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GCDroid / WheriDroid on Windows Pc

Developed By: GCDroid

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 88 votes

Last Updated: October 26, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version V3.0.5
Size 43.3 MB
Release Date October 26, 24
Category Entertainment Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (15)]

What's New:
- New: Support loading of external Wherigo cartridges - New: Allow cache selection on all map zoom levels - New: Allow selecting overlapping caches on map -... [see more]

Description from Developer:
IMPORTANT

GCDroid is VERY limited for Groundspeak (geocaching.com) basic users!
Unless you pay for THEIR premium membership, GCDroid is unable to provide much use. This is limited... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download GCDroid / WheriDroid and install on Windows PC. GCDroid / WheriDroid is free Entertainment app, developed by GCDroid. Latest version of GCDroid / WheriDroid is V3.0.5, was released on 2024-10-26 (updated on 2024-10-26). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 500. Overall rating of GCDroid / WheriDroid is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 88 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 88 users had rated it 1*.

How to install GCDroid / WheriDroid on Windows?

Instruction on how to install GCDroid / WheriDroid on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

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

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IMPORTANT

GCDroid is VERY limited for Groundspeak (geocaching.com) basic users!
Unless you pay for THEIR premium membership, GCDroid is unable to provide much use. This is limited by Groundspeak, NOT GCDroid!

GCDroid is your 'one stop shop' mobile geocaching application. Versatile and user friendly, it is designed for both online and offline geocaching in mind. GCDroid integrates seamlessly with GSAK and Dropbox but also offers direct access to caches via the Live API.

A geocaching app for geocachers from a geocacher...

All GCdroid subscriptions come with a one-time free trial with all features based on your geocaching.com account type enabled

Just a couple highlights

• Built-In Wherigo Player
• Ad free
• direct access to Dropbox to download GSAK databases or GPX files
• Merge multiple databases into one
• Submit custom Fieldnote/Log
• Advanced Search
• FTF Search Mode (show unfound caches)
• Hide Search Mode (show all caches, including disabled, owned, found)
• Convert live database to offline database
• Show source of cache page (ideal for puzzles with hidden text)

Latest changes:

Version 3.0.0
• new: native Wherigo Player that supports caching and playing at the same time
• fix: new Groundspeak API
- New: Support loading of external Wherigo cartridges
- New: Allow cache selection on all map zoom levels
- New: Allow selecting overlapping caches on map
- New: Reworked Offline Maps Download
- New: Added Download Status View
- New: Tile Map Server tokens are now case insensitive
- New: Mapping Library update
- New: Support for modern Themes like Elevate
- New; Support for Themes in zip and xml format
- Fix: Update Friends Logs tab
- Fix: Improve overall download stability
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to change the Z-order of tasks.
Allows an application to read the user's contacts data.
Allows an application to read the user's calendar data.
Allows an application to write the user's calendar data.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.