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Cortex Onboard on Windows Pc

Developed By: Vesper Marine Ltd

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 21, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.1.28
Size 375.3 MB
Release Date July 14, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Required to be able to access the camera device. [see more (12)]

What's New:
Minor fixes to Cortex, this includes Cortex Monitor reliability improvements and magnetic variation PGN fix. Removed channel 2006 from international VHF... [see more]

Description from Developer:
Cortex Onboard is free with your Cortex. Use it to configure your Cortex Hub and download updates to your Cortex devices with new features and improvements. You can also use Cortex... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Cortex Onboard and install on Windows PC. Cortex Onboard is free Tools app, developed by Vesper Marine Ltd. Latest version of Cortex Onboard is 2.1.28, was released on 2024-07-14 (updated on 2024-04-21). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Cortex Onboard is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Cortex Onboard on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Cortex Onboard on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Cortex Onboard 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!

  1. Install using BlueStacks
  2. Install using NoxPlayer

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

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.1.28.

Download Cortex Onboard 2.1.28 on Windows PC – 375.3 MB

Cortex Onboard is free with your Cortex. Use it to configure your Cortex Hub and download updates to your Cortex devices with new features and improvements. You can also use Cortex Onboard to receive and manage alerts, view AIS information and instrument data anywhere on board your boat. View out-of-the-box sensors or NMEA 2000 networked instruments.

- Setup is easy and free.
- Use Cortex Onboard to configure and update your Cortex devices easily.
- View AIS information and receive alerts on board direct to your device.
- Manage Anchor Watch from the palm of your hand anywhere on board.
- Use the Cortex Hub’s built-in sensors for battery level, barometric pressure and boat position.
- Connect your Cortex Hub to NMEA 2000, or an external sensor, to add monitoring for wind, depth, bilge high water, temperature, shore power or security.
- The Cortex Hub supports up to 10 WiFi devices (includes Handsets).
Minor fixes to Cortex, this includes Cortex Monitor reliability improvements and magnetic variation PGN fix. Removed channel 2006 from international VHF catalog.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Required to be able to reboot the device.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.