NextRadio Free Live FM Radio

NextRadio

- September 13, 2016

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Description

SEE, HEAR, and INTERACT with your favorite local radio stations on NextRadio.
NextRadio uses 75% less battery and 92% less data than streaming apps.
NextRadio’s Live Guide lets you SEE what's playing on stations in your area so you can choose a station based on the artist or program currently playing on-air.
Download FREE FM radio on your Android smartphone today!

NextRadio is compatible with Android smartphones in the US on the following carriers: AT&T, Sprint, Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, T-Mobile, Alcatel, U.S. Cellular and some Verizon phones. Also, on most Samsung and BLU devices. For a complete list of supported devices, visit the following link: http://nextradioapp.com/supported-devices/

Key Features:
• Tune in to live local FM radio stations on your phone
• See what’s on-air with Live Guide or browse radio stations by genre or frequency
• Uses 92% LESS data than streaming
• SAVES 75% of your battery life compared to streaming

Participating Radio Station Features:
• See artwork and song information while you listen
• Buy the song you just heard right from your phone
• Get a list of recently played songs
• Give feedback on the songs you like or dislike
• Share what you're listening to on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram

Note: NextRadio uses the cord from your headphones or a stereo cable as an antenna to receive local FM radio signals. The app features the option to send audio to the phone's speaker if you'd rather not listen through headphones, but the cord must remain plugged in to receive FM signals.

NOW AVAILABLE IN CANADA AND LATIN AMERICA!
You may now download and use NextRadio in both Canada and Latin America for use on select Android devices. For a complete list of supported devices in each region, and to sign up for updates as more become available, please visit the following:

NEXTRADIO APP CANADA: http://NextRadioApp.ca
NEXTRADIO APP PERU: http://NextRadioApp.pe

Reviews

4.0

46,212 total

5 25,644

4 8,880

3 4,008

2 1,928

1 5,752

Darius Revel

Yes, this is the app you're looking for True FM radio functionality complete with static. (No data required!) Went running yesterday and listened to a local station the whole way. Includes an FM manual tuner, but also can use data to pull the available station info for your location so you can jump straight to the FM station you want. Can't figure out if it will also grab AM frequencies. I think that may be outside the abilities of most cell phones.

Kurt Wurmser

Great but give us the opportunity to get rid of the ads I've had NextRadio on my current phone and the one before. It works great! The album covers and song titles come up when the song changes. There is even a tuner only mode if you don't want to use data. What I would like to see is an ad free version. Give us the option of paying something to get rid of ads.

Donald Donley

Compatibility How is a Note 5 not compatible? Unbelievable. EDIT: Received a notification from the app today saying it was finally available/supported on my device. I check it out only to find the app REQUIRES you to use WIRED HEADPHONES as they act as an antenna. SERIOUSLY? Completely annoying. My S3 years ago had a FM radio program that had great reception with only the device. Get it together. Technology should be convenient, useful, and fun.

Poo Che

Pros: plays over the air radio rather than consume data. Uses less battery power. Also for some stations it shows song information. Cons: can be difficult to change stations or shut down. Sometimes it locks up and does not respond to the stop button or quit menu item. I have to resort to restarting the phone to shut down the app. I have Android 5.0.2 running on an LG G2.

Renae W

NextRadio IS where its AT! I love it! I've been looking for YEARS now to find a non-streaming FM Tuner! I had one on the first Chocolate Touch Screen, and have missed it dearly THANK YOU APP DEVELOPERS! I havent turned it off in almost 2 days! Happy Happy girl right here

FitPro 2015

Needs Work Unfortunately, I had multiple annoying issues, that made this app not so enjoyable, and eventually inoperative. For whatever reason, I would have volume spikes, when opening app, causing me to have to yank my earbuds out. Next I noticed that I could not make the app close, even when I select close all, in my app management, the player widget would still be up. It shouldn't be this difficult to close an app. The final issue, occurred this week, when all stations stopped working, all I get is white noise.

User reviews

Darius Revel September 16, 2016

Kurt Wurmser September 14, 2016

Donald Donley September 20, 2016

NextRadio August 24, 2016

Hi Donald, The Note 5 is supported when sold by Sprint, because Sprint has enabled the FM receiver chip inside the phone. Other carriers who sell the Note 5 have not enabled the FM chip.

Poo Che September 21, 2016

NextRadio September 22, 2016

Hi, This is a known issue on some LG models, and we've let LG know about it.

Renae W September 13, 2016

FitPro 2015 September 22, 2016

NextRadio September 23, 2016

Hello, Thanks for your support in NextRadio! Sorry to hear about your issues! Please contact our help center where we can better assist you with your issues! Just click the link below: https://nextradioapp.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=72149 Thanks!

bootsy baby September 19, 2016

I love this. You can listen to the music you are in the mood to listen too... I don't sleep much, so I usually cooking a ton of stuff in the kitchen, while hubby sleeps, so I pop my headphones in, and dance around my kitchen ( like nobody's watching ) , lok..

