Speccy-Android 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/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....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/d...ms.fmsx.deluxe -- fMSX Deluxe
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...s.colem.deluxe -- ColEm Deluxe

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/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....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/d...id=com.fms.emu

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/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....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/d...id=com.fms.ati

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/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....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/d...id=com.fms.emu

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/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....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/d...s.colem.deluxe

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/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....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/d...?id=com.fms.mg

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/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....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/d...id=com.fms.ati

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/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....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/d...?id=com.fms.mg

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/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....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/d...s.colem.deluxe

Speccy Deluxe is currently on $2.99 sale:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe