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Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy on Windows Pc

Developed By: Harald Schlangmann

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 16, 2024

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	24.8.1
Size	39.3 MB
Release Date	November 27, 23
Category	Travel & Local Apps
App Permissions: Allows an app to access precise location. [see more (14)]
What's New: - fixed a problem with Bluetooth permissions on Android 12 and later- added support for Racebox Mini S [see more]
Description from Developer: Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy is a versatile trip computer and GPS / OBD data monitor. The trip computer records distance and time traveled, and calculates average speeds. Using the na... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy and install on Windows PC. Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy is free Travel & Local app, developed by Harald Schlangmann. Latest version of Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy is 24.8.1, was released on 2023-11-27 (updated on 2024-04-16). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000. Overall rating of Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy 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 Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy 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!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy using BlueStacks

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.
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
Once installed, click "Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy" 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 Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 24.8.1 , 24.8.0.

Download Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy 24.8.1 on Windows PC – 39.3 MB

Download Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy 24.8.0 on Windows PC – 39.3 MB

Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy is a versatile trip computer and GPS / OBD data monitor. The trip computer records distance and time traveled, and calculates average speeds. Using the navigation module from Harry's GPS Suite, GPS/OBD Buddy will furthermore forecast arrival times using waypoints.

In addition to standard iPhone GPS functionality, GPS/OBD Buddy supports a huge set of external GPS and OBD sensors. Accessing these sensors directly, GPS/OBD Buddy gives you a detailed view not available in any other app.

Like all applications from Harry's GPS Suite, Harry's GPS/OBD Buddy uses our advanced GPS Engine. We offer Harry's GPS Buddy as a technology demo for Harry's GPS Suite for free. In case you want to do more with the data shown, check out one of the Harry's LapTimer editions.

FEATURES

Extensive display of GPS information: speed, height, heading, slope, accuracy, GPS update rate, latitude, longitude, lateral and lineal acceleration, a nice compass, and waypoints approached; display of trip information - both continuously and from the latest starting point; trip information includes time traveled, time without movement, average speed overall and while in movement; navigation module including waypoint management, calculation of distance to waypoint, estimated time of arrival. In case a compatible OBD sensor is connected, Harry's GPS Buddy will display wheel speed, engine RPM, fuel level, voltage of electric system, coolant and oil temperatures, throttle position, fuel consumption, power and torque developed by engine.

Please head to GPS/OBD Buddy's (LapTimer's) homepage for more information: http://www.gps-laptimer.de

Compatible devices are listed on http://www.gps-laptimer.de/compatibility/android

- fixed a problem with Bluetooth permissions on Android 12 and later
- added support for Racebox Mini S

Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
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 applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.