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nRF Logger on Windows Pc

Developed By: Nordic Semiconductor ASA

License: Free

Rating: 4,2/5 - 204 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.9.1
Size 1.9 MB
Release Date December 12, 23
Category Tools Apps

What's New:
10.02.2022 - version 1.9.1- Multiple bugs fixed8.06.2020 - version 1.9.0- Dark Theme and other UI improvements- Saving logs improved [see more]

Description from Developer:
nRF Logger application allows developers to view log sessions created by other applications using the API released on GitHub. It is being used by nRF Connect and nRF Toolbox from N... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download nRF Logger and install on Windows PC. nRF Logger is free Tools app, developed by Nordic Semiconductor ASA. Latest version of nRF Logger is 1.9.1, was released on 2023-12-12 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of nRF Logger is 4,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 204 users, 17 users had rated it 5*, 128 users had rated it 1*.

How to install nRF Logger on Windows?

Instruction on how to install nRF Logger on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install nRF Logger on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install nRF Logger using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "nRF Logger" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install nRF Logger on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "nRF Logger" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.9.1.

Download nRF Logger 1.9.1 on Windows PC – 1.9 MB

nRF Logger application allows developers to view log sessions created by other applications using the API released on GitHub. It is being used by nRF Connect and nRF Toolbox from Nordic Semiconductor to log connection events.
With nRF Logger installed developers may debug their apps when not connected to the computer. Log sessions may be also shared by customers to obtain detailed information.

6 log levels are supported:
- DEBUG
- VERBOSE
- INFO
- APPLICATION
- WARNING
- ERROR

A log session may be marked with a flag or given a description to easily find it in the future.

Requirements:
Application will not work with nRF Connect v. 1.0. Version 1.1+ is required.

Public API:
The public nRF Logger API has been released on GitHub: https://github.com/NordicSemiconductor/nRF-Logger-API which allows to create log sessions from 3rd-party applications. Check GitHub site for more information and example.
10.02.2022 - version 1.9.1
- Multiple bugs fixed

8.06.2020 - version 1.9.0
- Dark Theme and other UI improvements
- Saving logs improved