The system has a torque sensor and does adjust power based on your effort. It's a little annoying, I agree. However, when this starts, drop the power level to eco. If you are in eco, try using the etune app to lower the level in eco to mid or low. It's possible there might be something wrong...
bummer as I have an Iphone and a garmin 820, but a galaxy tablet. I will wait and see how this app progresses. I have a few buddies with old android phones. I might try one of those without cellular data as an alternative.