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BY VIEWCAST    UPDATED April 11, 2026

USThing for PC

USThing for PC

USThing is a powerful mobile app for all HKUST students.

What's New

Version7.12.0
Size60.7 MB
What's NewFeaturesanalytics: include custom host (#339) (d35af49)campus-services: add sports facility (#344) (d07139e)notifications: integrate Firebase messaging for push notifications (#327) (635076b)timetable: add exam to timetable (#324) (3774f89)Bug Fixesacademics: grade calculator term out-of-range (#333) (9a91e28)crashReporting: simplify error reporting by using posthog.captureException (#338) (d7802b1)

How to Install USThing for PC

How to Install USThing on PC

USThing is primarily a mobile app designed for smartphones. However, you can run USThing on your computer using an Android emulator. An Android emulator allows you to run Android apps on your PC. Here's how to install USThing on your PC using Android emuator:

Download Android Emulator:

Visit any Android emulator website. Download the latest version of Android emulator compatible with your operating system (Windows or macOS). Install Android emulator by following the on-screen instructions.

Set up Android Emulator:

Launch Android emulator and complete the initial setup, including signing in with your Google account.

Install USThing:

Inside Android emulator, open the Google Play Store (it's like the Android Play Store) and search for "USThing."Click on the USThing app, and then click the "Install" button to download and install USThing.

You can also download the APK from this page and install USThing without Google Play Store.

Run USThing on PC

Use USThing on PC:

You can now use USThing on your PC within the Anroid emulator. Keep in mind that it will look and feel like the mobile app, so you'll navigate using a mouse and keyboard.