Install Pokémon Unbound ROM For Any Device in 2025

Pokémon Unbound is one of the most beloved ROM hacks of Pokémon FireRed. It brings forward  enhanced story, improved mechanics, and additional Pokémon from multiple generations. As a die-hard fan of Pokémon Unbound, I understand that installing and patching this game correctly is really cumbersome. But no worries, If you’ve been searching for answers on how to install Pokémon Unbound, how to patch it, or how to play it on different devices, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know.

What You Need Before Installing Pokémon Unbound

Before getting into the installation process, let’s get to know what you really require to run Pokémon Unbound properly:

Required Files:

• A Clean Pokémon FireRed ROM (Version 1.0, U.S. release)
• Pokémon Unbound Patch File (Latest version, usually in .ups format)
• A ROM Patching Tool (NUPS, Lunar IPS, MultiPatch, or online ROM patchers)
• A GBA Emulator (Depending on your device, such as Visual Boy Advance, mGBA, MyBoy!, Delta, or RetroArch)

Also checkout the video below to get step-by-step visual help to install Pokémon Unbound:

How to Patch Pokémon Unbound

Patching the Pokémon Unbound ROM is the most crucial step before playing the game. Here’s how you do it:

For Windows Users (Using NUPS Patcher)

1. Download NUPS (You can easily find it online on sites like Pokémon Coders).
2. Open NUPS and select “Apply a UPS Patch to a File.”
3. Select Your Pokémon FireRed ROM (Make sure it’s the 1.0 version).
4. Choose the Pokémon Unbound .ups Patch File.
5. Click Patch and wait for the process to complete.
6. Your Patched ROM is Ready! Load it into a GBA emulator and start playing.

For macOS Users (Using MultiPatch)

1. Download MultiPatch from a trusted source.
2. Open the software and choose “Apply a Patch.”
3. Select Your FireRed ROM and the Pokémon Unbound Patch.
4. Apply the Patch and save the new ROM file.
5. Run the Patched ROM in OpenEmu or another emulator.

For Android Users (Using UniPatcher)

1. Install UniPatcher from the Google Play Store.
2. Load the FireRed ROM and Pokémon Unbound Patch into UniPatcher.
3. Apply the Patch and Save the Patched ROM.
4. Open MyBoy! or another emulator and load the patched ROM.

For iOS Users (Using Delta Emulator or GBA4iOS)

1. Use a ROM patching website like Marc Robledo’s ROM Patcher (online tool).
2. Upload your FireRed ROM and Pokémon Unbound Patch.
3. Download the patched ROM and import it into Delta Emulator.
4. Start Playing!

How to Install and Play Pokémon Unbound on Different Devices

Once you’ve gone through patching the ROM, the next step is easy-peasy that is loading it onto your preferred device. Below are installation guides for various platforms.

Windows & macOS

1. Download and install a GBA Emulator (Visual Boy Advance, mGBA, or OpenEmu for Mac).
2. Open the emulator and load your patched Pokémon Unbound ROM.
3. Adjust emulator settings for the best experience (Increase speed, set controls, and other minor tweaks.).
4. Enjoy the game!

Android

1. Download a GBA Emulator like MyBoy! or RetroArch.
2. Move your patched ROM to your Android device.
3. Load the ROM into the emulator and start playing.

iOS

1. Install Delta Emulator from the AltStore.
2. Import the patched Pokémon Unbound ROM.
3. Load the game and enjoy!

Playing on a Nintendo 3DS or DS (Desmume Emulator Method)

1. Use a GBA Flashcart like an EverDrive GBA.
2. Transfer the patched ROM to the SD card.
3. Insert the Flashcart into your GBA slot and launch Pokémon Unbound.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Following most common issues you might face while installing Unbound: