Android version not compatible with Tello FPV app

[Rbicho]

Hi, I have recently bouth a Tello drone and would like to use it with the Tello FPV app. I started the download process in a Samsung SM-T330 table but got the message that the device does not support the app.
Can anybody help me how to overcome this?
Thanks

 

[ZWActual]

Welcome. There may be a few reasons why that message typically comes up.

• Apps are marked as compatible with certain phones/tablets but they should run fine on unsupported devices.
• All apps require a minimum version of the Android OS for it to run.

Assuming the Samsung SM-T330 is up to date or running the latest Android OS, TelloFPV would still install on that device and run accordingly.

Have TelloFPV running on the phone (Android 9.0) predominantly but have also tested on an Android 7.0 tablet.

Keep us posted on how it goes.

 

[Rbicho]

Thanks for the quick feedback.
I’m not even able to install it. The tablet has the most updated Android version which is 4.4.2
I guess it is too old to support tue app

 

[ZWActual]

Hmmm. Yeah, Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) was released in 2013.

There are devices that can perform a firmware update via side-loading but don't believe the T330 can. Also, caveat emptor.

Your best bet would be to acquire an inexpensive Android device on the secondary market.

Good luck!

 

[Rbicho]

Thanks. Just saw that TelloFPV only supports 5.0 and above. Already searching for a cheap tablet.
Cheers

 

[umanbean]

Thanks. Just saw that TelloFPV only supports 5.0 and above. Already searching for a cheap tablet.
Cheers

You beat me to it lol, I was just about to reply and say that 5.0 is minimum.

My current phone and tablet run Tellofpv just fine but I have an old Galaxy S3 (4.4) I'd like to run it on also. I've looked into rooting it and installing a later OS but no luck yet... just don't have the time to chase down all the details, and besides it's my dedicated music streamer and I don't want to chance bricking it!

Good luck in your shopping for a later device!