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[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
Frequencies are rounded down if they can't be exactly tuned.

The Silicon Labs Si470x FM chips in Galaxy S class devices are limited to 50 KHz increments.

I recently reduced the Band settings from over 30 countries to the 5 "real bands". I had planned to make the individual hidden settings, such as channel offset, visible and configurable.

I'll consider this next time I'm in that area of code, but yours is the first such request ever / in the last 2 years.

I'd also like to support a wide band from 65 (for some chips) or 76 - 108 MHz. I did at one point for TI FM chips that support this directly, but all the other chips would require software emulation for things like seeks, so I haven't.
[Spirit FM] radiobuzzer:
Samsung S7562 Galaxy S Duos

Hi, may I ask if there is a compatibility hint for the variant Samsung S7562 Galaxy S Duos since this dual SIM seems quite appealing in my case. Do we know what kind of FM chip it includes?
[Spirit FM] antonio89drop:
Hello Mike

Until Ics stock 6.1.1.B.1.10 media buttons previous and next were recognized by Spirit FM.

But I've recently updated Xperia Go to Jelly Bean stock 6.2.A.0.400 and I noticed that on it Spirit FM has a bug that does not recognize the media buttons previous and next present on the headphones or even the widgets which have such a function media next or media previous. Thinking that the problem was the firmware from Sony I have test with other music players and I noticed that they all support properly the media buttons previous and next so I think it goes updated somewhere parts the Spirit Fm to fix this bug which does not support the media buttons previous and next on Jelly Bean.

As always look forward to your answers and hope for a speedy resolution of the bug.

Thank you so much!!!
[Spirit FM] danielalarcon:
+1

I agree, unfortunately the s4 is not what I was hoping for, fm seems to be leaving the phone industry, at least high end, the only thing that gets my attention is sony xperia z or the flagship under the hood that is coming.

Anyway, thanks Mike, for helping me and others have fm support on the galaxy s1,s2 and now s3 on custom rom lik e cm.
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
I don't know, and I don't have the resources to support this phone.

It's likely a Broadcom FM/combo chip though, which is fine, especially when rooted.

The tricky part is always enabling FM audio and making it co-operate with other audio.
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
Thanks for testing. Let's just call it a "mis-understanding" rather than a bug. :) It seems kind of strange that this issue doesn't happen on other JB ROMs, AFAIK.

I'll try to get the stock JB running on my Xperia P.
[Spirit FM] antonio89drop:
Thanks Mike await your information shortly on the "mis-understanding" :) is a feature that I use often.

Thank you very much!
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
I'm unable so far to OTA Update My Xperia P to stock JB: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41019386&postcount=2981

My stock wired headset only has 1 media button for pause/play. I tried a Samsung GS3 headset and it worked OK. Next and Previous went to volume control for Spirit and Walkman.

I've never been able to over-ride volume on Samsung's and I wonder if I can't over-ride on Sony too.
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
As my updated sig indicates, I badly need time off from Spirit to do the 100 jobs in the "job jar". :)

I ask you all to help yourselves to all the info in the first 3 posts of this thread, and links to FAQs and trouble-shooting tips and other info.

If it's not in the compatibility list, I can't support it.

If you're having annoying problems with audio, digital features, etc., please just be patient. They've probably proven difficult to fix.

The less email I get right now, the better. I might sign off for a while or add an auto-reply.

Thanks ! :)

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Weather is nice; 24 C or 75 F and sunny; this year is a new personal record for earliest grass cut, garden starting and AG pool opening; and yet there was snow in the forest until 10 days ago, LOL.
[Spirit FM] Ev0d3vil:
Hey, how do i record? I hit record start but nothing comes up in my folder..
[Spirit FM] Electro Tobib Muhajir:
I try spirit free (0420) for my SAMSUNG GALAXY WONDER using custom rom cyanogenmod 10.1 alpha 4 kernel 3.4. it makes my phone stop and i must reboot to workaround. before it in alpha 3 I tried to use spirit free it was in function/ it was ok.

thanks....
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
See /sdcard/Music/fm/

Phone and ROM ?
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
I don't know what they changed.
[Spirit FM] Electro Tobib Muhajir:
Yupz.. finally I know from asking here there... it's because the changes in alpha4.. maybe I just wait for next alpha to reuse spirit fm.

thanks very much
[Spirit FM] Ev0d3vil:
Hmmm no such folder.. I9300 and CM 10.1!
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
The /sdcard/Music/fm/ folder should be automatically created when recording is started. It might require that /sdcard/Music/ exists as a folder already. The code is pretty simple to create this directory so very little can go wrong. Is there a /sdcard/Music/ directory and can it be written ? If all else fails, try creating the fm directory manually with adb shell or root explorer etc.

