RadiYo 1.02 Internet Radio Player for Android
Copyright © 2025 by Johan Van Barel (XPloRR xplorr@live.com) (https://bit.ly/radiyo)

Introduction
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RadiYo is an Internet Radio Player using the WebRadioDB.

Internet radio is the evolution of traditional broadcasting, streaming live or curated audio content directly over the internet. Unlike terrestrial FM/AM stations limited by geographic signal strength, internet radio connects you to a vast, borderless universe of stations from every corner of the globe. This means you can effortlessly tune into a local indie rock channel, a classical concert from Vienna, news from Tokyo, or tropical beats from Brazil, all from a single device. It’s a dynamic, limitless audio landscape where discovery never ends.

At its core, internet radio is about connection and personal choice. It offers an unparalleled diversity of content, catering to every imaginable taste, niche interest, and culture. Whether you're seeking the focused depth of genre-specific music, the spontaneous chatter of talk shows and podcasts, or the curated playlists of expert DJs, internet radio puts you in control. You are no longer just a passive listener but an active explorer with the world’s audio at your fingertips.

RadiYo is designed to harness this power and simplicity for you. It provides an intuitive and elegant gateway to this endless stream of audio, making it effortless to find, save, and enjoy your favorite stations. With RadiYo, the world of sound is yours to explore, anytime, anywhere. Tune in, discover, and make the global airwaves truly personal.

Features
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• Global Radio Discovery: Seamlessly search and stream thousands of live radio stations from across the globe, powered by the comprehensive WebRadioDB database.
• Advanced Search & Filter: Quickly find your perfect station by filtering searches by Country, Language, and Genre.
• Rich Station Information: View detailed metadata for each station, including its icon, tagline/baseline, country, language, genre, and audio bitrate.
• Personal Favorites List: Instantly save and organize your preferred stations into a personal collection for one-tap access.
• Backup & Restore Favorites: Easily export (backup) your favorites and import (restore) them on any device in JSON format using the clipboard.
• Contribute to the Database: Help the community grow by directly adding new radio stations to the public WebRadioDB catalog from within the app.
• Visual Audio Experience: Enjoy a dynamic Spectrum Analyzer visualization that responds to the music you're streaming.
• Integrated System Controls: Full Media Session API integration provides elegant lock screen and notification player controls, ensuring seamless playback management.

Version History
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Version 1.00 (25/11/2025) concept alfa version
Version 1.01 (01/12/2025) beta version
Version 1.02 (09/12/2025) first release with bug-fixes and ui-improvements

Download and Installation
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Download RadiYo.zip from https://bit.ly/radiyo
Unzip RadiYo.zip and install the RadiYo.apk file to your Android device.

Important: For continued background playing, make sure to add the RadiYo app to your exception list or locked apps in your Android battery/optimalization.

License
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This software is distributed as shareware. If you keep using this software, send me an appreciation or feedback e-mail for my programming effort and sharing this software. Or even better, buy me a coffee via PayPal: http://bit.ly/2meyx2s

Quick Start Guide
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☆  Show/Search Favorite Radio Stations
🔎 Show/Search All Radio Stations
▽  Filter Radio Stations by Country, Language and Genre
★  Toggle Favorite Radio Stations
▶️  Play a Radio Station
⏸️ Pause a Radio Station
⏹️ Stop a Radio Station

Legal Disclaimer and Terms of Use
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By accessing or using RadiYo, you agree to the following terms and conditions:

• Warranty Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability
This software and the accompanying files are provided “as is”, without any express or implied warranties, including but not limited to warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. In no event shall the author be liable for any claims, damages, or other liabilities, whether direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, loss of business profits, or special damages, arising out of or in connection with the use or inability to use this software, whether under contract, tort, or otherwise.

• Intellectual Property Compliance
The author of RadiYo is committed to respecting and protecting intellectual property rights, including copyrights, and intends to comply with all applicable laws and regulations in this regard.

• Authorization for Audio Streams
You acknowledge that accessing or listening to certain audio streams may require prior authorization and may be subject to restrictions. It is your responsibility to identify such restrictions, obtain any required authorizations, and comply with all applicable rules.

• No Rights Granted to Content
RadiYo provides functionality that may allow you to listen to audio content on certain streams. No license, ownership, or other rights to such content are granted to you under this Agreement.

• License Conditions
Your license to use RadiYo is expressly conditioned upon your agreement not to use RadiYo in any manner that infringes upon the intellectual property rights of others.
