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Emulator Release: Speccy-Android Release News

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I've just published Speccy 5.1.5 for Android, a new version of my universal Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

This release makes the emulator switch to the newly selected computer model after reset. I have also fixed an issue with MIDI recorder failing to record music to write-protected folders. Starting with this release, the MIDI recorder will create files in /sdcard/Speccy if the current folder is write-protected. If you are missing Cheatopedia and other cheat features, removed from the app because of Google Play repressions, simply download this file into your Downloads folder to reenable Cheatopedia and other cheat features:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

ALL CHANGES:
* Resetting emulation now puts the new computer model into effect.
* MIDI recordings now go to /sdcard/Speccy if current folder write-protected.

Enjoy!

PS: Two of my other emulators, fMSX Deluxe and ColEm Deluxe, are currently on $1.99 sale:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe -- fMSX Deluxe
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.colem.deluxe -- ColEm Deluxe
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

A quick Speccy 5.1.6 emulator release for Android adds new icons, including adaptive icons required by Oreo+ Androids:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

If you are missing Cheatopedia and other cheat features, removed from the app because of Google Play repressions, simply download this file into your "Download" folder to reenable cheats:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

PS: My VGBAnext universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator is currently on $2.99 sale:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have just published Speccy 5.1.7, emulating Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Sam Coupe, and similar home computers on Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

This release finally fixes gamepad button assignment problems some people had. I have also added native support for 64bit Intel CPUs. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning Speccy from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Completely refactored File Selector code.
* Fixed gamepad button assignments.
* Added native 64bit Intel support.

PS: My graphing calc emulator, AlmostTI, is on $2.99 sale for the next few days:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ati
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have just published Speccy 5.1.8, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator on Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

This release adds the new AndroidTV UI based on Google Leanback APIs. Email me if you experience problems with this new UI. I have also fixed a few box art related bugs, added more tactile feedback options, and made sure Speccy will not automatically start Speccy-Deluxe if both are installed. This has caused some confusion previously.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning Speccy from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added completely new, modern AndroidTV interface.
* Please, email me if you encounter any issues with the new AndroidTV UI.
* Made box art show immediately after download.
* Now properly wiping current screenshot when box art downloaded.
* Restricted Search and Change Folder inputs to a single line.
* Speccy no longer auto-starts Speccy Deluxe if installed.
* Added 5ms and 10ms tactile feedback options.


PS: My universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator, VGBAnext, is on $2.99 sale for this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have just published Speccy 5.1.9, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator on Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

This release fixes a bunch of crash sources accumulated over the last few months. I have also made sure that the virtual joystick buttons will have the same size in all screen resolutions. If these buttons become too big or too small for you, go to "Settings | Input | Edit Joystick Layout" to adjust their size.

I have also switched to the newest build environment, enabling modern AndroidX and Firebase APIs. Starting with this version, the app requires Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) or a newer version to run. To the last three remaining Gingerbread users, folks, it is really time to update your hardware! :)

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning Speccy from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* App now requires Android 4.1+ (Jelly Bean) to run.
* Fixed virtual buttons getting too large or too small.
* Improved the new AndroidTV interface.
* Fixed rare division by zero when creating icon tiles.
* Fixed missing method crash in the new AndroidTV UI.
* Fixed null pointer crash when starting new AndroidTV UI.
* Fixed null pointer crash when visiting Google Play.
* Changed Apache HTTP library linkage.
* Switched to "androidx.leanback.*" APIs.
* Switched to Firebase for reporting.
* Switched to Gradle 5.6.

Have fun!

PS: ColEm Deluxe, the complete version of my ColecoVision emulator, is on $2.99 sale this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.colem.deluxe
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have just released Speccy 5.1.10, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator on Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

This release fixes PSG sound chip operation and adds standard AndroidTV search functionality. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning Speccy from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now silencing PSG channels with Fnum=0.
* Added standard AndroidTV search functionality.
* Modified "Changes" dialog to keep Google approval drones happy.
* Enabled navigation with [DPAD_CENTER], [DELETE], and [ESCAPE] keys.
* Now ignoring repeated keypresses.

Have fun!

PS: MasterGear, my 8bit Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, is on $2.99 sale this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have just released Speccy 5.1.11, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator on Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

This release fixes blue screen tint showing up on Chromebooks and some other Android devices. Normally, Android uses this blue tint to indicate the part of the screen receiving input, but this obviously isn't making sense for a full-screen app. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning Speccy from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed screen going blue on some Androids, such as Chromebooks.
* Fixed settings not being applied after changing them in Preferences.

Have fun!

