Which App Version is currently the most stable?

Sparkasse · Jun 28, 2018

Hey folks - for the last two months I was quite a bit busy. So no time to walk my spark.
This weekend I have some time - so time to go for a walk with Spark...

I have a Xiaomi Android - and I am using normally OTG cable. Last Version I used was 4.1.15 with OTG and later 4.2.12 or something (the first version, when OTG was back)

Which one would you recommend now? For the current version here available (4.2.20) I saw a massive bad reviews on playstore...

sannan naseer · Jun 29, 2018

dont use 4.2.20 its useless the best version is 4.2.16 which also supports otg

Sparkasse · Jun 29, 2018

Cool thanks - i'll give it a try.

TerenceM · Jun 30, 2018

I'm having problems with my iPhone 6 and Spark RC - losing connectivity all the time. I know this thread is about Android, but any suggestions as to which is the best DJI Go 4 version for my combo?

jmbsmt63 · Jun 30, 2018

Sparkasse said:
Hey folks - for the last two months I was quite a bit busy. So no time to walk my spark.
This weekend I have some time - so time to go for a walk with Spark...

I have a Xiaomi Android - and I am using normally OTG cable. Last Version I used was 4.1.15 with OTG and later 4.2.12 or something (the first version, when OTG was back)

Which one would you recommend now? For the current version here available (4.2.20) I saw a massive bad reviews on playstore...

If 4.1.15 is working? why update? I use 4.1.15 and will not update unless absolutely necessary.
The version that enabled OTG that you mentioned ( 4.2.12 I think) DID work well but I did not like the offline maps set up and there were no new features so I uninstalled and reverted back.
I will usually test new versions to see if anything new/improved and/or if it is weird or does not work...Needless to say, I am still on the "old" version.

Poletramp · Jun 30, 2018

How does one go back to another previous version ? can it be done with DJI assistant ? i have 4.2.20 and i am having problem with freezes and disconnect`s . It fly`s great just with RC so i figure its software related . Also i tried a reset and a fresh install of .20 .

0v3rrid3 · Jul 1, 2018

@Poletramp Here you have all dji go 4 versions if you are on android: DJI GO 4-For drones since P4 APKs - APKMirror
Just uninstall current version and install one from there. Recommended versions are 4.1.15 or 4.2.12 and 4.2.16 from newer versions.

Poletramp · Jul 1, 2018

Thanks , one more little question they have 2 variants of 4.2.16 winch is the right one for my Spark ?

jmbsmt63 · Jul 1, 2018

Poletramp said:
Thanks , one more little question they have 2 variants of 4.2.16 winch is the right one for my Spark ?

I would go with the newer one (3031415)

jmbsmt63 · Jul 1, 2018

Poletramp said:
How does one go back to another previous version ? can it be done with DJI assistant ? i have 4.2.20 and i am having problem with freezes and disconnect`s . It fly`s great just with RC so i figure its software related . Also i tried a reset and a fresh install of .20 .

Besides uninstalling the current app and all of its cache and data ( the uninstall will leave a few folders behind that might affect the proper install of an "older" app) and downloading the app you want, you have to enable the device to install apps from sources other than the store. It is a security setting in the options of the device/phone. If you do a search for "sideloading apps" there will be a lot of info that will explain all that more fully than I could here.

macariushk · Jul 2, 2018

TerenceM said:
I'm having problems with my iPhone 6 and Spark RC - losing connectivity all the time. I know this thread is about Android, but any suggestions as to which is the best DJI Go 4 version for my combo?

use a cable , with version 4.1.18

Rodrigo · Jul 3, 2018

I agree some upgrades sucks and some can be better and people still use OTG. From the experience i had - a flyaway, i could only have another Spark from guarantee because i had de latest DJI Go version and was not using OTG. Think about it. Just an advice not considering my personel prefferences.

jmbsmt63 · Jul 3, 2018

Rodrigo said:
I agree some upgrades sucks and some can be better and people still use OTG. From the experience i had - a flyaway, i could only have another Spark from guarantee because i had de latest DJI Go version and was not using OTG. Think about it. Just an advice not considering my personel prefferences.

You do make a valid point (and I am happy you are bringing that point up) about the warranty aspect of using only the most current version but there are quite a bit of people experiencing serious disconnect and crashing of the most recent app!
Is it worth experimenting and seeing if it will work and HOPING DJI will warranty the craft?
Do you not fly and wait until another newer version is released?
Again, if people are having good results, they are best trying to stick to the latest app and no OTG as suggested by DJI...
I am not trying to discount or argue your observation/opinion but some may have a legitimate reason to stay off a current version of the app.

Rodrigo · Jul 3, 2018

jmbsmt63 said:
You do make a valid point (and I am happy you are bringing that point up) about the warranty aspect of using only the most current version but there are quite a bit of people experiencing serious disconnect and crashing of the most recent app!
Is it worth experimenting and seeing if it will work and HOPING DJI will warranty the craft?
Do you not fly and wait until another newer version is released?
Again, if people are having good results, they are best trying to stick to the latest app and no OTG as suggested by DJI...
I am not trying to discount or argue your observation/opinion but some may have a legitimate reason to stay off a current version of the app.

totally agree!!!

Sp@rkinNL · Jul 4, 2018

What is the last and/or best app version for using OTG?

I see various replies here, like 4.1.15, 4.2.12 and 4.2.16.

So which one works best with OTG?

Alucard · Jul 4, 2018

4.1.15

jmbsmt63 · Jul 4, 2018

Sp@rkinNL said:
What is the last and/or best app version for using OTG?

I see various replies here, like 4.1.15, 4.2.12 and 4.2.16.

So which one works best with OTG?

I vote for 4.1.15