FiSwitch on Windows Pc
Developed By: dwitherell
License: Free
Rating: 3,9/5 - 972 votes
Last Updated: April 18, 2024
App Details
| Version |
5.3 |
| Size |
1 MB |
| Release Date |
March 22, 21 |
| Category |
Tools Apps |
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What's New:
** Version 5.8 **- Can now choose to copy codes only or simply skip dialer permission checks- Standalone NR 5G detection edits- Fixes to email developer option... [see more]
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Description from Developer:
**** Main features ****
* Dialer code access for Google Fi users using official devices allowing for such useful functions as temporarily changing networks
** NOTE: These functions... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download FiSwitch and install on Windows PC. FiSwitch is free Tools app, developed by dwitherell. Latest version of FiSwitch is 5.3, was released on 2021-03-22 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of FiSwitch is 3,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 972 users, 153 users had rated it 5*, 548 users had rated it 1*.
How to install FiSwitch on Windows?
Instruction on how to install FiSwitch on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install FiSwitch 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 FiSwitch 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 "FiSwitch" 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 FiSwitch 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 "FiSwitch" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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**** Main features ****
* Dialer code access for Google Fi users using official devices allowing for such useful functions as temporarily changing networks
** NOTE: These functions are only useful for Google Fi users on supported devices - not all devices support these functions!
** Access can be through the main app, notification, widgets, broadcast tile or launcher shortcuts (if supported)
** Codes get stored and dialer opens, allowing users to long-press and select Paste to initiate the process - the Google Fi app then needs to complete it
** For those needing assistance, enabling Accessibility services allows the code to paste automatically
** For those using Fialer, the dialer no longer needs to open to send dialer codes!
** Can also opt to simply copy the codes
* Widgets, notification, tile, and shortcuts can all be customized
** Larger widget with 2-4 buttons, smaller widget with no buttons
** Customizable Information displayed as well as actions on click
** Notification to switch to preferred carrier when not currently on it
** Android 8+ requires optional background service to keep information displayed accurate
* Connection history
** Filterable and searchable list of connection changes
** Options for adding regularly timed current connection status entries
** Contains information on mobile and wifi connection if location is enabled and permitted
** Starting with Android 8+ connection tracking requires an optional background service
* Statistics
** Summary descriptives of durations and mobile signal strengths in total and by carrier and connection type
** Summaries in total as well as within customizable most recent time range
* Appearance
** Options for a light, dark, and black theme
** Options for widgets and notification appearance
* Helpful shortcuts
** Available within the app as well as launcher shortcuts
** Phone info, Mobile settings, eSIM manager, Band settings
* Help
** Detailed help categories explaining the various parts of the app
** 3dot menu includes links to join the FiSwitch Google Groups community as well as email the developer (me!)
**** For root users prior to Android 10 or Fialer users ****
* Dialer code buttons do not require the opening of the dialer or pasting of codes
** Triggers are simply sent without any further interaction needed
This app can be useful on any supported device, but it is specifically designed for Google Fi users on made-for-Fi devices. At its core this app is a slightly automated assistant for utilizing Google Fi-relevant dialer codes. These codes are typically used when there is a preference for one service over another. It should also be noted that these dialer codes are not officially supported by Google Fi, so use with caution. Dialer code functionality will be disabled if the main Google Fi app is not installed - that is the app that listens for the dialer codes, so they are useless without it.
It also shows connection information, which can include the name of the currently connected provider based on either sim or network, as well as connection type (including 5G), tower GCI, EARFCN if available, signal strength (dBm), LTE band if applicable, wifi SSID, wifi channel/frequency, and wifi signal type (dBm).
Read phone state privileges are asked for one reason:
* Grants access to current mobile connection information like type of network (3G, 4G, etc.)
Location privileges are asked for a number of reasons:
* Provides location data for History entries
* Grants access to current mobile connection information such as GCI and LTE band
* Grants access to current wifi information for Android 8.1+
Location privileges are asked for all the time because:
* Widgets/notification must update location-requiring connection/wifi information while the app is closed
* History entries made while the app is closed also use this information
Changelogs for the various versions of the app can also be found within the app itself!
** Version 5.8 **
- Can now choose to copy codes only or simply skip dialer permission checks
- Standalone NR 5G detection edits
- Fixes to email developer option
- Minor edits and additions to help section
- Minor miscellaneous fixes
