GBA Emulator GBA4iOS 2.0 now available with iPad support, Jailbreak-free installation

BY Kelly Hodgkins

Published 19 Feb 2014

gba4ios-11Version 2.0 of GBA4iOS, a popular Game Boy Advance emulator, is now available for download. The updated version brings several new features including an iPad version, Dropbox support and cheat codes. GBA4iOS has been completely redesigned for iOS 7 with a new browser that makes it easy to download games and compatibility with MFi Game controllers. Most importantly, the distribution can be installed without jailbreaking your iOS device. The emulator takes advantage of Apple’s Enterprise Distribution program, which allows the installation of non-App Store apps without the need to jailbreak a device.

You can install the GBA4iOS by browsing to the GBA4iOS download page using Mobile Safari on your iPhone or iPad. Tap on the “Download GBA4iOS 2.0” link to start the installation process. In just a few minutes. GBA4iOS will be ready to open. GBA4iOS warns users that they may have to set the device clock back to 2/19/14, if they encounter problems with the app not opening.

Some of the new features in GBA4iOS 2.0 include:

  • An iOS 7 redesign with transparency, flat UI elements and more
  • Dropbox support and an in-app browser to add ROMs
  • Support for MFi Game Controllers
  • iPad support
  • Cheat codes
  • Themes
  • Support for Game Boy and the Game Boy Color in addition to Game Boy Advance

GBA4iOS allows gamers to play play Game Boy Advanced, Game Boy Color, and original Gameboy ROMs directly on their iPads and iPhones.The app is compatible with any iOS device running iOS 7 or higher and is optimized for iPad.

Below is a walk through of GBA4iOS you can watch while you download and install the emulator. Did you install GBA4iOS? Lets us know in the comments what you think about this latest version.