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Ox Shell on Windows Pc

Developed By: Ox Games

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 22, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.3.1
Size 1 MB
Release Date August 27, 23
Category Personalization Apps

What's New:
- Fixed an issue where custom icons would have black in place of transparency in the home menu- Fixed an issue that would crash the app when sometimes moving... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Introducing Ox Shell for Android, a sleek and intuitive home screen experience inspired by the iconic look of a classic video game system. With Ox Shell, you can enjoy easy access... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Ox Shell and install on Windows PC. Ox Shell is free Personalization app, developed by Ox Games. Latest version of Ox Shell is 1.3.1, was released on 2023-08-27 (updated on 2024-04-22). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50. Overall rating of Ox Shell is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Ox Shell on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Ox Shell on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Ox Shell 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 Ox Shell 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 "Ox Shell" 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 Ox Shell 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 "Ox Shell" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 1.3.1.

Download Ox Shell 1.3.1 on Windows PC – 1 MB

Introducing Ox Shell for Android, a sleek and intuitive home screen experience inspired by the iconic look of a classic video game system. With Ox Shell, you can enjoy easy access to all your favorite apps and games, all while enjoying a visually stunning interface that's sure to impress.

-- XMB --
Ox Shell features a horizontal scrolling menu that allows you to quickly navigate through your apps and games. You can easily customize your home screen with your favorite apps and emulators, and the launcher's intuitive design ensures that everything is easy to find and access.

-- Gamepad Support --
One of the core features of Ox Shell is its ability to be navigated through with a gamepad. You can even open the app switcher using a gamepad (accessibility permission must be enabled for this feature). The launcher also supports intuitive touch controls.

-- Live Wallpaper --
Ox Shell can be used as a live wallpaper service. It allows you to pick from a couple of built-in options or even to set up your own shaders as your device's background. On top of that Ox Shell also doubles as a file explorer. Allowing you to copy, cut, rename files, and more.

-- File Browser --
Another core feature of Ox Shell is that it is also a file browser. Ox Shell helps you manage your files by giving you the ability to copy, cut, paste, rename, and delete nearly any file you'd like. You can also launch files into their respective apps if you have created an association for them. Ox Shell comes built-in with associations for images, video, and audio. The file browser also lets you easily install any apk on your device.

-- Associations --
Ox Shell gives you the ability to create associations for different file types. Using these associations, you can add a list of launchables directly to your home menu. In essence this allows Ox Shell to be an emulation front end and more.

-- Music Player --
The music player in Ox Shell is fully functional. Add any folder from your file system to your home menu and Ox Shell will automatically sort them by artist then album. Ox Shell supports playback controls through the notification center. On top of that, Ox Shell supports customizable shortcuts to control music playback.

-- Video Player --
Similar to the music player, Ox Shell is capable of playing videos directly from your home menu. Simply add a folder from your file system to your home menu and watch your media to your heart's content. You can also play videos directly from the file browser or even from a separate app.

So if you're looking for a home screen experience that's both beautiful and functional, Ox Shell is the perfect choice. With its sleek design, customizable options, and powerful performance, it's the perfect way to take your Android experience to the next level.

You can build Ox Shell yourself using the github project at https://github.com/oxters168/OxShell
- Fixed an issue where custom icons would have black in place of transparency in the home menu
- Fixed an issue that would crash the app when sometimes moving an item into an empty column