# Lynx.emu (Lynx Emulator)

> Lynx Handheld Emulator

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.explusalpha.LynxEmu](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.explusalpha.LynxEmu)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.explusalpha.LynxEmu`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Robert Broglia
- **Category:** GAME\_ARCADE
- **Downloads:** 1,980
- **Rating:** 4.82 / 5 (40 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.85
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-17
- **First published:** 2023-04-04
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 2.19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.explusalpha.LynxEmu)
- **Website:** [https://www.explusalpha.com](https://www.explusalpha.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.explusalpha.com/privacy-policy](https://www.explusalpha.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Advanced open-source Atari Lynx emulator based on Mednafen/Handy with a minimalist UI and a focus on low audio/video latency, supporting a wide variety of devices from the original Xperia Play to modern devices like the Nvidia Shield and Pixel phones.<br><br>Features include:<br>* Supports .lnx file format, optionally compressed with ZIP, RAR, or 7Z<br>* Configurable on-screen controls<br>* Bluetooth/USB gamepad &amp; keyboard support compatible with any HID device recognized by the OS like Xbox and PS4 controllers<br><br>No ROMs are included with this app and must be supplied by the user. It supports Android&#39;s storage access framework for opening files on both internal and external storage (SD cards, USB drives, etc.).<br><br>View the full update changelog:<br>https://www.explusalpha.com/contents/emuex/updates<br><br>Follow development of my apps on GitHub and report issues:<br>https://github.com/Rakashazi/emu-ex-plus-alpha<br><br>Please report any crashes or device-specific problems via email (include your device name and OS version) or GitHub so future updates continue to run on as many devices as possible.

## Rankings

- #955,826 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.launcher.permission.INSTALL_SHORTCUT`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.explusalpha.LynxEmu)