Octopus Balance Reader
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v2.0.6 by studenttwok
About Octopus Balance Reader
Octopus Balance Reader (Package Name: com.hklight.octopusreader) is developed by studenttwok and the latest version of Octopus Balance Reader 2.0.6 was updated on November 2, 2025. Octopus Balance Reader is in the category of Tools. You can check all apps from the developer of Octopus Balance Reader and find 24 alternative apps to Octopus Balance Reader on Android. Currently this app is for free. This app can be downloaded on Android 6.0+ on APKFab or Google Play. All APK/XAPK files on APKFab.com are original and 100% safe with fast download.
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.
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.
Octopus Balance Reader 2.0.6 Update
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Requires Android: Android 6.0+
Screen DPI: 160-640dpi
SHA1: ce888bea8341fe7668ab64dd08a97ed0ca4781e5
Size: 9.92 MB
What's New:
Update SDK
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: f7626af40a43f47b8f0bda18a126d13acc0e9c74
Size: 8.92 MB
Requires Android: Android 5.0+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: aebb48c1dcd33671aa2f26f5150c79fba7966ac9
Size: 8.92 MB
What's New:
Update to target Android 14 as required by Google. Drop Android 4 support.
Requires Android: Android 4.4+
Screen DPI: 120-640dpi
SHA1: f32423955cc4494a13ef1d565c5abd75b311a846
Size: 7.39 MB
What's New:
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
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
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Update Date:
2025-11-02
Latest Version:
2.0.6
Need Update:
Available on:
Requirements:
Android 6.0+
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