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Latest update [menu]
26.05.2020 - version 2.5.1
* Minor icon update
14.05.2020 - version 2.5.0
* Dark Theme
* Migration to BLE Library 2.2.0
* New app icon
* Several bugs fixed, including one that required toggling location permission in Settings in order to scan.
Description [menu]
nRF Blinky is an application developed targeting an audience of developers who are new to Bluetooth Low Energy. This is a simple application with two basic features.
- Scan and connect to any nRF5 DK containing the Nordic Semiconductor’s proprietary LED Button Service.
- Turn on/off LED 1 on the nRF DK
- Receive Button 1 press event from a nRF DK on the nRF Blinky Application.
The source code for this application is available on GitHub on the following link:
https://github.com/NordicSemiconductor/Android-nRF-Blinky
Note:
- Android 4.3 or newer is required.
- In order to scan for Bluetooth LE device the Location permission must be granted and, on some phones, the Location must be enabled. This app will not use the location information in any way.
How to install nRF Blinky APK for Android [menu]
Download nRF Blinky APK file (no.nordicsemi.android.nrfblinky_22_1503858.zip) from SameAPK.com, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Download Split APKs Installer (SAI)
- Download and unzip file you already downloaded (no.nordicsemi.android.nrfblinky_22_1503858.zip)
- Open Split APKs Installer and follow steps on this app.
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install nRF Blinky APK on Windows 7/8/10 or MAC PC? [menu]
Download nRF Blinky APK file(no.nordicsemi.android.nrfblinky_22_1503858.zip) from SameAPK.com to your PC (ex: /Users/xxx/Downloads/(no.nordicsemi.android.nrfblinky_22_1503858.zip)), then follow these steps:
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Download and unzip file no.nordicsemi.android.nrfblinky_22_1503858.zip.
- Using ADB or Split APKs Installer same as install for Android.
nRF Blinky APK Pros & Cons [menu]
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 32 bit device (most Emulator using 32bit arch CPU)
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
Everything is good.
