# Need help with xDrip+

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-with-xdrip/7511>\
**Category:** C/GM\
**Created:** [May 19, 2019, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-with-xdrip/7511 "2019-05-19T11:14:48Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 20, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-help-with-xdrip/7511/6 "2019-05-20T21:56:03Z")

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@almost50years Welcome to FUD! Fifty years means you’re doing something right. That’s awesome! I’m only at 48, but I’m almost there 😊

XDrip+ is a ten speed, while the Dexcom app is a tricycle. If you want to give it a whirl, go to:

> **[Releases · NightscoutFoundation/xDrip](https://github.com/NightscoutFoundation/xDrip/releases)**
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> Nightscout version of xDrip+. Contribute to NightscoutFoundation/xDrip development by creating an account on GitHub.

You first will need to enable downloading from other sources on your phone.

Then, before opening the app, follow the instructions written by @Pastadude to get it to work with your S10.

> [@Upgraded samsung and having xdrip+ issues? \*fixed\*](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgraded-samsung-and-having-xdrip-issues-fixed/7057):
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> Alright guys, I know a LOT of people have been having problems on Samsung devices since the latest Android update - I know I was - and I think I finally patchworked a solution that has worked consistently for me for the last 6 hours. Granted, that’s not a great sample set, but it’s a lot better than what I have been getting, so I’ve decided to jot down what all I had to do. I know it sounds cheesy, but let’s start with what the issue was: If you Samsung device (Galaxy S9, S9+, S10, etc) just we…

If this seems too much for you, go here to make Dexcom work with ANY phone:

> **[Build Your Own Dexcom App](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD76G0Y-BlL4tZljaFkjlwuqhT83QlFM5v6ZEfO7gCU98iJQ/viewform)**
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> Use this form to build your own Dexcom Android application that works with most Android devices and customized to how you want it. Your custom application will be built, uploaded and a download link will be emailed to you within a few minutes of...

Just ask if you need any help. Us old guys need to stick together!

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