# G6 transmitter reset using windows **URL:** \ **Category:** New T2/MODY\ **Created:** [May 18, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507 "2019-05-18T20:59:25Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Skooters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@Skooters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Skooters)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2019, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507/1 "2019-05-18T20:59:25Z")
I have tried using the [Spike-app.com](http://Spike-app.com) using windows I have windows 10 and I can’t seem to get this to work, the instructions don’t seem to follow what windows is doing. Any ideas? I don’t have access to a mac and have an iphone. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2019, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507/2 "2019-05-18T21:48:14Z")
@Skooters I think if you’re using Spike the transmitter just keeps going until the batteries are dead. You don’t have to do anything. At least that’s how xDrip+ works. ---
**Author:** ![Skooters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@Skooters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Skooters)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507/3 "2019-05-18T23:15:14Z")
Well my problem is I can’t even get it to download, am I correct that I have to download it to my laptop and then to my iphone as I am following the instructions for a non paid download ---
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507/4 "2019-05-18T23:21:53Z")
Depends on what version you’re downloading. There are 4 different download options - each lists the requirements for the download. ---
**Author:** ![MM2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mm2/32/3032_2.png) [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2019, 11:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507/5 "2019-05-18T23:37:46Z")
> [@Skooters](#): > > I have windows 10 and I can’t seem to get this to work, the instructions don’t seem to follow what windows is doing. Once you completed the windows specific steps, did you complete the Common Steps with USB to move to iPhone and complete remaining steps? First steps on PC > **[Install Spike Using Cydia Impactor - Spike App](https://spike-app.com/install-spike-using-cydia-impactor/)** > > Install Spike Using Cydia Impactor - Spike App Common steps > **[Install Spike Using Cydia Impactor - Spike App](https://spike-app.com/install-spike-using-cydia-impactor/#common-steps)** > > Install Spike Using Cydia Impactor - Spike App (I have not done this, but just used Reset on android with xDrip) ---
**Author:** ![docslotnick](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/docslotnick/32/75_2.png) [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 12:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507/6 "2019-05-19T00:06:13Z")
@Skooters I just looked at the spike-app website, and installing and maintaining this app would definitely make it a no-go for me, and I am pretty tech savvy. Might I suggest that you get an inexpensive Android phone and use xDrip+ to reset your transmitters. Until Spike is back in the app store, and you can install it and maintain it without all the rigamaroll required, I would not even recommend it for resetting a transmitter for a noobie. ---
**Author:** ![MM2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mm2/32/3032_2.png) [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507/7 "2019-05-19T02:07:11Z")
> [@docslotnick](#): > > Might I suggest that you get an inexpensive Android phone and use xDrip+ to reset your transmitters. This is the approach I used for a trial with G6. Found net 10/Tracfone phone on AZM for $50, and use wifi only, no activation. Can also find at local stores. ---
**Author:** ![Skooters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@Skooters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Skooters)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507/8 "2019-05-19T02:14:44Z")
Its the 2nd one the only one I see with Windows option ---
**Author:** ![Skooters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@Skooters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Skooters)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507/9 "2019-05-19T02:16:45Z")
ok I have an old samsung around here somewhere I will try to find it, thank you, I have tried windows like 5 times I can’t even get it to extract the file!! Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![Skooters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@Skooters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Skooters)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 2:19am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507/10 "2019-05-19T02:19:43Z")
Thank you so much, with the android you just install the app correct? And no computer is needed? lol I hope not! ---
**Author:** ![Skooters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@Skooters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Skooters)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507/11 "2019-05-19T02:58:21Z")
I found the instructions for the g5 it looks like it works for the g6 as well, thank you for all the info and help I really appreciate it!! ---
**Author:** ![MM2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mm2/32/3032_2.png) [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 4:24am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507/12 "2019-05-19T04:24:00Z")
> [@Skooters](#): > > with the android you just install the app correct? And no computer is needed? Correct. More details here. > [@Resetting G5 transmitter with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/resetting-g5-transmitter-with-xdrip/6209/2): > > @Randy, could you give more detailed info on your method? A How-to would be great! ---
**Author:** ![Skooters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@Skooters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Skooters)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507/13 "2019-05-19T14:29:49Z")
Thank you so much!! ---
**Author:** ![Skooters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@Skooters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Skooters)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507/14 "2019-05-19T16:53:24Z")
Just a thought will this app work on my kindle? ---
**Author:** ![Skooters](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a4c791/32.png) [@Skooters](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Skooters)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-transmitter-reset-using-windows/7507/15 "2019-05-19T17:10:48Z")
nope that won’t work off to best buy lol, thanks again