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Hail Watch 2 on Windows Pc

Developed By: Bathtub Gin

License: Free

Rating: 3,4/5 - 8 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.1.16
Size 4.9 MB
Release Date December 10, 23
Category Weather Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. [see more (4)]

What's New:
Reworked and updated the background handling for lower power use and newer APIs. Good for latest Android 11 now. [see more]

Description from Developer:
Get notified of hail warnings in your area.

Data source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

Data use:
Each update fetches around 5kb of data (secure, compressed).
Background... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Hail Watch 2 and install on Windows PC. Hail Watch 2 is free Weather app, developed by Bathtub Gin. Latest version of Hail Watch 2 is 2.1.16, was released on 2023-12-10 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Hail Watch 2 is 3,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 8 users, 2 users had rated it 5*, 4 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Hail Watch 2 on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Hail Watch 2 on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Hail Watch 2 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 Hail Watch 2 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 "Hail Watch 2" 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 Hail Watch 2 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 "Hail Watch 2" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Get notified of hail warnings in your area.

Data source: National Weather Service (weather.gov)

Data use:
Each update fetches around 5kb of data (secure, compressed).
Background checks - if enabled - are made once per hour between 6am and midnight.

Permissions:
full network access, approximate location: used to fetch updated data, and detect rough location to filter the results.
run at startup, control vibration, prevent device from sleeping: used to check data feed in the background and notify you of new alerts.

Privacy: no data is uploaded. No ads in this app.

Accessibility: I have made an effort to optimize a11y, feedback is appreciated.

Feedback: There is a feedback option in the app via doorbell.io (top right) if you have any problems or suggestions.
Reworked and updated the background handling for lower power use and newer APIs. Good for latest Android 11 now.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access approximate location.