# \#xdrip **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/xdrip/17.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [Choosing a Dexcom G6 / xDrip+ compatible watch in September 2020](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/choosing-a-dexcom-g6-xdrip-compatible-watch-in-september-2020/10191)
**Author:** [@Tama](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tama)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/choosing-a-dexcom-g6-xdrip-compatible-watch-in-september-2020/10191 "2026-08-08T02:59:24Z")
First post - my apologies if this has been covered elsewhere. My T1D son (9yo) is about to go onto the Dexcom G6, with a Tandem x:slim2 pump coming later this year. He’s currently running a Freestyle Libre with pen inj… --- ## [Sony Smartwatch Alerts](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-smartwatch-alerts/15937)
**Author:** [@RG12](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RG12)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sony-smartwatch-alerts/15937 "2026-04-16T19:27:40Z")
Hi I wonder if someone can help me - I’ve been using a Sony Smartwatch 3 as a standalone collector for some years now, initially with G5 and now G6, but unfortunately that watch failed. I have since purchased a couple m… --- ## [New to xdrip, how do I install it?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242)
**Author:** [@Zr8000](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Zr8000)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 1:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-to-xdrip-how-do-i-install-it/5242 "2026-04-04T01:55:46Z")
I recently read about the xdrip app for the dexcom 6 cgm. Everything I read is for using ann apple or android watch with it to view results. Can I somehow use it just on my Samsung galaxy 8+? Can someone please help m… --- ## [Updates on standalone watches receiving readings direct from dexcom / xdrip](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/updates-on-standalone-watches-receiving-readings-direct-from-dexcom-xdrip/15509)
**Author:** [@Tyler1](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Tyler1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/updates-on-standalone-watches-receiving-readings-direct-from-dexcom-xdrip/15509 "2025-11-27T19:21:38Z")
Hi there, I have been reading through some old posts about smart watches that can get dexcom readings without the use of a phone and without using a network signal i.e. direct from dexcom to the watch. I understand that… --- ## [Remote monitor G6 without phone (with tslim x2)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-monitor-g6-without-phone-with-tslim-x2/9521)
**Author:** [@kenfred](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kenfred)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/remote-monitor-g6-without-phone-with-tslim-x2/9521 "2025-09-23T01:10:25Z")
Hello! Many thanks for reading and helping me. My young daughter has T1 and I’m trying to level up on our CGM monitoring. We are currently using the tslim:X2 pump with the Dexom G6. My wife’s android phone is a seconda… --- ## [HACK TO FSL2 ](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hack-to-fsl2/15420)
**Author:** [@Ar3m2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Ar3m2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 1:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/hack-to-fsl2/15420 "2025-09-04T01:18:47Z")
Hello guys, As you know, FSL2 prices are constantly getting price hikes, at least in my country. I was able to extend the sensor usage after 14 days with helper apps for FSL1. However, this has been fixed for FSL2. I ha… --- ## [Sure, that's a "steady" trendline](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sure-thats-a-steady-trendline/15339)
**Author:** [@RachelMaraii](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RachelMaraii)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 10:29pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sure-thats-a-steady-trendline/15339 "2025-07-15T22:29:16Z")
I’m unreasonably annoyed by this trendline today. The t:slim showed this as a “steady arrow.” Control IQ even turned off my basal, but somehow it’s still “steady”? :sweat\_smile: The Dexcom G7 app was better, at least… --- ## [Looking for a Bluejay GTS to buy ... Can't use new U2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-a-bluejay-gts-to-buy-cant-use-new-u2/15278)
**Author:** [@Icewiz](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Icewiz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/looking-for-a-bluejay-gts-to-buy-cant-use-new-u2/15278 "2025-05-14T23:02:09Z")
Hi Title says it all. Would love to buy your GTS. Missing on watch calibration and can’t use an X2 because of the cellular. Thx! --- ## [Calibration using xDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibration-using-xdrip/14964)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/calibration-using-xdrip/14964 "2024-10-28T15:24:58Z")
Greetings all, I hope all is well. I have been using xDrip+ on my Samsung for some time, with Libre2 sensors, but find the ‘calibration’ process quite odd. A few Qs if i may: i) aside the initial 2 calibration inputs, … --- ## [Upgrade to Libre 3 from Libre 2 (using xDrip+ on Android)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgrade-to-libre-3-from-libre-2-using-xdrip-on-android/14774)
**Author:** [@john\_coburg](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/john_coburg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2024, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/upgrade-to-libre-3-from-libre-2-using-xdrip-on-android/14774 "2024-08-31T03:27:16Z")
Greetings all ; not posted for a while, so please forgive asking a question that has likely already been asked. Do members recommend upgrading from the Libre 2 to 3? What are the pros and cons? The main one i’m aware of … --- ## [xDrip+ Integration with Tidepool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-integration-with-tidepool/5653)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2024, 2:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-integration-with-tidepool/5653 "2024-05-09T02:15:46Z")