Dietlinde Davis September 22, 2016

Love it! Best way to listen to local radio on my galaxy. No data usage and no WiFi needed. Alls you need are a pair headphones (I use the broke ones my son leaves about the house) for anntena.

Jennifer Morales September 23, 2016

Cant believe it works Awesome to have when you're in a situation with no cell signal. Here are the limitations: you must have headphones plugged in whether you are listening through your headphones or not because they act as an antennae; just like an old fm radio that uses a metal antennae you may tune into some stations great and others not so much. This is not a streaming app. Its actually an fm radio. I think its great to have as a backup regardless of the limitations.

Tim Bruton September 14, 2016

Still unavailable for T-Mobile Samsung Note 3 😴 Have had this app installed for about 8-9 months, I download every update and always check for software updates, so far nothing but disappointment. T-Mobile rarely update this device anymore, the last time was about a year after the Heartbleed fiasco. I was told by NextRadio 6 months ago that T-Mobile were working on it, whatever that means! I have an FM chip that's been sitting dormant inside my phone since I bought the thing 3 years ago, WTF! Wake up little buddy!! WAKE UP!!! I'm getting my hopes up 😧

james cervantes September 23, 2016

Too loud. Whenever i turn it down it jumps back to the loudest it can be instantly. Have to do this a few times till it stays on one volume and the listening becomes bearable

Thorin Ochs September 14, 2016

I love it but.... When I go start the app it dosent remember my volume so when It comes on it blasts the music realy loud then I turn it down and one second later it jumps back before I changed it....

jampnj September 21, 2016

Maybe I'm doing something wrong I like app is clear enough, my only issue is that in the year 2016i don't use headphones with a cord anymore. My app won't work if I'm not using plug in. Maybe it's just my phone (samsung note 5) or maybe not but i can't use my Bluetooth headset. Someone please tell me if I'm doing something wrong. There is a speakerphone option but that doesn't even work if a headset isn't plugged in. I wanna be as happy as everyone else seems to be. Someone let me know if i can somehow use my Bluetooth.

NextRadio September 22, 2016

Hi, Wired headphones are required because the cord acts as an antenna. Smartphones don't currently have an internal antenna connected for FM reception. We aren't able to add Bluetooth support yet, but we're hoping to in the future. Hope this helps!

Matthew V September 17, 2016

Last update messed it up for me. Update messed it up. Needs access to data to find stations. Opposite of what I thought it was supposed to do. Didn't need to do that before last update. Great radio, easy to use and awesome on battery life. 5 stars here!

NextRadio September 19, 2016

Hi Matthew, An Internet connection has always been required for NextRadio to populate the Live Guide with stations in your area, and to download album art and other images. But we still have a Basic Tuner mode that does note use the Live Guide or display album art.

lea weeks September 23, 2016

Limitation I can't Bluetooth this to my wireless speaker?? I have 2 options, play it over my phone speaker, or play to headphones. I understand the need for a wire for an antenna. I overrode that by plugging in a double ended auxillary cord I use to plug into my car. But I cannot wirelessly connect to my in home speaker. Bummer.

super Gear September 20, 2016

My ZTE ZMAX PRO supports FM Radio I just wanted to use this app as it has a better interface but it says my phone doesn't have FM radio yet has a FM radio app. And they don't know how to read. I said it has FM radio already just wanted to use this app as it has a better interface.

NextRadio September 20, 2016

Hello, NextRadio requires an active FM chip installed in the phone to receive local FM radio broadcasts. Unfortunately, that is not a supported device. Though it has an FM chip it seems to not be activated by your carrier or manufacturer. Please check out our supported devices list here: http://nextradioapp.com/supported-devices/ Best,

Nick Porter September 26, 2016

Finally a competent FM radio I've been looking for an actual fm radio for my phone for a while now and luckily I found next radio. It's actually an fm radio. Who would've thought in 2016 it would be so hard to find a radio on a cell phone.

James Greff September 13, 2016

I did have a phone that next radio worked on..now i have lg g4. Has chip but not activated. Shame. Hey you all. When giveing a review.. How about nameing your phone that next radio works on. No one has done this yet.

September 20, 2016

Good App Much better than expected. No app is perfect or exactly what you personally want, but this one is as generically close as any I've come across.

Marion Ade September 25, 2016

Use only on dinosaur devices Useful if you are unaware of the thousands of options to media/streams/data available. To use this, you will be tied to your phone service carrier, and that means dropped signals, dead zones, and data charges. This app is so obsolete by design that it will NOT use WiFi or any other setup you might already have (tested).

NextRadio September 26, 2016

Hi Marion, NextRadio saves battery and data by receiving over-the-air FM radio instead of Internet streaming, and it does not tie you to a carrier. There are many unlocked phones that support NextRadio. NextRadio can use cell or wi-fi to download images, and has a Tuner Only mode that does not require a data connection.

