I bought this phone expecting it to have FM Radio since multiple spec sites said it does, and quite a few review videos on YouTube show the Radio app in the Samsung folder, but I bought it and it's nowhere to be found. It's not hidden in the system apps, I'm not able to get the Samsung Radio APK to install, and when I try to clone that APK, it keeps crashing. Is there any way to find out if my specific model has it, and if not, which model numbers of this phone DO support FM Radio
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yeap , I saw myself as well , he's right ( oh , you just delete your post )
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yeap , I saw myself as well , he's right ( oh , you just delete your post )
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I just saw that the A52 includes radio. Since I only have the a52s and this model do not have radio I mistakenly concluded that the A52 also did not have radio. I was wrong, A52 LTE and A52 5G have FM radio.
gerhard_wa said:
I just saw that the A52 includes radio. Since I only have the a52s and this model do not have radio I mistakenly concluded that the A52 also did not have radio. I was wrong, A52 LTE and A52 5G have FM radio.
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I see, but my A52 5G doesn't have it, even though it says that it should and I have seen reviews on this phone that feature the stock Samsung Radio App. Do you know which model numbers of this phone support it?
Arobase40 said:
I think it's a mistake in most medium in term of specification !
Samsung doesn't say anything about FM radio with this phone and I haven't seen a single youtube video or any reviews mentioning it has a FM radio...
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There weren't any videos talking about FM Radio on this phone, but I did see a few reviews of this phone on YouTube, and in those reviews, when they would swipe up and show the app drawer, I would see the Stock Radio app in a folder labeled "Samsung"
Arobase40 said:
Could you send us a link to these youtube videos as I didn't find out anyone ?
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Arobase40 said:
Hmmmmm
Two theories :
- Might be an International model
- or this ain't be a FM Radio but an internet radio
What you can do is going into the Samsung app store and try to find out the radio app with the same icon...
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Its not an internet radio thing, I have used that app before on a Samsung Galaxy S10+ and it's supposed to be a full fledge working FM Radio, and I looked up my Model and it says it's the American version of the Galaxy A52 5G (which is more evident bc when turning on the phone, the T-Mobile loading screen shows up). I already looked on the Galaxy Store and it is not on there. I downloaded the APK for that app and it wouldn't let me install it
GSMArena, https://www.gsmarena.com/ lists the A52 LTE and the A52 5G in the specs as having hardware FM radio. The A52s they say have no radio.
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GSMArena, https://www.gsmarena.com/ lists the A52 LTE and the A52 5G in the specs as having hardware FM radio. The A52s they say have no radio.
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I know. I don't have the A52s, I have the A52S 5G. I specifically avoided the A52s because it did not have FM Radio capability
I have a 5G version (SM-A526B/DS) that as FM radio. I believe there's a 4G version also with it.
dougiefreshez said:
I know. I don't have the A52s, I have the A52S 5G. I specifically avoided the A52s because it did not have FM Radio capability
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Only exist's 3 models - A52, A52 5G and A52s 5G, you are confused the A52 and A52 5G have radio, the A52s 5G don't have any radio hardware.
I have the SM-A526W, A52 5G (Canada), and there is no radio hardware or its hidden. I tried using NextRadio app which works with the tuner in your phone and it cannot detect the FM radio tuner in the phone.
I think the specs are wrong on the gsmarena site and others like it.....maybe I'm wrong though. If you have a a52 5g with a radio please let us know.
A52 LTE and A52 5G have FM radio.
gerhard_wa said:
Acabo de ver que el A52 incluye radio. Como solo tengo el a52s y este modelo no tiene radio llegué a la conclusión errónea de que el A52 tampoco tenía radio. Me equivoqué, A52 LTE y A52 5G tienen radio FM.
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Ti deja instalar la app
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A52 LTE and A52 5G have FM radio.
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I can confirm this. Yes it does.
I posted this in July 2021 in this post : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/fm-receiver-or-not.4307531/
I sent an inquiry mail to Samsung, and they answered me it was a regional/local thing : some have an FM radio chip and some don't have. I bought my A52 5G in France, and it has no radio. Whereas Belgian buyers have it...
A526u1 doesn't seem to have it.
Nextradio says it "doesn't have access to the FM radio receiver inside your device"
and to let your carrier know you'd like to use it.
By the wording the chip is there but, it is deactivated?
Dear friends,
I read on gsmarena that the A52 5g has an fm radio.
After that, I bought it here in Greece, but when I opened it, I didn't find a radio app.
I don't know if it has the fm radio chip.
Is there any chance it has it disabled and I can somehow enable it?
What do you say;
Thanks!
marxero said:
I posted this in July 2021 in this post : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/fm-receiver-or-not.4307531/
I sent an inquiry mail to Samsung, and they answered me it was a regional/local thing : some have an FM radio chip and some don't have. I bought my A52 5G in France, and it has no radio. Whereas Belgian buyers have it...
