# How Long Does a G5 Transmitter REALLY Last? \*\*UPDATE-Transmitter Died\*\* UPDATE-New Transmitter \*\*\*UPDATE-2nd Transmitter šŸ˜­ **URL:** \ **Category:** C/GM\ **Tags:** dexcom\ **Created:** [June 22, 2017, 4:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307 "2017-06-22T16:05:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/145 "2019-01-28T18:33:23Z")
XDrip+ is the answer. It allows you to bypass the time to die counter in the transmitter. ---
**Author:** ![davbob](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e480ec/32.png) [@davbob](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/davbob)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/146 "2019-01-28T20:15:40Z")
Is there somewhere I can go to learn about it ? Is it an app for my IPhone? Thx! ---
**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:** [January 28, 2019, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/147 "2019-01-28T20:47:56Z")
@davbob No, xDrip+ is only for Android. If you have an iPhone you can do pretty much the same thing with Spike, which is forked from xDrip+. I donā€™t know much about Spike, but we have some members who use it. You can see more here: > **[Spike - Change the way you manage your diabetes](https://spike-app.com)** > > From alerting you of high and low glucose values to sharing them to a plethora of different platforms and allowing you to loop completely offline, Spike will change the way you manage your diabetes. Search our forum for ā€œspikeā€ and youā€™ll see some valuable threads. I think @Katers87 is one user. ---
**Author:** ![Katers87](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/a9adbd/32.png) [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/148 "2019-01-28T21:01:50Z")
Iā€™ve thought about trying it! Havenā€™t had a chance yet though. I think @glitzabetes might be who you were thinking of. ---
**Author:** ![Momof3pjjj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Momof3pjjj](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Momof3pjjj)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2019, 5:41am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/149 "2019-02-04T05:41:24Z")
I am new to this site. My Dexcom G6 transmitter and sensor died tonight and I havenā€™t taken them off yet. Is there a way to get them to work again by downloading the xdrip+ app? ---
**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:** [February 4, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/150 "2019-02-04T13:52:11Z")
Hi @Momof3pjjj. Welcome to FUD! The short answer is maybe. You certainly can try, but I wouldnā€™t be disappointed if it didnā€™t work. Download the latest nightly version, run the data source wizard, and see what happens. If it connects then you know that the transmitter has juice. Then start the sensor. If it has life left youā€™ll start getting readings. Good luck! If you need any help you know where we are. ---
**Author:** ![Momof3pjjj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Momof3pjjj](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Momof3pjjj)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/151 "2019-02-04T14:22:08Z")
Good morning! Thank you for your response. Do I need to uninstall the dexcom app first? ---
**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:** [February 4, 2019, 2:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/152 "2019-02-04T14:24:47Z")
@Momof3pjjj Yes. The two apps will not coexist on the same phone. You can, however, run the xDrip+ app on the phone and use the Dexcom receiver. ---
**Author:** ![Momof3pjjj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Momof3pjjj](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Momof3pjjj)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/153 "2019-02-04T14:34:28Z")
I havenā€™t been using the receiver after I upgraded from the G5 to the G6 so it is packed away in a box. šŸ˜• ---
**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:** [February 4, 2019, 4:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/154 "2019-02-04T16:29:58Z")
@Momof3pjjj. You can still use it, but youā€™ll need to upgrade it according to the instructions and code number given to you in your G6 welcome pack. ---
**Author:** ![Momof3pjjj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Momof3pjjj](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Momof3pjjj)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2019, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/155 "2019-02-04T16:58:45Z")
I called Dexcom and they helped me to do the update. Thank you! I installed the xdrip+ I am attaching a screenshot of the system status and of the error messages I am getting. I am hopeful it will work. ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/1/1ddcd7158a845bb80e18cef9bed888bb045ee673.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/0/098d47a9c688cd383365e2a99e5c2d99f4fbfbdd.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/1/1ddcd7158a845bb80e18cef9bed888bb045ee673.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/0/098d47a9c688cd383365e2a99e5c2d99f4fbfbdd.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Momof3pjjj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Momof3pjjj](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Momof3pjjj)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2019, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/156 "2019-02-04T17:14:58Z")