PS: AlmostTI, my TI graphing calc emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ati
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have just released Speccy 5.1.12, my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator on Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

This new release fixes a bug where double clicking on an entry in the File Selector starts two emulator instances. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning Speccy from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

PS: MasterGear, my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator, is currently on sale at Google Play:


https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have published Speccy 5.1.13, a new release of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator on Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

This new release makes arrows on ZX128 virtual keyboard work without pressing CSHIFT. I have also made sure that the old school file selector, found in the Advanced Settings, handles unreadable folders properly. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning Speccy from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* ZX128 virtual keyboard arrows no longer require CSHIFT.
* Advanced Settings now switch to app folder when current folder unavailable.
* Advanced Settings will not allow to select unavailable folders.

PS: In related news, ColEm Deluxe, my ColecoVision emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.colem.deluxe
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have published Speccy 5.1.14, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator on Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

This new release improves file system navigation in both File Selector and the AndroidTV file browser. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning Speccy from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes in this release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed AndroidTV file browser getting stuck on unavailable folders.
* Fixed File Selector getting stuck on unavailable folders.
* Fixed File Selector toolbar to launch paid app versions if available.
* AndroidTV browser will point to "Folders" row after changing folder.
* Added a message dialog when directing users to Google Play.


PS: In related news, VGBAnext, my universal GBA, GBC, GB, NES, and Famicom emulator, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: Speccy Release News

Hello, All!

I have published Speccy 5.2, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator on Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

This release adds menu options to change floppy disks at runtime. Look for them in the "Disks" menu when running the emulation. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning Speccy from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

Enjoy!
 

StacyWright

New member
A new release of Speccy today:

Free version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy

Nag-free version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe

The main change in the Speccy 1.8.2 is the switch to using GLES-accelerated video by default. As the video has become faster, I also increased the number of frames drawn by default, so Speccy should feel much smoother now.

For those who prefer non-accelerated video, it has also been optimized by switching to Android SurfaceViews and improving the synchronization between Java and native parts of the app.

Finally, I have added support for the ZX128k ASCII printer, as opposed to the already supported graphics-only ZX Printer. You should now be able to do execute an "LLIST" command in the ZX128k BASIC :) https://cpstest.org click speed test
fb video downloader online

FULL LIST OF CHANGES:
* Added ZX128k printer support.
* Enabled video acceleration and increased number of drawn frames by default.
* Enabled SurfaceViews and optimized native thread sync for faster, smoother video.
* Now showing button labels and keyboard with video acceleration enabled.
* No longer deleting buttons layout on each upgrade.
* Added fast navigation with sections to the file selector.
* Improved the file selector UI look and feel.
* Enlarged screenshots in the file selector and Freeze/Restore.

Thank you so much for the new buddy!
 
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fms

Member
Hello, All!

I have published Speccy 5.2.1, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator on Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

This release fixes World Of Spectrum integration, so your WoS browser should work once again. Let me know if you are still seeing problems.

For people with SD cards, USB drives, and other storage devices, I added a list of available storage devices to the File Selector "Change Folder" dialog. This way, you only need to click on the desired storage device there, rather than typing its path. Similar storage options can be found in the top row of the AndroidTV user interface.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning Speccy from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed World Of Spectrum integration, browser works again.
* Added list of available storage devices to "Change Folder" dialog.
* Added available storage devices to the top row in AndroidTV UI.
* Changed message indicating that Android denied a directory listing.

Enjoy!

PS: VGBAnext, my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, GameBoy Classic, NES, and Famicom emulator, is on $2.99 sale this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

I have published Speccy 5.2.2, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator on Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version

Since World Of Spectrum website keeps changing, the new Speccy release will take you directly to the website if it fails to parse HTML contents. I am planning to fix the WoS Browser feature once the new World Of Spectrum design stabilizes. I have also fixed a stray crash affecting people with AndroidTV devices.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning Speccy from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

ALL CHANGES:
* World Of Spectrum website format changed again, breaking WoS Browser. Sorry for this, working to bring the browser back.
* As of now, WoS Browser will go directly to the website if it is unable to parse its contents.
* Fixed a crash when getting list of storage locations on some AndroidTVs.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

I have published Speccy 5.2.3, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator on Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version (on sale this week)

This version fixes Spectrum 48k virtual keyboard that has gone missing in the previous release. I have also fixed State Exchange, Network Play, and Box Art Downloader features which were broken due to some server-side changes. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning Speccy from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

The complete version of Speccy, Speccy Deluxe, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week. See below for all the changes in this week's release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed missing Spectrum 48kB virtual keyboard.
* Fixed State Exchange feature.
* Fixed Network Play feature.
* Fixed box art downloader.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

