Does the LG G4 have ANT+?

[Klanbo]

After praising this phone in another post, I just realised it doesn't seem to have Bluetooth AMT+ radio, which is needed to connect to my bike and heart rate sensors. Iphone has this, as does my old Note 4.

I found some info which involved installing ANT+ Enabler from the play store, but it requires root. Just wondering if's just a software thing then why is it disabled anyway?

 

[BergerKing]

I helped a friend defeat the disabled ANT+ on his LG G4 by using App Backup and Restore, copied the ANT Radio Service and Plugin .apks, then Wi-Fi Directed the files to his phone, thereby allowing him to use the service, much to his satisfaction. Dunno why LG disabled it, but the workaround was successful without rooting.

 

[sswitzer]

After praising this phone in another post, I just realised it doesn't seem to have Bluetooth AMT+ radio, which is needed to connect to my bike and heart rate sensors. Iphone has this, as does my old Note 4.

I found some info which involved installing ANT+ Enabler from the play store, but it requires root. Just wondering if's just a software thing then why is it disabled anyway?

I don't have a way to test either of these apps (I don't have an ANT+ device) but neither of these apps seem to require root:

• https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...m.dsi.ant.service.socket&hl=en&token=gb5lwtOh
• https://forums.androidcentral.com/e....dsi.ant.plugins.antplus&hl=en&token=vrZdkcgy

I'm honestly not sure of the difference between them, as they're from the same developer... read all the info carefully and I think you'll be able to solve your problem.

 

[Funky Diver]

Just wondering if's just a software thing then why is it disabled anyway?

Probably due to the innovation of BLE.

 

[Funky Diver]

I don't have a way to test either of these apps (I don't have an ANT+ device) but neither of these apps seem to require root:

• https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...m.dsi.ant.service.socket&hl=en&token=5dAkj1X0
• https://forums.androidcentral.com/e....dsi.ant.plugins.antplus&hl=en&token=3WuCqWvA

I'm honestly not sure of the difference between them, as they're from the same developer... read all the info carefully and I think you'll be able to solve your problem.

Neither of these do anything on my unlocked H815

When I try to add an ANT+ device (Wahoo RFLKT+) the Wahoo app says ANT+ is not supported.

Thankfully my cycle stuff also supports BLE

 

[Klanbo]

I helped a friend defeat the disabled ANT+ on his LG G4 by using App Backup and Restore, copied the ANT Radio Service and Plugin .apks, then Wi-Fi Directed the files to his phone, thereby allowing him to use the service, much to his satisfaction. Dunno why LG disabled it, but the workaround was successful without rooting.

Tried doing a backup of using Helium backup but it said the app data was restricted. Used tap & go to restore files, obviously that didn't do the job. Not sure how to WiFi direct the files to another phone as you suggested.

 

[Klanbo]

Probably due to the innovation of BLE.

I have Wahoo devices too, the tickr and blue sc. Just realised they both have BLE, just didn't find the devices first time. I reinstalled Wahoo fitness and has registered both of them now.

Still don't see why it's disabled and seems a bit early to drop AMT+ and go with BLE only, but at least my problem is solved. Thanks for your help!

 

[Funky Diver]

I've only found one 3rd party app that is RFLKT compatible so far and its subscription

I loved Cyclemeter on iOS

 

[Bobthedesigner]

Having read the post by Bergerking...
I helped a friend defeat the disabled ANT+ on his LG G4 by using App Backup and Restore, copied the ANT Radio Service and Plugin .apks, then Wi-Fi Directed the files to his phone, thereby allowing him to use the service, much to his satisfaction. Dunno why LG disabled it, but the workaround was successful without rooting.
I'm hoping someone can give me a step by step guide how to do this....I have a forerunner 910xt but am frustrated that the LG G4 isn't Ant+ enable out of the box, especially if the hardware is there.
Please Help.....I don't want to wreck the phone trying to guess how to enable the ant+ or if at all cost have to root it....
My ultimate aim is to endeavour to get the live track feature on Garmin connect working...as from what i have read on the internet others have managed to do.