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GBA Emulator *Full* =========================== Version **2.0.9** · PIXEL RESPAWN LLC · `com.fastemulator.gba` A fast, full-featured Game Boy Advance emulator for [Android](https://bestforandroid.com/ "best android guides"). This full build unlocks every paid feature, so link cable play, fast-forward, and save states all work without a separate license. Version2.0.9 Size6 MB Installs1M+ Rating4.0 Why this *full* build --------------------- My Boy! is one of the most accurate Game Boy Advance emulators on Android. Its just-in-time recompiler keeps frame rates near 60fps even on budget phones, and it reads standard GBA ROM files the same way every other emulator does. The Play Store splits the app into a free Lite version and a paid full version, and the full version is the one that removes the limits. The full build matters because the Lite edition holds back the features people actually reach for. Link cable play between two devices, fast-forward to skip grind, and a deep slot of save states are all reserved for the paid tier. The build on this page unlocks that full feature set so you get the complete emulator without buying the license separately. My Boy! is the emulator only. It does not include any games. You supply your own GBA ROM files, ideally backups of cartridges you own, and the app runs them. Nothing copyrighted is hosted or linked here, which keeps the whole thing clean for readers who just want a capable emulator. A look at the *interface* ------------------------- ![My Boy GBA Emulator gameplay screenshots](https://bestforandroid.com/apk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shots125.jpg) The My Boy! emulator running on Android: game view, on-screen controls, and the save state menu. What the full build *unlocks* ----------------------------- - **Link cable emulation**Play multiplayer and trade between two installs over the same device, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi, just like a real link cable. - **Fast-forward and slow-motion**Speed past slow intros and grind, or slow tricky sections down to a frame-by-frame crawl. - **Unlimited save states**Save and load at any point with a deep stack of slots, on top of in-game battery saves. - **Hardware controller support**Map any Bluetooth or USB gamepad, with custom button layouts and on-screen control opacity. - **Cheat code support**Enter GameShark, CodeBreaker, and Action Replay codes per game from the in-app menu. - **No ads or upsell prompts**The full build drops the upgrade nags and ad slots that interrupt the Lite version. How to *install* ---------------- 1. **Download the [APK](https://bestforandroid.com/apk/ "apps apk download") file**Tap the download button on this page. The file lands in your Downloads folder. 2. **Allow installs from this source**Open Settings, search `Install unknown apps`, and grant the permission to your browser or file manager. 3. **Open the downloaded APK**Tap the file in Downloads. Android’s package installer opens and lists the permissions it needs. 4. **Tap Install, then Open**Confirm the install, wait for it to finish, and launch My Boy! from the installer or your app drawer. 5. **Load a ROM**Point the app at a GBA ROM file you already own. The emulator handles the rest; full features are active from first launch. Full build vs *Play Store* -------------------------- FeatureLite (free)Full build Link cable playLockedUnlocked Fast-forwardLockedUnlocked Save state slotsLimitedUnlimited Ads and upsell promptsPresentRemoved Related Android *apps* ---------------------- - Prefer Nintendo DS titles? Our [DraStic DS emulator guide](https://bestforandroid.com/apk/drastic-ds-emulator/) covers the same sideload flow for DS ROMs. - For GameCube and Wii games on a phone, see the [Dolphin emulator download](https://bestforandroid.com/apk/dolphin-emulator/). - Tweaking save values in an emulated game pairs well with the [GameGuardian memory editor](https://bestforandroid.com/apk/gameguardian/). - New to private game servers and retro play? Our roundup of [WoW private servers](https://bestforandroid.com/wow-private-servers/) is a good next read. Disclaimer My Boy! is an emulator only and hosts no games. It is published by PIXEL RESPAWN LLC; the full build described here is provided for readers in markets where the paid license is priced beyond local means and for users evaluating the full feature set before buying. You must supply your own GBA ROM files, ideally backups of cartridges you own. Do not download or share copyrighted ROMs. All app names, trademarks, and logos belong to their respective owners. Rights holders: see our [DMCA process](/apk/dmca/) to request removal. (function(){ var els=document.querySelectorAll(".bfak-mb-reveal"); if(!els.length){return;} if(!("IntersectionObserver" in window)){ for(var i=0;i