Up to around 4 months ago had Wiki on my Laptop Now, after it loads I get this message load latest version for the App ( Fruit) Store, when I click on UPDATE NOW I am directed to Microsoift Store, I can see WikiCamps USA and WikiCamps UK but No WikiCamps Aust.
Anybody had success, If so what do I do.
Thanks
kgarnett said
08:11 AM Oct 23, 2025
Who is the manufacturer of your Android laptop?
bristte said
08:34 AM Oct 23, 2025
This sounds to me like a Windows laptop rather than Android. Wikicamps for Windows has been discontinued, much to many people's annoyance. I understand that it's possible to run the Android version of WC in Windows via an Android emulator, but I have not tried this myself so can't vouch for it.
PeterInSa said
08:47 AM Oct 23, 2025
Apologies its a Windows 10 Laptop ( with MS 1 year support extension)
Have WC on Phone and Tablet but in the past have used the Laptop fore trip planning.
FMC said
09:02 AM Oct 23, 2025
Yes had the same problem, apparently Wikicamps is not available any more through the microsoft store, which is a bugger as I used it a lot for reference when planning a trip, looked up a trip on google maps and then simply checked out the parks etc. or off road sites on Wikicamps. I hope there is a resolution to this, if any one has the answer please post it.
Cheers and happy caravanning
Are We Lost said
09:30 AM Oct 23, 2025
As bristte said, it no longer works on Windows directly.
You can use an Android emulator in Windows. Bluestacks is a free one and it works but not as smoothly. On my to do list to see if there is something better.
Note that you then need an Android licence for Wikicamps. Maybe as they no longer support the WIndows version Wikicamps will swap it over.
Dick0 said
10:56 AM Oct 23, 2025
bristte wrote:
This sounds to me like a Windows laptop rather than Android. Wikicamps for Windows has been discontinued, much to many people's annoyance. I understand that it's possible to run the Android version of WC in Windows via an Android emulator, but I have not tried this myself so can't vouch for it.
WikiCamps for Windows has been discontinued which has been annoying as my home PC and Notebook PC both are Win11 operating systems. So installed Bluestacks5 emulator and installed WC and other Android apps I use. WC runs smoothly on the emulator as do the other apps. No fuss and all runs well.
PeterInSa said
03:08 PM Oct 23, 2025
Thanks DO, Will Try, ... But I was a computer expert 25+ years ago, ie Virtualization enabled in the BIOS. Ha Ha
From Google A1:
Yes, BlueStacks 5 will run on a Windows 10 laptop, as Windows 10 is the minimum supported operating system. For best performance, ensure your laptop meets the recommended system requirements, including having at least 8GB of RAM, a multi-core processor, and an SSD, and that virtualization is enabled in the BIOS.
Minimum requirements Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (version 1903 and above) Processor: Intel or AMD processor RAM: At least 4 GB of RAM Storage: 5 GB free disk space Administrator privileges: You must be an administrator on your PC Graphics drivers: Up-to-date graphics drivers
-- Edited by PeterInSa on Thursday 23rd of October 2025 03:09:33 PM
msg said
03:51 PM Oct 25, 2025
Ask ChatGPT it will tell you whatever you argue is the way. (tongue in cheek)
Triggy said
10:30 PM Oct 29, 2025
The old version on windows can still be loaded up by turning off your internet first . then load Wikicamps ,when loaded then turn your internet back on .
You won't get updates but it is still usable for now.
Are We Lost said
11:07 PM Oct 29, 2025
Thanks for the tip Triggy. I tried and it sort of worked.
Loading was quite slow. The background map was illegible and sites took quite a while to appear. Then, when reconnecting to internet the map loaded normally and it looked like all sites were there. But I searched maybe 10 popular sites. No reviews since late 2024.
So it may be helpful to some.
bristte said
09:17 AM Oct 30, 2025
Unfortunately this strategy will become less viable over time. Not only will you not get any recent reviews, but some campsites will probbly not appear. You will probably not see newly listed sites, nor sites where the clssification has changed due to new categories of sites being introduced, such as farm stays. The Android emulator is likely to be a better solution.
PeterInSa said
01:39 PM Oct 30, 2025
Thanks Triggy, Worked OK for me.
rmoor said
05:17 PM Oct 30, 2025
Sounds to me like there is a profitable opening for any savvy website developer to move into this space with a 5 star website.
I don't think the BOM website designers would cut it though
Magnarc said
07:56 AM Nov 4, 2025
rmoor wrote:
Sounds to me like there is a profitable opening for any savvy website developer to move into this space with a 5 star website.
I don't think the BOM website designers would cut it though
Up to around 4 months ago had Wiki on my Laptop Now, after it loads I get this message load latest version for the App ( Fruit) Store, when I click on UPDATE NOW I am directed to Microsoift Store, I can see WikiCamps USA and WikiCamps UK but No WikiCamps Aust.
Anybody had success, If so what do I do.
Thanks
Have WC on Phone and Tablet but in the past have used the Laptop fore trip planning.
Cheers and happy caravanning
You can use an Android emulator in Windows. Bluestacks is a free one and it works but not as smoothly. On my to do list to see if there is something better.
Note that you then need an Android licence for Wikicamps. Maybe as they no longer support the WIndows version Wikicamps will swap it over.
WikiCamps for Windows has been discontinued which has been annoying as my home PC and Notebook PC both are Win11 operating systems. So installed Bluestacks5 emulator and installed WC and other Android apps I use. WC runs smoothly on the emulator as do the other apps. No fuss and all runs well.
Thanks DO, Will Try, ... But I was a computer expert 25+ years ago, ie Virtualization enabled in the BIOS. Ha Ha
From Google A1:
Yes, BlueStacks 5 will run on a Windows 10 laptop, as Windows 10 is the minimum supported operating system. For best performance, ensure your laptop meets the recommended system requirements, including having at least 8GB of RAM, a multi-core processor, and an SSD, and that virtualization is enabled in the BIOS.
Minimum requirements
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (version 1903 and above)
Processor: Intel or AMD processor
RAM: At least 4 GB of RAM
Storage: 5 GB free disk space
Administrator privileges: You must be an administrator on your PC
Graphics drivers: Up-to-date graphics drivers
-- Edited by PeterInSa on Thursday 23rd of October 2025 03:09:33 PM
The old version on windows can still be loaded up by turning off your internet first . then load Wikicamps ,when loaded then turn your internet back on .
You won't get updates but it is still usable for now.
Loading was quite slow. The background map was illegible and sites took quite a while to appear. Then, when reconnecting to internet the map loaded normally and it looked like all sites were there. But I searched maybe 10 popular sites. No reviews since late 2024.
So it may be helpful to some.
I don't think the BOM website designers would cut it though
Ain't that a fact!!!