Late 2022, the golden period
AetherSX2 v1.4-3060 APK Download
3060 comes from the stretch people mean when they talk about AetherSX2's good years: active development, frequent clean releases, no controversy. It is also the one download on this page that is not a plain APK — it is a split-APK bundle, which changes how you install it and nothing else.
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 | v1.4-3060 |
|---|---|
| Released | November 2022 |
| File size | 19 MB: 1 MB smaller than the final v1.5-4248 release |
| Position | Build 5 of 12 in our archive, newest first : the release directly after it is v1.4-3064 |
| Requires | Android 8.0 or newer (ARM64) |
| Developer | Tahlreth (development ended 2023) |
Download AetherSX2 v1.4-3060
AetherSX2 v1.4-3060 v1.4-3060
Android 8.0+ (ARM64) · 19 MB · No bundled installers, no adware
- SHA-256:
- 9b23fe523260d4fe9cab10442c42eb352a1bdbca12e156833544ca76821f6513
Always verify the checksum after downloading. We never repackage binaries — this is the unmodified community build.
Should You Use v1.4-3060? Real-World Notes
v1.4-3060 was one of the widely-shared late-2022 builds and is fondly remembered from AetherSX2's golden period — active development, clean releases, and steady quality. Many long-time users keep this build tucked away as a working fallback.
In practical terms it is the natural A/B test for v1.4-3064. If 3064 shows a regression on your specific device, jumping one step back to 3060 is the quickest way to check whether it is the build or something else.
Note: this download is packaged as an APKMirror .apkm bundle (a split-APK format). You will need APKMirror Installer from the Play Store to install it — it is free and handles the split APK for you in one tap. Everything else about setup is identical to any other AetherSX2 build.
What to Know Before Installing v1.4-3060
- This is an .apkm split-APK bundle, not a plain .apk. Tapping it in a file manager will not install it — Android does not know what the format is. You need APKMirror Installer, which is free on the Play Store.
- The .apkm packaging is how this build was archived, not something unusual about the build itself. Once installed it behaves like any other 1.4 release.
Recommended Settings for v1.4-3060
| Renderer | Vulkan if your driver supports it, otherwise OpenGL |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Native (1x), raising it only once a game is stable |
- Install APKMirror Installer before you download anything, so you are not troubleshooting the file format and the emulator at the same time.
- If you are here to A/B against 3064, install this one second and change no other setting — the comparison is only meaningful if the rest is identical.
- Four months separate this build from 3064. That is enough for real per-game differences, so test with the specific title you care about rather than a general impression.
Installing v1.4-3060
This build installs differently. The download is an .apkm split-APK bundle, so tapping it in a file manager will not work. Install APKMirror Installer first, open the .apkm with it, and enable "Install unknown apps" for that app rather than for your browser.
Coming down from a newer release: v1.4-3064 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 v1.4-3064.
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 v1.4-3060 Isn't Right for You
Skip this build if: Anyone who wants a one-tap install. If the split-APK step is a hassle you would rather avoid, v1.4-3064 is a plain APK from the same line and is the newer build besides.
AetherSX2 v1.4-3064 →
March 2023 · 20 MB
The newer 1.4 build and a plain APK — the one to try first unless you are specifically testing against it.
AetherSX2 v1.3-2874 →
October 2022 · 18 MB
The build immediately before the 1.4 line began, if you want to test across a generation boundary rather than within one.
All 12 archived builds, with a comparison table, are on the AetherSX2 older versions page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an .apkm file and why is this build packaged as one?
An .apkm is a bundle containing an app's split APKs — the base app plus the pieces for a specific architecture, screen density and language — packed into a single archive by APKMirror. It is an archive format, not an app format, which is why Android cannot open it directly. This build was preserved that way; there is nothing different about the emulator inside.
How do I install a split APK on Android?
Install APKMirror Installer from the Play Store, open it, point it at the downloaded .apkm, and approve the install. It unpacks the bundle and hands the correct pieces to Android in one step. You still need 'Install unknown apps' enabled — but for APKMirror Installer rather than for your browser or file manager, which is the step people most often miss.
Should I use v1.4-3060 or v1.4-3064?
Start with 3064. It is the newer of the two, it is the last build of the 1.4 line, and it installs as a plain APK with no extra tooling. 3060 is worth the extra step in one situation: 3064 has a problem with a game on your specific device and you want to know whether the four months between them caused it.