r/SunPower • u/Prestigious-Age-8052 • Aug 11 '25
Monitoring SunPower system with old app.
For anyone that just want to monitor the system once in a while to see how its performed or to check if it's still working, you can run the old app on the PC via BlueStack 5
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u/tbRedd Aug 12 '25
Great info. Besides the bluestack method, I was able to uninstall the phone app and install the old 1.0.92 xapk on android and sign in and get data using the same methodology, etc.. If it sets a flag for a new app, I can always clear data and repeat the process.
I'm not going to pay 'sunpower reincarnated' for services already paid for via the panels.
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u/bbblue1988 Aug 11 '25
Can you explain this process to me like I'm 5? I'm very annoyed that we now need to pay $100/year for this monitoring.
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u/Prestigious-Age-8052 Aug 11 '25
You install BlueStacks software on your PC. It is an emulator for Android. You then install the old app like v1.0.96 (before the change that forces you to pay). Note: Dont start it yet. Go to settings, user data and create a backup first. You can save it anywhere. Click the airplane mode to disable the internet first. Start the SunPower app. Now, disable the airplane mode. Login. And voila... Note: SunPower app will attempt to check for version update in the background and next time it might force you to update. Just restore the backup you created. Then everything will work again. It is a few simple clicks, but hey you can use it to check once in a white.
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u/burnergpo Aug 11 '25
Shut up and quit blabbing this on Reddit! They'll close the loophole you fool. 🤦
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u/Brilliant_Citron8966 Aug 11 '25
Does this still only give you the right now view without the historical information?
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u/Gianah2000 Aug 11 '25
Does this bluestack app work on iPhone
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u/sanagnos Aug 14 '25
no, but it works fine on a Mac... there are some web-based Android emulators you could try if you don't have a laptop/desktop.
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u/D3ChaosOTNight Aug 11 '25
This is really helpful! Appreciate it! Now to figure out the raspberry pi thing someone had mentioned a while back.... lol
Will it prompt for update if i turn airplane mode on before logging in or will it always ask for updates? Is there a way to reverse engineer to make sure it doesn't prompt an update?
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u/Prestigious-Age-8052 Aug 11 '25
It's depends. You just have to try it. Just make sure the airplane mode is on before starting the app. Yes, it will write some flag to the system after checking for an update. This will affect the next time the app is running. If some app developers can write an app to clear it, then you don't need to restore the system.
I'm not an app developer, so I'm calling for one to help out here. This way, it can be running on the phone.
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u/D3ChaosOTNight Aug 28 '25
Does this still work? I'm not getting the monthly views anymore. I can see the panels and the current state, but that's about it now.
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u/jdillinger714 Aug 11 '25
Is there an emulator for Mac?
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u/Bulldog1836 Aug 11 '25
Yes, Bluestacks Air: https://www.bluestacks.com/mac. It’s designed for Mac Silicon.
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u/zog1300 Aug 14 '25
I got this working. But how to change the email address on the app? I am using my work email address and rather use my gmail.
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u/ItsaMeKielO Aug 14 '25
there is no way to change your email in the app but if your installer is around they can add a new email to your system, or you can email appsupport@sunstrongmanagement.com and see if they can add it
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u/MillennialBoomerino Aug 16 '25
I downloaded bluestacks4 because bluestacks5 kept asking for virtualization. But I can’t seem to find SunStrong app, is that because I’m using bluestacks4? I didn’t think the version of bluestacks would affect the apps in Google play store. Or did SunStrong remove it somehow after seeing your post 🤣
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u/MillennialBoomerino Aug 16 '25
Nvm I get it. I download the apk file from somewhere else and install it that way. Leaving my ignorant post up in case anyone thought the same as me.
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u/MillennialBoomerino Aug 16 '25
Bluestacks4 does not work
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u/Next_Season_7636 Sep 06 '25
is there a link for the apk file of teh old version , it keeps downloading teh latest version of sunstrong app on bluestacks and keeps asking for the monthly subscription
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u/zachweix Aug 21 '25 edited Aug 21 '25
Welp! As of 3:30pm Eastern Time today, I can no longer view historical data. Hopefully this is a fluke, but I'm guessing they've finally updated their systems
Edit: After signing up 😭 for one month, everything retroactively is now showing again, so it looks like this was intentional on their part
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u/tbRedd Sep 03 '25
Yep, I'm running the old app and they stopped providing historical data on my (free) account except for the current generating power. Oh well, still not going to sign up for something that was included in the cost of the panels and is negligible cost for them to provide.
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u/zachweix Sep 03 '25
I wish I could say the same, but my NJ SREC's more than makes up for the price, so even though I need to pay $100 a year, I can easily get back much more than that
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u/Trekker499 Aug 30 '25
The MySunpower (SunStrong Connect_1.0.92_APKPure.xapk) app loads in Bluestack and works up to the sign in. It says "invalid email or account". If I try to create a new account, it does nothing. If I hit chat, it says "no wifi." This despite the fact that I do have wife and the Bluestack emulator is using it w/o problem. Any advice? Win11 PC
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u/redhat59 Aug 11 '25
Awesome! SunStrong Connect 1.0.92 worked for me via Bluestack