How to Play GBA on an Android

Downloading a GBA Emulator

1. Tap the Marketplace icon on the home screen of the phone to open the Android Marketplace.

2. Tap the search icon in the top right corner of the screen.

3. Type 'GBA emulator' into the search bar and tap the search icon. A list of emulators will appear. Some are free and others require a fee to download.

4. Tap the emulator you wish to download, then tap the Install button on the description page. Tap the OK button under Accept Permissions. The emulator will download and install to your phone.

Downloading and Transferring a ROM File

5. Open your Internet browser on your computer and visit a ROM download site, such as CoolRom.com, RomHustler.com or Rom-World.com. Search for the game that you wish to play and download that ROM file. Remember, only downloading games that you already own a physical copy of does not violate copyright laws.

6. Connect a USB cable from your phone to your computer and tap the USB Device on the phone to allow the transfer of files from your computer to your phone.

7. Open the location where the ROM file is saved on your computer. Then click the Start icon on your desktop and click Computer in the Start Menu to show a list of devices with removable storage attached to your computer. If you are using a Mac, simply click the hard drive icon. Your phone will be assigned a drive letter, since it is connected via a USB cable.

8. Drag the ROM file from its current location on your computer to the phone. Right-click the phone and click 'Eject.' Disconnect the phone from the computer.

Playing a Game on the GBA Emulator

9. Tap the arrow at the bottom of the screen on the phone to bring up a list of apps currently installed on the phone.

10. Scroll through the apps and tap the GBA emulator.

11. Tap the Menu button on your phone to bring up the GBA emulator options.

12. Tap the Open icon and tap the ROM file that you recently moved to your phone. The GBA emulator will open the file, and you can begin playing.