You listen to your favorite radio station on Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 Pro, but suddenly the sound stops and the radio app shows the message “No signal” or even closes? This problem is familiar to many owners of Xiaomi smartphones – from budget Redmi to flagship Mi 13. 80% of the time it is not the fault of the hardware, but software failures or incorrect settings.
In this article, we will look at all the possible reasons why Xiaomi radio can turn off on its own, from bugs in MIUI to hardware malfunctions of the antenna module. You will learn how to diagnose a problem in 5 minutes, which settings to check first, and when to carry the phone to the service. And also a list of Xiaomi models with known radio module bugs (relevant for firmware 2023-2026).
1. Software failures: MIUI and Radio FM app
The most common reason for spontaneous radio shutdown is bugs in the MIUI firmware or the Radio FM application itself. This is especially true for smartphones on MIUI 14 and later, where developers often change the algorithms for working with the antenna.
How does it manifest?
- 🔴 The radio turns on, but after 10–30 seconds it turns off with the error "Signal is lost»;
- 🔴 Radio appendix FM self-closing;
- 🔴 After restarting the phone, the radio works normally, but then it crashes again.
What to do:
- Update the Radio FM app via Google Play or App Store (for global versions).
- Clear the app cache: go to Settings → Apps → Radio FM → Storage → Clear the cache.
- Reset your radio settings: in the Radio FM app, go to Settings → Reset your settings.
If the crashes started after the firmware update, try to roll back to the previous version of MIUI via Fastboot or Recovery. Instructions for specific models are available on the XDA Developers forum.
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Before resetting the radio settings, write down the frequencies of your favorite stations - after resetting, they will be deleted.
2. Conflict with other applications
Radio on Xiaomi may be disabled due to conflict with other programs that use the antenna or audio streams.
- 🎵 Music players (Spotify, YouTube Music, VK Music);
- 📡 Applications for scanning radio frequencies (RadioDroid, NextRadio);
- 📱 Messengers with voice messages (WhatsApp, Telegram in listening mode).
How to check:
- Close all background applications through Recent → Close everything.
- Turn on the radio and alternately run other programs, watching the reaction.
- If you find the “culprit”, update it or turn off auto-start in Settings → Applications → Auto-Run.
List of apps known for conflicts with Radio FM on Xiaomi
Conflicts are especially common on Qualcomm Snapdragon smartphones (such as the POCO F5 or Redmi K60), where radio and GPS use the same chip.
3. problems with the antenna or SIM-card
If the radio is turned off only when driving (for example, in a car) or in certain places, the antenna or the other is to blame. SIM-The thing is, most of the Xiaomi smartphones are FM-The radio works through an antenna built into a headphone jack or chip. NFC/SIM.
What to check:
| Problem. | Signs. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Bad headphone contact | The radio only works when you press the plug. | Clean the 3.5mm connector with alcohol or change your headphones |
| The antenna cable is damaged. | Radio catches in only one position of the phone | Carry into service to replace the plume |
| SIM-card FM | The radio is not turned on at all (the error "Antenna not found") | Change the SIM to another (for example, from Tele2 to MTS) |
On some models (such as Xiaomi 12T or Redmi Note 11 Pro+), the radio may be turned off due to incompatibility with 5G-SIM. Try inserting a regular 4G-SIM and check the radio.
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If the radio only works with connected headphones, the problem is precisely in the antenna or 3.5 mm connector.
4. Energy saving and background optimization
MIUI aggressively optimizes background processes, and radios can shut down due to power saving limitations, especially for phones with small batteries (such as the Xiaomi 13 Lite or POCO X3 NFC).
How to fix it:
Turn off battery optimization for Radio FM|Add Radio FM to the list of "Secure applications" | Turn off "Super energy saving" | Set performance to "High" in the battery settings
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The way to settings:
Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Optimization → Applications → Radio FM → Disable OptimizationIf you have MIUI 14+, also check the Advanced Power Management settings in Settings → Special Features → System Improvements. Sometimes it activates Charge Savings for Multimedia mode, which blocks the radio.
5. Hardware malfunctions: when you need to service
If all the software methods didn't work, the problem could be the hardware.
- 🛠️ Radio does not work with headphones or without them;
- 🛠️ The screen displays a message saying “Antenna is not connected” even after the reboot;
- 🛠️ The radio stopped working. NFC or GPS;
- 🛠️ The phone fell or got wet before the problem appeared.
What could have broken:
| Component | Symptoms | Cost of repair (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| antenna plume | Radio catches in only one position of the phone | 800 ₽ |
| Chip. FM-radio (part of SoC) | Radio does not turn on at all, errors in fastboot | 2,500 ₽ (motherboard) |
| 3.5 mm connector | Radio only works with Bluetooth headphones | 600 ₽ |
On Xiaomi 11T Pro, 12 Pro and 13 Ultra models, the radio can be turned off due to overheating of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2 chip. In this case, replacing the thermal paste or reducing performance through the developer settings will help.
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Before you go to the service, make a backup through Settings → Xiaomi Cloud – when diagnosing, you can reset your phone.
6. Regional restrictions and firmware
On some Xiaomi smartphones, the radio is disabled at the firmware level for certain regions.
- 🌍 Phones with Chinese firmware (for example, Xiaomi 14 for the Chinese market);
- 🌍 Models sold through AliExpress or Gearbest without global certification;
- 🌍 Firmware devices for India or the EU, where FM-Radio may be blocked due to the law.
How to check:
- Find out the firmware version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.
- If you see CN (China), IN (India) or EEA (Europe), the radio may be blocked.
- The solution is to install global firmware (Global or RU) via Fastboot.
For models POCO M5s redmi 10C A bug is known when the radio is turned off after upgrading to MIUI 14.0.4. Only a rollback will help in this case. MIUI 13.
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If your Xiaomi is purchased in China, the radio may not work due to a lack of FM certification in that country.
7. Alternative ways to listen to the radio on Xiaomi
If the standard radio never works, use the alternatives:
- 📻 Radio: TuneIn Radio, Radio Garden, VK Radio;
- 📻 Bluetooth radio: connect external radio FM-Transmitter (e.g., Tronsmart Apollo Bold);
- 📻 Analog apps: NextRadio (powered on some Xiaomi models with Qualcomm);
- 📻 DAB-radio: if your phone supports digital radio (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Pro).
For Internet radio, it is important to have stable mobile internet or Wi-Fi connection. If you are listening in the car, turn on Traffic Saving mode in data settings.
FAQ: Frequent questions about radio on Xiaomi
❓ Why Xiaomi radio only works with headphones?
❓ Can you listen to the radio on Xiaomi without the Internet?
❓ Why does the radio turn off when the screen is locked?
❓ How to turn on your radio on Xiaomi if it’s not on the menu?
❓ Why Xiaomi only catches one station?
If none of these methods worked, leave your Xiaomi model and MIUI version in the comments – we’ll help you deal with a specific problem!