I'm presuming you have the paid Unlocked version of Spirit. No other version will show the Menu-> Record Start option.

Try to record and then send me a debug log with Menu-> Test-> Email-> Logs and press Send after 20 seconds.

You can try switching to Digital Audio. If that works, record should work too (but your problem seems to happen at or before the directory creation, not the record function itself.) Set Audio-> Method to "Digital Auto" and restart Spirit. There is even a record button in digital audio mode where the preset page previous button normally is.
[Spirit FM] SKLCH:
What exactly are symptoms of (i9000) speaker damage? I flashed new rom and used spirit on headset yesterday and tonight i noticed that my speaker sounds really distorted. Even on low volume. Am i a victim of the notorious myth, the sgs speaker killer? Or can this be rom related?

Thanks

Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9000
[Spirit FM] guide08:
S3 Mini CM 10.1 (from Maclaw)

I installed Spirit FM (2013.4.21) on my S3 Mini CM 10.1 from Maclaw but it doesnt work, namely, it finds stations but no sound!

I need a fm apk but i dont know what i can... Please help. Thank you in advance
[Spirit FM] lead3r1:
any chance of seeing this to be fully ported for HTC desire c golf a320 coz as of now all I get is that the app locks on to stations but no sound is heard :( help in any form will be sincerely appreciated !
[Spirit FM] clio94:
Hello.Do you have any plans to make spirit fm compatible with chinese devices that have mtk6589 chipset? I have thl w7 and the fm app that have is a little childish compared to spirit.I allready use the unlocked version in galaxy note and hd2 and i am happy so i am searching if possible to work in my new phone

Thank you for your great work
[Spirit FM] carabao72:
Thank you for spirit FM

Hello,

Thank you for this great application. At first I was skeptical for the price but after reading in various forums, the difficulty of FM management on android, I finally purchased and I am delighted. It runs smoothly on my note 1.

I have two questions:

- Are there specific parameters (output rds, ...) to return to the Notes 1 and for use in Belgium (or Europe).?

- How can I participate in the French translation of this great program? My knowledge translation are limited but the will is there.

again thank you
[Spirit FM] KingKuno:
How can I record a channel ? Is that possible with Free version ?
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
I wish it were a myth. It's real, goes back 21 months (with a gap after CM7 supported FM), and post #3 of this thread is permanently devoted to the issue, with replacement info etc.: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13380066&postcount=3

I'm sorry to hear about this hitting you, but I thank you for the report. Reports were very quiet this year, but yours is the second in the last month.

Yes, it sounds like you have damage. If you fully cold reboot the phone and the back ringer/music speaker sounds distorted, then the speaker cone is likely cracked. I think one person reported no sound, but that is rarer.

Did you start using Spirit recently ? All but one report is from new users, which indicates that a percentage (1-5 % ?) of hardware is susceptible. If it's happened once it will likely happen again unfortunately.

Were you using the digital audio mode ?

The other recent report was using the digital audio mode. This is even more disappointing because I thought and had hoped the digital mode would be a cure. Pretty much everything is different in the digital audio mode. The only commonality is the use of the FM chip analog audio outputs to the audio chip inputs, and I can't imagine a problem there.

If you're a customer, email me and I can cancel your order while maintaining a license. But again, unless you move back to one of most GB ROMs, it will likely hit you again.
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
I'm afraid I don't expect to support the S3 mini.

I've also imposed a freeze on new device support, and have even rolled back the Play enablement of HTC One and GSM HTC OneX+.

Basically, After 2+ years of 70+ hour weeks, I have 2+ years of backed up personal, home and family tasks to at least get started.

My support capabilities for at least the month of May will be at minimum.
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
No, I don't think so. See previous post.

There is an existing "Custom" Audio-> Method setting that can run scripts on the SDCard should someone figure out how to enable FM audio.
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
No, see 2 previous posts above.

There is little hope for Spirit to ever support MediaTek. Sadly, I'd guess MediaTek support would be over 99% pirated, maybe even 99.9%, and mostly from the obvious country that can't access Play anyway.

