Windy Live Wallpaper

Patrick Gaskin | Wallpaper

10 Downloads 45 Views v12.0 6.45 MB 4.1+

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Editor's Overview

Windy Live Wallpaper is a wallpaper application developed by Patrick Gaskin, packaged as a single Android APK of version 12.0 weighing in at 6.45 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.

Install Checklist

Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
File size is a light 6.45 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
This build is signed by "Patrick Gaskin" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.

About this app

Android live wallpaper visualizing local wind patterns, inspired by the Pixel 2017 live wallpaper.

* Correct rendering on newer devices (the original shaders don't work at all).
* Updated wind data (the official data was last updated in 2019).
* Lower memory and CPU usage.
* Optionally render static frames to effectively eliminate all resource usage.
* More color schemes.
* Better location handling.
* Modern render pipeline using WebGPU.
* Create custom themes.
* Generate themes for arbitrary colors.
* All code is written from scratch.
* Other fixes.

The wind texture is generated from the NOAA GFS 0.25° ANL dataset (updated every 6 hours) using the wind vector values (UGRD, VGRD) at 850 mb elevation.

Details

Version	v12.0
Size	6.45 MB
Developer	Patrick Gaskin
Category	Wallpaper
Package	net.pgaskin.windy
Android	4.1+
Last Updated	Oct 29, 2026
Downloads	10

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Windy Live Wallpaper free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.

What Android version does Windy Live Wallpaper require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.

Is Windy Live Wallpaper safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by Patrick Gaskin. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.

How do I update Windy Live Wallpaper?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).

Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.

How to Download & Install Windy Live Wallpaper

Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
Open the downloaded net.pgaskin.windy.apk file from your Downloads folder.
Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
Open «Windy Live Wallpaper» by Patrick Gaskin and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.

Note: this page hosts or links to the installer only. The application name, icon and description are provided for identification. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.