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TOUCHGUARD on Windows Pc

Developed By: TTC TELSYS, a.s.

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 3.37.12
Size 12.6 MB
Release Date November 15, 24
Category Productivity Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to access precise location. [see more (25)]

Description from Developer:
Patrols & Lone Worker Protection System for Android Smartphones.

The application is used for monitoring of lone workers and seniors.

The application serves as client to an o... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download TOUCHGUARD and install on Windows PC. TOUCHGUARD is free Productivity app, developed by TTC TELSYS, a.s.. Latest version of TOUCHGUARD is 3.37.12, was released on 2024-11-15 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of TOUCHGUARD is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install TOUCHGUARD on Windows?

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

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

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 3.37.12 , 3.37.5.

Download TOUCHGUARD 3.37.12 on Windows PC – 12.6 MB

Download TOUCHGUARD 3.37.5 on Windows PC – 8 MB

Patrols & Lone Worker Protection System for Android Smartphones.

The application is used for monitoring of lone workers and seniors.

The application serves as client to an online service. A contract with the service provider is required. For details see the service provider website www.touchguard.eu.
The app aims to provide an easy to use all-in-one solution.
Usual operational mode of the application is default launcher.
Loneworker system according to BS8484 specification (British Standard - Code of Practice for the provision of lone worker device services). The system provides automatic alert SMS messages, phone calls and server alarms. The application detects alarm condition using device sensors and panic button.

The app should provide the simplest possible user experience to the users.
On the first launch, the application asks for required permissions.
The second step is pairing of the app to the server account.

Special permissions used by this app:
BIND_DEVICE_ADMIN - The application can become Device Admin to temporarily prevent accidental uninstallation. Only the dispatcher (with correct permissions) can choose whether the app is Device Admin.
SEND_SMS - This permission is used for sending loneworker emergency SMS.

This app uses the Device Administrator permission. If manager enables Device Admin this app can't be uninstalled until the manager disables Device Admin. There are no uses policies.

Accessibility Service
Because this app is an accessibility service, it can observe your actions, retrieve window content, and observe text that you type.

Application is used for higher productivity and safe work environment as a Lone worker protection system. For safer work we use Accessibility Services API to prevent leaving application to be sure, app will work on foreground in case of emergency.

To begin using Accessibility service TOUCHGUARD:
- Navigate to Settings > Accessibility
- Locate and turn on TouchGuard
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Marker permission for applications that wish to access notification policy.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
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 change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to send SMS messages.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
This constant was deprecated in API level 21. No longer enforced.
Allows an app to access approximate location.