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Maybe people should try to install Belgium firmware. FM radio usually requires some libs and permissions and if you're app is missing from the drawer, then most likely you don't have them so simply installing the FM radio app won't work.
inincognito said:
I have the SM-A526W, A52 5G (Canada), and there is no radio hardware or its hidden. I tried using NextRadio app which works with the tuner in your phone and it cannot detect the FM radio tuner in the phone.
I think the specs are wrong on the gsmarena site and others like it.....maybe I'm wrong though. If you have a a52 5g with a radio please let us know.
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There are in fact two 5G A52 Models with NO fm Radio.
Yours is unfortunately one of them.
1. Canada single SIM A52 A526W 5G- no fm radio
2. US single SIM A52 A526U 5G - no fm radio
I'm in Canada and found out the hard way. I bought a new US A52 A526U 5G off of Ebay and sure enough, no fm radio. Learned both models, US A526U 5G and Canada A526W 5G, don't have fm radio, even though online specs lists them as having fm radio.
BUT THESE 2 INTERNATIONAL Dual Sim models have FM radio:
3. A52 A526B/DS 5G (UK and international) double SIM.
YES it has FM radio. I bought one off Ebay from a UK seller, after reading these forums seeing people with model A526B report they have it, and sure enough, it has FM radio.
4. A52 A526M/DS LTE (4G) (certain latin America countries) double SIM.
YES it has FM radio. I reached out to Amazon seller and posted questions and all who bought that phone for sale, had FM radio installed.
*So, BUYERS BEWARE of both Canada single sim model A526W 5G and USA single sim model A526U 5G, as they do NOT have fm radio. (Yet specs list them as having it.)
*These for sure have fm radio. International Dual SIms have it. An international 5G (A526B/DS) and an international LTE (A5252M/DS),
*A525F/DS LTE is Europe, global, and International, so it might have fm radio as well, since London people are saying they have fm radio in the A525B/DS Europe, global, and International as well.
-Phonemore specs drop down lists the models. Click on the model drop down. But don't go by all the specs as said above, because 2 of their single SIM models (Canada and USA) are listed as having fm radio, and they don't have it.
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These 2 have it
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) - Specs
Full specifications phone: Samsung Galaxy A52 5G (SM-A526B/DS 128GB/6GB) specs, detailed technical information, features, price and review. All about this phone.
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Samsung Galaxy A52 (SM-A525M) - Specs
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The specs on PhoneArena and some articles I've read mention the G5 having a FM radio. I assume this has been removed by AT&T as it has done on past phones.
I remember in the past being able to install/flash he radio app and getting the functionality back. Is it possible to get FM radio functioning the the G5 or has AT&T disabled it in such a way that even with the proper app installed it still will not work.
Just another reason I think I'll be buying international, unlocked and non-bloatware filled phones in the future.
Yes next radio and Spirit both work on my Sprint G5 (LS992)
roc342 said:
Yes next radio and Spirit both work on my Sprint G5 (LS992)
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Tried it last night and it doesn't work on my AT&T G5
Apparently it works with some AT&T handsets but not the G5 currently. I have no idea how this works or why not all phones are supported/enabled.
Exactly, from what I've read LG G5 does have a radio but, is disabled by certain carriers. In our case the at&T has it disabled ... I know I waw bummed out too when I found out
I have an LG G5 (H850TR) and fm radio chip doesnt work on this device. (it has fm chip) I want to know if I install EU stock rom for H850, Is there a possibility of its work? Because there is only one difference between H850 and H850TR, its about Fm radio. Thanks....
SiyahBeyaz said:
I have an LG G5 (H850TR) and fm radio chip doesnt work on this device. (it has fm chip) I want to know if I install EU stock rom for H850, Is there a possibility of its work? Because there is only one difference between H850 and H850TR, its about Fm radio. Thanks....
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Nope you will brick your phone
Sent from my LG-H820 using Tapatalk
At the LG G5 H850K (Australia) with H85010c_00_OPEN_EU_OP_0415, the FM radio does work without a problem.
I had the international G5, now I have the AT&T model, neither have FM radio.
Thinking about buying this phone. Can you guys tell me the common issues with this phone? The one I'm most concerned with is the headphone jack, does it produce hiss sound at low volume? I ask this since I came across a lot of phones with that issue. Thanks in advance
linkzex said:
Thinking about buying this phone. Can you guys tell me the common issues with this phone? The one I'm most concerned with is the headphone jack, does it produce hiss sound at low volume? I ask this since I came across a lot of phones with that issue. Thanks in advance
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I personally don't experience hissing on this phone. As far as issues, it involves the OTA from Vendor Roms which bricked some devices. You can check your ROM version and cross reference it with the ones on the Mi website to make sure. Aside from that, I don't see anything wrong with the phone.
