BlueStacks Android emulator

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Re: BlueStacks Android emulator

#16 Post by webfork »

appsuser wrote: Fri Jun 07, 2019 12:31 pm I was unable to run apps like WiFi Analyzer, I guess because of Android's lack of direct access to the network drivers? I'm assuming this is something inherent to emulation, but it would be great if this could be overcome.
I expect that's the case. If VMware and VirtualBox are any indication, BlueStacks is probably running a limited NAT router to prevent / block misbehavior by the host OS. This is a shame as there are some excellent, easy, and free networking tools out for Android.

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Re: BlueStacks Android emulator

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BlueStacks App Player rel. 5.1.100.1020 has been released at July 13, 2021
BlueStacks is #1 Android emulator on Windows.

Details:
• BlueStacks web site: https://www.bluestacks.com/
• BlueStacks download page (select rel. 5): https://www.bluestacks.com/download.html
• Installer name (Softpedia): BlueStacksMicroInstaller_5.1.100.1020_native.exe
• Installer size for 32 and 64 bit: 1.148 KB
• BlueStacks runs on Windows both 32 and 64 bit: XP, Vista, 7, 8.1 and 10
• Over 1 billion of downloads

BlueStacks reviews:
• Softpedia: https://www.softpedia.com/get/Mobile-Ph ... acks.shtml
• Fix the photo: https://fixthephoto.com/best-android-em ... ws-10.html
• Lifewire: https://www.lifewire.com/best-android-emulators-4175015

From Lifewire: Pros / Cons
Pros
• Includes a built-in app store
• Installing and opening apps is really easy
• Emulates Android Nougat (Android 7.0)
• Lets you install other APK files that aren’t in the store (Like APKmirror.com)
• Advanced settings like RAM and CPU allocation can be adjusted in the settings
• You can earn BlueStacks Points to trade in for things like gift cards or a premium subscription
Cons
• Includes ads
• Android version isn't current

Other
• Real Time Translation:
Translate your favorite Android games on PC in your local language in real time with BlueStacks.

Screenshots:
visit the program page on Softpedia.
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