You may download the Hover X1 app from Google Play store or Apple App store

Tap "Log in" to create a new account with HOVERAir. Do make sure you accept the user agreement policy.

Enter an email address to register an account. A verification code will be sent to your registered email. Make sure you have your email access ready to provide the verification code.

Your HOVERAir account will allow you to lock your drone to your account. Make sure you set a secure password and keep your password safe.

Press and hold the "O" button for 3 to 5 seconds. The drone will light up its green light.

Depending on your version, the drone will speak in Mandarin Chinese or English. Language can be changed in the app setting. You may ignore the voice instructions. Just proceed to your app to continue the setup in English. 

Continue this setup and it will show you how to change the language.

Observe the warning in the app. These are the environment the drone will not be able to operate normally.

Select the "Tap to activate / connect".

The app can only be used once you have provided the permission. You will need to allow access to your location, nearby device and storage to use the app.

Tap on the green "ON" to go to the allow access screen

Select allow while using the app permission.

The app will search for drone nearby and request to connect to the drone. Please ensure you have granted "Bluetooth and Wifi" permission in your phone.

For all brand new in box drone, you should see an activation screen. Tap on "Activate" to activate the drone. 

Follow the instructions on app. You may ignore the mandarin chinese voice for now. 

You may encounter an update screen to update the drone. If your battery is running low ( < 40% ), please avoid the update by selecting "details" and the "back" button (In red) to return to the main screen.

Tips:

To ensure you get the best experience. Avoid updating the drone with firmware vX.X.0. This is usually a first release of a major feature. Allow the bug to be iron out before preceeding the update starting from vX.X.1 and after.

When you are connect to the drone and back at the main menu, you should see "Hover Setting", Tap on it to enter to the next page.

Scroll down to "Hover Language" and tap on it.

Select "English" or "Chinese" and you are good to go. The setting will automatically be saved and will remain in your drone even if you change phone.