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mobileDNA on Windows Pc

Developed By: imec - mict - Universiteit Gent

License: Free

Rating: 2,9/5 - 104 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.8.0.791711
Size 13.7 MB
Release Date April 18, 24
Category Lifestyle Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics [see more (9)]

What's New:
Bug fixes and performance improvements [see more]

Description from Developer:
Two out of three Flemish people (64.6%) say that they use their smartphone at least one hour a day. Moreover, 14% of them estimates that they use their device at least five hours a... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download mobileDNA and install on Windows PC. mobileDNA is free Lifestyle app, developed by imec - mict - Universiteit Gent. Latest version of mobileDNA is 1.8.0.791711, was released on 2024-04-18 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of mobileDNA is 2,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 104 users, 36 users had rated it 5*, 35 users had rated it 1*.

How to install mobileDNA on Windows?

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

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

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Other versions available: 1.8.0.791711.

Download mobileDNA 1.8.0.791711 on Windows PC – 13.7 MB

Two out of three Flemish people (64.6%) say that they use their smartphone at least one hour a day. Moreover, 14% of them estimates that they use their device at least five hours a day. At least, that's what they assume, because these numbers are based on their own assessment, not on the actual, measured use.

That is exactly where mobileDNA wants to help you: a clear insight into your own smartphone use. Which applications do you use? And for how long? MobileDNA offers you a 'diagnosis' of your smartphone use. Objective statistics and detailed reports, clearly displayed. That is your mobile DNA.

_MOBILE DNA: A MIRROR OF YOUR SMARTPHONE USE_
The application is meant as a mirror of your smartphone use. It is up to you to determine whether you want to adjust your use. This mirror consists of your usage statistics and a mobile diagnosis.

MobileDNA gives you more insight into your use statistics, such as:
- The number of applications you use
- How much time you spend on those apps, on average per day
- The moment(s) you use your smartphone most (time of day or weekday/weekend)
- The average number of notifications you receive per day
- The number of times you check your smartphone, along with the number of times you did not open an app
- Top 5 apps with the proportion (%) of your total smartphone time and number of smartphone checks

MobileDNA also provides you with a mobile diagnosis:
- Are you a diffuse or concentrated user?
- Are you a compulsive or conditioned user of your smartphone or of a particular app?
- Do you show (triggered) locked-in behavior?
- Are you a creature of habit?
- Do you show a splintered or blocked app use?
- Do you have a mobile biorhythm?

_ SCIENTIFIC PURPOSE_
MobileDNA is an application developed by Ghent University (research group for Media, Innovation and Communication Technologies, imec-mict-UGent) and was developed within the Kop Op-campaign that investigates the relation between people and their smartphone.

Ghent University never shares or sells your information (promise!). You can read the general terms and conditions https://www.ugent.be/mict/en/research/mobiledna/mobiledna-privacy-statement).

_COLLECTED DATA_
MobileDNA DOES register:
- the names of the applications that I open on my smartphone
- when and how long I use applications
- where I use an application (in case 'my location' is activated)
- receiving notifications, where the content of the message is NOT registered, but only the name of the application that sends the notification
- my type of smartphone
- my battery percentage

MobileDNA DOES NOT register:
- the internet addresses, browser activity or URLs I visit
- what I do within an application
- the content of messages, e-mails, calendars or other content
- images, photos, videos, sound recordings or any other content

You can switch mobileDNA on and off without restriction after installation. Tracking your usage does not start until you switch on "Track smartphone usage".
Bug fixes and performance improvements
Allows an application to collect component usage statistics
Declaring the permission implies intention to use the API and the user of the device can grant permission through the Settings application.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.