VGBA-Android 3.9.9 with improved Cheatopedia

Hello, All!

I have updated VGBA-Android, my GameBoy Advance emulator. This week's VGBA-Android 4.1.19 release is now available at the Google Play Store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.vgba

This VGBA release introduces the "light" UI theme to the File Selector. You can switch between light and dark UI themes via the menu. I have also added shadows to screenshots all throughout VGBA and fixed the screenshot size in the File Selector. Finally, added five new games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added optional light theme to the File Selector.
* Fixed screenshot sizes in the File Selector.
* Added shadows to screenshots in File Selector and State Exchange.
* Added shadows to screenshots in the Freeze/Restore dialog.
* Added Shohen Jumps: One Piece to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Double Dragon Advance to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Final Fight One to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Digimon: Battle Spirit 1/2 games to the Cheatopedia.

Enjoy!

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Hello, All!

VGBA-Android 4.1.21, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, has hit the Google Play Store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.vgba

The new release adds the configurable auto-fire function to all fire buttons, lets you use the "light" UI theme throughout the app, and assigns sensible default mappings to generic joystick buttons, in case you have a generic USB joystick with numbered buttons. I have also added five new games to the Cheatopedia. Enjoy!

ALL CHANGES:
* Added default mappings for generic joystick buttons #1..#10.
* Added brighter UI theme everywhere (check "Light UI Theme" in Settings).
* Added automatic fire options (see "Auto Fire Settings" in Settings).
* Added Dragon Tales: Dragon Adventures to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Defender of the Crown to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Cruis'n Velocity to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Boulder Dash EX to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Blender Bros. to the Cheatopedia.

Hello, All!

I have published VGBA-Android 4.2, a new major release of my GameBoy Advance emulator, to the Google Play today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this version, the gameplay recorder is permanently on. Click on the "Replay" button (or menu option) to turn the time back any moment you like. I have also fixed the glitches in Mortal Kombat games and added four new games to the Cheatopedia. Have fun!

ALL CHANGES:
* Gameplay recording now always enabled. Select "Replay" at any time!
* Fixed RLUnCompWRAM() BIOS function, removing glitches from Mortal Kombat games.
* Now allowing misaligned source pointers in BIOS uncompression routines.
* Made replay play all records to the current recording position.
* Made recording pause when replay is on.
* Fixed many corner cases in record/replay.
* Added Sim City 2000 to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Star X to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Sega Rally Championship to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Rock'n'Roll Racing to the Cheatopedia.

Hello, All!

I have just released VGBA-Android 4.2.1, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.vgba

This release adds a new contour virtual joystick skin and makes NetPlay connection process smoother. Unfortunately, the network play itself is still slow, but I am working on it. Also added four new games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added new "contour" joystick shape (see "Virtual Joystick Shape" setting).
* Fixed stutter during NetPlay connection process (NetPlay still slow though).
* Attached warnings to some Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green cheats.
* Added Backtrack to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Army Men to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Army Men: Operation Green to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Army Men: Turf Wars to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

I have published VGBA-Android 4.2.2, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, to the Google Play today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.vgba

In this version, I have fixed a few slight inconsistencies that could lead to replay deviating from the original course of gameplay. Also fixed in-game saves in River City Ransom and added a few more games to the Cheatopedia, as requested by users.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed in-game saves in River City Ransom.
* Fixed slight inconsistencies when restoring state during replay.
* Added Japanese Pokemon Fire Red to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Japanese Pokemon Leaf Green to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Zone of the Enders: The Fist of Mars to the Cheatopedia.
* Added US and EU versions of Need For Speed: Porsche Unleashed to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Need For Speed: Most Wanted to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Need For Speed: Carbon to the Cheatopedia.

Hello, All!

I have just published a rather major 4.2.3 update to VGBA-Android, my GameBoy Advance emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this version, I am switching to the native OpenSLES audio API, for much lower latencies and better performance. Android 2.2 (Frodo) users, who have no OpenSLES, will continue using Java-based audio. If you are experiencing any problems with the native audio, report them to me and disable the "Native Audio" setting for the time being.

I have also taken steps to fix the main remaining cause of app crashes. From now on, VGBA will aggressively recycle any bitmaps it allocates, to prevent Android from running out of bitmap memory.

Finally, VGBA no longer requires touchscreen, letting it work on Android devices other than phones and tablets. More on this in the nearest future.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now defaulting to OpenSLES native audio, for minimal latency.
* Now recycling bitmaps to prevent Bitmap.nativeCreate() crashes.
* No longer requiring touchscreen support from the Android device.
* Added "Audio Rate" setting, for controlling sampling rate.
* Added "Native Audio" setting, for disabling OpenSLES, if needed.
* Fixed initial audio initialization always setting 100ms latency.
* Fixed audio pause/resume when activity pauses or resumes.
* Refactored audio control between Java and native code.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA-Android 4.2.4, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator with GoogleTV support:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this release, VGBA will work on GoogleTV devices running Android 4.x, such as LG G2/G3 TVs after a recent upgrade. Play on a 55" screen, using your TV remote to control the game, or plug a USB gamepad for better experience. In order to adapt to the wide TV screen, I have added the new grid view mode to the File Selector. Even if you only have a tablet or a phone, you can enable this mode via the menu. On larger tablets, it may work better for you than the default list view.

ALL CHANGES:
* VGBA now runs on GoogleTVs updated to Android 4.x (LG G2/G3).
* Added optional grid view to the File Selector, default for GoogleTVs.
* Added extra folder and cartridge icons to the File Selector.
* Removed logging code from record/replay.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

The updated VGBA-Android 4.2.5, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.vgba

This version adds an option that forces VGBA to emulate either 6bit or 14bit EEPROM, used for in-game saves. If in-game saves do not work for you in some game, try this option in the Settings. Be aware that changing the EEPROM type also resets your game though. Also added seven new games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Choose EEPROM Size" setting to force 6bit or 14bit EEPROM type.
* Added Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Yu Yu Hakusho: Tournament Tactics to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Yu Yu Hakusho: Spirit Detective to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Tekken to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Wolfenstein 3D to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Wings to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

I have just uploaded VGBA-Android 4.2.6, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator to the Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.vgba

Starting with this release, VGBA-Android integrates with DropBox cloud storage accounts, letting you upload your games to DropBox and continue playing them on a different device. This feature has been requested by many VGBA users running VGBA across multiple Android devices. To upload gameplay state, hold the game entry with your finger, then select "Upload to DropBox" from the context menu. To download gameplay state, select "Download from DropBox". Finally, to browse the contents of your DropBox account, click on the DropBox icon or select "Browse DropBox" from the main menu.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added DropBox support to the File Selector.
* Added "Upload to DropBox" menu option to save game to DropBox.
* Added "Download from DropBox" menu option to load game from DropBox.
* Added "Browse DropBox" menu option to browse DropBox contents.
* Now also deleting main screenshot when "Delete All" selected.
* Now allowing to become NetPlay server even if can't register with global directory.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

VGBA-Android, my GameBoy Advance emulator, has been updated to version 4.2.7:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.vgba

The new version adds missing string translations and cheats for seven new games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added missing string translations.
* Added DropBox application icons.
* Added Frogger Advance: The Great Quest to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Frogger Advance 2: The Lost Wand to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Frogger's Journey: The Forgotten Relic to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Frogger's Adventures: Temple of the Frog to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Hot Wheels: Burnin' Rubber to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Hot Potato to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Fortress to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!