EmuGBA XL

A fullscreen, fast and very easy to use GBA portable console emulator

Pentawire · com.pentawire.emugbaxl

Not rated yet 50K+ downloads v1.0.1 5.2 MB Android 4.0.3+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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Signature matches the Google Play version Details

At a glance

Latest version: v1.0.1 (101)
Updated: Jul 13, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 5.2 MB
Requires: Android 4.0.3+ (API 15)
CPU support: x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 1.0+
Category: Tools (app)
Listed since: Feb 7, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 8 (2 sensitive)
Website: pentawire.altervista.org
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

EmuGBA XL is an app by Pentawire in the Tools category, listed since at least February 2021. It includes native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

It asks for 8 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v1.0.1

Quick load game status function added. Now you can enable/disable joypad keys vibration. Portrait mode added. Now you can enable/disable LCD color mode. Antialiasing effect and scanlines added. New video modes added. Now you can enable/disable the frameskip. Save/Load game state support added. Bugfixed.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

EmuGBA XL is an emulator of the famous 32 bit portable console GBA. The app emulates graphics, sounds and peripherals to perfection. This GBA emulator is fullscreen, fast and very easy to use. Simply load your roms, play and have fun!!! No games ROMs file are included in the application! Screenshoots are from various Open Source / Free games App features: - High quality graphics emulation - High quality sounds emulation (with stereo features) - Easy to use ROMs find interface with deep scan (place your ROMs in your device "Download" folder) - Load "gba" files and "zip" files - On screen controllers with various layouts - Save and Load game state

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 13, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Pentawire” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.

Store checks and file details

Developer signature under review Jul 13, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 13, 2026
Signed byCN=Pentawire, OU=Pentawire, O=Pentawire
Signing certificate (SHA-1)E4:9A:96:5D:44:8B:C3:1E:FC:CF:BA:D9:66:BB:44:61:86:29:EA:11
File MD5251e71c85f98c94a3b055c93fd760c7f
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (8)

EmuGBA XL requests 8 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.

Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Control vibration android.permission.VIBRATE
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Modify audio settings android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch

EmuGBA XL APK: questions and answers

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is EmuGBA XL free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the EmuGBA XL APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 251e71c85f98c94a3b055c93fd760c7f.