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Western on Windows Pc

Developed By: University of Western Sydney

License: Free

Rating: 4,6/5 - 143 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 6.0.3
Size 89 MB
Release Date June 25, 24
Category Education Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to access approximate location. [see more (16)]

What's New:
Thanks for using Western App 6.0. With a focus on stability in this 6.0.2 patch, we've rolled out the following improvements:- Enhanced stability and fixes... [see more]

Description from Developer:
The Western Sydney University app gives you access to the latest information about the University in the palm of your hand.

Maps - Find buildings and see your location on campus.... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Western and install on Windows PC. Western is free Education app, developed by University of Western Sydney. Latest version of Western is 6.0.3, was released on 2024-06-25 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Western is 4,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 143 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 95 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Western on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Western on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

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

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The Western Sydney University app gives you access to the latest information about the University in the palm of your hand.

Maps - Find buildings and see your location on campus.

Directory - Look up staff, contact them directly from the app, and add them to your personal contacts list.

Emergency - Fast access to campus security, police and emergency numbers.

vUWS - Access your vUWS courses, groups, announcements, grades, discussions, and more. (Requires separate Blackboard Mobile Learn app)

WesternNow - A one stop shop for all your University IT service and support needs.

Students – Fast access to the Student Central home page, the place for all student information and support.

MyWestern - Access the web version of the student portal.

Shuttle - See where the campus Shuttle Buses are in real-time, and how many minutes they are away from your stop.

Library - View Library resources including search tools, library hours, and librarian chat.

Help - A fast and convenient help portal to find answers to commonly asked questions.

Services - QLess is the virtual queue that can be joined via your mobile, replacing physical queues.

Wellbeing - Get extra help from online services dedicated to your welfare.

Careers - Connect with the Western Sydney University Careers service for students and employers.

Videos - Watch videos from the our YouTube channel, or our Online Learning channel.

Residences - Find out about the on-campus accommodation options.

Books - Order the books you need for your course from The University Store.

Social – Your link to Campus life activities, run by Connect.

Food - Specials and info about all the food outlets on campus.

Summer - Get special information about campus facilities over the summer sessions.

Clubs - See all the club activities and access the our OrgSync presence

Sport - See what’s happening in the sporting clubs
Thanks for using Western App 6.0. With a focus on stability in this 6.0.2 patch, we've rolled out the following improvements:
- Enhanced stability and fixes for the Shuttle Bus Tracker.
- Other bug fixes and performance improvements.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to read the user's calendar data.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to write the user's calendar data.
Allows an application to write the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.