After latest update the Spark is completely useless.
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I had problems previously I posted about them (see spark wifi unusable), they seemed to be resolved but the next day they came back.
Well I updated to the latest version of the DJI go app and now it switches between "no signal" blocky video, video lagged so badly it is LITERALLY 30 seconds behind what they aircraft does in the air.
Every update makes it worse, I can’t even trust it in my front yard a mere 20 feet away… it continually flash “no signal” and shows 93% battery when the drones battery light is own one dot and blinking… clearly dangerous to fly.
The battery life has also decreased, it only gets MAYBE 6 minutes (I have 3 batteries they are all the same now)

Congrats DJI, you got my $400 and I have a completely useless drone.

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Try another area like a sports field when no one is there.

However, I hear you.  The spark could do a lot better if dji just increased the watts on the Rc.
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Blellow Posted at 2018-7-17 19:29
Try another area like a sports field when no one is there.

However, I hear you.  The spark could do a lot better if dji just increased the watts on the Rc.

Nothing towards you, I appreciate your advice.
But this isn't my gear or where I am, everything is the same except for the app.
I think DJI clearly favors Apple products and Android users are second rate citizens, it's their code that is the issue.
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33db Posted at 2018-7-17 20:30
Nothing towards you, I appreciate your advice.
But this isn't my gear or where I am, everything is the same except for the app.
I think DJI clearly favors Apple products and Android users are second rate citizens, it's their code that is the issue.

So you ARE on android
Then change back to 4.1.15, perhaps 4.2.12,of the go4 Version
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/dj ... o-4-4-1-15-release/
Try the 3027412

What android are you using?
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andrzej
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Hey, DJI! Any comments on Android? Tell me that I should replace Spark for Parrot Anafi. This is your goal?
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DMX_MT
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Go back to 4.2.12 or 4.1.15. This will solve it.
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paulhummerman
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Same with me - as others say, downgrade to 4.1.12 via Apkmirror, and be careful to turn off automatic updating on your phone.
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paulhummerman Posted at 2018-7-18 02:21
Same with me - as others say, downgrade to 4.1.12 via Apkmirror, and be careful to turn off automatic updating on your phone.


Agree with Paul. Remember to turn off Auto Updates. I always switch them Off on all my Mobiles.

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There are certainly issues in relation to Android App or OS updates. Was Go4 working fine on my Android 8, after Sony's update it was horror. Even when i updated to the latest Go4, still nightmare..
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paulhummerman Posted at 2018-7-18 02:21
Same with me - as others say, downgrade to 4.1.12 via Apkmirror, and be careful to turn off automatic updating on your phone.

Is 4.2.12 better than 4.2.16 which I am using without too many problems.
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DMX_MT Posted at 2018-7-18 01:53
Go back to 4.2.12 or 4.1.15. This will solve it.

Do you have a link for a galaxy 3 phone so I can go back as well? Thanks
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