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GridWichterle on Windows Pc

Developed By: Avast Labs

License: Free

Rating: 4,4/5 - 299 votes

Last Updated: December 23, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.2
Size 167.4 KB
Release Date November 06, 13
Category Libraries & Demo Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps. [see more (1)]

What's New:
Initial release [see more]

Description from Developer:
This app is made for Android designers and developers.

It will show grid overlay over whole system which helps you to verify your excellent app design.

What is the grid good for?... [read more]

App preview ([see all 4 screenshots])

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About this app

On this page you can download GridWichterle and install on Windows PC. GridWichterle is free Libraries & Demo app, developed by Avast Labs. Latest version of GridWichterle is 1.0.2, was released on 2013-11-06 (updated on 2023-12-23). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of GridWichterle is 4,4. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 299 users, 208 users had rated it 5*, 19 users had rated it 1*.

How to install GridWichterle on Windows?

Instruction on how to install GridWichterle on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

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

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.2.

Download GridWichterle 1.0.2 on Windows PC – 167.4 KB

This app is made for Android designers and developers.

It will show grid overlay over whole system which helps you to verify your excellent app design.

What is the grid good for?
● makes adhering to Android Design Guidelines - "Metrics and Grids" easy
● your app will look aesthetically pleasing
● designers use grid to create designs, use this app to verify design implementation

Customization in settings
● Grid size in dp (default is 8dp)
● Grid color and transparency
● Full screen mode (if the grid should start on the very top of the screen)

Why 'Wichterle'?
Otto Wichterle was a famous Czech inventor, best known for his invention of contact lenses. You can see more details with contact lenses, just like with this app. You won't miss any misaligned views in your app.

Documentation & code: https://github.com/inmite/android-grid-wichterle

This application is part of the Avast Labs Google Play account, maintained by Avast Software. Applications hosted under this account are intended for public use. Because the account is used for testing new applications and concepts, it may contain fully operational applications as well as simple demos. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Initial release
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.