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TCPUART transparent Bridge on Windows Pc

Developed By: hardcoded joy

License: Free

Rating: 4,9/5 - 71 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.3.5
Size 313.7 KB
Release Date November 29, 23
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (1)]

What's New:
Fixed bug in USB drivers.More boards are supported now, including ST-LINK/V2-1 found on STM32 Nucleo-64 boards. [see more]

Description from Developer:
This application allows you to connect an UART (Serial) USB adapter to a TCP socket, to send and receive data.

Example use case:
- connect your Arduino to the phone using OTG cabl... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download TCPUART transparent Bridge and install on Windows PC. TCPUART transparent Bridge is free Tools app, developed by hardcoded joy. Latest version of TCPUART transparent Bridge is 1.3.5, was released on 2023-11-29 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000. Overall rating of TCPUART transparent Bridge is 4,9. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 71 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 64 users had rated it 1*.

How to install TCPUART transparent Bridge on Windows?

Instruction on how to install TCPUART transparent Bridge on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

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

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This application allows you to connect an UART (Serial) USB adapter to a TCP socket, to send and receive data.

Example use case:
- connect your Arduino to the phone using OTG cable
- access it using netcat in Linux

Supported boards / chips:
Arduino (original and clones)
ESP8266 boards
ESP32 boards
NodeMCU
ESP32-CAM-MB
STM32 Nucleo-64 (ST-LINK/V2-1)
FTDI
PL2303
CP210x
CH34x
many CDC ACM devices

Connection:
Phone must have USB OTG function and be able to provide power to the connected USB device (most phones nowadays).
Use USB OTG adapter cable (test the adapter works by connecting a computer mouse).
Use normal USB cable to connect your embedded board to the OTG adapter.
Note: symmetrical USB C - USB C cable might not work. Use normal cable and OTG adapter.

End-User License Agreement:
https://www.hardcodedjoy.com/app-eula?id=com.hardcodedjoy.tcpuart
Fixed bug in USB drivers.
More boards are supported now, including ST-LINK/V2-1 found on STM32 Nucleo-64 boards.
Allows applications to open network sockets.