Otherwise the piracy rates are likely a much more manageable 90+%, maybe at little as 80% if I'm being too cynical.

I get at least a dozen pirate debug logs every day, most from that country with a culture that doesn't recognize Intellectual Property. Supporting MediaTek might bring me support/revenue of $100 if I'm lucky. And the debug logs would likely at least double to 2 dozen per day.
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
Thanks for your support. :)

The only thing you need to set is Menu-> Settings-> Band. For Europe, use one of the "World ... KHz" settings, depending on the channel spacing in your location.

Translations have been much requested, but I just don't have the time. They will be re-considered in the next phase / re-design of Spirit that is still on hold.

But I also hope to eliminate language issues as much as possible.
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
No, only the Unlocked version can record.

This is the list of supporting devices from post #1 of this thread:

Digital audio support (includes record):

Rooted International Galaxy S, S2, S3, Note, Note2.

Rooted HTC One XL, One S, Evo 4G LTE, Sony Xperia T.

Most stock Sony 2012-2013 devices.

Record only support:

Stock International Galaxy S2 Jelly-Bean, S3, Note, Note2.
[Spirit FM] carabao72:
Thank You at you.
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
I had to do a build for another reason, so... : May 8 Spirit FM Free http://d-h.st/rXW

- Some LG P990 / Optimus 2x stuff as explained here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41229984

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As reported a few posts back:

My support capabilities for at least the month of May will be at minimum.

I've also imposed a freeze on new device support, and have even rolled back the Play enablement of HTC One and GSM HTC OneX+.

Basically, After 2+ years of 70+ hour weeks, I have 2+ years of backed up personal, home and family tasks to at least get started.

Thanks... :)
[Spirit FM] carabao72:
I have a little problem, when I choose the output from the speakers, the sound output is greatly reduced. I have to increase the maximun, but the sound is still very low.

Thank You
[Spirit FM] SKLCH:
No i used spirit before, but that was on GB and ICS. I had major problem getting spirit to work on previous version of the rom i use (makcay rom). But since the last update it worked. I only tested it with headphones with default settings, which ia digital.

The next day i noticed that my ringtone was distorted. And than i thought "oh crap". However, i will buy new speaker and replace the broken one.

I use the free version btw.

Thanks

Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9000
[Spirit FM] Samga:
Great, thank you very much! :):):)
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
Galaxy Note with slim-4.2.2.build.5-OFFICIAL ?

I haven't seen a low speaker volume issue on my GT-N7000 running custom ROMs.

If you have the Unlocked version you can try digital audio by setting Audio-> Method to "Digital Auto".
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
:)

And North America uses the call letters now, if available.
[Spirit FM] carabao72:
Galaxy Note with slim-4.2.2.build.5-OFFICIAL ? --> YES

If you have the Unlocked version --> YES

you can try digital audio by setting Audio-> Method to "Digital Auto --> Ok

Result:

The sound is a normal level when I switch to speakerphone.

Thank You
[Spirit FM] superkoal:
Hi Mike,

just wanted to say thanks for your great app, not many android apps are that technically complex!

Wish you all the best and take your time to keep up with social/family tasks! :)

As an electronic engineer sometimes playing around with amps & speakers I'm highly interested in the i9000 speaker issue, as I can't think of an easy way to kill a speaker via software.

First thing coming to my mind is DC voltage, if you somehow get a DC offset to the speaker and the usual signal on top of it the speaker will clip and (depends on the amount of the offset) the cone will die. Could you ever get hands on an effected phone and do some measurements?

If you find the time maybe you can describe in a few short words how your analog method works?

But then of course you spent so much time with this and i won't be able to tell you anything new, probably this isn't your favourite topic of discussions anymore too ;)
[Spirit FM] SynGates:
Hey guys, I really liked this app on my Galaxy S2 and it worked great.

Now I just picked up a Point of View Onyx 527 tablet, which I intend to install in my car to use instead of the original head unit.

There is FM radio support on it. There is a built in FM radio app that is working.

But I can't get Spirit FM to work. It always gives me an error starting up

Error: No FM accessible
SU: 2 Fm:?? Su:1 Bt:3 Ht:0 Mo:UNK

I've dug around in the built in FM app's files and found that the device I have uses a wl1273 FM driver.

Is there any way I can get Spirit FM working with this device?
[Spirit FM] superkoal:
You do realize that it's not in the supported devices list from OP?
[Spirit FM] SynGates:
I do realize that but as it has FM support I would think I should be able to make it work with some effort.

