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WikiSurfer for Wikisource on Windows Pc

Developed By: Avelgood Apps

License: Free

Rating: 4,4/5 - 28 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.1-r-2016-01-23
Size 12.1 MB
Release Date January 23, 16
Category Books & Reference Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (6)]

Description from Developer:
This is a mobile app for Wikisource™, a free online library of texts that are legally available for free distribution including works that are now in the public domain.

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About this app

On this page you can download WikiSurfer for Wikisource and install on Windows PC. WikiSurfer for Wikisource is free Books & Reference app, developed by Avelgood Apps. Latest version of WikiSurfer for Wikisource is 1.0.1-r-2016-01-23, was released on 2016-01-23 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of WikiSurfer for Wikisource is 4,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 28 users, 19 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install WikiSurfer for Wikisource on Windows?

Instruction on how to install WikiSurfer for Wikisource on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

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

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Other versions available: 1.0.1-r-2016-01-23.

Download WikiSurfer for Wikisource 1.0.1-r-2016-01-23 on Windows PC – 12.1 MB

This is a mobile app for Wikisource™, a free online library of texts that are legally available for free distribution including works that are now in the public domain.

WikiSurfer was built by Avelgood Apps straight off from the code for the official Wikipedia™ app developed by the Wikimedia Foundation. So if you are already a user of the Wikipedia app you will immediately feel right at home with WikiSurfer.

App features:

* Quickly switch between articles of interest with tabbed browsing

* View article previews when you tap a link

* Great search results with short descriptions of matching articles

* Search for and read Wikisource articles on the English wiki

* Quickly share facts as image cards or text links

* Saved pages for when you don't have a data connection

* Prominent image and description at the top of many articles

* High resolution image galleries

* Related book suggestions at the bottom of each article

* Swipe left for quick section navigation table of contents


App's FAQ:
http://www.avelgood.com/wikisurfer-ios-faq/

Privacy policy:
http://www.avelgood.com/wikisurfer-privacy-policy/

Terms of Use:
http://www.avelgood.com/wikisurfer-terms-of-use/

To send feedback in the app tap:
WB > More > About the WikiSurfer app > Send app feedback

Wikisource and Wikipedia are trademarks of the Wikimedia Foundation and are used with permission of the Wikimedia Foundation. We are not endorsed by or affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation. 5% of revenue from this app will be donated to the Wikimedia Foundation.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.