While you may find "AetherSX2" APKs labeled as armeabi-v7a on third-party sites, these are typically mislabeled or modified builds that generally do not function correctly, as the core PlayStation 2 emulation requires the performance and instruction sets available only in 64-bit environments. Core Technical Features & Requirements Architecture Requirement : Strictly requires Operating System : Minimum of Android 8.0 or higher. Recommended Hardware : High-end devices with at least a Snapdragon 845 equivalent are recommended to achieve playable performance. Rendering Engines : Supports Software rendering Enhancements : Includes features like up to 1080p, widescreen patches save states Input Support : Compatible with both touchscreen controls Bluetooth/USB controllers Development Status
. AetherSX2 was designed exclusively for 64-bit Android devices.
This is one of the few PS2 emulators that supports 32-bit architectures. However, it is much slower than AetherSX2 and many games will run at unplayable frame rates.