There’s definitely something magical about discovering the local radio ether, that is different in every place, what makes each place unique. However, FM radio is often unavailable in new phones.
As an IT enthusiast, radio enthusiast and a DXer, I’ve always loved exploring the airwaves wherever I go. I feel like life would be much sadder without radio. Yet terrestrial broadcasting is the most magical way of enjoying it, sometimes you just want something more portable - straight on your phone, with an amazing UI, polished maps ecosystem and many features.
That’s where Onqa comes from. It's not meant to be a replacement for terriestrial broadcasting. It's meant to do a similar thing - allow the users to discover their local radio ether.
The name is inspired by the Spanish words onda (“wave”) and cerca (“nearby”), reflecting the idea of discovering the radio stations around you.
Due to the recent policies changes from Google, .apk sideloading is about to be limited and not recommended. I decided to start the process of putting the app on Google Play Store. The app is currently in its closed testing phase. If you want access, please contact me. After the app goes to the production phase, the link will be shared in this repository, but you'll also be able to find the app via search bar in the google play store.
- Location-Based Discovery: Automatically finds and prioritizes radio stations near your current location using background location services.
- High-Quality Streaming: Support for HQ audio streams to provide a crystal-clear listening experience.
- Material UI: A beautiful UI that can also adapt to your device's wallpaper and theme colors.
- Adaptive Themes: Full support for Light and Dark modes, with customizable accent colors.
- Seamless Media Experience: Built with Android Media3 for robust background playback, lock screen controls, and system integration.
- Favorites: Save your most-listened-to stations for instant access.
- Modern Mini Player: Control your music effortlessly while navigating the app.
- Intelligent Connectivity: Monitoring network status to ensure smooth playback transitions between Wi-Fi and mobile data.