# New to xdrip, how do I install it? **URL:** \ **Category:** Apps\ **Tags:** xdrip\ **Created:** [October 17, 2018, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242 "2018-10-17T02:05:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![deepakbh899](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f04885/32.png) [@deepakbh899](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/deepakbh899)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2020, 2:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/41 "2020-10-05T14:11:22Z")
Hi @docslotnick I am trying to reset transmitter. Tried installing the app on Google piexcel 2 as well as Samsung. In both cases , not able to start sensor. It gives the error. _clock not synchronized_ ![PXL_20201005_141212890](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/7/7f37668f24ca432452983e4cb2582ef94a017929.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:** [October 5, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/42 "2020-10-05T16:25:32Z")
Hi @deepakbh899. Welcome to FUD! Did you run the “reset transmitter” command? Do that on the phone you plan on using. Is the transmitter code properly entered? ---
**Author:** ![RT63](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9de0a6/32.png) [@RT63](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RT63)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/43 "2020-10-05T17:29:02Z")
Hi @deepakbh899, what is the code on your transmitter (at least the first 2 or 3 characters)? If it’s a current generation version, I don’t think you can reset the transmitter. Sensors can be restarted, but not transmitters. ---
**Author:** ![deepakbh899](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f04885/32.png) [@deepakbh899](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/deepakbh899)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2020, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/44 "2020-10-05T18:07:25Z")
Hi @RT63 Code is 8JR1… ---
**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:** [October 5, 2020, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/45 "2020-10-05T20:37:34Z")
My last transmitter was 8J and I was not able to reset. 80 and some 81s could be reset. ---
**Author:** ![deepakbh899](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f04885/32.png) [@deepakbh899](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/deepakbh899)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/46 "2020-10-11T13:17:38Z")
Hello @docslotnick Can you please share screen shot where the “reset transimittor” command is ? I did some thing but I am not sure if that is what you are referring to. Unfortunately, since I was not able to connect to the sensor, I ended up removing the software and started using new transmitter with Dexcom ? ---
**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:** [October 11, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/47 "2020-10-11T15:02:56Z")
@deepakbh899 You can go to this thread for instructions. It’s kind of a secret handshake. But it doesn’t work with the latest G6 transmitters, so you were right to switch yours out. ---
**Author:** ![elver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/elver/32/8772_2.png) [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2020, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/48 "2020-10-11T23:29:41Z")
@docslotnick not that it matters to me at this point, but 2 weeks ago I was unable to reset my g5 transmitter which I have done several times in the past. I also got a.clock synchronization error when XDrip and pump and phone al had the same.time. Now that I am on G6, it’s no longer a deal breaker. ---
**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:** [October 12, 2020, 12:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/49 "2020-10-12T00:51:17Z")
@elver I guess Dexcom is getting serious about squelching transmitter restarts. How far behind can sensors be? I’ve just decided to play it straight since G6 sensors rarely last me over 9 days anyway. ---
**Author:** ![elver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/elver/32/8772_2.png) [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2020, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/50 "2020-10-12T01:36:52Z")
I plan on attempting to extend several G6 sensors so I can finish building up my rainy day supply. Hopefully in the next 6 months someone will find a way to hard reset G6 transmitters. ---
**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:** [October 12, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/51 "2020-10-12T18:23:31Z")
> [@elver](#): > > Hopefully in the next 6 months someone will find a way to hard reset G6 transmitters. Not getting my hopes up… I reset some but only got a few more weeks. ---
**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:** [October 13, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/52 "2020-10-13T00:31:51Z")
@deepakbh899. Sorry, I forgot to paste the link into my previous post. > [@Resetting G5 transmitter with xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/resetting-g5-transmitter-with-xdrip/6209): > > I just reset my G5 transmitter with xDrip+ Had to google for instructions on how to enable Engineering Mode, then for the transmitter reset instructions. Found both and reset the transmitter. Time now shows 0 days, and the fib about the low battery has changed to OK. ---
