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NHK RADIO

Music & Audio • NHK (JAPAN BROADCASTING CORP.) • ⭐ 4.25 • 5,000,000+

Everyday, Everywhere, Listen to RADIRU*RADIRU.

Version 6.1.1 63.7 MB

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Permissions Explained 9 permissions requested View details

This app requests 9 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
✅ Common	Internet access android.permission.INTERNET	Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services.	Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates.	Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
✅ Common	View network status android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE	Allows the app to check whether the device is connected to Wi-Fi, mobile data, or another network.	Often used to avoid loading content when offline or to adjust loading based on connection quality.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Foreground Service android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Receive Boot Completed android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Schedule Exact Alarm android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Send notifications android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS	Allows the app to send notifications to the device.	Used for alerts, reminders, messages, account activity, updates, or media controls.	Review notification settings if the app sends too many alerts.
✅ Common	Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE	Allows the app to control device vibration.	Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback.	Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review	Keep device awake android.permission.WAKE_LOCK	Allows the app to prevent the device from sleeping while a task is running.	Used for media playback, downloads, navigation, alarms, calls, or long-running background tasks.	Review battery usage if the app keeps the device awake too often.
ℹ️ Review	Jp Nhk Netradio Dynamic Receiver Not Exported Permission jp.nhk.netradio.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About NHK RADIO

Everyday, Everywhere, Listen to RADIRU*RADIRU.

What NHK RADIO Is Used For

NHK RADIO appears to be a phone app for listening to NHK’s RADIRU*RADIRU radio service over the internet. Based on the metadata, it fits the Music & Audio category and is likely used for live radio listening on an Android phone rather than for local playback of saved media.

The listed permissions suggest the app may support background audio playback, notifications, and network-based streaming. That means it is likely intended for everyday listening while commuting, working, or doing other tasks on the device. Since it uses internet access and network state permissions, a connection is probably needed to stream content. The boot, alarm, wake lock, and foreground service permissions also point to ongoing playback and status handling, which are common in radio or streaming apps.

Common uses

Stream NHK radio programming on an Android phone
Listen to live audio while using other apps
Receive playback-related notifications or status updates
Use it when you want internet-based radio instead of local files
Keep audio running in the background during routine tasks
Rely on network access for streaming and connection checks

Best for:

radio listeners daily listening phone users background audio Japanese broadcast content

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App Details

Package:
jp.nhk.netradio

Category:
Music & Audio

Developer:
NHK (JAPAN BROADCASTING CORP.)

Version:
6.1.1

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Package name: jp.nhk.netradio

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How to Download NHK RADIO

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