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Citra Emulator Project
emulatorsgamesNintendo 3DSEmulatorGame Library
7.648K reviews
50K+Downloads
59.6 MBSize

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App overview & identity

Citra Emulator is a Nintendo 3DS emulator for Android users who already have legally dumped game files and want a mobile way to organize and run a 3DS library. Its first-run experience is setup-focused: choose folders, grant file access, configure input or device features, and prepare a game directory before the emulator can become useful.

Packageorg.citra.citra_emu
SourceAPKBA Verified Mirror
Categoryemulators

Features & use cases

Nintendo 3DS Library Setup

Citra Emulator is built around bringing a user-owned Nintendo 3DS library into Android. The first important step is selecting the right game directory, because the emulator needs local files before a library or playable game list can matter.

Touch, Controller, and Device Features

Citra’s Android history includes support for mobile-friendly controls and device features such as touch input, controllers, motion, microphone, camera-style input, and software keyboard behavior.

Performance Tuning for Capable Devices

3DS emulation depends on device performance, graphics support, and per-game compatibility. Users should expect to adjust settings and use a modern 64-bit Android device.

Best for Users With Their Own Game Files

Citra is not a game store and does not provide Nintendo games. It fits emulator users who understand dumped game files, directory setup, and compatibility variation.

File integrity (SHA-256)

File SHA-256
1035a07c714dd5ff6ae6d2e7d34f5d2d73ee31c17c53e044fcc0172430150867
Signing Certificate SHA-256
01a9da1f6a9a0fabe8f1ba7c5061fdc2b9eec85411a92877f1a441dea1ddef15

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Security scan results

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Verified at: 06/16/2026, 07:40:25 / Scan target: Citra Emulator Android APK 518f723

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Install test results

Samsung SM-S911U1Installed and launched successfully.

Install Test Result

Package: org.citra.citra_emu Version: 518f723 Version code: 26962800 Device: Samsung SM-S911U1 Android version: Android 16 Launch result: Installed and launched successfully. Reached screen: Welcome/setup flow, required folder selection, Android Files picker, and Android permissions page.

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Ads / in-app purchases / forced behavior

AdsNot seen

No ad popup appeared during the checked path.

In-app purchasesNot seen

No payment, subscription, checkout, or local price screen was reached.

Forced loginNot found

No mandatory login screen blocked launch.

Forced updateNot found

No forced update dialog appeared.

Issues found during testing

  • No blocking install or launch issue was found in the checked path.

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Suitable / not suitable audiences

Suitable for

  • Users with legally dumped Nintendo 3DS game files.
  • Emulator users comfortable selecting folders, tuning settings, and checking game compatibility.
  • Users with modern 64-bit Android devices capable of 3DS emulation.

Not suitable for

  • Users expecting bundled 3DS games or Nintendo account services.
  • Older or low-end device users who need guaranteed performance.
  • Users who want an actively maintained official Citra release channel.
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