**Author:** ![deepakbh899](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f04885/32.png) [@deepakbh899](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/deepakbh899)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2020, 6:33am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/53 "2020-10-14T06:33:17Z")
Thank you @docslotnick I have started using my last transmitter just now . So, can I stop my bluetooth and try above procedure using other mobile ? I do not want to have any problem with my last transmitter. Another request to all folks I am out side of USA so my insurance has stopped. I called dexcom to check if they can send me a free transmitter but they quoted 235 $ Can some one buy one for me in USA and ship to my US address if it cheaper ? I will pay 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:** [October 14, 2020, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/54 "2020-10-14T14:41:13Z")
> [@deepakbh899](#): > > Can some one buy one for me in USA and ship to my US address if it cheaper ? $235 is about the same cost as a “cash” buy without insurance at Costco or other pharmacy. RX required. ---
**Author:** ![deepakbh899](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f04885/32.png) [@deepakbh899](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/deepakbh899)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2020, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/55 "2020-10-18T01:55:44Z")
Yes but I used to buy at CVS and using some discount code they use to process it with zero charge to me. ---
**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:** [October 18, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/56 "2020-10-18T23:52:09Z")
Possible you had met your max opp. Since Rx Is required, anyone getting one for you, would then be limited in getting another one until 90 days, and likely needs it sooner. You can check amazon or ebay. ---
**Author:** ![CoachC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/8c91f0/32.png) [@CoachC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CoachC)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/57 "2020-12-01T20:42:19Z")
I have an older Samsung J7x. I want to use xdrip on it since the G6 is not compatible with my relic. I have downloaded Nightscout onto the phone. It asks for an web address of the installation site? Am I going about it wrong? ---
**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:** [December 1, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/58 "2020-12-01T21:04:09Z")
> [@CoachC](#): > > I want to use xdrip on it since the G6 is not compatible with my relic. Nightscout is optional, if you simply use xDrip as receiver. Nightscout allows more functionality and integration with other tools. There is also a hacked dexcom G6 app for non-supported Android phones. Here is link posted earlier in this topic: What you should do first is just install the latest nightly build of xDrip+. [https://github.com/NightscoutFoundation/xDrip/releases](https://github.com/NightscoutFoundation/xDrip/releases) ---
**Author:** ![Krittermedic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ee59a6/32.png) [@Krittermedic](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Krittermedic)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2026, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/59 "2026-04-02T19:40:47Z")
Hey, I downloaded the app and installed it but then nothing. No app, or anything to click on. I went into my files and deleted everything, everywhere I could find xdrip and tried again. Now it won’t install. ---
**Author:** ![elver](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/elver/32/8772_2.png) [@elver](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/elver)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242/60 "2026-04-03T14:47:43Z")
Hi @Krittermedic once XDrip is downloaded, look for the Files icon in your Android phone (it’s with your Apps). Once you find the Files icon, open your files and look for the Downloaded folder. Find the XDrip file you just downloaded and press the start the install. You may have to check the “Allow From Unknown Sources” on your phone which should pop up during installation. This is a security setting meant to protect your phone from harmful viruses and such from the web. Once XDrip is installed the work begins. Go to the hamburger in the upper left corner (the 3 little lines) and press. This will bring up a menu. You want Settings. In Settings about 4 lines from the top says Hardware Data Source. This is where you select which type of cgm you are using. One line below Hardware Data Source is a place to put in your code for your cgm. There are fine tuning suggestions depending on which cgm option you are using, and they can be found in the XDrip docs or people that use it here could most likely help you. There is also a robust XDrip Facebook group. Last step. Press the hamburger and go to System Status. Press Start Collector. Then swipe left on your page from Classic Status page to (insert Cgm here) Page. This page shows exactly what is going on as XDrip attempts to connect to your sensor via Bluetooth. You want to wait for the authorization request and say PAIR. After that you should start seeing readings on the Home screen. [Previous page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242.md?page=4)