[OC] Build Your Own Dexcom App update- base version updates

Bong Aceron 3/29/2020 09:47:00 AM

Hey all. Its been another 6 months and the previous thread has become archived.

For the uninitiated, the below form will create a custom modified Dexcom app that is compatible with all Android phone models (above the min Android version). In addition, it has options to change some of the major annoyances with the app such as the re-notifying behavior, warmup time, vibration length, unmuting phone, allow screenshots, etc. Besides that, it is the stock Dexcom app and works exactly the same as stock including Dexcom Clarity, Dexcom Follow, Wear OS watch face, etc - the only exception being the Samsung Health and Google Fit integration does not work.

 

I've made a few small updates. Changes include:

  • Update G6 US base version to 1.6.1.10

  • Update G6 INT base version to 1.5.6.0

 

Here is the link to the Google Form: Build Your Own Dexcom App

 

Bugs/Incompatibilities

  • Samsung Health and Google Fit integration does not work.

  • On some phones, the landscape graph where you scroll with touch over readings does not show the number in the top left. This is an issue with Dexcom's code and I'm hopeful will be fixed by them. Oddly enough, the version US 1.6.1.10 fixed it on a phone it was previously broken on and broke it on a phone where it was previously working.

  • Some older custom roms (ex. Lineage OS) have an issue that causes an incompatibility with the Dexcom app. If you are running a custom rom and the app doesn't start, you may need to update or switch roms.

Besides that, none that I am aware of, if you have any issues please let me know

If you need a US G6 version that works on Android 6, I've uploaded an older version here with all the standard options but will run on any phone: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=6006931924117922605

 

Problems/Troubleshooting

If your download link gives the Error (400) page, your build is likely still uploading- re-click the link or recopy/paste from the email (don't just refresh the page!). If it is still stuck after 5 minutes, the dropbox account storage is probably full. Use the referral link below to give the account more space. After that is complete refill out the form to initiate the upload again.

If the app crashes, let me know. It's helpful to know what base version and non-default modifications you selected. I also need logs- Google logcat and follow the instructions using an app or connecting your phone to a computer. Start logging, make the app crash, stop the logging and send me the entire log.

If a build modification doesn't seem to be working, let me know. Let me know which one and what base you are using.

If you are having trouble logging in, try:

  1. Disabling auto fill apps- manually type your username and password. Huawei password Vault specifically causes issues and may need to be deactivated even if you are not using it.

  2. Make sure you are using the correct base. If you have a US account, you must use a US base. If you have an international account, you must use an international build.

  3. Create a new account from the app

If you are having trouble connecting to a transmitter, there are a few things to try:

  1. If its not a brand new transmitter and you have connected it to other devices, make sure it is completely disconnected from those devices- forget the bluetooth connection on your old device, turn it off etc.

  2. Try forgetting all previous Dexcom transmitters in your Bluetooth settings and then connect to the transmitter.

  3. Make sure you only have one version of the Dexcom app installed- having multiple versions installed can cause problems. Also uninstall xdrip if you have it.

  4. Give all the requested permissions to the app including location, etc.

  5. Make sure bluetooth and bluetooth scanning are on in Android settings. Try connecting to other bluetooth devices to ensure there are no problems with bluetooth on your phone.

If you get the "no restarts" error for either a new or reused sensor you can do the following:

  1. Disconnect your transmitter from the sensor. I use a test strip or 2 along the sides where it is clipped in on each side- if you are having trouble you can find Youtube videos.

  2. Leave it disconnected for 30 minutes.

  3. Reconnect your transmitter to your sensor. If you have the shortened warmup time feature wait 2 hours and start the warmup. Otherwise you can immediately start the 2 hour warmup.

Alternatively, if this is a brand new sensor, you can call Dexcom and they should send you a replacement. You'd have to then replace the sensor and wait 2 hours if you have the warmup time reduction. To avoid the error in the future, leave your transmitter disconnected for longer when switching sensors.

 

Wanna help?

The dropbox account used to host the all the apk builds fills up. To increase the space, I need people to sign up for dropbox with this referral link. You must install the dropbox application on a computer to complete the referral. https://www.dropbox.com/referrals/AAAEslWTSoju7weYmKdwItNnA5PHc5Ghyy0?src=global9


Bong Aceron

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