Requirements: Android 2.1+
Overview: Spirit FM Unlocked is a real, tuned, "over the air" FM radio app with RDS (song info etc.) and other advanced features. It is NOT a streaming app that requires expensive data service.
Spirit FM Radio Light is lower priced and does not support RDS song etc. info and other advanced features:
Most Spirit customers are enthusiasts who enjoy rooting & custom ROMs, and Spirit's priorities are geared to that.
But I also welcome average users looking for added features or with phones with no stock FM radio app.
I understand the prices may seem high, but this is a niche app with a high tech support burden. The gracious support of customers keep Spirit alive and improving.
How many other "Real FM Radio" apps are on Google Play ? Two: 1 for Galaxy S only and one repackaged Motorola app.
Why ? It's extremely difficult. Google doesn't support FM radio and carriers suppress it. Intensive reverse engineering is required.
Light & Unlocked include:
- Tech support for all devices you own.
- Stereo, Mono & alternative settings.
- 6 nameable presets.
- Status Bar & Notification window.
- Sleep function, Email Logs & UI settings.
Unlocked adds:
- RDS song etc. info: RT, PS, PTY, PI & AF (RadioText, Program Service, Type, ID & Alternate Frequency).
- Unlimited Preset lists & presets.
- All UI settings, including antenna, station ID & screen orientation.
- Media button support for mute, volume & frequency.
- And many more Unlocked exclusive features to come, including recording & digital audio features on GS3, Note and OneX !
This is not a throwaway game app you play for a few days. How many hours will you spend listening to FM radio in the next several years ?
How much can you save on data plans by listening to free, over the air radio versus streaming ?
Re: CNet article "We're not paying enough for apps": http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpos ... count=2523
Spirit is not a one time purchase. It's ongoing technical assistance, fixes, new device support & features.
I'm one developer and Spirit FM Radio is my only app and income. I'm trying to do a job Google said they couldn't for lack of developer resources. [IMG]http://forum.********.org/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif[/IMG]
I personally answer every email or post on my XDA thread, usually within 12-24 hours, 7 days a week.
Your support will help keep Spirit FM Radio alive and improving.
These require "root", won't work store-bought stock, and may have other issues: Motorola Droid 4 & Droid 2 A955 CDMA, HTC/Google Nexus One, Dell Streak 5 & Venue.
Thanks !
Mike.
What's in this version:
- Razr I better debug audio defaults: silent loop off, play audiotrack on, suppress system sounds enabled.
- Experimental debug transmit option for WCN3660 FM chips with antenna connected to "Internal Antenna" pin.
- Debug antenna option for WCN3660 chip devices.
Download Instructions:
http://datacloud.to/download/e34ea3362/s9d87fryd-rar