If you have quite a few games on Citron Emulator for Android and don't want to have to install each and every game update and piece of DLC manually. This article will show you how to quickly and easily bulk install Game updates and DLC files on Citron for Android. It's a fairly straightforward process, but it does differ a little from other emulators, which is why you might be a little bit confused if you are moving over from another one.
Takeaways:
- Can you bulk install DLC in Citron Emulator for Android?
- Can you bulk install Game Updates in Citron Emulator for Android?
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Before you Start!
Before you start trying to install games and game content on Citron for Android, you need to meet the following requirements:
- An Android device that meets Citron's minimum requirements (Full Spec sheet here)
- Enough space for the data you are moving/downloading.
- Citron Switch Emulator is installed on your device.
- A file manager app that lets you easily move and organise your game data.
If you are already using Citron on a PC, you can transfer all your updates and DLC files from your computer to your Android device. Place them in a clearly labelled folder structure so they are easy to find later. I generally use the following folder layout.
- Citron
- Games
- Firmware
- Keys
- DLC
- Updates
- Saves (automatically managed by Citron)
Save location: C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Citron
How to Bulk Install Game Updates and DLC in Citron Switch Emulator for Android
- Move your DLC files from your computer or storage drive to your Android device. Keep each game’s DLC in its own folder to maintain organisation. You can also download them directly onto your device if you know where to get the files.
- Open the Citron emulator. Once on the main interface, find and tap the Settings icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Inside the settings area, tap Manage Citron Data.
- Here, select Install Game Content. You will be prompted to choose the type of content you wish to install. Select Updates or DLC from the available options.
- Find the folder where your DLC files are located. Tap the desired file to install it. To install multiple DLC files at once, press and hold on one file until selection boxes appear, then choose all the files you wish to install.

- The emulator will automatically install each one in sequence. It might take a while, so don't interrupt it.
Fix Missing Game Thumbnails in Citron Android
If game thumbnails aren't showing in your library, check out the following guide. It will take you through all the steps you need to fix this problem. How to Fix Game Thumbnails Not Showing in Citron Emulator Android
Fix Games Not Appearing in the Citron Library
If nothing at all is appearing in your game library, you've got a lot of problems to deal with, so read through this guide to fix all of the problems. How to Fix Games Not Showing in the Citron Emulator on Android