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Compass on Windows Pc

Developed By: Craddy Software

License: Free

Rating: 4,2/5 - 14 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.1
Size 1.8 MB
Release Date December 07, 14
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to access information about networks. [see more (5)]

What's New:
04/03/2014 - Major upgrade. Updated the technology to use the ACCELEROMETER and MAGNETIC_FIELD sensors rather than the old deprecated ORIENTATION sensor which... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Navigational Compass for Android devices that utilise calibrated hardware sensors.

Note: This app can also be used to check if you have hardware sensors and, if so, the accuracy o... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Compass and install on Windows PC. Compass is free Tools app, developed by Craddy Software. Latest version of Compass is 2.1, was released on 2014-12-07 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Compass is 4,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 14 users, 2 users had rated it 5*, 10 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Compass on Windows?

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

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

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.1.

Download Compass 2.1 on Windows PC – 1.8 MB

Navigational Compass for Android devices that utilise calibrated hardware sensors.

Note: This app can also be used to check if you have hardware sensors and, if so, the accuracy of your sensors (if you already know which way is North.)

Keep in mind that the sensors in your phone may be affected by various objects - metals, phone covers, etc., etc.
So remember to use this app as an approximation only.

Also worth noting: Some devices constantly need their sensors calibrated. Calibration may be achieved by opening this Compass app, or any other Compass type app, then turning your phone over a few times left to right, right to left, front to back, and back to front.

Enjoy!
04/03/2014 - Major upgrade. Updated the technology to use the ACCELEROMETER and MAGNETIC_FIELD sensors rather than the old deprecated ORIENTATION sensor which most Compass apps surprisingly, and incorrectly, still use!
Added a dedicated Location screen to display the address and GPS co-ordinates for compatible devices.
03/03/2014 - Added direction to bearing text. Added location and GPS data for compatible devices.
05/02/2014 - Optimizations
04/02/2014 - Initial version
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.