Install xDrip+
Notes
This Xdrip+ Install 2019 video installation process is old now and the video really needed to be updated, which I done now. But will be leaving on the site for reference sake only
I have now managed to make a little update to installing xdrip , but not much changed really apart from settings and the way we connect to CGM as also got more confusing.
Info
This is the link to the Screencast that I have now setup to see if it will be better to you all for doing videos setups due to it being able to have links working within the video.
I will also add the video to Utube, but the links will not work from there so it will be better to use this Screencast link below!
I'm Also hoping Milos will like this too, and help me fit in a little bit better to getting the right informtion in on this site too due to my Grammer being terrible and I'm not as fast as the rest of the Developers
Xdrip Install in 2025 Screencast
If you want to see the same video on UTUBE Here it is.
Xdrip Install in 2025 - On UTUBE
Xdrip Install in 2025 on UTUBE
I'm also still going to leave the older version video, here for you all to see how I first did it in and around 2018 and still a good help for you to set up with xdrip+ onto your mobile.
Just turn off the music if it’s not to your tastes :-)
You do not need to have Nightscout installed for xdrip+ to work as mentioned in the video! You can get your reading direct from your CGM direct from within xdrip+.
You also do not need to install Nightscout to use Xdrip+ I made a mistake and did not relize until after when I relized I could run xdrip stright from your sensor!
Important Note - This Video is a Old Way to do it! Watch with Caution
Xdrip+ Install 2019
After you have installed Your Apk and xdrip+ its time to install a few other options and debug settings within xdrip.
Authorize background activity
xDrip+ must have the right to be used in the background, and it must be white-listed for battery optimization.
This is necessary for the correct functioning of xdrip+.
It should ask you to allow these authorizations. If it doesn't or you need to look this up later, check it in your phone settings (Settings - Apps - xDrip+) Consult your mobile documents as they will vary on Android software version and manufacturers.
For me on a Samsung I swiped down and click on the gear icon to get to my settings.
APPS/xDrip+/Battery
Gear Settings
Xdrip+ Battery
Making sure xDrip+ will not be put in to sleep mode and enabled permissions
Make sure these settings are checked, but still make sure they are exactly like shown below.
Every time your Mobile updates or you re-install, check again: disable and enable checkboxes that should be enabled to enforce the settings.
Go to
Go to
/ Settings / Less Common Settings / Other misc options
And make sure these are selected!
Enable location & other XDRIP+ Permissions
From Android versions (6 Marshmallow (and above), location is required to allow Bluetooth Low Energy connection.
If you will be using xDrip+ with a Bluetooth sensor or bridge you must enable location and allow xDrip+ to access it.
See your mobiles instructions, as it will depend on Android version and manufacturer in my case I’m using a Samsung Note10+
See video on all the permissions I have allowed Xdrip+ too have on my mobile.
xDrip+ Permissions
Next: see
Adding your Data Source
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