Dji Go 4 sucks, but this doesn't.

Seth P · Jun 25, 2018

I have an Android device and like a lot of other people, with the June firmware update djo go 4 now has extremely low video and lots of lag. Now if you want to have quality flight time you have three options. Buy an iOS device, ir use a different software, I would choose the latter. Now if you try a different software, you could buy litchi for 30 dollars, or you could get AIRNAP, which not only allows you to fly your drone, but also provides a live airspace map, and automatic wavers and authorization.

Former Member · Jun 25, 2018

Link to Airnap?

Seth P · Jun 25, 2018

Here is a link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airmap.airmap

Former Member · Jun 25, 2018

You might want to change your post #1 to AIRMAP instead of AIRNAP.

Mossiback · Jun 25, 2018

You could also downgrade Go 4 to the version that worked before. Then lock down your device so it will not change again unless you instigate it.

Drgnfli · Jun 27, 2018

Mossiback said:
You could also downgrade Go 4 to the version that worked before. Then lock down your device so it will not change again unless you instigate it.

I have tried to do that but seems like nothing works. On my Samsung Tab A, I've uninstalled the Go 4 app but I can't find a downloadable copy of 4.2.16 update to install... Well I did find one (APK Mirror) but after downloading my tablet will not "run" it. I have spent hours on this "glitch" (that is putting it nicely) & have not been able to fly my MP safely - getting really peeved (putting it nicely again) & tired of wasting my time...

Mossiback · Jun 27, 2018

I use version 4.1.15 on my Tab A.

Drgnfli · Jun 27, 2018

Mossiback said:
I use version 4.1.15 on my Tab A.

I appreciate your help but I am at a loss for getting the older updates to run. And yes, I have gone to the 'Security' option & turned off "Play Store Only Apps" (or something like that) but it still doesn't run...

Prospero · Jun 27, 2018

Drgnfli said:
I appreciate your help but I am at a loss for getting the older updates to run. And yes, I have gone to the 'Security' option & turned off "Play Store Only Apps" (or something like that) but it still doesn't run...

Have you followed all the steps as indicated here?: how-sideload-apps-using-apk-files-android-devices

dvarapala · Jun 28, 2018

FWIW, on my Samsung S7 edge I can sideload APKs using the Samsung "My Files" app that comes with the device. Samsung tablets may have a similar app.

Drgnfli · Jun 28, 2018

Prospero said:
Have you followed all the steps as indicated here?: how-sideload-apps-using-apk-files-android-devices

I have gone down those steps but when I get to running the DJI Go 4...apkpure.com.xapk nothing happens. Some how I don't think that is the correct download...?

Ok! I managed to finally download 4.2.16 on an APK site & installed it - don't ask how I did it, it was all hit or miss, especially the part where all the warnings tell you not to do this. Since installing the older version my MP flies like a champ again & there is no lag or pixelation on my Galaxy Tab A.

Drgnfli · Jun 28, 2018

dvarapala said:
FWIW, on my Samsung S7 edge I can sideload APKs using the Samsung "My Files" app that comes with the device. Samsung tablets may have a similar app.

Thankx - still fiddling with this...

edzee · Jun 30, 2018

Newbie flying with Mavic Air, and Nexus-5 /Android 6. I got updated to Go 4 v.4.2.20 with the "isn't responding..." message problem. Tried to go back to Go-4 v....16 and had troubles.
Would like confirmation that using Airmap app on Android 6 for the Mavic Air will be OK. Any special hints ?

jc44224 · Jun 30, 2018

Seth P said:
I have an Android device and like a lot of other people, with the June firmware update djo go 4 now has extremely low video and lots of lag. Now if you want to have quality flight time you have three options. Buy an iOS device, ir use a different software, I would choose the latter. Now if you try a different software, you could buy litchi for 30 dollars, or you could get AIRNAP, which not only allows you to fly your drone, but also provides a live airspace map, and automatic wavers and authorization.

I use an iPad and litchi. I love the litchi app

DamDoc · Jun 30, 2018

Get an iPhone!

Prospero · Jun 30, 2018

Drgnfli said:
Thankx - still fiddling with this...

If you're still experiencing issues with that .apk, let me know and I could provide a copy of mine via dropbox. The file is too large to upload here.

Edit: Or maybe there's a link somewhere here on the forum...

A brief search later: DJI GO 4-For drones since P4 APKs - APKMirror

Drgnfli · Jul 1, 2018

Prospero said:
If you're still experiencing issues with that .apk, let me know and I could provide a copy of mine via dropbox. The file is too large to upload here.

Edit: Or maybe there's a link somewhere here on the forum...

A brief search later: DJI GO 4-For drones since P4 APKs - APKMirror

Ok! I managed to finally download 4.2.16 on an APK site & installed it - don't ask how I did it, it was all hit or miss, especially the part where all the warnings tell you not to do this. Since installing the older version my MP flies like a champ again & there is no lag or pixelation on my Galaxy Tab A. Thankx!