EmuGBA XL v1.0.1
APK · 5.2 MB · version code 101 · Android 4.0.3+ · uploaded Jul 13, 2026
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File information
- Version
- v1.0.1 (101)
- Uploaded
- Jul 13, 2026
- 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+
- Screen
- Small screens and larger
- MD5
- 251e71c85f98c94a3b055c93fd760c7f
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)
- E4:9A:96:5D:44:8B:C3:1E:FC:CF:BA:D9:66:BB:44:61:86:29:EA:11
- Signed by
- CN=Pentawire, OU=Pentawire, O=Pentawire
- File name
- com-pentawire-emugbaxl-101-75634781-251e71c85f98c94a3b055c93fd760c7f.apk
- Package
- com.pentawire.emugbaxl
- Downloads (all versions)
- 50K+
- Age rating
- PEGI 3 · Everyone
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.
Permissions (8)
This version 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
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
- Developer signature under review Jul 13, 2026
- Validated against Google Play Jul 13, 2026
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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How to install EmuGBA XL on Android 4.0.3+
You'll need about 10.5 MB of free space.
- Download the APK — tap Download APK above (5.2 MB). Chrome shows “File might be harmful” for every APK file; choose Download anyway only if you trust this file.
- Open the file — tap the download notification, or open Files › Downloads and tap com-pentawire-emugbaxl-101-75634781-251e71c85f98c94a3b055c93fd760c7f.apk.
- Allow the install (first time only) — Android 8 and later asks for permission the first time an app opens an APK: tap Settings in the prompt, turn on Allow from this source, then go back. Manual path: Settings › Apps › Special app access › Install unknown apps (on Samsung: Settings › Apps › ⋮ › Special access). On Android 7 and older: Settings › Security › Unknown sources.
- Check the file (optional) — the MD5 of the downloaded file should be 251e71c85f98c94a3b055c93fd760c7f. If it differs, the file is damaged or was changed: delete it and download again.
- Tap Install — Android asks “Do you want to install this app?”. If Google Play Protect shows a warning, read it before you continue: the source store rated this file Trusted, but only install apps from sources you trust. If an earlier version is installed, this one only installs as an update when it is signed with the same certificate (SHA-1 shown above).
- Open EmuGBA XL — tap Open on the install screen, or find it in your app drawer.
Common install problems
- “App not installed” — a version signed with a different certificate, or a newer version, is already installed (Android doesn't allow downgrades). Uninstall it first; back up your data, because uninstalling deletes it.
- “There was a problem parsing the package” — the file is incomplete, or your Android is too old (this version needs Android 4.0.3+). Download it again, or pick an older version.
- “App not compatible with your device” — this build contains native code for x86 32-bit, x86 64-bit, ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit only. Devices with other processors can't install it.
- Blocked by Play Protect — Play Protect checks apps from outside the Play Store. Only continue if you trust the source.