Mid-2022, the first months in wide use
AetherSX2 v1.1-2468 APK Download
By mid-2022 AetherSX2 had stopped being a curiosity and started being the thing people actually installed. 2468 is from that window: noticeably leaner than anything in the 1.5 line, missing most of what came later, and still the right answer for a phone that cannot carry a modern build.
This archive APK stays available for people who need this exact build. The pages Google should index for version choice are the older versions hub, the current v1.5-4248 download, and the Mali-friendly v1.5-3668 build.
File details
| Version | v1.1-2468 |
|---|---|
| Released | July 2022 |
| File size | 17 MB: 3 MB smaller than the final v1.5-4248 release |
| Position | Build 9 of 12 in our archive, newest first : the release directly after it is v1.2-2632 |
| Requires | Android 8.0 or newer (ARM64) |
| Developer | Tahlreth (development ended 2023) |
Download AetherSX2 v1.1-2468
AetherSX2 v1.1-2468 v1.1-2468
Android 8.0+ (ARM64) · 17 MB · No bundled installers, no adware
- SHA-256:
- 31d8f862755e5d368f4953c0545b66ec9118a09a82d830b8f78996e1ab4335e9
Always verify the checksum after downloading. We never repackage binaries — this is the unmodified community build.
Should You Use v1.1-2468? Real-World Notes
v1.1-2468 is a mid-2022 build from AetherSX2's first months in wide use. It is smaller than any 1.5-line release and represents the emulator before its later features layered on — no upscaling niceties, fewer per-game fixes, but also less memory pressure.
It is a legitimate choice for very old phones where later builds simply run out of headroom. If your device has 3 GB of RAM or a chip closer to 2018 than 2022, this build is more likely to produce steady frame rates on lighter titles than a 1.5 build ever will.
For most people it is more of an archival curiosity than a daily driver — a way to see how the emulator started. If you're using it seriously, keep expectations aligned with 2022-era mobile PS2 emulation: fewer games work perfectly, but the ones that do work here often run faster than anywhere else.
What to Know Before Installing v1.1-2468
- Features you may consider standard — particularly around upscaling — either are not here or behave differently. Do not assume a missing option is a bug.
- The compatibility list at this point is meaningfully shorter. Games not booting is an expected outcome, not a sign of a bad download.
Recommended Settings for v1.1-2468
| Renderer | OpenGL |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Native (1x); upscaling is not what this build is for |
- Set expectations to mid-2022 before you start. A game that runs here will often run well; a game that does not is unlikely to be coaxed into working with settings.
- This is one of the builds where 'fewer games work, but the ones that do run fast' is literally true — lean into it and pick your library accordingly.
- If you are on a 3 GB phone, close everything else. Headroom matters more than any option in the emulator.
Installing v1.1-2468
A standard single-file APK: enable "Install unknown apps" for your browser or file manager, tap the download, and approve the install.
Coming down from a newer release: v1.2-2632 or anything above it: means uninstalling that first, because Android refuses to install an older version over a newer one. Back up your memory cards before you uninstall. Those survive the move between builds; save states do not, so save inside the game rather than relying on a state you made on v1.2-2632.
The rest of setup is the same for every AetherSX2 release, so we publish it once rather than repeating it here: see the illustrated 12-step install and BIOS walkthrough, or go straight to the PS2 BIOS guide if that is the part you are stuck on. Once the app boots, apply our baseline graphics tuning before raising upscaling.
If v1.1-2468 Isn't Right for You
Skip this build if: Anyone expecting a modern feature set, and anyone whose phone can run the 1.4 or 1.5 lines — this build's advantage only exists where newer ones run out of headroom.
AetherSX2 v1.2-2637 →
September 2022 · 18 MB
The next line forward, with more per-game fixes — try it first unless this build is already running better on your hardware.
AetherSX2 v1.0-2233 →
June 2022 · 17 MB
The first stable release, if you are looking for the leanest complete build rather than the most compatible one.
All 12 archived builds, with a comparison table, are on the AetherSX2 older versions page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is v1.1-2468 usable as a real emulator, or is it purely archival?
Both, depending on your hardware. On a phone from around 2018 with limited RAM, it is a genuine option — some games will run more smoothly here than on anything newer, because the build asks less of the device. On anything modern it is archival, and you would be choosing a much shorter compatibility list for no benefit.
Which games actually work well on a build this old?
As a rule, lighter ones: 2D titles and earlier-generation 3D games. The demanding late-PS2 titles that stress modern phones were largely made to work through fixes that landed in 2023, none of which are here. Our compatibility database is the place to check a specific title rather than guessing from the build's age.
Do I still need a PS2 BIOS for this build?
Yes. The BIOS requirement has been true of every AetherSX2 build ever released, including the alphas — it is a legal and technical requirement of PS2 emulation itself, not a feature added at some point. A BIOS you dumped from your own console for a newer build imports here without any changes.