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John GBC

Arcade • John emulators • ⭐ 3.80 • 100,000+

Version v4.13 Everyone

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Permissions Explained 4 permissions requested View details

This app requests 4 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
ℹ️ Review	Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	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	Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage	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	Control Vibration control vibration	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	Google Play License Check Google Play license check	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.

About John GBC

John GBC is GB/GBC emulator for android 6.0+. This app does not work without your own game files. Please try John GBC lite before purchasing. John GBC can take over John GBC Lite data. Features - Original GBC engine - High quality rendering - Very fast - Search game files in SDCard & Internal Storage - Virtual On-screen keypad - Zipped file support - Save States (with previews) - Customizable keys - Turbo buttons - Screenshot - Fast forward / Slow down (x0.25 - x16) - Cheats (Game Genie/Game Shark/PAR) - Bluetooth/MOGA controller support - Super Gameboy borders - Dropbox support (requires John DataSync) - No ADs - No internet connection

What John GBC Is Used For

John GBC appears to be a Game Boy and Game Boy Color emulator for Android phones running Android 6.0 or later. Based on the metadata, people commonly use this kind of app to load their own game files and play older handheld games on a phone, with support for both internal storage and SD card game searches.

The listed features suggest it is also used for gameplay convenience and customization. It includes an on-screen keypad, save states, fast forward and slow motion controls, screenshot support, cheat code support, and Bluetooth or MOGA controller support. The storage permissions may relate to locating and managing game files on the device, while vibration control may be used for input feedback. Since the app says it does not work without user-provided game files, it is mainly a player for existing GB/GBC content rather than a game collection itself.

Common uses

Play GB and GBC games on an Android phone
Load game files from internal storage or SD card
Use save states to pause and resume gameplay
Connect a Bluetooth or MOGA controller for physical controls
Adjust speed with fast forward or slow motion
Use cheats and screenshots during play
Use zipped game files and on-screen controls

Best for:

Retro game fans Phone gaming Controller support Save-state users Game Boy emulation

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App Details

Package:
com.johnemulators.johngbc

Category:
Arcade

Developer:
John emulators

Version:
v4.13

Updated:
Nov 29, 2025

Min Android:
6.0

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
No

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.johnemulators.johngbc
Age rating: Everyone

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