Version 1.9.3

• Case sensitive and case insensitive passwords are now accepted

Version 1.9.2

• Case Insensitive Fix for all caps bug.

Version 1.9.1

• Fixed XM login / playing links.
• Recoded with new utility file.

Version 1.9

• Moved channel list to local file.
• Updated stability of gadget, optimized functions.
• Channel list can now be updated in the settings panel.
• Links flyout has been redesigned, now has a help menu.
• Lots of testing done, still has occasional issue, but should run much smoother.
• Adsense added to the bottom of channel flyout.

Version 1.8

• Removed flyout focus commands.
• Added additional details to the login process.
• Settings panel updates.

Version 1.7

• Gadget Re-Written For Stability And Speed.
• New Start Button.
• Redesigned Channel Flyout.
• Channel Search.
• Login Save Is Gone.
• XM Logo Now Clickable.
• Images Optimized.
• Player Themes.
• Settings Panel Updates.
• Channel Flipping More Stable.
• Enhanced Music Search Integration.
• Larger DPI Support.
• Various code Changes.

Version 1.6

• Online Search Fixes.
• Optimizations For Speed And Smoothness.
• Search Links Fixed.
• Stealth Fixes From 1.5.
• Reset Settings Fixed.
• Channel Flipping Overhauled.
• Artist Name, Track, And Album Clickable.
• Search Targeting Based On What Was Clicked.
• YouTube Mute / Un-Mute Button Buttonized.
• Help Links Added To Login Flyout.
• Changed Bottom Button Order.
• Various Minor Changes.

Version 1.5

• Bug Fix For Numeric Passwords.
• Bug Fix For General Stability.
• Added Mute Toggle Link To YouTube View Page.

Version 1.4

• Auto-Preview Option.
• Channel Flyout Section Option.
• Manage Favorites Interface.
• New Master Search Flyout (With Section Option).
• Album Name In Interface.
• File Import and Export Favorites.
• Collapsable Channel Categories.
• Re-Login Function Works Now.
• There Are Title Previews For Any Applicable Fields.
• Improved Persistent Settings & Debugging.

Version 1.3

• Backend rewrite for speed.
• Mute button.
• Channel Previews In Channel Selection.
• Additional Artist Search Capability.

Version 1.2

• Backend rewrite for stability.
• Addition of stream quality options.
• Links work for default browser.
• Minor speed increases.

Version 1.1

• Modifications for stability.

Version 1.0

• Release version.

General Support

Product Specific Support

Why is my login coming back as invalid?
XM recently changed it's platform links around and inadvertently disabled all 3rd party players. Luckily we've updated the gadgets to handle these changes, so just make sure you have the latest version. If you're still having problems, make sure to check your login out on the website and make sure any radio IDs attached to your account are correct.

The login button isn't working?
In some cases, the gadget can lock up on the sidebar, we're looking into the issue for the next release, but in the meantime, try restarting the sidebar application and that should take care of it most of the time.

If that doesn't work, try disabling Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, and User Account Control to see if those are affecting traffic in and out of the sidebar.

My channel list is gone.
If your channel list is missing, double check your connection and try opening the channel flyout again. If that isn't working, re-add the gadget to the sidebar. If neither of those has worked either restart the sidebar or your machine.

I have no sound.
There is a known bug with Windows Media Player 11 and 12 (and programs that use WMP as a backend) that causes RTP streaming to stop working because it damages the WMSDKNS.XML file. Here is a workaround that should restore audio in XM Online gadget and other 3rd party XM radio programs.

1. Close all XM radio programs and remove the XM Online gadget from the sidebar.
2. Follow the instructions at this website: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940029
3. • If you have Windows Media Player 12 or Windows 7, you need to run Windows Media Player and open a specific menu in order to ensure that the WMSDKNS.XML is properly recreated.
   • Click Start >> All Programs >> Windows Media Player.
   • Right-click in the dark blue space to the right of the "Now Playing, Library, Rip, Burn, Sync, Media Guide" category buttons.
   • Click Tools >> Options.
   • Click the Network tab. If it lists
     HTTP Browser
     RTSP None
     in the "Streaming proxy settings" table then the workaround probably worked correctly.
   • Close all Windows Media Player windows.
4. Reboot.
5. XM audio should work again with recent XM radio programs.

This bug has been around for quite some time and has also been tracked back to Flash Player 9. In some cases, if the above instructions do not work, it may be possible to fix the problem by uninstalling Flash 9 and installing Flash 7 in it's place.

Additional information can be found on this Forum Thread.

My favorites are missing.
Try re-opening the channels flyout or exporting your favorites from the settings panel. Also make sure you have the latest version of the gadget.

If you're running a screen DPI of over 120, you may need to reduce it to 120 or below as that can cause the favorites text to disappear.

I lost my password.
Easiest way to get your password back is to get it from XM. We also have a link in the gadget login flyout.

Why do I have to pay for XM?
The gadget is free, but because we are not XM, the decision to charge for the XM Online service is not up to us. XM currently charges, regardless if you use our gadget or their player. They do provide a free trial, so if you are interesting in trying before subscribing, we suggest you give it a try, risk free.

Where is the save option for my login?
It was removed in version 1.7 because it wasn't working properly. If you need to log-out, you can do that by clicking the XM logo on top of the gadget and selecting the "Log Out Of Gadget" link.

Where are the station logos?
This was a design decision to help make the display clearer for the users of the gadget. The logos take longer to load and aren't as clear as text, so we didn't include them. They might make a return someday, though perhaps on a different platform.

Persistent settings fix.
There are additional resources in the gadget to handle this now. Go to Settings -> Reset -> Delete for complete instructions and an easy link to the directory.

To do it manually, go to:

Computer -> OS (C:) -> Users -> [Your User Name] -> AppData -> BuildAGadget Content -> XM Online Radio.

Delete the following file: XM-Online-Radio-Data.xml

Re-add the XM Online Radio gadget to the sidebar and it should be good as new.

Sound clicks or cuts in and out.
The clicking noise is on XM's end of the streaming. We're not sending you subliminal messages, honest!

As for sound cutting in and out, thats usually something to do with the amount of available bandwidth at your current connection. Try setting the stream quality lower if this really becomes an issue.