Lemuroid – Multi System Emulator

Step 1: Install Lemuroid from Google Play Store

1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
2. Search for “Lemuroid”.
3. Locate the app by Filippo Scognamiglio.
4. Tap “Install” to download and install the app.

Step 2: Initial Setup

Before setting up Lemuroid, make sure you have game ROMs ready. Many retro games can be legally downloaded from sites like itch.io, which offers free homebrew games.

1. Open Lemuroid after installation.
2. The first screen will prompt you to select a ROM directory. Tap ‘Select Directory’.
3. If prompted, grant storage access permissions to Lemuroid.
4. Navigate to the folder on your device where your ROMs are stored and select it.

Step 3: Import Game ROMs

1. After selecting the ROM directory, Lemuroid will scan and import your games.
2. If Lemuroid detects box art for the games, it will import that too.
3. You can mark games as favorites by long-pressing a game title and selecting ‘Add to favorites’.Note: If games are not importing, make sure the ROM files are not compressed in .zip, .rar, or .7z formats, as this can cause issues.

Step 4: Navigation

Lemuroid’s interface includes five main icons at the bottom:

• Home: Takes you back to your game library.
• Favourites: Displays any games you have marked as favorites.
• Search: Search for specific games in your library.
• Systems: Shows a list of the emulated systems (e.g., SNES, Sega Master System).
• Settings: Access Lemuroid’s settings.

Step 5: Choose a Game

1. Tap the game you want to play from your library.
2. The game will launch automatically.

Step 6: Control Options

1. By default, Lemuroid displays on-screen touch controls if no external controller is connected.
2. To use an external Bluetooth controller, connect it to your Android device before opening Lemuroid. It should be detected automatically.
3. If you need to adjust controller mappings, go to Settings > External Devices to remap the buttons.

Step 7: Saving and Loading Game States

Lemuroid allows you to save and load game states, a feature that lets you instantly save or reload your game progress.

1. Open the in-game menu by holding the menu icon (three horizontal lines).
2. To save your game, select ‘Save’ and choose a slot.
3. To load a saved state, select ‘Load’ and choose the corresponding save slot.

General Settings in Lemuroid

• ROM directory: Change or rescan the folder where your ROMs are stored.
• Save states: Enable automatic save states.
• HD Mode: Toggle HD mode for improved graphics.
• Display filters: Set default filters for visual effects.
• Input settings: Adjust vibration and external controller mapping.
• Cloud saves: Configure cloud saving options.
• Default emulator cores: Set default emulators for different game systems.
• BIOS detection: Verify if required BIOS files are detected.

Emulator Core Settings

These settings are available when playing a game:

• TV/Filter effects: Apply visual filters to emulate different display styles.
• Graphical enhancements: Adjust the graphics quality.
• Controller settings: Configure controller options specific to the active emulator core.