Speccy-Android Release News

Hello, All!

Speccy 4.5.2 for Android is now out:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe -- full version
http://garageresearch.aptoide.com/ -- on Aptoide
http://android.oms.apps.opera.com/en...ndor_id=199556 -- in Opera Store

For this release, I have fixed a bunch of crashes in the World Of Spectrum Browser. Also, since DropBox finally disabled their APIv1 in September, I had to switch to DropBox APIv2. So, you should once again be able to use DropBox from Speccy. Finally, there is a new Speccy release for Windows and Linux. You can get it here:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free Speccy 4.5 for Windows and Linux.
* Switched to DropBox APIv2. DropBox support works again.
* Use "Settings | General | Reset All Settings" to remove old DropBox token.
* Fixed a few bugs in the DropBox code.
* Fixed several crashes in the WoS Browser.
* Fixed a crash when downloading a game from WoS in the WoS Browser.
* Fixed a crash when clicking on an item in the WoS Browser.
* Removed the use of the "file://" URI in the WoS Browser.

Enjoy!

Must give this a try!

Hello, All!

This week's Speccy 4.5.3 release for Android fixes remaining DropBox issues:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe -- full version
http://garageresearch.aptoide.com/ -- on Aptoide
http://android.oms.apps.opera.com/en...ndor_id=199556 -- in Opera Store

The DropBox should now work properly for everyone. If you are still experiencing problems with it, please, let me know. I also fixed the situation where an older save file stuck in the backup folder (/sdcard/Speccy) would keep overriding newer saves. This should no longer happen. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed issue with backup save file being chosen over the normal one.
* Fixed remaining DropBox issues.
* Fixed upload dates on the DropBox files.
* Made DropBox worker queue more reliable.
* Renamed DropBox authorization activity.
* Fixed a few other bugs in the DropBox code.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

I've just released Speccy 4.6 for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy46-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy4...tu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

The new version fixes DirectInput support on Windows and makes directional pads found on XBox gamepads work. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed DirectInput joysticks support in Speccy-Windows.
* Made directional pads work on XBox gamepads.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

Speccy 4.6 for Android is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe -- full version
http://garageresearch.aptoide.com/ -- on Aptoide
http://android.oms.apps.opera.com/en...ndor_id=199556 -- in Opera Store

This update fixes gamepad operation on ShieldTV and other AndroidTV devices. It appears that in the newer AndroidTV builds, there is a new "input device" named "virtual-search", that gets detected as a gamepad but does not really exist. Speccy will now ignore this device. I have also fixed a DropBox crash when your app folder has subfolders and switched to the latest Android SDK version. See below for all the changes in the Android release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free Speccy 4.6 for Windows and Linux.
* Fixed DropBox crash when app folder has subfolders.
* Fixed gamepad on Nvidia ShieldTV and other AndroidTV devices.
* Any input devices named as "virtual-*" are now ignored.
* Any virtual (android-16) and disabled (android-27) devices are ignored.
* Switched to the latest android-27 SDK.
* Now using Android build tools version 27.0.2.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

Starting this week with the Speccy 4.6.1 Android release, available from Google Play and Aptoide:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe -- full version
http://garageresearch.aptoide.com/ -- on Aptoide
http://android.oms.apps.opera.com/en...ndor_id=199556 -- in Opera Store

This release fixes some bugs with the PSG sound rendering. Among other examples, the engine sounds in Nigel Mansell's GP play correctly now. I have also fixed an issue running files from the World Of Spectrum browser. Finally, if you have a newer Android, you should once again be able to place shortcuts to favorite games on the home screen. Simply hold your finger on a game in the File Selector, then choose "Add to Home Screen" from the popup menu. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed PSG sound rendering in Nigel Mansell's GP, etc.
* Fixed running files from the WoS browser.
* Fixed native crash when saving state.
* Fixed several other possible source of native crashes.
* Fixed desktop icon placement.
* Fixed crash when passing "file://" URI via desktop icon.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