Dave Benson September 14, 2016

When will it work? You send out PR stating Samsung 7 chips are now active and yet, nothing. App even updated, saw local stations, and then right back to "not available". Get your act together, or, at least, your story straight.

NextRadio September 14, 2016

Hello Dave, Try updating your phones software as well as NextRadio to the latest and it should work! Best,

TouPheng Vang September 22, 2016

It stopped working again Can you guys figure out why sometimes it stops broadcasting, when I was previously on a good connection? (Already tried rebooting app and cellphone)

Zzay 334 September 21, 2016

It's helpful in situations where a new song plays and you want to know the name of it. I just dont like having to find my headphones to do so.

Chris L September 14, 2016

Pointless This app works only when I have cell reception or wifi. (Of course with the headphones) So what's the point of having it? I rather use my online radio apps

NextRadio September 15, 2016

Hi Chris, NextRadio uses your wi-fi or cellular Internet connection to download album art and other images. It typically uses less than 20% of the data used by streaming apps. NextRadio has a Tuner Only mode that uses no data at all. You can select Tuner Only mode from the menu under Settings  Interface.

Erick Montes September 15, 2016

When i switch back to FM radio volume walys resets and is way too loud. Even the lowest volume is liud compared to the volume levels on other apps. Very annoying makes me want to stop using it.

Juan Tapia September 16, 2016

Really cool. My previous Blu phone didn't support but this model that I currently own does and I can say it works pretty well.

NextRadio December 4, 2015

Hi Juan, An unlocked phone means it can work with a number of different carriers. When we talk about unlocking the FM chip, this is something different. We're working with BLU and hope to be on their devices soon.

David hice jr September 17, 2016

Love it I love the fact that it still plays while I record video so it adds like a background track I can listen to something on the FM radio and while I'm recording my video it shows up full volume not like a microphone picking up something in the distance

Paul Reimer September 24, 2016

Beat expectations Very surprised by sound quality and ease of use. I admit, I was sceptical of how it would work or thought it would ask for a credit card. Very good and best of all it is free.

Jon Wright September 18, 2016

Having some reception issues. Could be the headphones not being a good enough antenna. Other than that very easy to use and I am very satisfied not having to use my data.

NextRadio September 19, 2016

Hello Jon, NextRadio uses the cord from your headphones as an antenna. Try another pair of headphones and see if reception improves, or try updating your station list from the navigation menu to get the most relevant stations for your area. Also, being inside can disrupt reception! Thanks for the review! Best,

Debra Farmer September 17, 2016

Mad I'm so mad I deleted apps just to get this one and after I downloaded it it said it can't be used on this devise I have a Kyocera hydro xtrm my carrier is metropcs

Jim Choi September 18, 2016

Way to go Have been using the NextRadio for 4 years and still love it. Recently, I replaced my phone and one of key criteria for the candidates was sypporting the app! Keep up the good work. BIG Thanks for adding output to Bluetooth!!

Nick Naim September 16, 2016

The new face of FM radio. Awesome interface for your transistor FM radio. I can't believe people are blaming the app creators for static. Nice option for outputting to your speaker, instead of earbuds.

Ryan Bullock September 14, 2016

Fast radio tuner The app works nicely. It tunes to new stations instantly. The station info and song data appear quickly. I only wish phones came with HD radio tuners. My Zune from 7 years ago had HD - c'mon Samsung.

Eٳٳɛŋ BơŧɧɛřąŞ September 16, 2016

Next Radio I don't know what I was thinking. After trying another app and looking through ALOT of them , this is by far the best Radio app. Thanks People

NextRadio June 27, 2016

Hey Ellen, It's always great to hear from happy NextRadio listeners. Thanks for the love and we hope you continue to have a great experience with NextRadio!!

Ryan Crognale September 18, 2016

Mixed bag Nice that I have real radio, but not too helpful I can't output to Bluetooth with something plugged into the headphone jack, so its use is limited.

Ruben Castillo September 19, 2016

Is saying I have to plug in my ear phones so it can be used as an Antena support I don't want to use ear phone then what ?, I'm un installing it not good

Nate Gordo September 13, 2016

Awesome app The best music streaming app by far listen to your favorite radio stations wherever you are at anytime without needing a WiFi connection. I use this app daily and would definitely recommend to a friend :)

william speakman September 26, 2016

Used to work Now all i get is white noise, on all stations...

Amanda Escobedo September 24, 2016

Pretty great Really works though the use of my ear buds as an antenna is a bit of a hindrance and when I get a text I get static

Kyle Rymer September 24, 2016

Error? I really love the idea of next radio, and I've had it downloaded for a while and finally one day I got a notification on my phone telling me I could finally use it! And for the entire day I had next radio and used it while working it. And. The very next day it went back to telling me that didn't have access to the 'm receiver in my phone :( what's going on I have AT&T and used next radio for an entire day.