Answers for listening, recording, settings, widgets, premium, and support.

What can I listen to on World Radios?

World Radios gives you access to thousands of live radio stations and trending podcasts from countries all over the world. Content includes music, news, sports, talk shows, cultural programs, and more.

Does listening to radio consume mobile data?

Yes. The app streams live audio. Data usage depends on the station's bitrate, your listening duration, and whether you are using mobile data or Wi-Fi.

Can I listen offline?

No. World Radios requires an active internet connection to play live stations.

Does the app download stations?

No. Stations are streamed live. Nothing is downloaded unless you use the recording feature.

Why does a station buffer, freeze, or disconnect?

This is usually caused by a weak or unstable internet connection or a problem on the station's streaming server. If only one station is affected, it is most likely an issue with that broadcaster.

Why do some stations not work in my country?

Some stations apply regional restrictions. If a station blocks playback in your region, the app cannot bypass that limitation.

Why does playback stop when I receive a call?

Incoming calls temporarily interrupt audio playback. After the call ends, the app resumes playback.

Why does playback stop when my screen turns off?

This may be caused by battery optimization. Disabling battery optimization for World Radios usually resolves background playback interruptions.

Can playback or recording continue in the background?

Yes, unless your device's battery optimization or system restrictions stop background activity. Disabling battery optimization for World Radios usually fixes this.

Does World Radios work with Bluetooth?

Yes. You can listen through Bluetooth speakers, headphones, and car audio systems.

Does the app support Android Auto?

Yes. World Radios supports Android Auto for safer browsing and playback while driving.

Does the app support Android TV?

Yes. World Radios is optimized for Android TV, including D-Pad navigation and a TV-friendly layout.

Does World Radios support casting?

Yes. You can cast audio to compatible TVs, speakers, and external devices, depending on your device's capabilities. Casting is available to Premium users only.

Why is the volume very low or why do I hear a hissing noise?

Low volume or hissing noise usually comes directly from the radio station's broadcast source. This is not caused by the app. Please contact the radio station to inform them about the audio quality issue.

Do you support TV stations as well?

Yes. World Radios supports selected live TV channels. We are continuously adding more channels from around the world. The app currently plays the audio stream of TV channels only. Video playback is not supported at this time. Availability may vary by region and broadcaster.

What music genres are available?

The app supports a wide range of genres including rock, pop, reggae, oldies, jazz, classical, dance, electronic, and many others. Available genres depend on the stations you select.

How do I discover new stations?

You can browse stations by country or genre, search by name, or explore popular and recently added stations. New stations are added daily.

Can I find radio stations near me?

Yes. The app includes a local discovery feature that helps you find stations based on your location or country.

Does the app support sorting stations?

Yes. Stations can be sorted by popularity today, this week, this month, or all time. You can also sort by country, genre, name, or most recent additions.

Can I add my own radio station?

Yes. If you are a Premium user, scroll to the bottom of the Home screen, open the My Radios section, and add your custom station. Custom stations are saved locally on your device.

How do I suggest a new radio station?

You can suggest new radio stations from Settings by tapping Suggest station. You can also visit worldradios.app and click Submit in the top menu.

Why is a station missing or removed?

Stations may be removed if the stream goes offline permanently, the broadcaster changes the stream URL, or removal is requested by the broadcaster.

Why is a station still not playing after support told me it was fixed?

If you contacted us about a broken station and we fixed it, but it still does not play, you are likely playing it from your Favorites list. Favorites may store the old streaming URL. Remove the station from Favorites and add it again to refresh the stream.

Can I save my favorite stations?

Yes. You can add stations to your Favorites list and reorder them manually by dragging them to match your listening preferences.

Can I sort my favorite stations?

Yes. You can sort your Favorites list by newest or oldest using the toggle in Settings.

Will sorting Favorites affect my custom order?

Yes. If you switch to sorting by newest or oldest, any custom manual order you previously set will be reset.

Can I back up or move my favorite stations?

Yes. Use Settings > Import / Export favorites to export your favorite stations to a backup file or import them on another device.

Can I record live radio?

Yes. If you are a Premium user, you can record live radio streams and listen to them later. Recordings are saved locally on your device. To start a recording, tap the Record button and choose Record now.

Where are my recordings?

Your recordings can be found on the Settings screen. From there, you can play, save, rename, or delete recordings.

I cannot hear any sound when I play the recording

World Radios saves recordings in WAV format. Some default audio players may not play WAV correctly. Use a compatible player such as VLC or UPlayer.

How do I schedule a recording?

Tap the Record button and choose Schedule a recording. The app will automatically record the station at the chosen date and time.

Where are my scheduled recordings saved?

Once completed, scheduled recordings are saved in your device's Downloads folder.

How can I manage scheduled recordings?

To edit or delete scheduled recordings, go to Settings > Scheduled Recordings. From there, you can manage all upcoming recordings.

Does the app support MP3 recording?

No. The app records in WAV format to preserve the original stream's audio quality.

Why are my recordings so large?

WAV files are uncompressed, which keeps high fidelity but results in larger file sizes than MP3.

Can I share recordings?

Yes. You can share recordings directly from the app.

Can I trim my recordings?

Yes. You can trim your recordings to keep only the part you want and share it easily. Trimmed recordings are automatically saved with the prefix trimmed- so you can quickly identify them.