Thanks for nothing.
[Spirit FM] r3dd0g:
Spirit FM and LG 4X HD P880

Hello everyone, I recently installed it on my LG Optimus 4X HD the cyanogenmod 10.1.

As you surely know, the cyano there is no fm radio ..... : (

On the advice of many friends, I then purchased on playstore spirit fm (7 euro!). It all works, will scan, find and read the radio rds ......... unfortunately there is no sound ........ : (

Is there any setting to change to allow me to use my purchase, or do I have to accept the fact that I threw 7 euro??

If some kind soul can help me look so much hope ........

Sorry for my English by google translator
[Spirit FM] s0ulreaver:
Thanks again for this app.

Is the HTC Desire HD still supported?

I tried a few versions quite a few months ago and it was working fine. I'm using CM 10.1, latest builds.

I'm trying the latest versions and some features that worked fine in the past no loger work: when 1st starting the app, I must press the speaker button twice to have sound in the headphones; when using the app and having an incoming call there is no notification in the headphones anymore, just silence.

BTW: I'm using the free version.

Thanks!
[Spirit FM] hotaru2k3:
try changing the audio method in settings.
[Spirit FM] zopo958:
my phone is zopo - zp950+

i.imgur.com/9llHpbv.png <~~~ EngineerMode

my phone is zopo - zp950+

CPU MT6589 Quad-core ARMv7 Processor rev 2 (V7i) (VFPv4, NEON) 4.2.1 rom (root)

I think the fm radio chip is MTK6628, how to set up ?

because system/FMradio have not BT share (only speaker / wired headset), I want to share with Bluetooth earphone.

my old phone is work with system/FMradio (Android 2.3.6 )
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
Even if we could get the FM chip working, we'd likely not be able to get FM audio, at all, or not reliably when faced with ringing, notifications etc.

Set Debug-> FM Chip to "TI (HTC)" for best luck and restart Spirit, or even reboot the device. Also try setting Debug-> FM API to "OEM Proprietary".

Also, change the Bluetooth power state.

In theory, setting Debug-> HCI Access to "BT Socket", "Int hcitool" or "TIFM", then restarting Spirit, might help.

If none of this helps, I have no further ideas.
[Spirit FM] pepsyone:
Hi everyone great app purchased the pro version on my galaxy s2 fantastic

I wanted to ask if you will never have a version for my new galaxy s4

In the meantime I renew my complimemti for your excellent work

I apologize for my english
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
I cancel any order at any time on request. Doesn't matter if it was a year ago, or because you suddenly need the cash again, LOL.

In fact I'll search for your order and cancel unsolicited if I never hear back from you... :)

Gee, I must be the only dev who tries to respond to every emailed or posted question. (Even while on "vacation" too, BTW.) IMO every app of $5 or more should get at least some response to every customer question, up to at least 5 questions per year or 2.

But I'm afraid the news is bad to enable the FM audio on LG Optimus 4X HD P880. I don't even think this phone has ever had Spirit working on it, with audio, stock or not.

Only 5 paid customers purchased Spirit on this phone in 2011. And it's been disabled on Play along with most other LGs since early 2012.
[Spirit FM] hotaru2k3:
that's already been answered in the OP:
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
Yes. DHD remains one of the most popular phones on which Spirit is purchased. AND there are MANY very popular HTC phones which are essentially identical in FM and FM audio architecture.

So if a problem is widespread, especially on the most popular of ROMs, CM10.1, I will hear about it a LOT.

There ARE several essentially unsolvable problems on these phones. though I've done my best to construct elaborate workarounds.

But AFAIK, nothing has changed in the last 6 months or so.

If you can tell me the problem doesn't exist on version X, and starts on version Y, I might be able to get some idea.

There could be some conflict with another app, especially audio apps, and even more so those that do low level things, like volume boosters.

Completely remove and re-install Spirit to ensure it's not some setting that you changed.
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
Spirit does not support MediaTek chips, and likely never will.
[Spirit FM] pepsyone:
Thanks a lot but the hope is the last to die...........
[Spirit FM] GruiaNovac:
doesn't work with Ascned P1 (
[Spirit FM] cmsajith:
Mk808b / mk808

Can this be used in any way to get FM in an android TV stick MK808B / MK808?
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
I've kept a watch on these devices, but I've never seen any indication of FM.

