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Places on Windows Pc

Developed By: ŠKODA AUTO a.s.

License: Free

Rating: 2,8/5 - 17 votes

Last Updated: December 25, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.3
Size 4.3 MB
Release Date October 30, 15
Category Auto & Vehicles Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to access precise location. [see more (11)]

Description from Developer:
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Places – Škoda MirrorLink App
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This application from ŠKODA AUTO a.s. alows you to connect mobile phone with your... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Places and install on Windows PC. Places is free Auto & Vehicles app, developed by ŠKODA AUTO a.s.. Latest version of Places is 1.0.3, was released on 2015-10-30 (updated on 2023-12-25). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of Places is 2,8. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 17 users, 5 users had rated it 5*, 6 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Places on Windows?

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

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

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.3.

Download Places 1.0.3 on Windows PC – 4.3 MB

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Places – Škoda MirrorLink App
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This application from ŠKODA AUTO a.s. alows you to connect mobile phone with your ŠKODA car which is compatible with MirrorLink technology.
This application respects the weather and daytime, as well as vehicle data, and suggests possible targets near you to become a special every day. Thanks application connected by MirrorLink ™ technology with car you you will always be in motion.
You can find what you need quickly, application shows you tips in seven categories, which are displayed on the infotainment unit of your ŠKODA car. So each ride will be more simplify - whether it is a spontaneous short ride on a rainy day, or a family outing on a sunny weekend.
Besides data on the direction and distance there are also evaluating other visitor information. Instantly you can see and opening times and more information. If you are looking for a particular purpose, are available as well as a manual search.
Navigation will help you not only to reach the goal by car, but it helps you with your smartphone as pedestrians safely to get to their destination; It is especially practical in busy urban centers.
Displayed screenshots serve as an example and can be displayed in its appearance and content differ from actual applications.
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NOTICE:
Recommended method of use - This application connect to your Škoda infotainment system by MirrorLink.
Recommended device: HTC One M8 (Android 5.0.1)
 Other supported devices:
o Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Note Edge, S5, S6, S6 Edge
o Sony Xperia Z3
 Activated mobile data on SIM card
 Activated Google account for using MirrorLink applications
 MirrorLink applications installed
o All applications needs to be set up (Maps downloaded, Temperature set in °C, logged in accounts…)
 Micro USB cable needed
 Bluetooth pairing between device and Infotainment unit has to be done before the MirrorLink technology is going to be used
CONNECTION:
1. Go to „Setup“ in menu of Infotainment system
2. Choose Data transfer device in Setup item
3. Select application control.
Enable application control
1. Choose „SmartLink“ from the carousel menu.
2. Go to settings.
2. Make sure that the MirrorLink technology is preferred.
3. Go back to the SmartLink main menu and enter the Device list..
4. Select the MirrorLink compatible smartphone from the list of available devices.
5. After successful connection a list of MirrorLink compatible applications is displayed.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.