Hi, I'm also considering to buy Note 5 and I just wanted to say that I don't have that problem with Note 4, it doesn't mean much since I don't use N5 but I think there is very very little chance for hissing issue in any device produced in 2017.
Hi just want to ask about redmi note 5 plus.
1. How could i know if it is a international variant
2. Any one show me an SS of something like model name or variant for international variant so that i have a clue when buying it
LabLab...28 said:
Hi just want to ask about redmi note 5 plus.
1. How could i know if it is a international variant
2. Any one show me an SS of something like model name or variant for international variant so that i have a clue when buying it
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Did you manage to get the info? Please share if you did.
Is the india model the international variant?
Thanks
antares* said:
Did you manage to get the info? Please share if you did.
Is the india model the international variant?
Thanks
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No one is concern bro. ;(
Hello, I have Redmi 5 in Pakistan. It is a international variant. Screenshots are attached. Hope they help. Thanks.
LabLab...28 said:
Hi just want to ask about redmi note 5 plus.
1. How could i know if it is a international variant
2. Any one show me an SS of something like model name or variant for international variant so that i have a clue when buying it
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Hi, when I purchased seller offer also a global variant for 40 usd more.
Many people confuse about global device version and global firmware that it´s not the same.
You just have to pay special attention to the bands that is enabled, the global version has more bands enabled, by i.e my version that is a non global doesn´t have LTE bands 2 (1900) nor 4 (1700/2100) it mean that in my country it can´t work on 4G (of course I bought it so it is cause I didn´t need). This is the main difference.
SubwayChamp said:
Hi, when I purchased seller offer also a global variant for 40 usd more.
Many people confuse about global device version and global firmware that it´s not the same.
You just have to pay special attention to the bands that is enabled, the global version has more bands enabled, by i.e my version that is a non global doesn´t have LTE bands 2 (1900) nor 4 (1700/2100) it mean that in my country it can´t work on 4G (of course I bought it so it is cause I didn´t need). This is the main difference.
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I really don't understand because my device is working with the B4 (1700) band but it is not a real Global version. :silly:
Abnoiesu said:
I really don't understand because my device is working with the B4 (1700) band but it is not a real Global version. :silly:
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Why do you say that has B4? Where you saw it?
Look at this info, just 4G apparted, this is a non-global version from a chinese seller you can find these specs;
4G FDD LTE B5:850 /B8:900 /B3:1800 /B1:2100 /B7:2600
TD LTE B38：2600 /B39：1900/ B40：2300 /B41：2500 MHz
TD or TDD is the LTE FOR China, look up FDD LTE bands.
And this is a Global version, seller usually put in a red highlighted the bands added
4G: FDD LTE B5:850 /B8:900 /B3:1800 /B1:2100 /B7:2600 /B4:1700 /B20:800;
TD LTE B38：2600 / B40：2300
Differences here are bands 4 for Latin America and guess some regions of Asia and maybe others and band 20 for Spain.
SubwayChamp said:
Why do you say that has B4? Where you saw it?
Look at this info, just 4G apparted, this is a non-global version from a chinese seller you can find these specs;
4G FDD LTE B5:850 /B8:900 /B3:1800 /B1:2100 /B7:2600
TD LTE B38：2600 /B39：1900/ B40：2300 /B41：2500 MHz
TD or TDD is the LTE FOR China, look up FDD LTE bands.
And this is a Global version, seller usually put in a red highlighted the bands added
4G: FDD LTE B5:850 /B8:900 /B3:1800 /B1:2100 /B7:2600 /B4:1700 /B20:800;
TD LTE B38：2600 / B40：2300
Differences here are bands 4 for Latin America and guess some regions of Asia and maybe others and band 20 for Spain.
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I mentioned that because my 4g shouldn't work but it appears in the notification bar.
I bought the "Official Global ROM" (I saw it is not the Global Version)
FDD LTE B3:1800/B1:2100/B7:2600/B5:850/B8:900MHz
TDD LTE B34:2100/B38:2600/B39:1900/B40:2300/B41:2500MHz
This confuses me :silly:
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I mentioned that because my 4g shouldn't work but it appears in the notification bar.
I bought the "Official Global ROM" (I saw it is not the Global Version)
FDD LTE B3:1800/B1:2100/B7:2600/B5:850/B8:900MHz
TDD LTE B34:2100/B38:2600/B39:1900/B40:2300/B41:2500MHz
This confuses me :silly:
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No, if your device hasn´t these two added bands definitely it´s not a global version (global rom concept mean nothing for this) is a hardware limitation although can work within 4G depending on your company carrier in some of the 5 frequencies enabled.