This is what it says now. It changed the transmitter days to 0. Any suggestions? ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/1/17a2d678abb7e2cc0ee2b84e3af61c7c6efb3ef8.jpeg) ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/1/17a2d678abb7e2cc0ee2b84e3af61c7c6efb3ef8.jpeg) ---
**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:** [February 4, 2019, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/157 "2019-02-04T17:57:17Z")
@Momof3pjjj Your transmitter resistance looks a little high, but the G6 battery info has not been totally deciphered yet. Look in the log (three dot menu on the upper right of the xDrip+ home screen) and see if you ever had a successful connection with this sensor and transmitter. If youā€™ve connected to the transmitter, but weā€™re denied a session due to the sensor, then itā€™s probably your sensor. Also, you can hard reset your transmitter by opening the treatment applet ( the eye dropper icon on the xDrip+ home screen), tap the microphone and say ā€œhard reset transmitterā€. ---
**Author:** ![Momof3pjjj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Momof3pjjj](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Momof3pjjj)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/158 "2019-02-04T20:38:01Z")
Thank you thank you thank you! It is working!!! This is what I did: I reset the transmitter like you told me. I updated the Dexcom receiver and set it up with the transmitter and sensor #s. I started a new session and waited the 2 hour warmup. The Xdrip+ communicated with the receiver and now they are both working. šŸ˜€ This is how the system status looks nowā€¦ I am very grateful! Thanks again! ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/1/1e63947ce7c31201620f5eb5abeb6b399a969d3d.jpeg) ---
**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:** [February 4, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/159 "2019-02-04T20:45:31Z")
@Momof3pjjj. You are very welcome. If you have any other problems with it, just let me know! ---
**Author:** ![Mikeb](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mikeb/32/6799_2.png) [@Mikeb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mikeb)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2019, 10:06am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/160 "2019-04-29T10:06:07Z")
Has anyone figured out the numbers for the G6 transmitter yet? Iā€™m getting towards the end of the 90 days on mine. So, I am wondering what to expect once I ditch the Dexcom receiver and go to xdrip only. Iā€™d like to use the transmitter till itā€™s almost dead but would rather not have it fail unexpectedly. ---
**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:** [April 29, 2019, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/161 "2019-04-29T15:04:44Z")
Hi @Mikeb No, I donā€™t think thatā€™s been figured out yet. My resistance has hovered between 1100-1300, and both voltages have been under 300 since day one. Iā€™m at 93 days on my current G6 transmitter. I think the only way to predict imminent failure is to look for big swings in voltage. ---
**Author:** ![jag1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ed655f/32.png) [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/162 "2019-04-29T15:16:40Z")
Iā€™m at day 128 on a G6 transmitter, and like you resistance is 1280, voltages under 300 (298 and 277). I disabled battery warning since it was going off when transmitter was new. I therefore wonder how weā€™ll know when the transmitter is failing? I would prefer not to have it fail soon after starting a new sensor. What would be a clue that it is time to change transmitter? ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/163 "2019-04-29T16:04:49Z")
Monitor both the battery cell voltage and the impedance. Eventually either the voltage will drop or the impedance will jump really high and the system will no longer be able to work. Predicting this without experience or the manufacturerā€™s own testing wonā€™t be easy. ---
**Author:** ![jag1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ed655f/32.png) [@jag1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jag1)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307/164 "2019-04-29T16:43:21Z")
Thanks. I enabled battery warning after setting level to 250 (default was 290 which is why it was going off when transmitter was new). I have no idea if that will give any useful warning, but its worth a try. Thereā€™s no warning for impedance that I know of. Do you know why there are two battery voltage readings and what they correspond to? [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307.md?page=7) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-long-does-a-g5-transmitter-really-last-update-transmitter-died-update-new-transmitter-update-2nd-transmitter/1307.md?page=9)