# Restarting G6 sensors and transmitter

**URL:** <https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/restarting-g6-sensors-and-transmitter/4207>\
**Category:** C/GM\
**Created:** [June 11, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/restarting-g6-sensors-and-transmitter/4207 "2018-06-11T21:05:45Z")\
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I believe that the only way to extend transmitter life using Android is to use the app xdrip+. It works because it limits communication to transmitter\>\>android but not the other way.

The only way I’ve heard to otherwise do this is with an iPhone and Mac computer. Instructions here:

> **[Reset G5 Transmitter](http://seemycgm.com/2018/05/03/reset-g5-transmitter/)**
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> First, let me preface by saying that I adore, love, respect, and covet my Dexcom system.  It gives us a stability with type 1 diabetes that we would never be able to do without now.  But what IR…

I haven’t started using the G6 yet, but with the G5 I’ve gotten about 190 days.

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