Uninstall Zwift

[Giordano Thibault]

HiI am having a few problems with Zwift at the moment and wanted to COMPLETELY remove ALL its files from PC. After I uninstalled it I then went and deleted the Zwift file in Program Files folder but when I reinstalled Zwift it did not ask for my login details and all options (no music) had all been restored. So where are all these files stored as I want a complete delete and fresh install?

Pause: If you want to take a short break and have your account automatically turn back on after a set number of weeks, use this option. The slider lets you set the length of the pause from 1 to 8 weeks, and while your account is paused you will not be charged. (You can always return early and click to resume your account.)

Delete: To pull the plug for good, you can also delete your Zwift account entirely. This ends your subscription immediately, removes your account and related information, and removes all your progress. To permanently delete your account and all progress, visit zwift.com/delete-account and follow the instructions.

Practically speaking riding the Peloton bike for a TrainerRoad workout is not really any different than a non-smart trainer. The same goes for Zwift. The only difference is that instead of shifting you use the resistance knob. It makes for a perfectly functional TrainerRoad session, but realistically a less than optimal Zwift experience. But you already knew that going into this.

In terms of why you need to give it permission to your location, is Android counts BLE sensors as part of the location permission. IIRC because you can use them to triangulate your position without using GPS so they chuck them under there.

Please update if you get the companion app up and running and zwift running on another device. I have zwift going to my big screen right now via PC. It would be cool to use the peloton screen as the companion app.

Wow, this is going to be interesting. Have the feeling that many Peloton users are going through the same transition: enjoy peloton classes the first year, get bored the second, start cycling outdoors more, look at better training methods like Trainerroad, Zwift, Rouvy, etc. Have been running TR on iPhone with powerpedals on the Peloton for quite a while, and now even my wife prefers TR over Peloton classes.

So with this hack (and no doubt more to follow) it seems likely more Peloton users will start questioning the $40/mo subscription fee in light of alternatives. And that will make Peloton nervous, possibly adding security layers to their system.

Peloton *could* put in the extra security layers to prevent folk doing this or they could conceivably ship with all 3 options downloaded/enabled and supported. That, I think, would be the smartest route for them to take.

I have a peloton and have enjoyed it, getting a trainer would not be an option for me. Having to swap out bikes for 2 people everyday and the space they would take up. Was planning on getting a Stages Power meter for my bike, now I need pedals we both use SPD. Thanks for helping me spend more money. In fall this looks like it could be a fun option.

Do we know if the Power/Cadence information from the Peloton bike is transmitted to the Android Screen via BT/ANT or hardwire connection? If hardwired can you make a pass-though raspberry device to read/rebroadcast the signal?

Ray, if you have a lot of time on your hands you can also use your covid lockdown time to make a device that lets Zwift control any spin bike, including the Peloton Bike as well as adding shifters. All for

I did this at the beginning of the lockdown. I bought an Esp32 and used to measure the speed of the treadmill and run on Zwift than a make the same thing in my dumb trainner. I switch over to the hall sensor and upgrade to a Fitness Machine with a servo motor, but I have a lot of trouble getting on my dumb trainer.

I was experiencing the same issue. I ended up copying the obb file directly to Internal Shared Storage, once there I moved the file folder by folder (Android > obb > com.zwift.zwiftgame). Hope this helps

I just started getting this message with the latest Zwift roll out. I installed the new version on my Peloton using the same program where I originally downloaded it. (I think its called Aptoid?) Anyway, were you able to fix this problem? And how? I would appreciate it.

No matter how many times I try both versions I keep getting the same error. I checked and the size is only 38 not in the 600+. Any ideas? I have removed and downloaded again. Had to walk away I was frustrated.

Hey Jason. Since you have a 3d printer and access to a Peloton, care to look at my automatic resistance knob project on GitHub? Your device and mine on a Peloton would create a full featured Smart Trainer. The biggest hurdle to come is documentation.

I spoke with hardware support at Peloton this morning, we just ordered the new Peloton Bike+ and with the transmission/broadcast capabilities for Apple Watch I presumed either Bluetooth and or ANT+. The person I spoke with confirmed this was the case, but will be able to confirm officially in 10 days when the bike arrives.

