UniPatcher for Android

ROM patcher for Android

UniPatcher is a free ROM patcher for Android that applies translation, improvement and other fan-made patches to compatible classic-game ROM files.

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UniPatcherPatch files on Android

ROM fileYour compatible game dump

Patch fileTranslation or modification

Output fileA new patched copy

What it does

Combine your ROM and patch without a computer

UniPatcher reads a patch file, applies its changes to the matching ROM and writes a separate output file. It patches ROM files for older game systems; it does not modify native Android games or installed apps.

ROMCompatible source

PatchSupported format

Simple workflow

Apply a patch in three steps

Keep the original file unchanged and choose a clear name for the new result.

1
Select the patch
Choose the extracted IPS, BPS, UPS, XDelta3 or other supported patch file.
2
Select the ROM
Use the exact game region and revision required by the patch author.
3
Choose output and apply
Save a new file, run the patch and then open the result in a suitable emulator.

Visual guides

Follow the UniPatcher workflow screen by screen

Use annotated Android screenshots to identify each file field, save the correct output and recognize the completion message.

Patch a ROM on Android

Choose a supported patch, its compatible base ROM and a separate output file, then apply the changes in UniPatcher.

Open the Apply patch guide

Create an XDelta patch

Compare an unchanged source with a modified copy and save their differences as a new .xdelta file.

Open the XDelta creation guide

Patch compatibility

Supported patch formats

Choose the format supplied by the patch author; renaming a file extension does not convert it.

IPS
IPS32
UPS
BPS
APS (GBA)
APS (N64)
PPF
DPS
EBP
XDelta3

Use UniPatcher for common IPS, BPS, UPS and XDelta3 patching tasks on Android, plus the other formats listed above. Older XDelta variants are not listed as compatible. Read the supported-format guidance before troubleshooting a file.

Beyond applying patches

Focused ROM utilities

Three specialist tools cover common preparation and maintenance tasks.

Create XDelta3 patches

Build an XDelta3 patch from an original file and a modified file.

Scope: Patch creation is verified specifically for XDelta3.

Fix Genesis checksums

Repair the checksum in Sega Mega Drive and Sega Genesis ROM files.

Scope: This tool is specific to Mega Drive and Genesis ROMs and does not create a backup.

Remove SMC headers

Remove an SMC header from a Super Nintendo ROM when a patch requires a headerless file.

Scope: UniPatcher removes SMC headers; it does not add them.

Inside the app

A direct, file-first interface

See UniPatcher in action, from applying patches to accessing its built-in tools.

UniPatcher screen with patch file, ROM file and output file selectors — Choose the patch, ROM and output locations, then use the red Apply action.

UniPatcher navigation showing patching and ROM utility tools — The application keeps patching, patch creation and ROM-specific utilities in one direct menu.

Quick answers

Common patching questions

Compatibility usually depends on the precise ROM file, not only the game title.

Which patch formats does UniPatcher support?

Ten verified formats are supported, including IPS, BPS, UPS and XDelta3.

What files do I need to apply a patch?

You need a compatible ROM, the patch file and a location for the patched output.

Can I select a ZIP or RAR archive?

No. Extract compressed archives before choosing the ROM or patch file.

Why does a patch say my ROM is incompatible?

The ROM may be a different region, revision, dump or header state than the patch expects.

Does UniPatcher provide games or ROMs?

No. UniPatcher is a file-patching utility and does not supply copyrighted game content.

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