I have a Chinese RN5, it has loads of bands dudes. The chance of it not working on your network are slim.
As for the headphones dilemma, they do not hiss or produce low volume. Altho if you pair them with Xiaomi Pro HD which have a high impedance then you will notice a lack in volume. That can be easily fixed with Dolby Atmos the Magisk Module.
See:
https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-a52-5g-galaxy-a72-high-refresh-rate-displays/
The Galaxy A52 is a smartphone from Samsung's A-series, and it was released with the Galaxy A72. The new Galaxy A52 features a hole-punch display and a 6.5-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display. It also features a quick refresh rate of 90Hz. The majority of the construction is made of plastic, which is not the case with its competitors. The Galaxy A52 is waterproof and dustproof, with a rubber barrier around the SIM tray to keep water and dust out.
Key Specs
- Quad-camera setup
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 720 processor
- 4,500mAh battery
- Samsung Galaxy A52 price in India starts from ₹ 26,499
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The Galaxy A52 is a smartphone from Samsung's A-series, and it was released with the Galaxy A72. The new Galaxy A52 features a hole-punch display and a 6.5-inch full-HD+ Super AMOLED display. It also features a quick refresh rate of 90Hz. The majority of the construction is made of plastic, which is not the case with its competitors. The Galaxy A52 is waterproof and dustproof, with a rubber barrier around the SIM tray to keep water and dust out.
Key Specs
- Quad-camera setup
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 720 processor
- 4,500mAh battery
- Samsung Galaxy A52 price in India starts from ₹ 26,499
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Processor is wrong. It's the 720G in the 4g version and the 750G in the 5g version.
Dear friends,
I read on gsmarena that the A52 5g has an fm radio.
After that, I bought it here in Greece, but when I opened it, I didn't find a radio app.
I don't know if it has the fm radio chip.
Is there any chance it has it disabled and I can somehow enable it?
What do you say;
Thanks!
Green Dragon said:
Dear friends,
I read on gsmarena that the A52 5g has an fm radio.
After that, I bought it here in Greece, but when I opened it, I didn't find a radio app.
I don't know if it has the fm radio chip.
Is there any chance it has it disabled and I can somehow enable it?
What do you say;
Thanks!
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It does not have the radio chip according to a Samsung rep I talked with.
Green Dragon said:
Dear friends,
I read on gsmarena that the A52 5g has an fm radio.
After that, I bought it here in Greece, but when I opened it, I didn't find a radio app.
I don't know if it has the fm radio chip.
Is there any chance it has it disabled and I can somehow enable it?
What do you say;
Thanks!
I
I have an A52n Greece as well and I have had the radio fm app from the very beginning (I bought it on April 2021)
Dear friends,
I read on gsmarena that the A52 5g has an fm radio.
After that, I bought it here in Greece, but when I opened it, I didn't find a radio app.
I don't know if it has the fm radio chip.
Is there any chance it has it disabled and I can somehow enable it?
What do you say;
Thanks!
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Is there other way to use or activate 5g on my samsung s21 us variant here in philippines?
adam the.... said:
Is there other way to use or activate 5g on my samsung s21 us variant here in philippines?
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You have 5G in the Philippines? Assuming you do, then there are 2 protocols used with 5G, pretty sure the US version phone isn't compatible with international, but could be wrong on that.
but if you're carrier doesn't have it, it will never work
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You have 5G in the Philippines? Assuming you do, then there are 2 protocols used with 5G, pretty sure the US version phone isn't compatible with international, but could be wrong on that.
but if you're carrier doesn't have it, it will never work
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Yes there is, n78 band is available here
adam the.... said:
Yes there is, n78 band is available here
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Follow this link for the S21 specs on gsmarena.
The important part to look at is the Neworking 5G bands. You'll see that the US phone u have uses mmwave technology for 5G. And that the international version, the SM-G991B uses Sub6. They are not interchangeable.
Sorry, after looking at this closer, the US version does actually do both MMWave and Sub6, but still won't help you as it doesn't have band 78. And, unfortunately, you can't flash a rom for one of the other devices to yours, as they have different chipsets; exynos vs Qualcomm.
I have an SM-S918B)
While I get 5g in the states, some bands are a little different so I fall back to 4g more often.
Is it possible to put a US firmware on the SM-S198B and get the US bands? I believe the hardware is the same.
I'd appreciate any education!
No you can't flash the International model with the US firmware, they are different hardware ,different motherboard and antennas , but i think T mobile supports the International version very well
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No you can't flash the International model with the US firmware, they are different hardware ,different motherboard and antennas , but i think T mobile supports the International version very well
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It does once I enabled all the bands. But it's missing 71 which is what most of the T-Mobile 5G is Las Vegas uses.