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PPP Widget 2 (discontinued) on Windows Pc

Developed By: Josua Dietze

License: Free

Rating: 3,7/5 - 3.268 votes

Last Updated: April 17, 2024

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Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.6.0
Size 404.5 KB
Release Date December 13, 23
Category Communication Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an application to write to external storage. [see more (9)]

What's New:
- Make Bluetooth optional in app requirements*This is likely the last release of PPP Widget 2. All development now goes into PPP Widget 3. [see more]

Description from Developer:
If PPP Widget 2 works for you, PPP Widget 3 should work as well, maybe with a little speed improvement. Try it!

If you have a modem that DOESN'T work with PPP Widget 2, you sh... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download PPP Widget 2 (discontinued) and install on Windows PC. PPP Widget 2 (discontinued) is free Communication app, developed by Josua Dietze. Latest version of PPP Widget 2 (discontinued) is 1.6.0, was released on 2023-12-13 (updated on 2024-04-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of PPP Widget 2 (discontinued) is 3,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 3,268 users, 726 users had rated it 5*, 1,795 users had rated it 1*.

How to install PPP Widget 2 (discontinued) on Windows?

Instruction on how to install PPP Widget 2 (discontinued) on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install PPP Widget 2 (discontinued) 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 PPP Widget 2 (discontinued) 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 "PPP Widget 2 (discontinued)" 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 PPP Widget 2 (discontinued) 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 "PPP Widget 2 (discontinued)" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

Discussion

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If PPP Widget 2 works for you, PPP Widget 3 should work as well, maybe with a little speed improvement. Try it!

If you have a modem that DOESN'T work with PPP Widget 2, you should definitely try PPP Widget 3.

If you run into fundamental problems with PPP Widget 3, you can still come back to PPP Widget 2.

Use your 3G modem stick or your modem-enabled phone with your Wifi-only Android tablet for mobile Internet access, by using its USB host (OTG) feature or Bluetooth (with DUN devices). No additional kernel driver modules required.

This application is NOT guaranteed to work on every device combination because I obviously can't test every tablet or modem.
To increase your chances, READ and UNDERSTAND the full description, and check the requirement list!
Also, I only test on stock ROMs; custom ROMs can always provide USB modem support.

Be prepared to provide a detailed error report if things fail on your device. Don't just give a bad rating and write "Doesn't work" in the comment. That will neither help you nor anyone else.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Needs root access, with "SuperSU" app; other SU programs (like Kingroot) may cause problems
- For USB: Needs USB host connection (with OTG adapter)
- For USB: Needs a external USB power (modems draw more power than tablets can usually deliver)
- The modem or external phone to use must provide serial USB ports or the Bluetooth DUN profile and use the standard PPP protocol. Ask the manufacturer if unsure. Note that many newer 4G modems do NOT provide standard PPP ports.

This app is free. No ads. No data gathering.

It works with most devices on Android 4.x and 5.x with full network access, including Google Play downloads.
Note that the full network access may not work on all tablet models, due to modifications made to the Android system by manufacturers.

Keep in mind that this app is still young. If you get crashes, upload the bug report when asked, so that I can fix things. Better: report your problems at the PPP Widget forum. See link given in this FAQ page:
http://www.draisberghof.de/android/pppwidget2.html

Important: this is NOT a regular app - it is "widget only". You will NOT find its icon in the app menu. You have to place the WIDGET on a workspace manually.
Make sure you know how to access widgets on your device. It varies between manufacturers. Read the manual.

Also, this app uses the VPN feature of Android. However, this is the only way to create a network interface, there is no actual VPN.
As a consequence, real VPN will unfortunately not be possible over this connection.

Again, if your device combination does not work, write a report. Just complaining is not helpful. This app works closely to the device hardware which varies from model to model, and I can't test each and every modem or tablet out there, obviously.

Also, the USB host feature (OTG) is often not very robust.If your modem is not detected reliably, it may help to reboot the device once in a while, or change the ORDER of connecting OTG cable, hub, power and modem.

See http://www.draisberghof.de/android/pppwidget2.html for FAQs and feedback options.
No E-Mail please! You will just be redirected to the FAQs page and the support forum.

Details:

This widget enables Internet access over almost any USB or Bluetooth device with PPP modem capabilities, including many classic mobile phones (smartphones generally not included).

It is a complete rewrite of the previous "PPP Widget", with one of the main advantages being that additional kernel drivers are no longer required.
However, some Android devices have a "blacklist" for USB devices (like Sony Xperia Tablet Z) and may refuse to accept a range of possible USB accessories including modems.

Even if this app needs root access for building the connection, it does NOT alter any system files!
In case of severe and unusual problems just uninstall and reboot.
- Make Bluetooth optional in app requirements
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This is likely the last release of PPP Widget 2. All development now goes into PPP Widget 3.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
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.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to read from external storage.