city. Super simple, sounds fine. I do hope that someone either takes it over or comes up with a newer, more featured version but hey - the basic function does exactly what it is supposed to do, let me use the FM chip in my phone.

Unlike most so-called "FM Radio" apps, this one really IS a radio. It requires no Internet connection, only a set of earphones to serve as the antenna. Although it has some deficiencies (the station finder doesn't seem to work here -- I'm in Canada, and it doesn't work with Bluetooth), it's pretty much the only option if you want FM radio without using data.

My new phone came with this app, and I love it. It's nice to have an option for music over the air at no cost that won't consume my limited monthly mobile data. Unfortunately the NextRadio company has evidently called it quits, but the app still works other than automatically finding local stations. I realize that the app probably won't last forever, but I'm enjoying it while I can. Note that this app uses actual radio signals as opposed to mobile data or Wi-Fi, so it only works in phones that have FM radio capabilities.

This app worked several months as a straight up radio using my fm receiver in my cellphone. I could tune into all my local radio stations without using data or internet. Now it no longer works. It keeps saying network unavailable, try again. 8 years ago I had a phone that came with a radio app that simply allowed you to tune into local radio. That is, my cellphone also acted as an AM/FM radio even when the phone was not activated. This should be a standard feature on all phones. What the hell!

This was a great app, when it supported both streaming stations (and did it well) and also the direct FM radio, for the last 2 years years. Why drop the streaming feature when it is already in place and such a solid feature?? I used streaming when the radio reception wasn't great (that's many places in the city), now I'll need to look for another app that supports both.

The only app I could find that takes advantage of my phone's built-in FM tuner chip. It allows me to traditionally scan through frequencies and save my favorite stations. It then puts those stations on a list so I can jump between stations without typing in the frequency. And it continues to play music when outside the app or when the phone is off. Exactly what I was looking for.

For four days, I was in radio heaven. This app worked perfectly and I was able to get all my local radio stations. After four days the app stopped working. I've tried re-installing it but now all I get is a Network Error. What a disappointment. -UPDATE- I had to wipe my partition, something I never had to do before. Now, after another week, the radio works great. I changed my rating from 1 star to 4 simply because it's a true FM tuner. If the basic tuner got a facelift it would rate a 5.

Next Radio is a great radio-listening app, versatile in both FM tuning capabilities, and straight-up streaming. Streaming takes data, but the "basic tuner" option cuts almost all data use from this app. Though it REQUIRES audio cords to be plugged in to use as an antenna, it gives you the option of using your headset or continuing to pump sound through your phone's own speakers. Sorry, everyone unfortunate enough to have lost your audio jack in the phone company's continued war against them.

It used to be my only app for local radio but the app has now been gutted of features I liked. I still uses the FM chip to tune FM radio stations. Unfortunately you can't display stations in a list view any more and they have removed the ability to switch to the stations streaming feed. I also doesn't tune the stations HD Radio signal. It jumped back to the days before FM advanced from the analog world to the digital world of today. As long as my phones have an FM chip I'll keep this app.

When you get to find local radio stations, you will constantly get the message network unavailable. Obviously there's something not working properly in the background that some people can get past and others cannot. Until this problem is fixed I would recommend not bothering with this app as it does not seem to work. I've tried suggestions from the other reviewers on this page to no avail. Uninstalling.

Keep this app going, please. Had it on my previous phone. Installed it on my new phone today. Worked perfectly. Just select "Other" in the list of countries and it will take you to the tuner. The only other way I can get radio on-the-go these days is to carry my clunky old (but reliable) Grundig along, and that's just not practical. Unfortunately, FM capability has been removed out of most MP3 players (I think all except Sandisk, which does not work well). When you live in an area with bad weather and/or have to work through the day glued to a screen, access to a radio is a must. There's no better way to get up to the minute local breaking news and weather info. Doesn't rely on data (somehow data is always out of reach when you really need it). This always works. It's on my phone, which I usually have with me. I actually prefer it better without the streaming options.

The app will let you know if your phone has an fm chip or not as soon as you open it. Apparently U.S. versions of phones don't come preloaded with an fm app due to lack of interest in using a smartphone as an fm radio. You'll need wired headphones hooked up for reception it's the antenna basically, and then in the settings you can send the audio to the phones speaker(s). Add stations as favorites to save, like car radio presets.

Works very well on my Samsung Galaxy S9+. Uses FM radio function of device hardware, so it can be used without an internet connection. Has great list of local stations sorted by genre. I give it only four stars instead of five because app will not allow use a long audio cord (with or without headphones) for an antenna, while listening over separate untethered Bluetooth headphones. Why not provide a choice to output to the system's default audio device regardless of what kind of device that is?

Unusable. I have used this app for YEARS, and it was an amazing app. You could stream your favorite channels, tune in to your local stations, and scan and find stations your car isn't able to. But now, due to the one ui 3.0 update (worst "update" ever), it doesn't work. At all. You aren't even allowed to use the tuner anymore. Used to love this app, but I have to let it go.