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NFC Ring Unlock on Windows Pc

Developed By: McLear Ltd

License: Free

Rating: 3,3/5 - 427 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.7.3
Size 2.4 MB
Release Date April 25, 16
Category Lifestyle Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps. [see more (10)]

What's New:
1.7.3:Fix Wizard so it shows and re-enforce compulsory PIN pass1.7.2:Remove registration and verification requirementMake unlock way more stable1.6.2:Make... [see more]

Description from Developer:
IMPORTANT: This app uses the Device Administrator permission. Using NFC Ring Unlock is not as safe as using a native unlock solution but at least if you need to change your passwo... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download NFC Ring Unlock and install on Windows PC. NFC Ring Unlock is free Lifestyle app, developed by McLear Ltd. Latest version of NFC Ring Unlock is 1.7.3, was released on 2016-04-25 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of NFC Ring Unlock is 3,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 427 users, 145 users had rated it 5*, 109 users had rated it 1*.

How to install NFC Ring Unlock on Windows?

Instruction on how to install NFC Ring Unlock on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install NFC Ring Unlock 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!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install NFC Ring Unlock 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 "NFC Ring Unlock" 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 NFC Ring Unlock 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 "NFC Ring Unlock" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.7.3 , 1.7.2.

Download NFC Ring Unlock 1.7.3 on Windows PC – 2.4 MB

Download NFC Ring Unlock 1.7.2 on Windows PC – 2.4 MB

IMPORTANT: This app uses the Device Administrator permission. Using NFC Ring Unlock is not as safe as using a native unlock solution but at least if you need to change your password, you can without having to replace your finger-tips.

Unlock your Phone or Tablet by holding your NFC Ring on your Phones NFC Sweet Spot. NFC Ring Unlock can be used in conjunction with other lock screens.

This is beta software, please help us make the software by reporting bugs as soon as you find them!

For Common Questions, Answers and other reference please see the wiki: https://github.com/mclear/Android_NFC_Ring_Unlock/wiki

Please file any problems/bugs/issues in our bug tracker: https://github.com/mclear/Android_NFC_Ring_Unlock/issues/new

UPDATE: NFC Ring Unlock is now back, it was removed because NFC Unlock was native in Android however it was recently removed so we have decided to re-publish the app.
1.7.3:
Fix Wizard so it shows and re-enforce compulsory PIN pass
1.7.2:
Remove registration and verification requirement
Make unlock way more stable
1.6.2:
Make Registration process clearer
1.6.1:
Bugfix enable/disable widget
Don't show latest changes on start
1.6:
Bugfix password type on GMail Input
Require mandatory PIN
Provide Startup Wizard
Provide Tasker Plugin Support (Unlock with Wifi)
Support Android L
Allow for Widgets on Lockscreen
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Required to be able to access the camera device.