YouWave for Windows

By YouWave
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Download.com staffJune 4, 2018

YouWave runs Android apps on your Windows PC. A big, beefy piece of software that creates a virtual Android environment inside Windows, YouWave is hardly app-like itself, and the apps it runs don't always transition well from the little touchscreen to the big window. But YouWave runs your favorite Android apps on your PC, and that's more than enough for many users. YouWave isn't free, but you can try it free for 10 days.

Pros

One app for all: Many users rely more on Android apps than Windows programs for banking, time management, and other important functions. YouWave's ability to run those apps on your Windows PC lets you use one application for each function.

Payment options: YouWave is compatible with Google Wallet and PayPal transactions, though many apps are free.

Windows content: You can open Windows folders and files from inside YouWave's virtual environment.

Cons

Better performers available: Many popular apps started out as Windows programs, and others already offer Windows versions with the same functionality but better performance. Others (like games) offer Webware versions.

Display: The emulated Android environment YouWave displays inside Windows lacks the crispness and clarity of Android devices, especially when apps are blown up to Windows size. Navigation and other actions also suffer in the translation from touch to click.

Bottom Line

While specific software for Windows or Android will give the best performance, YouWave's ability to run thousands of Android apps inside Windows and use the same apps across platforms will appeal to many users.

Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of YouWave 3.20.

YouWave for Windows

By YouWave
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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: July 22, 2015

Latest update: June 4, 2018

Version: 3.22

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows 2000
Windows 7
Windows ME
Windows 2003
Windows 98
Windows NT
Windows Vista
Windows XP

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 176,055

Downloads Last Week: 4

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User Reviews

2.3/5

6 User Votes

youwave helped me connect with my family
mctoolssApril 23, 2018
Pros
run whatsapp
Cons
Not vey easy to use
Summary
doesn't work
johannadenvogelFebruary 4, 2016
Pros
none, doesn't work
Cons
does not work
Summary
Does not work on XP!!!
PauljcsOctober 21, 2013
Pros
None, Would not run on XP
Cons
Gives the error "The procedure entry point GetTickCount64 could not be located in the dynamic link library KERNEL32.dll" I seems to have been compiled for Vista or newer
Summary
Would not run on XP and I will NOT upgrade to a newer disk space and CPU hungry OS. Installed Android on an old laptop instead,
Functionality? Limited!
CorbainJune 10, 2013
Pros
As the other review stated, you can only demo products on it. I didn't find any.
Cons
Waste of time. It wouldn't link to my Google account and demonstrates some strange behavior.
Summary
4-day trial was way more than enough time to determine its uselessness, it only took me 30 minutes of wasted effort to see that it wasn't going to work. After manually installing Google Play, it wouldn't link to my account. If you want to install anything, you have to get direct access to the .apk file and save it to the app folder, otherwise you won't be running anything. Glad I didn't pay for it. If you feel you have to much time on your hands until death arrives, you can go to their limited wiki articles.
Very useful for product demo
nncatDecember 9, 2012
Pros
Fast install Access to pictures in hard drive Runtime rotation is helpful for product demo
Cons
Small screen size
Summary
They ACTUALLY Expect People To PAY For THIS ?????
PC_HamsterApril 2, 2012
Pros
ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY NONE !!!!!
Cons
ARE THEY SERIOUS ????? This doesn't even deserve the Betaware tag !!!!! First, it doesn't even come with Android Market/Google Play (You have to MANUALLY INSTALL that) Second, IT IS A CPU HOG !!!!! Third, Amazon Appstore is THE WORST of all the app stores out there (AppBrain is a MUCH better alternative to GP if they needed one than Amazon Appstore COULD EVER BE) Fourth, it doesn't load the home screen after the first run. It just sits there flashing the big "YOUWAVE FOR ANDROID" logo
Summary
Don't get rid of Bluestacks for this PIECE OF SHITTY GARBAGE !!!!! ABSOLUTE TRIPE !!!!!

Developer’s Description

Emulate Android on your PC.

Runs Android apps and app stores on your PC, no phone requiredDownload thousands of apps online via app stores within youwaveHigh performance - The fastest way to run Android on pcEase of Use - Easy to install. Easy to import and run apps