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Dolphin Emulator

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Open source

Nintendo console emulator

Version
2603a
Size
19.6 MB
Updated
Mar 24, 2026
Get from Download APK (v2603a)
Signing certificate on record

About this app

Dolphin is an emulator for two recent Nintendo video game consoles: the GameCube and the Wii. It allows Android gamers to enjoy games for these two consoles in full HD (1080p) with several enhancements: compatibility with controllers, turbo speed, networked multiplayer, and even more!

Dolphin Wiki

Compatibility lists

Various guides

Note that newer versions require an ARM64 or x86_64 device.

Licensed under GPL-2.0-or-later.

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What's New in v2603a

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

Version history

v2603aLatest
Signature continuous

Mar 24, 2026 · 19.6 MB · Android API 2136 · code 42460

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATEWRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGEREAD_EXTERNAL_STORAGEINTERNETcom.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATAcom.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATAVIBRATERECORD_AUDIOorg.dolphinemu.dolphinemu.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

SHA-256 5279425e01c552ba6cde1adc7f08f1c1f5b8f9271c2418a4ad849ee4106ee719

v2512
Signature continuous

Feb 19, 2026 · 19.4 MB · Android API 2136 · code 42102

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATEWRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGEREAD_EXTERNAL_STORAGEINTERNETcom.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATAcom.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATAVIBRATERECORD_AUDIOorg.dolphinemu.dolphinemu.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

SHA-256 e39248a9544381549b26f3168b7f20e80592dda757d5f905993aa26a25b87a83

v2506a
Signature continuous

Jun 11, 2025 · 18.6 MB · Android API 2134 · code 41314

Imported from the F-Droid repository index.

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATEWRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGEREAD_EXTERNAL_STORAGEINTERNETcom.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATAcom.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATAVIBRATERECORD_AUDIOorg.dolphinemu.dolphinemu.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

SHA-256 3f337c437c4667cb952c2fcc6f9c603afd93d9a4002e3b371f74e58b68ae6bf9

Will it run on your device?

CompatibilityVery likely to run

92%

  • Runs on a broad range of modern Android versions.
  • Multiple CPU architectures are covered.
  • Aligned with the latest Android target SDK expectations.
What changed in this release
Size delta
+0.2 MB
Added permissions
None
Removed permissions
None

Installation Guide

1

Open Settings on your Android device

2

Go to Security → Unknown sources (or Install unknown apps)

3

Enable "Allow from this source" for your browser or file manager

4

Open the downloaded APK file from your Downloads folder

5

Tap "Install" and wait for installation to complete

6

Launch the app from your home screen

Make sure to re-enable Unknown Sources restrictions after installation for security.

How to install this safely

How to verify the file you downloaded

Before you install anything, confirm the file is the one described here. On a computer, run shasum -a 256 your-download.apk (macOS or Linux) or certutil -hashfile your-download.apk SHA256 (Windows), then compare the output character-for-character with the SHA-256 on this page. If a single character differs, the file is not the build we recorded — delete it.

What the signing certificate proves

Every Android app is signed with a private key that only its developer holds. The fingerprint on this page is a hash of the matching public certificate, and it proves continuity rather than identity: it tells you a build came from whoever signed the earlier ones. Android enforces this at install time — if a package claiming to be org.dolphinemu.dolphinemu is signed with a different key, the system will refuse to install it over your existing copy. A fingerprint that changes between releases is worth pausing on, because a repackaged app that has been modified by someone else cannot keep the original signature.

How to roll back to an earlier version

If the current release misbehaves, 2512 is the last build before it. Android will not install an older version code over a newer one, so you must uninstall Dolphin Emulator first — which clears its local data unless you have a backup. Reinstall the older APK only if its signing fingerprint matches the build you already trust, and check the API range: an older release may target an Android version your device has moved past.

Why we list sources instead of hosting everything

The official store channel is almost always the right choice: it updates automatically and carries the publisher's own distribution guarantees. A direct APK is useful when a device has no store access, when a rollout has not reached your region, or when you need a specific version — and only when the publisher has authorized that copy. APKBrowse does not list pirated, cracked, or unauthorized rebuilds of Dolphin Emulator, and a listing is removed when the evidence for it stops holding up.

Get Dolphin Emulator

Every source we list for org.dolphinemu.dolphinemu is legality-reviewed. Pirated or cracked builds are never offered.

Other sources

F-Droid listing

official

F-Droid builds this app from source and signs it. This is its official listing, with older builds and full release notes.

Source code

verified publisher

The upstream repository this build is compiled from.

We check legality and signature continuity, but device behaviour still varies. Install at your own discretion.

App Information

Developer
F-Droid
Category
Games
Android
5.0+
Architectures
arm64-v8a, x86_64
Version
2603a (code 42460)
Size
19.6 MB
Updated
Mar 24, 2026
Package name
org.dolphinemu.dolphinemu

Security Verification

File integrity
SHA-256 recorded
Signing certificate
Fingerprint on record
Official source
Download APK (v2603a)

We record provenance; we do not run malware scans. Verify the hash yourself before installing.

SHA-256 Hash

5279425e01c552ba6cde1adc7f08f1c1f5b8f9271c2418a4ad849ee4106ee719

Signing certificate

4014f9169e3ff08cd8fdf8ac33419d4603ed95582716494a0392853c91148835

Permissions Required

ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
INTERNET
com.android.providers.tv.permission.READ_EPG_DATA
com.android.providers.tv.permission.WRITE_EPG_DATA
VIBRATE
RECORD_AUDIO
org.dolphinemu.dolphinemu.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Previous Versions

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