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Essential Connector on Windows Pc

Developed By: Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

License: Free

Rating: 3,6/5 - 44 votes

Last Updated: December 30, 2023

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	2.2.0
Size	65.3 MB
Release Date	December 11, 23
Category	Travel & Local Apps
App Permissions: Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware. [see more (14)]
What's New: Thank you for using Essential Connector! We update the app regularly to make the experience better for you. This version includes:COMBINED TRIPS - Get there... [see more]
Description from Developer: Your smart travel assistant. Easily plan your trip using bus, train and subway. Automatically receive service alerts on the routes you take most often. For select routes we will sh... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Essential Connector and install on Windows PC. Essential Connector is free Travel & Local app, developed by Metropolitan Transportation Authority.. Latest version of Essential Connector is 2.2.0, was released on 2023-12-11 (updated on 2023-12-30). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Essential Connector is 3,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 44 users, 13 users had rated it 5*, 25 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Essential Connector on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Essential Connector on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Essential Connector 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!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install Essential Connector 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 "Essential Connector" 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 Essential Connector 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 "Essential Connector" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.2.0 , 2.0.2.

Download Essential Connector 2.2.0 on Windows PC – 65.3 MB

Download Essential Connector 2.0.2 on Windows PC – 64.6 MB

Your smart travel assistant. Easily plan your trip using bus, train and subway. Automatically receive service alerts on the routes you take most often. For select routes we will show you options for combining taxi and transit to get you where you are going, faster.

PLAN A TRIP. Find out easily how to commute using regular public transit during the day and night.

LIVE DEPARTURES. Tap a station on the map to see live departures, including the last train arrivals of the night and available buses nearby. Plus, get info on current service disruptions and upcoming service changes.

PERSONALIZED MAP—Over time the map will highlight the stops you use most often, making it easier to plan your trips

STEP-BY-STEP ASSISTANCE—Guidance to your destination that automatically updates as you move.

Smart features require enabling Essential Connector Pro. Your data is used privately to provide you with a personalized experience. You have full control over the data collected.

Thank you for using Essential Connector! We update the app regularly to make the experience better for you. This version includes:
COMBINED TRIPS - Get there faster by combining subway, bus and Citi Bike (for select routes).
ENHANCED PLANNING - Want to enjoy the spring weather? Compare transit, bike and walking routes.
PLACES - Save your favorite places to make routing easier. Let the app do this for you with Pro Mode.

Allows an app to use fingerprint hardware.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an application to read from external storage.