At a glance
- Latest version
- v1.1.0 (110)
- Updated
- Sep 13, 2025 (1 year ago)
- APK size
- 3.7 MB
- Requires
- Android 4.0.3+ (API 15)
- CPU support
- ARM 32-bit
- Graphics
- OpenGL ES 1.0+
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Mar 21, 2025 (at least)
- Permissions
- 7 (2 sensitive)
- Website
- pentawire.altervista.org
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
EmuGBC XL (GBC Emulator) is an app by Pentawire in the Tools category, listed since at least March 2025. It includes native code only for ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.
It asks for 7 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 v1.1.0
Description
From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.
Security & authenticity
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Sep 13, 2025.
- Certificate issued to “Pentawire” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature under review Sep 13, 2025
- Validated against Google Play Sep 13, 2025
- 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 MD54c7c1b8eafbfadb673c9438dd614076a
- Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020
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Permissions (7)
EmuGBC XL (GBC Emulator) requests 7 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- 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
EmuGBC XL (GBC Emulator) 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 EmuGBC XL (GBC Emulator) free?
The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.
Is the EmuGBC XL (GBC Emulator) 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 4c7c1b8eafbfadb673c9438dd614076a.
