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ESP8266 Loader (Blynk Uploader) on Windows Pc

Developed By: Bluino Electronics

License: Free

Rating: 4,3/5 - 878 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.4
Size 18.2 MB
Release Date December 22, 20
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an application to write to external storage. [see more (10)]

What's New:
- Bug fixes on uploading process via USB & OTA. [see more]

Description from Developer:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Blynk-Switch-IoT-4CH-Only-Use-Smartphone-ESP8/

A tool runs on Android platform to create an IoT project easy.
Makes it easy to upload binary... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download ESP8266 Loader (Blynk Uploader) and install on Windows PC. ESP8266 Loader (Blynk Uploader) is free Tools app, developed by Bluino Electronics. Latest version of ESP8266 Loader (Blynk Uploader) is 1.4, was released on 2020-12-22 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of ESP8266 Loader (Blynk Uploader) is 4,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 878 users, 60 users had rated it 5*, 576 users had rated it 1*.

How to install ESP8266 Loader (Blynk Uploader) on Windows?

Instruction on how to install ESP8266 Loader (Blynk Uploader) on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install ESP8266 Loader (Blynk Uploader) 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 ESP8266 Loader (Blynk Uploader) 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 "ESP8266 Loader (Blynk Uploader)" 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 ESP8266 Loader (Blynk Uploader) 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 "ESP8266 Loader (Blynk Uploader)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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https://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Blynk-Switch-IoT-4CH-Only-Use-Smartphone-ESP8/

A tool runs on Android platform to create an IoT project easy.
Makes it easy to upload binary file (result of compiled Arduino IDE) to any Expressif ESP8266 development board via USB OTG or WiFi (OTA).

Features:
★ Upload/Flash bianry file via USB OTG
★ Upload/Flash bianry file via WiFi (OTA)
★ Support any USB chip: CDC/ACM, FTDI, PL2303, CH34X and CP210X
★ Serial Monitor for debuging
★ Change the Blynk token, SSID & password automatically durring upload
★ No Ads (Pro version)
★ Access to Google Drive storage (Pro version)
★ Multiple upload widgets button (Pro version)

Note:
- Your device must support USB Host OTG, otherwise the program will not work
- Use good quality OTG adapter/cable, otherwise the uploading failure
- If you get error: "Failed download. Check network connection." You can try to download the required file manually from this link:
https://github.com/bluino/ESP8266Loader and https://github.com/bluino/ESP8266Loader_extra
then extract it to internal storage, so that you will have the /sdcard/ESP8266Loader folder.

Warning: Try it on your own risk, it can damage your hardware (Android or ESP board) or lead to data loss (binary file or any Android data).
- Bug fixes on uploading process via USB & OTA.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.