Ever wondered if you can listen to FM Radio on your Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone? Well, FM radio is an old analog technology, but having someone else play the music for you can relieve stress like no other.
The FM radio functionality of the Samsung Galaxy S10/S10+ can be enabled by downloading and installing third-party radio apps like NextRadio. The problem is the Samsung Galaxy S series may not have the radio app in some regions.
Don’t worry, we have you covered. In this post, we’ll show you how to enable FM Radio on Samsung Galaxy S10/S20+ wherever you are on the planet — giving you the necessary steps to take when your region does not offer a radio app.
| Difficulty | Easy ●●○○○○ |
| Duration | 1 minute and 45 seconds |
| Things You Need | Samsung Galaxy S10/S10+Wired headphones or earphonesA working internet connection |
How to Use FM Radio on Samsung Galaxy S10
Install NextRadio to use FM radio on Samsung Galaxy S10. The NextRadio app can be downloaded and installed into your Galaxy device directly from the Google Play Store.
Once the app is installed, you only need to plug in wired earphones on your phone to activate NextRadio. Then, you can scan for available radio frequencies you can tune in to, just like doing so in a good old radio set.
Be warned that the NextRadio app works on the Snapdragon variant of the Samsung Galaxy S10 series. This variant is sold mainly in the United States and Hong Kong, so the app should work there.
However, this may be different for the Exynos variant of the Galaxy S10. Users of this particular Galaxy S10 won’t have to download the NextRadio app as they can use the FM radio app built into their devices.
Things Needed To Enable the FM Radio Tuner
NextRadio, and a set of wired earphones or headphones are all needed to enable the FM radio tuner. Unlocking the tuner allows users to enable FM Radio on Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphones and tune in to their favorite shows.
| IMPORTANT: Once installed, NextRadio does not need the internet or a mobile connection to play FM radio songs. Still, you will need the internet to install it from the Play Store. |
If unavailable, the NextRadio app will serve as the stand-in for Samsung’s radio app. In addition, the wired earphone and earphones act as an antenna, allowing you to scan for radio frequencies and improve sound quality.
The wired earphones and headphones are also crucial since both NextRadio nor the Samsung radio app doesn’t work without them.
How to Install the NextRadio App on your Galaxy S10/S10+
The NextRadio app works like an FM radio tuner that lets you listen to FM Radio on your Samsung Galaxy S10 device once it’s installed. You can download and install it directly from the Google Play Store, but its availability varies between regions.
If NextRadio is unavailable in your region, there are two other methods to get your hands on the app:
- You can use a VPN service to adjust your IP address and change the region of your Google Play Store.
- You can download the app’s APK file from an alternative app store and sideload the app on your phone by allowing the installation from unknown sources.
It may seem like a lot. But no worries; you can just follow the step-by-step instructions below and be good to go.
Method 1. Download the NextRadio app on the Google Play Store:
| Difficulty | Easy ●●○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 8 |
| Duration | 20 to 30 seconds |
- Launch the Google Play Store.
- Click the search bar.
- Type and enter “next radio.”
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- Select/click the NextRadio app.
- Click Install to proceed with the download and installation.
- Click Accept to continue.
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- Wait for the Google Play Store to complete its download and installation.
- Click Open to launch NextRadio.
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The process should be seamless if the app is native to your region in Google Play Store. However, if it’s not found on the Google app store, a little tweak should help you.
Please note that using a VPN (Virtual Private Network) comes with a monthly subscription. While there are services that charge lesser, you need to be diligent in choosing which VPN works best for you.
Follow these steps to use a VPN to change the region of the Google Play Store:
| Difficulty | Easy ●●○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 12 |
| Duration | 40 seconds |
- Launch the Google Play Store.
- Click the search bar.
- Type and search “VPN.”
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- Select/click a VPN app. (Here we use Atlas VPN.)
- Click Install to proceed with the download and installation.
- Click Open and follow the on-screen sign-in instructions.
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- Connect to a server.
- Return to the app drawer and open Settings.
- Scroll down/click Apps.
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- Scroll down/click Google Play Store.
- Click Storage.
- Click Clear Data.
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The next time you launch the Google Play Store, it should automatically switch to the region you’ve connected to using your VPN app. From there, simply follow the previously mentioned instructions on downloading NextRadio.
Method 2. Install NextRadio from an alternative app store:
| Difficulty | Easy ●●○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 13 |
| Duration | 30 seconds |
- Launch Google Chrome on your device.
Note: You can also use other internet browsers.
- Click the search bar.
- Type and enter “apkmirror.com”
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- Click the search
icon.
- Type and enter “NextRadio.”
- Scroll down/click the download icon beside the latest version.
- Scroll down/click the download icon in the download section.
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- Scroll down/click DOWNLOAD APK.
- Click Download anyway if a warning pop-up appears.
- Wait for Google Chrome to complete downloading the APK file.
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- Click the kebab menu.
- Click Downloads.
- Click the APK file to install NextRadio.
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Before you can install the downloaded APK file, you must enable the installation of apps from unknown sources. That’s because you are dealing with a third-party non-native app.
Never fret, though. You can do so by following the step-by-step instructions below.
Use these steps to enable unknown sources on Samsung Galaxy S10:
| Difficulty | Very Easy ●○○○○ |
| Number of Steps | 5 |
| Duration | 10 seconds |
- Open Settings.
- Scroll down/click Biometrics and security.
- Click Install unknown apps.
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- Click the Google Chrome app.
- Toggle the Allow from this source switch on.
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How to Use the NextRadio App to Listen to Local FM Stations
Using the NextRadio is actually easy — just make sure that your wired earphones are already plugged in. You can refer to the list below, which shows what you can expect when using the app.
- Once the app is opened for the first time, you will be asked to allow NextRadio to access your location.
- If you get a pop-up for local radio listening, click I’m Ready!
- Wait for NextRadio to scan for available local radio stations.
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- Click Local Streams to see the list of local radio stations.
- Scroll down/select a station to listen to.
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Wrapping Things Up
There’s a lot of appeal in listening to music preset for a particular taste — folk rock, reggae, or pop. That’s why when you enable FM Radio on Samsung Galaxy S10/S10+, you could be doing yourself a huge favor.
FAQs About FM Radio on Samsung Galaxy S10/S10+
Simple Radio, TuneIn Radio, and iHeart Radio are some alternative radio apps you can download if NextRadio is not working or is unavailable for your to download. These are no WiFi-needed alternatives.
However, there are also radio apps that need WiFi to function. Radio FM is a good example of this.
Wired earphones/headphones are needed for NextRadio to work on Samsung Galaxy S10. Since most smartphones don’t have a built-in radio antenna, the wires on the earphones’ cables receive the signal instead.
That means the app won’t function without plugged-in wired headphones. So Bluetooth headphones and Bluetooth speakers simply won’t cut it.
The radio app is unavailable in most regions and Galaxy devices. With the Samsung Galaxy S10, there have been reports of the processor indicating the radio app’s availability.
Galaxy S10 variants with the Exynos processor are reported to have the FM radio app pre-installed. However, the variant with the Snapdragon processor may not have the native app.
The Galaxy S10 is radio-capable. While some variants of the S10 series lack the Samsung radio app, you can still use its radio functionality using third-party apps.
However, user discussions state that Samsung has removed the radio chip on Galaxy S10 phones manufactured for the European market.
