OTG Cable

Jake Nunnelee · Jan 1, 2018

I have the dji spark and I use the otg cable. Everything connects fine but on the dji app where you have your distance, height, battery percentage, etc.. it's not giving that information. As when I connect via WiFi it does. How do I get the info with the otg cable?

twidmer · Jan 1, 2018

I think you have to go to the last version that the app worked with. Think it is 15, and there is a link in the forum where the app is located. You have to delete, then go to the mirror site. Log in and the app will sync up with phone.

beachcombing · Jan 1, 2018

Android or iOS?
What version of the app are you using? You might need to install an earlier version of the app.

Jake Nunnelee · Jan 1, 2018

beachcombing said:
Android or iOS?
What version of the app are you using? You might need to install an earlier version of the app.

Android, it just updated either yesterday or the day before.

Jake Nunnelee · Jan 1, 2018

twidmer said:
I think you have to go to the last version that the app worked with. Think it is 15, and there is a link in the forum where the app is located. You have to delete, then go to the mirror site. Log in and the app will sync up with phone.

Okay thank you!

beachcombing · Jan 1, 2018

Check your app version.

You can download version 4.1.15 here.

DJI GO 4--For drones since P4 4.1.15 APK Download by DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD - APKMirror

Jake Nunnelee · Jan 1, 2018

beachcombing said:
Check your app version.

You can download version 4.1.15 here.

DJI GO 4--For drones since P4 4.1.15 APK Download by DJI TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD - APKMirror

I think it is running 4.1.22. So will I need to delete the current one and install the 4.1.15?

Baron 2 · Jan 1, 2018

I have been using wifi exclusively. After watching all the youtube videos on the pros and cons, I find that it is more of a hassle than what it is worth to go with the OTG cable. No distance increase seems to be the conclusion of the vast majority of OTG researchers. So why do a procedure using the OTG cable that DJI doesn't necessarily approve? I haven't had any suability issues either using my iPhone 7 Plus or Mini 4. Just my opinion!

Zookeeper · Jan 1, 2018

I would be very careful if using out of date software if you have care refresh. Not having the latest software is easily enough for Dji to refuse a claim..

Jake Nunnelee · Jan 1, 2018

Zookeeper said:
I would be very careful if using out of date software if you have care refresh. Not having the latest software is easily enough for Dji to refuse a claim..

Okay. Have you had any trouble using wifi?

Zookeeper · Jan 1, 2018

Even military spec wireless solutions will have drop outs, it is the nature of the beast i'm afraid..

Jake Nunnelee · Jan 1, 2018

I would have it not even 30 meters up and I would get a no signal. Thanks for the help!

Zookeeper · Jan 1, 2018

Any power lines or large buildings etc in sight of where you were flying ..

Jake Nunnelee · Jan 1, 2018

Zookeeper said:
Any power lines or large buildings etc in sight of where you were flying ..

I have a power line that runs by my house. I would get that warning even when I went straight up 30 meters

Zookeeper · Jan 1, 2018

Power lines produce a huge magnetic field and your own transmissions can be reflected from buildings and come back as interference..

nutsnbolts · Jan 3, 2018

Not to hijack the thread but the OP as well as myself may find it useful. Anyway to load both versions on the same device instead of uninstalling and installing.

Obviously can be used for different reasons. Perhaps someone has two more more drones or want to fly with the latest version without and OTG cable.

beachcombing · Jan 3, 2018

nutsnbolts said:
Not to hijack the thread but the OP as well as myself may find it useful. Anyway to load both versions on the same device instead of uninstalling and installing.

Obviously can be used for different reasons. Perhaps someone has two more more drones or want to fly with the latest version without and OTG cable.

No.