OTG cable issues

[Marno Denner]

Hey guys i haven't used my spark in a few months after charging the batteries and turning everything on i got a remote and aircraft firmware update after updating both to the latest version (.1000) the freaking OTG cable dont want to work.

Does anyone know why? Another issue is that i cant fly far without the OTG cable (about 100m) then i start losing signal and cant see anything on my screen. With the OTG cable i can fly a bit further (about 200m) then the same issue occurs.

Im using a Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus.

Any idea what the hell might be wrong?

 

[lmel2005]

If you are in a CE country, try the FCC hack.

 

[Marno Denner]

If you are in a CE country, try the FCC hack.

Sorry can you give me more info on this. Qhat os a CE country?

 

[maumau]

It seems that u fly in Europe (CE) where controller's emitting power is limited. Lots of posts and Utube videos to explain the issue and how to force in FCC mode where emitting power is stronger.

 

[Marno Denner]

It seems that u fly in Europe (CE) where controller's emitting power is limited. Lots of posts and Utube videos to explain the issue and how to force in FCC mode where emitting power is stronger.

Thank you super much i will look into it tonight and keep you guys posted

 

[Marno Denner]

Thank you super much i will look into it tonight and keep you guys posted

Okay so i did what you said no improvement. I already had all the channels but still the same

 

[lmel2005]

Okay so i did what you said no improvement. I already had all the channels but still the same

Are you sure you did it successfully?

While being in FCC mode, you should have less channels.

 

[Marno Denner]

Are you sure you did it successfully?

While being in FCC mode, you should have less channels.

Well i watched two videos on youtube using 2 different app to fake my gps. If there is another way of doing it. I really dont know about it

 

[Marno Denner]

Are you sure you did it successfully?

While being in FCC mode, you should have less channels.

Just tested again it seems like my gps resets itself so i can not stay in FCC mode. Can you maybe point me into the right direction to qhere i can find something that works

 

[droffarc]

Just tested again it seems like my gps resets itself so i can not stay in FCC mode. Can you maybe point me into the right direction to qhere i can find something that works

Umm? South Africa is not in Europe, so are we CE?
How can one verify if you are CE or FCC?

 

[Marno Denner]

Umm? South Africa is not in Europe, so are we CE?
How can one verify if you are CE or FCC?

I want to know too

 

[TimmyG]

Hey guys i haven't used my spark in a few months after charging the batteries and turning everything on i got a remote and aircraft firmware update after updating both to the latest version (.1000) the freaking OTG cable dont want to work.

Does anyone know why? Another issue is that i cant fly far without the OTG cable (about 100m) then i start losing signal and cant see anything on my screen. With the OTG cable i can fly a bit further (about 200m) then the same issue occurs.

Im using a Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus.

Any idea what the hell might be wrong?

Download the DJI GO 4 mod. Better range and better features

 

[Marno Denner]

Download the DJI GO 4 mod. Better range and better features

Where can i download this

 

[TimmyG]

Where can i download this

Here you go

DJI GO 4 MOD 2.0 | DJI GO 4 MOD LITE [ Additional Features | Android | App Ver. 4.1.15 ]

 

[droffarc]

Google play

 

[TimmyG]

Umm? South Africa is not in Europe, so are we CE?
How can one verify if you are CE or FCC?

If you have 13 2.4ghz channels then you're in CE mode. If you only see 11 2.4ghz channels then you're in FCC mode. I'm in SA and my radio was in CE mode. Download the DJI GO 4 mod app and download the FCC mod file

DJI GO 4 MOD 2.0 | DJI GO 4 MOD LITE [ Additional Features | Android | App Ver. 4.1.15 ]

howto:dji_configs [dji.retroroms.info]

 

[lmel2005]

Where can i download this

Take a look at this thread:
DJI GO 4 MOD 2.0 | DJI GO 4 MOD LITE [ Additional Features | Android | App Ver. 4.1.15 ]

There are two versions. If you choose the full version, you can install it side by side with the original DJI app.

If you don't want to install the mod app, you can switch to FCC mode, watching this video:

Of course for ALL the above, you need an android phone or tablet.

 

[Marno Denner]

Okay thanks guys massive improvement after downloading the DJI go 4 mod app. Where i use to fly only only 100m i can go out almost at 500m. BUT..... the downlink SUCKS, and the aircraft went into atti mode about 3 or 4 times or it will just disconnect and reconnect which made me almost poop my pants.

On the plus my OTG cable works again and seems to be more stable than connecting to the RC via wifi.

Any thoughts on what i discovered are more than welcome.

 

[lmel2005]

Usually, atti mode means compass or GPS interference. Check always the number of satellites you "see" before takeoff, and remember that buildings, trees, and other obstacles, even the clouds, may reduce satellites, causing atti mode.

Downlink never was Spark's strong advantage, but it depends on the connection setup you use, the device, the place you are flying at, even the version of go4 app and the firmware. Actual video stored in the SD card, must be ok, though.

 

[horesham]

sorry for your problems but pleased to hear about them !

when i started with my spark i had nothing but problems getting the otg connection to work until i received this one:-
"I just told you that you need to downgrade and everything will be back to normal

Either install the version that you had before and that was working well or install 4.1.15 or 4.2.12
Download from apkmirror"

did just that (4.1.15) and everything worked well from that point on - although i'm uk based