Listen on your Android

If you have a mobile phone that runs Google's Android operating system (such as the Nexus One, Vodafone Magic, Orange Hero, or T-Mobile G1), you can listen live to Absolute Radio with our free app, available from the Android Market on your handset.

Choose between real music on Absolute Radio, rock music on Absolute Classic Rock, undisputed classics on Absolute 80s, the best 90s tracks on Absolute Radio 90s, footy on Absolute Radio extra and our newest sister station Absolute Radio 00s.

Install the app


Absolute 80s, Absolute Radio 90s, Absolute Radio 00s, Absolute Classic Rock and Absolute Radio extra on your Android phone.

Whether you prefer the undisputed classics of Absolute 80s and Absolute Radio 90s, the recent classics from Absolute Radio 00s, the rock authority of Absolute Classic Rock, or football and more on Absolute Radio extra, there's an app for you.

Install Absolute 80s now

The apps all give you the ability to listen live to each station and refer to the now playing information to find out more about each song.

Install Absolute Radio 90s now

Not only that, but they now feature background streaming if you want to get on with something else while you listen.

Install Absolute Radio 00s now

And most importantly, they're free.

Install Absolute Classic Rock now

Click the links and get them now!

Install Absolute Radio extra now


Watch the demo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question about the iAmp Android app? First read our FAQs below, and if that doesn't answer it, send us an email and we'll get back to you.

Where can I use the iAmp?

This app is designed for use in the UK, and will work anywhere with an available Wi-Fi, 3G or GPRS connection. If you can't hear us, please check your phone's connection. IMPORTANT! Please read the next FAQ for info on data charges before using the app.

Will it cost me anything?

This app is a free download from the Android Market
but you should always check your plan’s data usage terms before using the app. If you have an unlimited data plan, you should not be charged for using the Absolute Radio Player. We DO NOT recommend you use the app unless you have an unlimited data plan. You should also check what your plan says about overseas data usage if you planning on using the app while abroad. We've also added a HQ (High Quality) button so you can listen to our streams in 128k quality. You must be listening via wi-fi to use this function.

Where's the volume control?

This app uses the device’s built in volume, which can be adjusted via the rocker volume control on the side of the device. All current Android phones, including the HTC Hero, HTC Magic and G1 are supported with this feature.

What OS version do I need?

We recommend you have the latest version of the operating system on your device.

Will you be adding any more features to the Absolute Radio Player for Android?

This app is designed to be easy-to-use and fast-to-load, so we've kept it quite simple. There are improvements and additions planned for later versions, but at its heart, the app will always be a radio player for the Google phones. Feel free to send us your feature suggestions.


Absolute Radio app on the Nexus phone

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