My Boy

My Boy is a very popular game emulator. It boasts incredibly fast performance, providing players with a lightning-fast experience. Its strong compatibility means players don't need to search for or fix any settings programs. It also supports sensors, offering excellent motion feedback. Furthermore, it supports patches and Chinese localization, making it fantastic for players who require specific language skills. Players can create save files at any time for easy viewing. Players can also apply shader filters to achieve their preferred rendering and visual effects.

Features

Blazing speed: Lightning-fast performance keeps games responsive, so action feels smooth even on older phones and tablets.

Broad compatibility: Play a huge range of Game Boy Advance titles without hunting for special settings or fixes.

Link play options: Simulate a link cable on one device or connect across phones over Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi for multiplayer sessions.

Sensor support: Use your phone’s tilt, gyro, and even a solar-sensor simulation—plus vibration for that satisfying rumble.

Easy cheats: Add GameShark, Action Replay, or CodeBreaker codes and toggle them while the game is running.

No BIOS files: Jump right in—high‑level BIOS emulation means there’s nothing extra to download.

Patch-ready: Apply IPS/UPS ROM patches to try fan translations, balance tweaks, or visual mods.

Flexible graphics: Choose OpenGL for crisp rendering (or a software fallback) and layer on GLSL shader filters for a look you love.

Time controls: Fast-forward through slow scenes or nudge the game into slow motion to nail a tricky spot.

Save anywhere: Create save states whenever you want, complete with screenshots for quick reference.

Cloud sync: Back up to Google Drive so you can continue your adventure on another device without missing a beat.

Custom controls: Move, resize, and fine-tune the on-screen buttons, then save multiple layouts and key-mapping profiles.

Quick launch: Pin shortcuts to your favorite games on your home screen for instant play.

BYO library: No games are included—add your own legally obtained titles. Not affiliated with Nintendo.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Relatively accurate emulation of GBA hardware

Tight controls

Emulates link cables

Cons

Notifications interrupt gaming

Not compatible with all ROMs

User Reviews

The best GBA emulator. edit: after upgrading my phone to a new one there's this gray bar at the notification area that I cannot remove. at my old device there was an option in the phone settings called show front camera, I've found the same settings under a different name, but the app doesn't support it. please fix the black bar thing since it removes the immersion, and I can't place the controls there too, which makes it annoying won't change the 5stars, because I really like this emulator.

There's a review about email data collection - this app has a function that allows it to read roms from your google drive. All you have to do is explore the apps functions. My Boy does what it should, and nothing more. Just leaving this b/c that review really irked me.

Great GBA emulator. Worth the small price to pay, just for the multiple line cheat codes lol. Saves so much time not doing one line at a time. And some of the codes don't work well when you break them up like that. Not sure why. But the multiple line code still seems to work in many cases. Pay the 6 or 7 bucks, ditch the free version. You can easily make 6 or 7 bucks off the Google Rewards app, by doing a few easy 2-3 question surveys. Then you still pay nothing.

It's an awesome app exept I have a problem when I play Pokémon emerald that I play a lot of the game then it COMPLETELY resets to the point were I start the game with no save file and no quick saves or anything.with Pokémon ruby I play a while then when I get off the game and back it goes back to another time I saved . plz fix this! Edit: After having this app for literal YEARS I can confidentiality say that this is by far the best GBA emulator to use on phones, Definitely worth every cent!

FAQs

What is My Boy APK?

My Boy APK is an Android emulator app that lets users run Game Boy Advance games on phones and tablets with tools like save states, cheats, and custom controls.

What is My Boy APK used for?

It is used to play GBA game files on Android devices, manage game progress, adjust controls, and make older handheld games easier to access on modern phones.

Does My Boy APK come with games?

No. Users need to add their own game files separately, since the emulator works as the platform that runs GBA titles rather than a bundle of built-in games.

Conclusion

Overall, if you're a big Gameboy Advance fan and are looking to play classic GBA games on your device, then give My Boy! - GBA Emulator a try. It's easy to use, offers plenty of features and customization options, and just works as it should. There is the matter of compatibility and hopefully, it will be addressed in a future update soon. Highly recommended.