Some of the newer ones have Bluetooth, but it's likely a dedicated Bluetooth only chip, AFAIK.

But anyway, I think the only workable "economics" for Spirit is on popular higher end phones.

As much as it might be fun, and although I might experiment with USB dongles or Sony Smart BT headset, I don't think I'll ever be able to support ANY of these:

- USB/TV sticks

- USB dongles for car tablets etc.

- Smart watches

- Smart BT headsets (Sony)

- Google Glass and similar

- Google TV / set top boxes

- Anything that isn't a popular higher end Android phone
[Spirit FM] andog101:
Android Based head unit

I have an android based car radio - AN6B01

The radio app that is installed, in my opinion is flawed as when you open a application such as playstore of the browser the app stops playing the radio. I would like to try you application as it would seem to offer more features.

Some questions -

1. Would the app continue working in the background ?

2. Which version would you recommend Spirit 1 or 2

kindest regards
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
Yes. This is pretty much the first time I've heard of an FM app that WON'T run in the background.

Spirit1, but it's very unlikely to work, and even if it did would likely have problems I don't have the resources to deal with.

I've looked a bit at these head units/car stereos/car PCs. I'd hesitate to call them "car radios" because if there is an FM radio feature, it usually doesn't seem much good. File based media player and GPS functions tend to be emphasized.

Despite some larger 1st world manufacturers starting to get into this area, most are made in China based on just a few designs. I think most are based on MediaTek chips and I can't/won't support MediaTek.

I'd guess most of these ship with a "reference" FM app provided by MediaTek or whomever. FM is probably a checklist item they can claim to support. If the FM app otherwise seems higher quality than I'm presuming, I'd be interested to know. If they put money/effort into it, it might come out nicer eventually. (Or maybe the next model, at $500 - $1000 or whatever.)

From the XDA thread, I guess all the apps are still named as v1.0 ? I wouldn't have any confidence about future updates. If it's still at Android 2.2 I'd say never.

See post # 6056 just before yours for more info on my inability to support anything except the most popular smartphones.
[Spirit FM] andog101:
Just a point of interest - the FM radio on the unit is just as good if not better than the factory fitted headunit.

regards
[Spirit FM] antonio89drop:
Hello Mike

I inform you that I tried again the media buttons on the Xperia Go with jelly beans stock 6.2.A.0.400 and unfortunately also deleting all apps even those in system / app that could make conflict as a walkman and other media buttons still do not work on jelly bean stock 6.2.A.0.400. :crying:

I decided to do a down upgrade ics 6.1.1.B.1.54 and the media buttons work perfectly so I think the problem is between jelly beans stock and Spirit Fm.:confused:

I'll explain I did a mod to my phone and now I use the button volume to change the FM stations also display on while I do a long press on these buttons volume to raise or lower to the volume.

To make this change,

go to System /usr /keylayout /ux500-ske-keypad.kl

and thereby to modify

key 115 MEDIA_NEXT ---------- WAKE

key 114 MEDIA_PREVIOUS --- WAKE

use apps in the market "Headset Droid" to be set in an appropriate manner Assigning commands to long press media buttons to control the volume.

And restart the phone.:)

Do you think that in the future be sure to find a solution for media buttons on Jelly Bean Stock ?
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
Some ROMs do this by default, when the screen is off at least. IE they do the same as previous and next media buttons.

I hope so.

It appears I'll have to do an "FTF" (?) to update my Xperia P to JB, as the OTA didn't work.

But I'm still limiting myself to basic support right now; about 2 hours per day, or the equivalent of about 35% of a normal full time job, or 20% of the 70 hours per week I was doing previously.

That 2 hours per day, 7 days per week is only enough to deal with email and posts, with no time to run any tests or investigating anything that takes more than a few minutes for each customer/issue.

So far, you're the only one reporting this issue, and I don't see it on any of the 20 test phones I have.
[Spirit FM] mikereidis:
OK, I Flashed Xperia P LT22_6.2.A.0.400_World Generic.ftf to my Xperia P.

Media buttons on my Samsung GS2/GS3 wired headset worked just like they did in ICS, pretty much*.

Mute/Unmute worked.

Next and Previous were mapped to volume up and down and I couldn't change their function, just like on Samsung's. But they worked.

*- For some reason I saw the first Mute closed the app or turned FM off, but after that it seemed OK.