Android - Citra | 3DS Emulator

This guide explains how to install Citra on Android by either using the pre-compiled APK or building it from source.

ANDROID

Download Latest Citra for Android

File NameCitra Android Universal
File Size59.6MB
Versionr608383e
DeveloperCitra Team
Release Date29 September 2024
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ANDROID

Download Old Citra for Android

File NameCitra Android Universal
File Size59.7MB
Version2104 Nightly
DeveloperCitra Team
Release Date4 March 2024
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Installing Citra on Android

Download and Install

  • Get the official Citra APK file from a trusted source.

Set Up Citra

  • After installation, open the app and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • You’ll be prompted to configure the User and Games folders for your setup.
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Building Citra from Source

To compile Citra from source, follow these steps:

Prerequisites

  1. Install Android Studio.
  2. Activate CMake and NDK in Android Studio’s settings.
  3. Obtain the Citra source code (choose between the old or new version).

Steps to Build Citra:

  • Launch Android Studio and choose Open from the startup dialog.
  • Locate the citra/src/android folder and click OK.
  • Go to Build > Select Build Variant and set the “Active build variant” to either release or relWithDebInfo.
  • Build the project by selecting Build > Make Project, or deploy it to an Android device by clicking Run > Run ‘app’.