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Octopus Balance Reader on Windows Pc

Developed By: studenttwok

License: Free

Rating: 4,0/5 - 5.046 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	2.0.3
Size	7.4 MB
Release Date	December 06, 22
Category	Tools Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC. [see more (5)]
What's New: Rewrite the app to support modern Android version.With UX improvement and better permission declaration.Fix some bugs that report by the user.Fix the issue... [see more]
Description from Developer: First app to retrieve the balance of the HK Octopus Card, since 2011. Once you own an NFC enabled android phone, you are eligible to use this app. Thanks for support us for more t... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Octopus Balance Reader and install on Windows PC. Octopus Balance Reader is free Tools app, developed by studenttwok. Latest version of Octopus Balance Reader is 2.0.3, was released on 2022-12-06 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000,000. Overall rating of Octopus Balance Reader is 4,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 5,046 users, 848 users had rated it 5*, 2,994 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Octopus Balance Reader on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Octopus Balance Reader on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Octopus Balance Reader 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!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Octopus Balance Reader using BlueStacks

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.
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
Once installed, click "Octopus Balance Reader" 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 Octopus Balance Reader on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

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

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.0.3.

Download Octopus Balance Reader 2.0.3 on Windows PC – 7.4 MB

First app to retrieve the balance of the HK Octopus Card, since 2011.
Once you own an NFC enabled android phone, you are eligible to use this app.

Thanks for support us for more than 10 years, the app is revamped to support modern Android version. With improved UX.

Able to read the balance offline!

This app will only read the data from the card. It will not modify any data on your card.

Thanks for your support! :)

Sound is emitted by the system, even after you uninstall this app. Android try to show you that no app is suitable to read your card.

FAQ please refer to http://hklight.net/#OctopusBalanceReader

The old version Octopus cannot be read due to Android NFC hardware constraint. The card id of old version Octopus card contains no bracket and 8 digit only.

Notice:
No cracking or illegal activity are involved during development process. All the reading feature is performed under the mechanism provided by the card system.

Google Nexus S and Samsung Galaxy Nexus are the only two devices that can be bought in Hong Kong and having NFC hardware.

Tested Device:
1. Google Nexus S (4.1.1)
2. Samsung Galaxy Nexus
3. Asus Nexus 7
4. Galaxy Galaxy S3

Sony Xperia S(Reported by users)

Galaxy S 2 HK version has no NFC.

Feedback report that the below device can run the app normally.
HTC ONE X
Samsung Galaxy SIII
Sony Xperia Sola
Sony Xperia S

Attention:
1. Octopus is the trademark of Octopus Holdings Limited.
2. This is not an official app by Octopus Holdings Limited. I will not responsible for any lose or damaged that are caused.

Rewrite the app to support modern Android version.
With UX improvement and better permission declaration.
Fix some bugs that report by the user.
Fix the issue that the app is not able to run on Android 4.4
Display improvement

Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.