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My Boy! - GBA Emulator

Arcade • Pixel Respawn LLC • ⭐ 4.00 • 1,000,000+
Version Varies with device 1.0 MB Everyone

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My Boy! - GBA Emulator screenshot
My Boy! - GBA Emulator screenshot
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Permissions Explained 8 permissions requested View details

This app requests 8 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status Permission What it means Why it may be used User safety note
⚠️ Sensitive Modify external storage android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to write or modify files in shared device storage. Used for saving downloads, media files, exports, edited documents, backups, or cached content. Sensitive permission. Make sure file access matches the app’s purpose.
✅ Common Vibration control android.permission.VIBRATE Allows the app to control device vibration. Used for notifications, alerts, haptic feedback, timers, alarms, or game feedback. Generally low risk by itself.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth access android.permission.BLUETOOTH Allows the app to use Bluetooth features. Used for headphones, controllers, wearables, cars, smart devices, nearby sharing, or accessories. Review if the app has no obvious nearby-device or accessory feature.
ℹ️ Review Bluetooth Admin android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review Access Wifi State android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app. The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration. Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
✅ Common Internet access android.permission.INTERNET Allows the app to open network connections and communicate with online services. Commonly used for streaming, syncing, login, ads, analytics, downloads, cloud features, and app updates. Common permission. Review the app’s behavior if it does not appear to need online access.
ℹ️ Review NFC access android.permission.NFC Allows the app to use near-field communication features. Used for tap-to-pay, access cards, tags, pairing, identity, transit, or device sharing features. Review if the app has no clear NFC-related function.
⚠️ Sensitive Read external storage android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE Allows the app to read files from shared device storage. Used by media players, file managers, backup apps, editors, upload tools, and document apps. Sensitive permission. Review carefully if the app does not need access to files or media.

About My Boy! - GBA Emulator

My Boy! is a super fast and full-featured emulator to run GameBoy Advance games on Android devices, from very low-end phones to modern tablets. It emulates nearly all aspects of the real hardware, including linking devices for multiplayer games. Highlights: • Super fast emulation, thanks to the JIT recompiler. • Very high game compatibility. Run nearly all games without a problem. • Link cable emulation either on the same device, or across devices over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. • Gyroscope/tilt/solar sensor and rumble emulation through your Android's hardware sensors and vibrator! • Enter multilined GameShark/ActionReplay/CodeBreaker cheat codes and enable/disable them on the fly while the game is running. • High-level BIOS emulation. No BIOS file needed. • IPS/UPS ROM patching • OpenGL rendering backend, as well as normal rendering on devices without a GPU. • Cool video filters through the support of GLSL shaders. • Fast-forward to skip long stories, as well as slow down games to get past a level you cannot in normal speed. • Save games at any time with screenshot • Sync saves with Google Drive. Play and save games on one device and continue on the others! • On-screen keypad (multi-touch requires Android 2.0 or later), as well as shortcut buttons such as load/save. • A screen layout editor, with which you can define the position and size for each of the on-screen controls, as well as for the game video. • Clean & simple yet well-designed user interface. Seamlessly integrated with the latest Android. • Create and switch to different screen-layout and key-mapping profiles. • Create shortcuts to easily launch your favorite games from your desktop. No games are included in this app and you need to obtain yours in a legal way. Place them onto your device storage and you are good to go. LEGAL: This product is not affiliated with, nor authorized, endorsed or licensed in any way by Nintendo Corporation, its affiliates or subsidiaries. *** Unlike many others, we are the actual core emulation developers.

What My Boy! - GBA Emulator Is Used For

My Boy! - GBA Emulator appears to be an Android app for running Game Boy Advance games on a phone or tablet. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used by people who want to play compatible GBA titles on their own devices rather than on original handheld hardware. The app category and description suggest it is focused on game emulation, with performance and compatibility as central uses.

It may be especially useful for playing games with on-screen controls, saved progress, and optional layout adjustments. The metadata also points to features that can matter in everyday use, such as connecting for multiplayer play, using Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi link functions, and taking advantage of device hardware like vibration or sensors where supported. Because it requests storage, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, internet, and vibration-related permissions, it likely needs access to local game files, wireless connectivity, and device feedback features to support these emulator functions.

Common uses

  • Run Game Boy Advance games on Android phones or tablets
  • Save progress and load it later during gameplay
  • Use on-screen controls with customizable layout options
  • Play link-supported games with local or wireless multiplayer features
  • Apply cheats, patches, or speed controls when needed
  • Sync saves through Google Drive for use across devices
  • Use device sensors or vibration in games that support them
Best for:
retro game players GBA fans phone app tablet app local multiplayer
Related tags
android emulator bluetooth link game cheats game compatibility game controller gameboy advance gba emulator on-screen controls phone app retro gaming save states tablet app wi-fi link wireless multiplayer

App Details

Package:
com.fastemulator.gba
Category:
Arcade
Developer:
Pixel Respawn LLC
Version:
Varies with device
Updated:
Oct 6, 2025
Min Android:
Varies with device
Age Rating:
Everyone
Contains Ads:
No
In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

  • Official listing available on Google Play
  • Package name: com.fastemulator.gba
  • Age rating: Everyone

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