This week's Speccy 4.6.2 release for Android can be found on Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe -- full version
http://garageresearch.aptoide.com/ -- on Aptoide
http://android.oms.apps.opera.com/en...ndor_id=199556 -- in Opera Store

The new release adds the remaining replay time display. I have also fixed several bugs in the replay mechanism. The Settings activity now uses the same dark/light textured backgrounds as the rest of the app. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added remaining time display during replay.
* Fixed replay rollover mechanism.
* Added shadow underneath the time display.
* Settings activity now uses black/white UI setting.
* Switched Settings to Material Design on Lollipop+.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

I've released Speccy 4.7 for Windows and Linux this morning, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy47-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy4...tu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

This release adds remaining replay time display and fixes several bugs in the replay feature. Furthermore, I've recompiled the Linux version with "-Wall" and fixed most of the warnings. Finally, deprecated code and #defines were removed from this version. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added remaining time display during replay.
* Stopping replay when emulation reset or state loaded.
* Fixed replay rollover mechanism.
* Added shadow underneath the time display.
* Compiled Speccy-Unix with -Wall and eliminated warnings.
* Replaced -DNO_WAVE_INTERPOLATION with -DWAVE_INTERPOLATION, off by default.
* Deprecated -DSOUND, sound code always compiles now.

Have fun!

Hello, All!

The latest Speccy 4.7 emulator is now out for Android:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe -- full version
http://garageresearch.aptoide.com/ -- on Aptoide
http://android.oms.apps.opera.com/en...ndor_id=199556 -- in Opera Store

This release fixes a few things for AndroidTV users, making sure the first player always gets the stock gamepad and both players can exit emulation and open menus. It shares the source code with the Windows and Linux releases made the last week. The code was recompiled with "-Wall" and warnings fixed. Also, I removed some deprecated #ifdefs. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free Speccy 4.7 for Windows and Linux.
* Made sure first player always gets stock gamepad on Nvidia ShieldTV.
* Either player can open menu or exit emulation now.
* Compiled with -Wall and eliminated warnings.
* Replaced -DNO_WAVE_INTERPOLATION with -DWAVE_INTERPOLATION, off by default.
* Deprecated -DSOUND, sound code always compiles now.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

Today, I have released Speccy 4.8, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and its clones emulator:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy48-Windows-bin.zip
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy4...tu-x86-bin.tgz

The new Speccy version extends replay functionality. At any time during replay, you can press the UP button to pause it, then press LEFT and RIGHT buttons to step through your gameplay. Pressing UP again resumes replay. Pressing any other button gives control back to you. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Made replay save states approximately every 170ms.
* Added ability to browse through paused replay.
* During replay, press UP to pause or resume.
* When replay paused, press LEFT and RIGHT to browse.
* Press any other button to continue playing.
* Now cancelling replay if any key or button is pressed.
* Made WaitJoystick() exit when window closed.
* Fixed NMI and REWIND keys in Speccy-Linux.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

Speccy 4.8 for Android, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe -- full version
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/ -- homepage

This release is based on the recently released Speccy 4.8 for Windows and Linux. It adds ability to pause replay and browse through it with the arrow keys. Once satisfied, you can resume replay or go back to gameplay. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free Speccy 4.8 for Windows and Linux.
* Made replay save states approximately every 170ms.
* Added ability to browse through paused replay.
* During replay, press UP to pause or resume.
* When replay paused, press LEFT and RIGHT to browse.
* Press any other button to continue playing.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

Speccy 4.9 for Android, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum and its clones emulator, is now online:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe -- full version
http://garageresearch.aptoide.com/ -- on Aptoide
http://android.oms.apps.opera.com/en...ndor_id=199556 -- in Opera Store

This release fixes a few crash sources, fixes compatibility with Android Pie, and removes the detection of a fake "joystick" on Archos Gamepad. I have also switched to newer Android build tools. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed crash in Joystick Layout Editor when buttons become too small.
* Fixed crash when trying to share a screenshot on newer Androids.
* Fixed compatibility with Android Pie.
* Now skipping fake virtual "joystick" supplied by Archos Gamepad.
* Upgraded Google Analytics library to the latest compatible version.
* Switched to Android Build Tools 28.0.1.

