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Bad Elf Flex on Windows Pc

Developed By: Bad Elf, LLC

License: Free

Rating: 2,2/5 - 17 votes

Last Updated: April 19, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.3.5.1370
Size 56.3 MB
Release Date November 14, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (14)]

What's New:
Fixed app crash when connecting to some Bad Elf GNSS receivers, and other minor bug fixes. [see more]

Description from Developer:
This is the free companion utility app for the Bad Elf Flex and Bad Elf Flex Mini -- our flexible, intuitive, and affordable survey-grade GNSS receivers.

Designed for GIS and su... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Bad Elf Flex and install on Windows PC. Bad Elf Flex is free Tools app, developed by Bad Elf, LLC. Latest version of Bad Elf Flex is 1.3.5.1370, was released on 2024-11-14 (updated on 2024-04-19). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Bad Elf Flex is 2,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 17 users, 10 users had rated it 5*, 3 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Bad Elf Flex on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Bad Elf Flex on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

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

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This is the free companion utility app for the Bad Elf Flex and Bad Elf Flex Mini -- our flexible, intuitive, and affordable survey-grade GNSS receivers.

Designed for GIS and survey professionals, the Bad Elf Flex and Flex Mini connect to your phone or tablet via Bluetooth and provide high-accuracy location data to ANY and ALL field data collection apps in your workflow.

This app allows you to view the health of the Flex hardware, change settings, and perform firmware updates. The app also supports purchasing and loading Flex Tokens into the hardware for standalone use of higher-accuracy features and correction sources. Several correction sources are supported including SBAS, RTK via NTRIP, and L-band.

Visit https://bad-elf.com/flex to learn more about the Bad Elf Flex and our other GNSS receivers.

NOTES:

* This app requires a Bad Elf Flex or Flex Mini to operate.

* This app does not support our mapping-grade receivers: Bad Elf GPS Pro, GPS Pro+, Surveyor, and GPS for Lightning dongle.

* Continued use of the GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Fixed app crash when connecting to some Bad Elf GNSS receivers, and other minor bug fixes.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows access to the vibrator.
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 an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.