Its on auto but 5.8ghz probably. Im in the uk.2.4ghz or 5.8? And in which country?
Looks like otg android is back and app download new app 4.2.16 587 Monday 21st May.
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Thanks. I also hope in an improved connection. Nowadays, I lose sometimes signal after the first 100m distance, in areas with no interferences.
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Thats exactly what happens to me, but got to about 300m this morning with no signal warnings.
where i can find this app 4.2.12...in google store itali there isn't...thanks
Just tried the 4.2.12 apk on an old 16GB Nexus 5, and OTG is working perfectly, all telemetry present.
I was also able to download offline maps, by switching to my home SSID with DJI Go 4 running in the background. It does take a while for the offline map to appear, but it works for me
My normal device for DJI Go 4 is a Nexus 7 32GB 4G Gen2.
I'll wait a couple of days to see whether a new version surfaces, and then maybe try 4.2.12 on that device too.
The main benefit that I can see, is that it should allow switching to a 2.4GHz connection between aircraft and controller in the EU.
As well as a better live video link of course.
Edit: A screenshot says it all, WiFi Aircraft-RC is now 2.4GHz, which arguably means better range than 5GHz.
Android phones in the EU have limited 5GHz channels, which meant that my Spark was always previously connecting RC to the phone with 2.4GHz and RC to the aircraft with 5GHz.
As you can see from the screenshot, the Aircraft-RC connection is manually selectable to 2.4GHz with OTG on Android and DJI Go 4 4.2.12
I was also able to download offline maps, by switching to my home SSID with DJI Go 4 running in the background. It does take a while for the offline map to appear, but it works for me
My normal device for DJI Go 4 is a Nexus 7 32GB 4G Gen2.
I'll wait a couple of days to see whether a new version surfaces, and then maybe try 4.2.12 on that device too.
The main benefit that I can see, is that it should allow switching to a 2.4GHz connection between aircraft and controller in the EU.
As well as a better live video link of course.
Edit: A screenshot says it all, WiFi Aircraft-RC is now 2.4GHz, which arguably means better range than 5GHz.
Android phones in the EU have limited 5GHz channels, which meant that my Spark was always previously connecting RC to the phone with 2.4GHz and RC to the aircraft with 5GHz.
As you can see from the screenshot, the Aircraft-RC connection is manually selectable to 2.4GHz with OTG on Android and DJI Go 4 4.2.12
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Same with me when I go back to ce mode. I tend to leave it in fcc your connection is so much better.
But first it was 4.2.12 .... now already 4.8.12? Nobody who puts me the link of 4.2.12?
Which method do you use to get into FCC? I just own my spark for about 3 weeks so not sure which method still works. Any recommendation which method shall I take to enable the FCC? Fake gps route or Mod DJI Go app?
That's because I'm an idiot, it's 4.2.12
I copied from my facebook post where I made the same idiot mistake.
There's a link to the apk I'm using in the first post in this thread. 
Also, another benefit of Android OTG is that the controller keeps the phone charged, and the phone/tablet isn't wasting battery on WiFi.
Also, another benefit of Android OTG is that the controller keeps the phone charged, and the phone/tablet isn't wasting battery on WiFi.
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I used this to put my spark into fcc mode and I've tried with new app version 4.2.12 and it works brilliantly.
Here's the YouTube video with links
ThanksThere's a link to the apk I'm using in the first post in this thread.
Also, another benefit of Android OTG is that the controller keeps the phone charged, and the phone/tablet isn't wasting battery on WiFi.
4.2.8 is all I see in the Play store, so I downloaded the 4.2.12 APK to test on my Xperia XA1 Ultra.
Too windy to do a full test, but quick observation looks like everything is working. GPS, home point, altitude, signal strength. Even offline maps. Phone was on airplane mode the entire time.
Note: might be unrelated, but the first time I turned on the drone connected to OTG, the compass gave an error, with a status of 999. Just be sure to watch for that.
Too windy to do a full test, but quick observation looks like everything is working. GPS, home point, altitude, signal strength. Even offline maps. Phone was on airplane mode the entire time.
Note: might be unrelated, but the first time I turned on the drone connected to OTG, the compass gave an error, with a status of 999. Just be sure to watch for that.
your drone is on the ground as you want it to show altitude and distance
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