Android

This guide shows you how to install Citra Emulator on your Android device. You can either install the pre-compiled APK (recommended for all users) or build Citra from source using Android Studio.

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Download Citra for Android

Name

Citra Android Universal

Size

59 MB

Version

2104 Nightly

Developer

Citra Team

Release Date

4 March 2024

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Installing Citra on Android

1. Download the Citra APK

Download the official Citra APK file from the link above.

2. Install the App

  • Open the downloaded APK and follow the on-screen instructions to install it.
  • If your phone asks for permission to install apps from unknown sources, simply allow it.
  • After granting permission, the installation will begin, and in a few minutes, Citra will be installed on your Android device.
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Building Citra From Source

If you want to compile Citra yourself, follow this setup.

Requirements

You must install:

Step-by-Step Build Process

1. Open the Project

  • Open Android Studio and choose:
  • Open (from the startup screen)
  • Now navigate to: “ citra/src/android “ and then click OK.

2. Select Build Variant

Go to:

  • Build > Select Build Variant
  • Choose release or relWithDebInfo as your “Active build variant.”

3. Build or Run the App

You now have two options:

  • To compile the APK: → Build > Make Project
  • To run it directly on a connected Android device: → Run > Run ‘app’

Android Studio will build the project and install the app on your device.