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Here in the EU, it tends to be disabled in software even if the hardware has it. I blame the French. They introduced a law that forbids radio receivers that do

Here in the EU, it tends to be disabled in software even if the hardware has it. I blame the French. They introduced a law that forbids radio receivers that don't support DAB radio, as a way to make the newer DAB format take off. But globally, DAB never did so phone hardware don't have it. In the EU, distribution chains often cross borders and it would be too bothersome to have models with special firmware just for France — so instead, nobody gets FM-radio.

chmodux 4y ago
My Xiamoi Redmi Note 8 Pro that I bought from Orange (french telephone provider) here in France in 2020 definitely is currently receiving FM Radio (uses the headphones for reception) and it is even documented on their site https://assistance.orange.fr/mobile-tablette/tous-les-mobiles-et-tablettes/installer-et-utiliser/vous-divertir/musique/xiaomi-redmi-note-8t-ecouter-la-radio-fm_305073-841091 https://assistance.orange.fr/mobile-tablette/tous-les-mobile...
Glawen 4y ago
It's a very recent law introduced because until recently, virtually no radio supported DAB. I bought last year a DAB compatible radio for my car, only to realise that it is worse than FM :)