Does the app include podcasts?

Yes. World Radios features thousands of popular podcasts, including inspirational talks, education, interviews, entertainment, and true crime. You need to be a Premium user to access Podcasts.

Can I download podcasts for offline listening?

Yes. You can download podcast episodes to your device and listen to them later without an internet connection. This is useful when traveling or when you want to save mobile data.

Where can I find my downloaded podcasts?

Downloaded podcast episodes are saved in your device's Downloads folder. You can also access them using your phone's file manager or compatible audio apps.

Does the app support alarms?

Yes. You can set alarms to wake up to your favorite radio station.

What is the Sleep Timer?

The Sleep Timer lets you automatically stop playback after a selected amount of time, making it ideal for bedtime listening.

What is Autoplay?

When Autoplay is enabled, the app automatically resumes your last played station when you open World Radios.

Does the app keep playing when the screen is off?

Yes. Playback continues in the background even when your screen is turned off, unless restricted by system settings or battery optimization.

Does the app include an equalizer?

Yes. You can fine-tune your sound using built-in equalizer presets such as Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Dance, Bass Boost, Treble Boost, and Vocal. Your settings are saved automatically.

Can I see song titles and album art?

If the radio station provides metadata, the app can display the artist name, song title, and album artwork. Availability depends on the broadcaster.

Do songs include lyrics?

Yes. Lyrics are available for most songs directly in the player, allowing you to follow along in real time. Availability depends on the track and data providers, so some songs may not have lyrics.

Are broken stations automatically reported?

Yes. If a station fails to play, the app automatically reports the issue to help us investigate and fix it faster.

Can I pin stations to my home screen?

Yes. You can pin your favorite stations to your device's home screen for instant access and playback.

Does the app support themes?

Yes. You can choose between Blue Sky, Light, Dark, and AMOLED Dark.

What is the AMOLED Dark theme?

World Radios includes an AMOLED Dark theme, designed for a deeper black look on compatible screens. It can help reduce eye strain in low light and may improve battery usage on AMOLED displays.

How do I switch themes?

Go to Settings > Theme. The app will immediately switch to the new theme you select.

What languages are supported?

World Radios supports more than 30 languages, including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, and more.

Can I change the app language?

Yes. Open Settings > App Language and choose a language, or use the system default. The web FAQ has its own Translate button, so you can translate this help page manually when needed.

Can I choose what opens when the app starts?

Yes. In Settings, you can choose to open Favorites on launch, or select a specific country or genre to open when the app starts.

Can I hide countries or genres from Categories?

Yes. Use Settings > Hide countries from Categories or Hide genres from Categories. This only affects the Categories screen and does not remove stations from search, Favorites, or other app areas.

Can playback continue when another app plays sound?

Yes. If you enable Disable system audio focus, World Radios can keep playing even when other apps play sound. Use this carefully because audio from multiple apps may overlap.

Can playback pause when I switch speakers or headphones?

Yes. Enable Pause on audio output change to pause playback when sound switches between the phone speaker, wired headset, Bluetooth, or another audio output.

Can I see how much data the app has used?

Yes. Settings includes data usage metrics for radio and podcast playback on your device, helping you understand how much streaming data has been downloaded.

Can I contact the team inside the app?

Yes. Use Chat to ask questions, send feedback, suggest ideas, or report a problem without leaving the app.

Can I get notifications for new chat messages?

Yes. Chat notifications are optional and disabled by default. Open the Chat menu and enable notifications if you want alerts for new replies.

Why did Android ask for notification permission?

On Android 13 and newer, the app must ask for notification permission before it can show chat notifications. If you deny the permission, chat still works but notifications will not appear.

What is the Home Screen Widget?

The widget lets you play and control radio stations directly from your home screen without opening the app. It gives quick access to Popular, Favorites, History, and Nearby stations.

How do I add the widget?

Long-press on your home screen, tap Widgets, find World Radios, then drag the widget onto your screen.

Why is the widget locked?

The widget is a premium feature. Upgrade to unlock instant playback and full access from your home screen.

Why do I not see any stations in widget Favorites or History?

Favorites will appear once you add stations, and History will show stations you have listened to recently.

Why is Near Me not working in the widget?

Near Me depends on your location. Make sure location services are enabled and permissions are granted.

Can I control playback from the widget?

Yes. You can play and pause stations directly without opening the app.

Does the widget update automatically?

Yes. It refreshes based on your activity such as Favorites and History, but it may take a moment to update.

Why am I seeing ads?

Ads support ongoing development and maintenance. You can remove ads and unlock other premium features with a subscription or by buying the lifetime version.

Will removing ads affect playback?

No. Removing ads only disables advertising. Playback quality and station availability remain unchanged.

Which features require Premium?

Premium unlocks features such as Podcasts, casting, live radio recording, custom stations, the Home Screen Widget, and an ad-free experience.

Can I restore a previous purchase?

Yes. If the app shows the restore option in Settings, tap Restore Purchase to check your active subscription or lifetime purchase and unlock Premium again.

Does the app collect personal data?

The app does not require account creation. Only minimal data may be used for app functionality and improvement.

Where can I find the web version?

You can visit the web version at worldradios.app.

How can I contact support?

You can contact us by email or WhatsApp.