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Octopus Balance Reader 2.0.5

8.9 MB / 1000K+ Downloads / Rating 4.0 - 5,046 reviews


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Octopus Balance Reader, developed and published by studenttwok, has released its latest version, 2.0.5, on 2024-11-02. This app falls under the Tools category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 1000000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.0, based on 5.046 reviews.

Octopus Balance Reader APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 5.0+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.hklight.octopusreader

Updated: 3 months ago

Developer Name: studenttwok

Category: Tools

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Octopus Balance Reader on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.0
Total 5,046 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2019-10-09
Doesnt need to log in/sign up if you want to scan your octopus card balance, its easier for tourist

1 ★, on 2019-12-05
It shows my octupus card balance value inaccurately. It always shows $7 less than the true balance.

5 ★, on 2019-04-22
better octopus reader than the octopus company app. no need to sign in, just a useful reader.

5 ★, on 2019-04-21
simple n easy to check balance in the card.

5 ★, on 2020-01-16
Fantastic and easy to use

1 ★, on 2018-12-06
The balance displayed is always wrong

Previous Versions

Octopus Balance Reader 2.0.5
2024-11-02 / 8.9 MB / Android 5.0+

Octopus Balance Reader 2.0.3
2022-12-06 / 7.4 MB / Android 4.4+

About this app

First app to retrieve the balance of the HK Octopus Card, since 2011.
Once you own an NFC enabled android phone, you are eligible to use this app.

Thanks for support us for more than 10 years, the app is revamped to support modern Android version. With improved UX.

Able to read the balance offline!

This app will only read the data from the card. It will not modify any data on your card.

Thanks for your support! :)

Sound is emitted by the system, even after you uninstall this app. Android try to show you that no app is suitable to read your card.

FAQ please refer to http://hklight.net/#OctopusBalanceReader


The old version Octopus cannot be read due to Android NFC hardware constraint. The card id of old version Octopus card contains no bracket and 8 digit only.

Notice:
No cracking or illegal activity are involved during development process. All the reading feature is performed under the mechanism provided by the card system.

Google Nexus S and Samsung Galaxy Nexus are the only two devices that can be bought in Hong Kong and having NFC hardware.

Tested Device:
1. Google Nexus S (4.1.1)
2. Samsung Galaxy Nexus
3. Asus Nexus 7
4. Galaxy Galaxy S3

Sony Xperia S(Reported by users)

Galaxy S 2 HK version has no NFC.

Feedback report that the below device can run the app normally.
HTC ONE X
Samsung Galaxy SIII
Sony Xperia Sola
Sony Xperia S

Attention:
1. Octopus is the trademark of Octopus Holdings Limited.
2. This is not an official app by Octopus Holdings Limited. I will not responsible for any lose or damaged that are caused.

New features

Rewrite the app to support modern Android version.
With UX improvement and better permission declaration.
Fix some bugs that report by the user.
Fix the issue that the app is not able to run on Android 4.4
Display improvement

App Permissions

Allows applications to perform I/O operations over NFC.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.