If you're flexible about the emulator, here’s a secret:
This is the most common workaround that YouTubers confuse with "PPSSPP."
If you want Sonic Mania specifically, you don’t need an emulator. There are two official, high-performance ways to play the game on your Android device.
: As this is an alpha-stage homebrew project, you may experience performance dips or audio issues, especially during 3D special stages. Superior Alternatives for Android
PPSSPP is a high-performance PSP (PlayStation Portable) emulator for Android, Windows, iOS, and more. It allows you to play games originally released for the PSP, such as Sonic Rivals , Sonic Rivals 2 , and Sonic Rivals: Zero Gravity .
Don’t search for “Sonic Mania PPSSPP” — it doesn’t exist. Get the real Sonic Mania from the Play Store for the best experience on Android.