How to get it back FM-Radio on Xiaomi smartphone after removal: the full guide

You accidentally deleted the standard app. FM-radio on your Xiaomi smartphone and now you don't know how to restore it? or after resetting, updating MIUI Is the problem more common than it seems: many Redmi, Poco or Mi users are facing disappearance FM-receiver, especially after cleaning the system from "junk" applications.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to return FM-Radio on Xiaomi – from simple (through settings and hidden menus) MIUI) up to advanced (use of) ADB You will also learn why the radio may not work even after recovery, and how to check if your model supports Xiaomi. FM-receiver at the hardware level. All instructions are relevant to MIUI 12/13/14 and Android-based devices 10-14.

Verification of support FM-Radio with your Xiaomi model

Before you try to restore the app, make sure your Xiaomi smartphone supports it at all. FM-Not all models are equipped with the necessary chip, for example, the flagship Mi series. 11/12/13 This feature is often devoid of the feature, while budget Redmi Note or Poco M usually retain it.

How to check hardware support:

• 🔍 Look at the specifications of your model on the official Xiaomi website (section "Wireless technologies" or "Multimedia"). FM transmitter.
• 📱 Use diagnostic applications, for example AIDA64 or CPU-Z. The "Sensor" or "Radio" section should show the presence of FM-chips (e.g. Qualcomm) FM Radio or Broadcom FM).
• 🛠️ Check out the headphone jack: FM-Xiaomi radio only works with wired headphones (they act as an antenna). If the connector is damaged, the radio may not catch the station even with the support of the chip.

It's important if your model doesn't support you. FM-receiver hardware (for example, Xiaomi 12 Pro or Redmi) K50 Gaming, none of the ways to restore the app will work, in which case you only have to use online radio over the Internet (for example, Radio Garden or TuneIn Radio).

Method 1: Recovery FM-radio via "Hidden settings" MIUI"

The easiest method is to enable the display of hidden system applications through the Hidden Settings menu, which works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12 and later if the application was simply hidden rather than removed completely.

Instructions:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to About Phone → press 5-7 times on the MIUI version until the notification “You are a developer!” appears.
3. Return to the main Settings menu and open a new Additional (or Advanced Settings) → Hidden Settings section.
4. Find the System Apps tab and scroll through the list to FM Radio.
5. Activate the switch next to the application and confirm the action.

If after these actions, the radio icon did not appear on the home screen or in the application menu, try restarting the smartphone.

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management.
• 🔍 In the search, enter "FM Radio", select the app and click Clear cache.

Developer mode activated|Checked availability FM-chip AIDA64|Wired headphones connected|Backup of important data is made-->

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI EU Or custom builds, the Hidden Settings section may not be available, so move on to the next way.

Method 2: Installation of the original APK-file FM-radio

If the application has been removed completely (for example, through the ADB or root rights, you can restore it by installing the original.apk file. It is important to use a version that is compatible with your firmware. MIUI.

Where to get the right FM Radio.apk:

• 📥 Official source: Download firmware for your model from the site MIUI Downloads, unpack the archive and find the file in the folder /system/priv-app/FMRadio.
• 🔗 Third-party resources: Fora 4PDA or XDA Developers often lay out.apk for popular models (for example, Redmi Note 10 Pro or Poco). X3). Look for topics with the name of your device + "FM Radio apk".

How to determine:

1. Download the FMRadio.apk file to the phone memory.
2. Use any file manager (such as Mi File Explorer) to navigate to a folder with.apk.
3. Click on the file and select Install. If you see an "Application not installed" error, do:

adb install -r -d FMRadio.apk

(command ADB replace the existing version).

⚠️ Note: Install.apk from another model or version MIUI It can cause app crashes or system errors. Always check compatibility!

Method 3: Recovery through ADB (for power users)

If the previous methods have not worked, FM-The radio was deleted at the system file level, you can try to restore it through Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires the included debugging on USB Basic knowledge of working with the command line.

Step-by-step:

1. Install ADB Tools on your computer (you can download from the official Android website).
2. Connect your smartphone to your PC via USB, activate Developer Mode (as in Method 1) and enable USB Debugging in the developer settings.
3. Open the command prompt (or PowerShell) in the adb.exe folder and do:

adb devices

(Your device should be displayed).

1. Enter a recovery command FM-radio:

adb shell cmd package install-existing com.miui.fm

1. Reboot your phone: adb reboot.

If the team returned the Failure error [NOT_INSTALLED], the application has been removed completely and must be installed manually (see Method) 2).

For rout-right devices, you can try an alternative command:

adb shell su -c "pm install /system/priv-app/FMRadio/FMRadio.apk"

Method 4: Resetting settings to factory

The last resort is a hard reset, which will bring back all system applications, including FM-radio, but delete all user data. Use this method only if:

• 🔄 Other methods didn't work.
• 📱 You have a backup of important data (photos, contacts, messages).
• 🔧 You are ready to reset your phone.

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Reset all settings (or Delete all data).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).

After discharge FM-radio will appear in the application menu, but you will need to reconfigure the stations and connect headphones to work the antenna.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A POCO C31) After reset, re-activation may be required FM-radio via Hidden Settings (see Method 1).

Method 5: Use of third-party FM-applications

If you can not restore the standard Xiaomi application, you can try third-party FM-They work through the same hardware chip, but can offer additional features (ether recording, RDS, uniformity).

Best alternatives:

• 📻 NextRadio - Supports RDS (displaying song and station names, but requires registration in the United States/Canada for full functionality.
• 🎧 Spirit FM — Simple player with manual frequency setting, works without the Internet.
• 🔊 FM Radio (by Simple Tools) – Minimalist interface optimized for Xiaomi.

How to set up a third-party application:

1. Install the selected player from Google Play.
2. Connect the wired headphones (required!).
3. Launch the application and wait for automatic scanning stations.
4. If the radio is not catching, manually enter the frequency of a popular station in your area (for example, 100.5 FM for Moscow).

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If a third-party application does not find a station, try to calibrate the chip: in the player settings, find the option "Tune" or "Auto Scan" and run it 2-3 times in a row.

Why? FM-The radio will not work even after recovery.

You've restored the app, but the radio still doesn't catch the station?

If the problem persists, check:

• 🔌 Headphone jack status: Try other headphones or clear the jack of dust.
• 📡 Interference: Electronics (routers, microwaves) can jam the signal.
• 🔄 Regional settings: C Settings → Additionally. → Region Choose Your Country.

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FM-Xiaomi radio works only with wired headphones - they act as an antenna. Bluetooth headphones or phone speaker will not work!

FAQ: Frequent questions about recovery FM-radio