Also worth noting that Speccy Deluxe is currently on $1.99 sale at Google Play. Also, VGBAnext is on $2.99 sale:

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

Have fun!

Hello, All!

Starting this week with a major Speccy release. Speccy 5.0, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator for Android, now comes with Cheatopedia containing POKEs for 3300+ ZX Spectrum games:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....speccy.deluxe -- full version
http://garageresearch.aptoide.com/ -- on Aptoide
http://android.oms.apps.opera.com/en...ndor_id=199556 -- in Opera Store

Also, following emulators are on sale for $2.99 at the moment:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...d=com.fms.ines -- iNES emulator
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.ati -- AlmostTI emulator

Please note that the Cheatopedia feature is very experimental at the moment. Please, report any problems you encounter when using Cheatopedia. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Cheatopedia and Cheat Editor support.
* Added cheats for 3300+ ZX Spectrum games.
* Initial ZX Spectrum Cheatopedia release, expect some glitches, report problems.
* Added light and dark skins to the Cheat Editor.
* No longer skinning Settings background, since Android does not support it.
* Palette files (.PAL) now allow lower-case letters.

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

A new Speccy 5.0.4 release for Android is now available, with Speccy Deluxe still on sale for $1.99 for the next couple of days:

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

In this release, I've addressed a few user requests. Speccy can now be forced to save all its files (state saves, screenshots, etc) to the application folder in internal storage. Previously, this only happened if the original folder with the Spectrum software was not writable. Also, you can tell Speccy to hide dot-files created when transferring MacOS content to an Android device. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Settings | General | Hide Dot Files" option.
* Enable hiding dot-files to ignore system files created by MacOS.
* Added "Settings | General | Prefer App Folder" option.
* Enable app folder preference to save new files to the application folder.
* Fixed "Completely Delete File" menu option.

PS: VGBAnext is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...id=com.fms.emu

Enjoy!

Hello, All!

I have just updated Speccy, my free Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator for Windows and Linux, to version 5.0:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy50-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy5...tu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux version

In this release, I have moved PSG sound computation to the Sync8910() function. As result, the sound now starts playing immediately after loading a .Z80 file. I have also fixed airplane sounds in Auf Wiedersehen Monty, beeper conversion to melodic audio, MIDI recording and playback. See below for all the changes:

ALL CHANGES:
* Moved PSG sound computation to Sync8910().
* When loading .Z80 files, PSG sound starts playing right away.
* Fixed airplane sounds in Auf Wiedersehen Monty.
* Fixed beeper conversion to melodic audio.
* Fixed MIDI playback in Speccy-Windows.
* Minor fixes to MIDI recording.

Finally, the latest deluxe version of Speccy for Android is currently on sale for $1.99 at the Google Play:

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

Have fun!

Hello, All!

This week's Speccy 5.1 release for Android adds more Sam Coupe compatibility, as well as better Spectrum +3 disk image handling:


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

Most disk-based Sam Coupe software should run now. I have also made some progress making SpeedLock-protected Spectrum +3 disks boot, but we are not quite there yet. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed loading of Spectrum +3 disk images that use SpeedLock.
* Fixed uPD765 FDC status, as expected by SpeedLock boot loader.
* Disk-based Spectrum +3 software that uses SpeedLock tries booting now.
* Disk-based Sam Coupe software works now.
* Fixed WD1793 FDC status reporting, as expected by Sam Coupe.
* Fixed Sam Coupe memory page switching.
* Fixed Sam Coupe line coincidence interrupts.
* Added loading of Sam Coupe disk images.
* Added extra 256kB RAM to Sam Coupe.

Enjoy!