Maybe this is a dumb question, but if I link Zwift to my Peloton, does anything happen to my resistance when I climb a hill in Watopia? Or do I need to adjust the knob? Seems like it might be unfair when I ride with my buddies.

After hitting return, it shows the IAPLBS1902203051 which is the crazy name the Peloton shows up for. This shows that the computer is connected to the Peloton. I think I had to do it more than just the twice that DCR mentioned.

A huge thank you for laying out all these steps. I got stuck when I plugged in the peloton and there was no Android folder (or data / obb subfolders). I tried to create them myself and paste the other obb file in but at the end of your process for Zwift on the bike it said it had not installed.

Any thoughts?

Not a long-term solution but as I wanted to continue my Expanse binge on Amazon Prime during my ride today I did find a quick workaround. Sharing in case helpful to anyone else until we have a proper debug:

Thanks, Jason. I uninstalled and went through these steps and still no luck. I also found that whenever I ended up back on the profiles screen, it would initiate the auto updates and bring me back to where I started.

Yeah, if you are only seeing the help web browser in the app drawer then I would guess it must have something to do with you installing them under the latest Peloton release. I think your plan is the best route.

In my case, I already had APKPure installed and I had Firefox installed (sideloaded via USB and a Windows PC) and had Firefox set as my default browser so when I clicked the link, I was prompted to open in either Firefox or APKPure. Sideloading Firefox using the method the main article uses to install Zwift and Trainerroad might be a necessary first step.

Tapping About in the Peloton app causes the app to exit so now to access third party apps, I go to settings and then hit the peloton P logo in the bottom middle to open Nova launcher and from there I can access everything I have installed.

I assume you have an active subscription on your Tread? I canceled my subscription on both my tread/bike and while I had no issues installing apps for a while, it no longer works. I did exactly everything you tried as well. Unfortunately after I factory reset my bike I lost all the apps I previously installed. I read on another site someone had the same issue and was able to install apps after reactivating their subscription, but I am skeptical that would work for me.

Glad you got it to work! I guess that is my solution to get apps back on my bike. I will try to update an existing app on my Tread and see if that works before I pay Peloton $39. Wish we could figure out what permission or setting is flipped when you activate.

You can get around this by install another app launcher like Nova. After you install, just click on the Peloton P logo after you go into device settings. It should ask if you want to switch launchers. You need to launch the peloton app through their own launcher if you want to see your user accounts splash screen.

Now if I hit the three dots and then settings, the Peloton logo (home button) will show at the bottom of the screen. If I tap that, it gives me the choice to go to the Lawnchair or Peloton homescreen.

If I go to Lawnchair, all the apps are there. The home button (Peloton Logo) on the Lawnchair screen will again give me the choice of going to the Lawnchair or Peloton home screen, giving me an easy way to get back to Peloton.

Sorry, I am mostly a Mac guy. Android is super foreign to me. I was able to get aptoid to launch and download trainerroad and zwift. Now I am just trying to figure out how to get them to launch from the Peloton tablet without being hooked up to a PC. I know you mentioned Lawnchair. Any advice to help get this part set up would be much appreciated.

If you go to Lawnchair, all the apps should be there. The home button (Peloton Logo) on the Lawnchair screen will again give you the choice of going to the Lawnchair or Peloton home screen, giving you an easy way to get back to Peloton.

I am sorry if I confused you but I used the adb to launch aptoid. Mostly where my confusion came was knowing to use the adb when the peloton is on screen launcher. Once again. First time dealing with a tablet/android and now see how simple the process is especially with aptoid on there. Also I put lawnchair on there and it is running smoothly! Thanks so much!

Hi Mike,

yes this work and is ok as a workaround.

This means that I need to connect my laptop to the Bike in case I want to start Zwift.

Probably at some point of time the launch of Zwift can happen again directly on the Bike, as you do it similar on Bike+.

I purposely have not answered to tell Android to use the launcher that I installed because this way when I hit the home button it gives me the choice of Lawnchair (the launcher I installed) or the Peloton launcher.

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