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Load Shedding Notifier on Windows Pc

Developed By: abisoft

License: Free

Rating: 4,7/5 - 248.497 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 5.3.21
Size 71.8 MB
Release Date April 16, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (11)]

What's New:
5.3.21:Updated Joburg City Power areas.Other recent updates:Updated Emfuleni schedules and areas.Improved Tweet filtering.Added power outage notifications.Some... [see more]

Description from Developer:
The top rated load shedding app

This app monitors the current Eskom load shedding status and notifies you if the power is scheduled to go off in your area.

Please note:
This app... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Load Shedding Notifier and install on Windows PC. Load Shedding Notifier is free Tools app, developed by abisoft. Latest version of Load Shedding Notifier is 5.3.21, was released on 2024-04-16 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000,000. Overall rating of Load Shedding Notifier is 4,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 248,497 users, 7,308 users had rated it 5*, 213,673 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Load Shedding Notifier on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Load Shedding Notifier on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

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

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The top rated load shedding app

This app monitors the current Eskom load shedding status and notifies you if the power is scheduled to go off in your area.

Please note:
This app includes schedules for ALL Eskom supplied areas (nationwide) and ALL known municipality supplied areas (nationwide) that publish load shedding schedules. If your municipality is not included, please send an email to abisoft11@gmail.com to get it added.

Key features:
• Real-time Eskom load shedding status monitoring.
• Offset status for City of Cape Town customers.
• Power grid status monitoring.
• Early warning of scheduled load shedding in your areas.
• Multiple areas can be configured.
• Configure quiet times for each area.
• View load shedding schedules for your areas for the following month.
• Very low data usage.
• Configurable alerts.

Disclaimer:
Abisoft is in no way affiliated with or a representative of Eskom or any of the municipalities. All schedules and load shedding status updates are obtained from the Eskom website (loadshedding.eskom.co.za).

This app is provided free of charge, and Abisoft will not accept any liability for losses arising out of the information presented in this app.
5.3.21:
Updated Joburg City Power areas.

Other recent updates:
Updated Emfuleni schedules and areas.
Improved Tweet filtering.
Added power outage notifications.
Some performance enhancements.
Updated Eskom areas.
Updated City Power schedules and areas.
Updated White River areas.
Updated Tweeling and Villiers schedules.
Updated Parys schedule.
Updated Upington zoning.
Performance improvements.
Updated eThekwini schedules and areas.
Updated City Power areas.
Updated Ekurhuleni areas.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
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.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Permission an application must hold in order to use ACTION_REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.