I have released Speccy 5.2.5, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version (on sale this week)

This version is based on the latest Speccy for Windows and Linux, released last week. It contains multiple improvements to Box Art Downloader, adding URL redirection support and other things. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning Speccy from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

The complete version of Speccy, Speccy Deluxe, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week. See below for all the changes in this week's release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Based on latest Speccy 5.2 for Windows and Linux sources.
* When parent folder not available, showing storage devices instead.
* Made multiple fixes to Box Art Downloader.
* Fixed Box Art Downloader to use alternative storage location.
* Fixed Box Art Downloader to follow redirects.
* Added HTTPS support to Box Art Downloader.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
The free Speccy 5.3 for Windows and Linux is now available for download:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy53-Windows-bin.zip -- Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy53-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binary

This version fixes window resizing and positioning on Windows and improves special effects and scaling infrastructure, especially on large screens. On Windows, there is now a separate "linear interpolation" scaling option and a menu action to clear all settings. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Refactored scaling and special effects framework.
* Optimized scaling for large screens and windows.
* Fixed Speccy-Windows behavior with multiple displays.
* Added "Video | Interpolate Video | Linear Scaling" option to Speccy-Windows.
* Enabled "Video | Stretch Full Screen" option with effects enabled.
* Enabled "Video | Force 4:3 Screen" option with effects enabled.
* Added "File | Clear Settings and Quit" option to Speccy-Windows.
* Fixed small windows behavior in Speccy-Windows.
* Fixed window position behavior in Speccy-Windows.

Have fun!

PS: My complete MSX and MSX2 emulator for Android is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.fmsx.deluxe
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

The free Speccy 5.4 for Windows and Linux is now available for download:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy54-Windows-bin.zip --Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy54-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binary

This version adds support for Sam Coupe state files (.STS) and disk image files (.SAD). I have also fixed color palette when switching between Spectrum and Sam Coupe modes and added drag'n'drop support on Windows. Snapshot and disk loading code has been completely refactored. Since .STS/.SAD functionality is very new, I would greatly appreciate if you could email me about any issues with these files. Also let me know if you encounter any problems with .Z80/.SNA files. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added support for loading and saving Sam Coupe Snapshot (.SCS) files.
* Added support for loading Sam Coupe Disk (.SAD) files.
* Added separate functions for loading and saving in default state format.
* Refactored code, moving snapshot loaders into separate source files.
* Refactored generic disk image library, adding .SAD loading and saving.
* Fixed palette changes between Sam Coupe and ZX Spectrum modes.
* Fixed autoplay starting when loading a palette on ZX128.
* Added .SCS save option to Speccy built-in menu.
* Added "File | Save .SCS Snapshot" option to Speccy-Windows.
* Added drag'n'drop files functionality to Speccy-Windows.
* Graying out irrelevant save options in Speccy-Windows.

Have fun!

PS: The Android version of Speccy is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe
 

fms

Member
Hello, All!

I have published Speccy 5.4 for Android today, a new version of my universal Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.speccy.deluxe -- full version (on sale this week)

This version is based on the latest Speccy 5.4 for Windows and Linux, released earlier this week, but adds a few more changes not found in the desktop version. It comes with many improvements and fixes to the Sam Coupe emulation, including support for .SCS and .SAD files, fixed SAA1099 PSG emulation, fixed palette transitions, and more. I have also majorly refactored snapshot and disk image loader code. If you encounter any new problems with the new Speccy, please, let me know ASAP.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning Speccy from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/Speccy-Cheats.zip

The complete version of Speccy, Speccy Deluxe, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week. See below for all the changes in this week's release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Based on latest Speccy 5.4 for Windows and Linux sources.
* Added support for loading and saving Sam Coupe Snapshot (.SCS) files.
* Added support for loading Sam Coupe Disk (.SAD) files.
* Added .SCS save option to Speccy built-in menu.
* Added separate functions for loading and saving in default state format.
* Fixed palette changes between Sam Coupe and ZX Spectrum modes.
* Fixed palette updates when rewinding in Sam Coupe mode.
* Fixed Sam Coupe light pen port, assuming no light pen for now.
* Fixed SAA1099 PSG sound.
* Fixed autoplay starting when loading a palette on ZX128.
* Somewhat improved Sam Coupe screen mode #3 rendering.
* Refactored code, moving snapshot loaders into separate source files.
* Refactored generic disk image library, adding .SAD loading and saving.
* Refactored scaling and special effects framework.

Have fun!
 
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