The free Speccy 5.1 for Windows and Linux is now available for download:

http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy51-Windows-bin.zip --Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/Speccy/Speccy5...tu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binary

This release improves disk image loading in Spectrum +3 and fixes many Sam Coupe features, including line coincidence interrupts, memory page switching, and disk controller operation. Sam Coupe RAM has been extended to 512kB. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed loading of Spectrum +3 disk images that use SpeedLock.
* Fixed uPD765 FDC status, as expected by SpeedLock boot loader.
* Disk-based Spectrum +3 software that uses SpeedLock tries booting now.
* Fixed WD1793 FDC status reporting, as expected by Sam Coupe.
* Disk-based Sam Coupe software works now.
* Fixed Sam Coupe memory page switching.
* Fixed Sam Coupe line coincidence interrupts.
* Added loading of Sam Coupe disk images.
* Added extra 256kB RAM to Sam Coupe.
* The [ALT] key acts as both FIRE and CONTROL in Sam Coupe mode.

Have fun!

PS: My AlmostTI graphing calc emulator is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

Do keep in mind that you will need the firmware ROM file from a real TI calculator that you own.

Hello, All!

I have published Speccy 5.1.1 for Android, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum 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 version includes native support for 64bit ARM CPUs and fixes accelerated audio on newer Androids. Unfortunately, I had to disable Cheatopedia, Cheat Editor, and Cheat Hunter features, since Google Play no longer allows them and bans any apps that come with game cheating features. You can reenable these features yourself, by downloading this file and unzipping it to the "/sdcard/Speccy" folder:

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

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added native support for 64bit ARMv8 CPUs.
* Fixed accelerated sound on newer Androids.
* Had to remove the cheats, since Google Play no longer allows them and bans apps containing cheats.
* You can reenable cheats yourself, see help page for details.
* Switched to Gradle build.


PS: VGBAnext, my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and NES emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale:


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

Hello, All!

Speccy 5.1.2 for Android, a new version of my Sinclair ZX Spectrum emulator, is now online:

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

This version makes it much easier to reenable Cheatopedia and other cheat features. All you need to do is download this file into your Downloads folder:

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

The app will automatically unzip it to /sdcard/Speccy and enable all the cheat features, including Cheatopedia. In other news, I have now switched to Android Pie SDK and fixed a few problems on newer Android devices. Both State Exchange and box art downloads should work again. Additionally, a quick horizontal fling along the top or the bottom screen edge will now show the action bar, without interfering with Android's default gestures. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Automatically unzipping Speccy-Cheats.zip, if found in Downloads.
* Now searching for ROOT.chts in /sdcard/Speccy and all its subfolders.
* Now able to show action bar with horizontal flings at screen top/bottom.
* Fixed State Exchange and box art downloads on newer Androids.
* Fixed saved state compatibility between 32bit and 64bit architectures.
* Fixed native OpenSLES sound on newer Androids.
* Fixed a possible crash in Java code.
* Fixed toolbar application links.
* Switched to Android Pie SDK (Android-28).
* Oldest supported OS is now Android-9 (Gingerbread).

PS: My ColEm Deluxe emulator is currently on $1.99 sale at the Google Play Store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...s.colem.deluxe

Have fun!

I've just published Speccy 5.1.4 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 fixes tilt joystick functionality and prevents Spectrum model selection from interference with snapshot loading. Also, pressing the BACK button once will now show the action bar for those who can't learn the fling gesture. 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 them:

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

ALL CHANGES:
* Enabled "Settings | Input | Tilt Joystick" option.
* Fixed screen rotation after disabling the tilt joystick.
* Fixed Spectrum model setting interfering with snapshot loading.
* Now showing action bar when the BACK button is pressed once.

Also, VGBAnext, my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator, is currently on $2.99 sale:

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

Enjoy!

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

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

Enjoy!

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/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....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!

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Originally Posted by fms

A new release of Speccy today:

Free version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...com.fms.speccy

Nag-free version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....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
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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.

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Thank you so much for the new buddy!

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

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/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....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!

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/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....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!

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/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....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!

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/Speccy5...tu-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/d...ms.fmsx.deluxe

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/Speccy5...tu-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/d....speccy.deluxe

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/d...com.fms.speccy -- free version
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....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!