Great News! Jamorham has just added Tidepool integration to xDrip+! He just announced that the code commit has been approved and added to the master program. We should be seeing it in a day or two when the latest night… --- ## [Garmin watch with xdrip!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/garmin-watch-with-xdrip/14371)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/garmin-watch-with-xdrip/14371 "2024-01-19T17:14:20Z")
Hi guys, back home from my big adventure, photos and details to come later. Before the trip, I bought a Garmin Vivoactive 5 watch, my first smartwatch. My intent was to use it as an auxiliary display for CGM data, so I… --- ## [How to get xDrip+ to work on Samsung galaxy watch 5 (no Wear OS)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-get-xdrip-to-work-on-samsung-galaxy-watch-5-no-wear-os/13921)
**Author:** [@MarkoG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkoG)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-get-xdrip-to-work-on-samsung-galaxy-watch-5-no-wear-os/13921 "2023-12-06T20:32:00Z")
Hello everyone, I just created the account, I apologize in advance if this topic was already discussed. I have a girlfriend with Type 1 and she got Samsung galaxy watch 5 and she wants to use xdrip on her watch. There… --- ## [Librelink patched having bluetooth connections with samsung galaxy s23+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/librelink-patched-having-bluetooth-connections-with-samsung-galaxy-s23/14016)
**Author:** [@Elenek](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Elenek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 1:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/librelink-patched-having-bluetooth-connections-with-samsung-galaxy-s23/14016 "2023-07-31T13:07:25Z")
Hello everyone! Recently bought samsung galaxy s23+ and seems like Librelink looses connection constantly. I’M using a patched app version which is connected with xdrip+. Latter is the newest version but librelink ia no… --- ## [G6 Advice Swimming](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-advice-swimming/13814)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2023, 5:16am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/g6-advice-swimming/13814 "2023-05-11T05:16:56Z")
Hi All, Was wondering if anyone had any good waterproofing strategies for swimming with G6. It seems as though lately the sensors have been failing for a variety of water related reasons, not just swimming. Thank you --- ## [Best way to use FreeStyle Libre 2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-way-to-use-freestyle-libre-2/13597)
**Author:** [@djtrella](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/djtrella)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/best-way-to-use-freestyle-libre-2/13597 "2023-04-03T20:17:33Z")
Hi everybody, it’s my first post here. I’m Italian so forgive my English :slight\_smile: My mum is a Type II and my grandmother was too. At 48 years old I feel I’m slowly entering in a prediabetic phase of my life and I’v… --- ## [How do I abort an xdrip session and start over?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-abort-an-xdrip-session-and-start-over/13583)
**Author:** [@GarLipow](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/GarLipow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 9:26pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-do-i-abort-an-xdrip-session-and-start-over/13583 "2023-02-15T21:26:04Z")
I have a Dexcom G6 and a new phone which won’t work with G6 app. So I loaded xdrip on my new phone (used “latest release” link which is supposed to give me latest stable release). Went through instruction. It is now war… --- ## [New sensor with xDrip+ is off with its readings](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-sensor-with-xdrip-is-off-with-its-readings/6358)
**Author:** [@Headlands](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Headlands)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2019, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/new-sensor-with-xdrip-is-off-with-its-readings/6358 "2019-04-05T14:47:26Z")
Hi all, I had my first sensor last 18 days on xDrip+ after switching it from the Dexcom app (was on that for 6 days before I switched), and it needed calibrations now and then. With the Dexcom app and the exact same sens… --- ## [Xdrip+ signal missed](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-signal-missed/13502)
**Author:** [@Elenek](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Elenek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-signal-missed/13502 "2023-01-20T18:24:33Z")
Hello everyone! Yesterday I put a new sensor (FSL2) and started up by librelink. I dont rely on Librelink as I’m using patched version. Xdrip has been my go to, however I havent used it since Nov 2022. I constantly enco… --- ## [Dexcom/xdrip questions](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-xdrip-questions/13323)
**Author:** [@Dsg1987](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Dsg1987)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-xdrip-questions/13323 "2022-11-16T04:18:10Z")
So to my fellow xdrip/ g6 users. I just received my 2nd transmitter. Do I switch to the new one and hold on to the old one, or ride the old one or till it dies? The reason I included xdrip is I’m looking at voltages, bot… --- ## [Season/Insulin changes](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/season-insulin-changes/13257)
**Author:** [@SBee](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/SBee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/season-insulin-changes/13257 "2022-11-11T14:16:16Z")
Hi all, It’s that time of year again, where I’m heading into the warmer months and I have to muck about with my insulin doses because otherwise I’m completely out of whack. :roll\_eyes: Last night for example, I was 8.9… --- ## [Standalone smartwatch + Tandem t:slim x2 + G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standalone-smartwatch-tandem-t-slim-x2-g6/13191)
**Author:** [@keuspastis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/keuspastis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/standalone-smartwatch-tandem-t-slim-x2-g6/13191 "2022-10-02T18:33:37Z")
Hi there, I am trying to help my GF. We moved to France where she got a new pump with Control IQ, the problem is that here they use mg/dL and not what she’s used mmol/dL. I would like to find a standalone watch if poss… --- ## [Xdrip Error](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-error/13167)
**Author:** [@macjoel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/macjoel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-error/13167 "2022-09-21T18:21:07Z")
I am getting an error that says “Sensor data fails sanity test - Cannot Calibrate! raw:-0.1279” when calibrating in xdrip. It also gives an error about backfill out of order. I’m attaching a screenshot. If anyone can … --- ## [Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 as collector using Dexcom G6](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-galaxy-watch-4-as-collector-using-dexcom-g6/13138)
**Author:** [@Olorin](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Olorin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2022, 4:26am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/samsung-galaxy-watch-4-as-collector-using-dexcom-g6/13138 "2022-09-16T04:26:56Z")
My 6 year old son recently got diagnosed with T1D. He’s to small for and refuses to walk around with a smart phone. It was disheartening to learn that Dexcom doesnt support direct communication with todays smart watches … --- ## [Libre 2 as CGM in USA](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-as-cgm-in-usa/12820)
**Author:** [@mike\_g](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/mike_g)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/libre-2-as-cgm-in-usa/12820 "2022-08-31T21:13:20Z")
Hello everyone. I’ve spent about a year using dexcom G6 with the VDISC study. It was good, but now I’m back using freestyle libre 2. I’m using the Android app with my phone instead of the receiver as previously. It’… --- ## [Trying to write a small Android app for personal use](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-write-a-small-android-app-for-personal-use/12846)
**Author:** [@KJH1964](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/KJH1964)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2022, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/trying-to-write-a-small-android-app-for-personal-use/12846 "2022-08-28T17:20:30Z")
Hi, I’ve got a small app I wrote some time ago that I use to help me remember what I ate and how much Fiasp worked. Historically I’ve downloaded the data from my FreeStyle meter to my PC and then emailed it to my phone … --- ## [No Dexcom on the Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-dexcom-on-the-ticwatch-pro-3-gps/13078)
**Author:** [@Cgarza5562](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Cgarza5562)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2022, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/no-dexcom-on-the-ticwatch-pro-3-gps/13078 "2022-08-26T04:51:41Z")
So, I recently got a Ticwatch Pro 3 GPS and I can’t figure out how to put the dexcom app on there. I even tried to put in the xdrip app but that doesn’t show up on the watch’s playstore either. What do I do? --- ## [CGM, Sony SSW 3, Dexcom G6, XDrip+](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-sony-ssw-3-dexcom-g6-xdrip/12848)
**Author:** [@Makde](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Makde)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2022, 8:14pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cgm-sony-ssw-3-dexcom-g6-xdrip/12848 "2022-07-12T20:14:03Z")
Hi, I recently decided to switch to a Dexcom G6 sensor, because I wanted to have the values displayed onto a smart watch. I found a decent offer for an old SSW 3 SWR50 and received it in the mail today. Most posts rega… --- ## [Xdrip+ has long delays](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-has-long-delays/12323)
**Author:** [@jmodonnell](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/jmodonnell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-has-long-delays/12323 "2022-06-21T02:49:37Z")
Hi there, I have my Xdrip+ app set up as a follower (of Dexcom share) as I’m sort of railroaded into using the Dexcom app where I live. I managed to get Xdrip+ working and connected to my Garmin watch outside of the US … --- ## [Xdrip alarm question](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-alarm-question/12805)
**Author:** [@MarkP](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MarkP)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2022, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/xdrip-alarm-question/12805 "2022-06-18T16:20:49Z")
I have a Samsung Galaxy and it seems as though nothing happens when the missed readings alert should chime after 40 minutes. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a phone setting that can fix it? [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/xdrip/17.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=xdrip)