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Media Scanner Switch (root) on Windows Pc

Developed By: Dr.Ketan Hindocha

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.1
Size 1.1 MB
Release Date March 22, 14
Category Tools Apps

What's New:
V1.1-New Interface-Shows current status (graphical symbol On/Off) [see more]

Description from Developer:
Requirements :
It should work on 4.0 +
It needs Root
Needs to have USB debugging enable

Description
We know our device scans media on every boot, and that makes device slow on... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Media Scanner Switch (root) and install on Windows PC. Media Scanner Switch (root) is free Tools app, developed by Dr.Ketan Hindocha. Latest version of Media Scanner Switch (root) is 1.1, was released on 2014-03-22 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100. Overall rating of Media Scanner Switch (root) 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 Media Scanner Switch (root) on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Media Scanner Switch (root) on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Media Scanner Switch (root) 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 Media Scanner Switch (root) 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 "Media Scanner Switch (root)" 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 Media Scanner Switch (root) 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 "Media Scanner Switch (root)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.1.

Download Media Scanner Switch (root) 1.1 on Windows PC – 1.1 MB

Requirements :
It should work on 4.0 +
It needs Root
Needs to have USB debugging enable

Description
We know our device scans media on every boot, and that makes device slow on booting, also while scanning is running Call recording mod can't save recording. Also it drains considerable amount of battery juice.
This application simply disable/kill media scanning process. Also you can enable it any time (mostly needs after updating media files to device)
Sometimes after enabling it still media scan doesn't starts, just plug in to USB and transfer a media file.

How to use :

- Open from App drawer
- It will media scanner scanner switch text and right to that there is icon. single press on icon will enable media scanner. To disable media scanner long press same icon. same information pop up if you tap on media scanner switch text.

Wait before you purchase :
This is just Donation application and same free version available on XDA, You can try first free application and only consider to buy, if it works fine on your device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2624200
V1.1
-New Interface
-Shows current status (graphical symbol On/Off)