Setting Up the Folium Emulator on iPhone

Introduction

• Folium emulator allows playing 3DS games on iPhone and iPad.
• It supports other platforms like Game Boy Advance and DS.
• Recommended emulator for DS: Delta Emulator (covered in another video).
• Paid App: Current cost is $4.99 in the UK.
• Note: This process is for educational purposes only, not piracy.

Downloading the Emulator

• Search for Folium in the App Store.
• Developed by Jared Norwell.
• Download and install the app.

Recommended Additional App

• iZip: Useful for handling non-standard compressed files (e.g., 7Z).
• iPhone's built-in file manager can handle regular zip files.

Setting Up the Emulator

• Folium includes sections for Nintendo 3DS (Citrus) and DS (Grape).
• Focus on Citrus for 3DS games.
• Import process can be initiated from the Citrus section.

BIOS and AES Keys

• BIOS files are essential for emulation.
• AES Keys need to be imported manually.
• Use iZip for extracting files not in standard format (e.g., 7Z).

Importing Games

• Import games via the Citrus section in Folium.
• Games can be imported from downloaded locations like Chrome folder.
• Adjust settings as needed for region and performance.
• Audio and input settings can generally be left as default.

Game File Management

• Importing a game copies it to the ROMs folder in Folium.
• Consider deleting original files to save space on your device.

Playing Games

• Folium supports touch controls and emulates joysticks.
• Landscape mode is available by rotating the phone.
• Some performance issues and lagging might occur but vary by game.

Additional Information

• Upcoming videos will cover controller setup (PS4, PS5, etc.).
• The app supports GIT (Just-In-Time Compilation) but not fully allowed by the App Store.

Conclusion

• Folium offers a simple setup for playing 3DS games on iOS devices.
• Supports multiple file formats via iZip and built-in manager.
• Users encouraged to subscribe for future updates and game tests.