VGBA-Android 3.9.9 with improved Cheatopedia

[fms]

Hello, All!

Today, I have rolled out the new version of my universal GameBoy emulator for Android, VGBAnext 5.5:

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

This release fixes support for opening GameBoy files from file managers, mail clients, and other programs, where VGBAnext serves as a handler for GBA and GBC file types. I have also majorly refactored some library pieces, such as virtual buttons code and utilities for obtaining extended file information. Finally, I have added cheats for 10 more GBC games, including Black Bass, Bob The Builder, and multiple Bugs Bunny titles. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed support for opening GameBoy files from Astro File Manager.
* Added support for opening "content://" URIs.
* Refactored file type definitions in the manifest.
* Refactored EMULib library code.
* Moved virtual buttons implementation into OvrButton class.
* Moved file-specific utilities into FileInfo class.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 10 more GameBoy Classic games.
* Added cheats for four Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle games.
* Added cheats for Black Bass and Boarder Zone.
* Added cheats for Bob The Builder and Burning Paper.
* Added cheats for Bugs Bunny and Bugs Bunny And Lola Bunny.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBAnext 5.5.2 for Android, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator:

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

This release adds Cheatopedia cheats for 7 more games, including the classic Metroid 2 and three Bionicle games. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Cheatopedia entries for 7 more games.
* Added cheats for Metroid 2 on GameBoy Classic.
* Added cheats for Bionicle: Matoran Adventures.
* Added cheats for Bionicle: Maze Of Shadows.
* Added cheats for Bionicle Heroes.
* Added cheats for Big Mutha Truckers.
* Added cheats for Banjo Pilot.
* Added cheats for Barnyard.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I am rolling out VGBAnext 5.5.3 for Android this morning, a new update to my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator:

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

The new version will no longer ask you for the READ_PHONE_STATE permission, since many users consider this unreasonable. After all, VGBAnext is not making any phone calls. It was only using this permission to read the device IMEI. Starting with this version, VGBAnext will use AndroidID rather than IMEI to identify your device. When emailing me for help, please make sure to include your AndroidID, which
can be found by dialing "*#*#8255#*#*" on the device. I have also added cheats for five more GBA games, including Blades Of Thunder and three Bratz games. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* No longer asking for READ_PHONE_STATE permission.
* Application will use AndroidID rather than IMEI to identify users.
* When emailing for support, attach your AndroidID (dial "*#*#8255#*#*").
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 5 more GBA games.
* Added cheats for Bratz.
* Added cheats for Bratz Forever Diamonds.
* Added cheats for Bratz Rock Angels.
* Added cheats for Blades Of Thunder.
* Added cheats for Boboboubo 2.

PS: VGBAnext is on sale for $2.99 for the next week. If you did not like the original price, this is your chance to show it

[fms]

Hello, All!

This morning, I am releasing VGBAnext 5.5.4, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance and GameBoy Color emulator for Android:

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

Some people reported that certain gamepads (such as XBox360 gamepad) map their trigger buttons to directional axis. The new VGBAnext will try to detect and block these axis from directional control, letting you use the gamepad normally. This release also fixes a bunch of crash sources reported by the new and improved Google Play Console. Each of these crashes may only affect a few users, but they still have to be fixed.

ALL CHANGES:
* Eliminated false directional events from analog gamepads (XBox360).
* Fixed multiple crashes reported by the new Google Play Console.
* Fixed crashes when showing or dismissing progress dialog in the File Selector.
* Fixed crash when blitting image to screen while exiting.
* Fixed crash when starting a game from the Gallery on Android Nougat.
* Fixed crash when exiting Palette Editor on Android Nougat.
* Hopefully fixed rare crash in the File Selector onCreate().
* Hopefully fixed rare crash in Palette Editor RGB dialog.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have just released VGBAnext 5.5.5, a new version of my GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator:

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

This release adds Cheatopedia cheats for eight more GBA games and nine more GBC games, including Bruce Lee, Casper, Dig Dug, and Cubix. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 8 more GBA games.
* Added cheats for Britney's Dance Beat.
* Added cheats for Cartoon Network Block Party and Speedway.
* Added cheats for Bruce Lee, Cars, and Casper.
* Added cheats for Capcom Classics and Brother Bear.
* Added Cheatopedia cheats for 9 more GBC games.
* Added cheats for Crash Test Dummies and Dick Tracy.
* Added cheats for Cruis'n Exotica and Dig Dug.
* Added cheats for Cubix Robots and Die Maus (German).
* Added cheats for Dave Mirra BMX and Deer Hunter.
* Added cheats for Dexter Laboratory: Robot Rampage.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have released VGBA 5.5 today. The free Windows binaries are now online, with the Linux version coming soon:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/

Changes include DirectInput support and other Windows-specific things. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added support for DirectInput joysticks to VGBA-Windows.
* Moved all input-related options to the "Input" menu in VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed crash when changing audio sampling rate in VGBA-Windows.
* Added "Draw 65% Frames" option to VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed screen updates after changing scaling algorithm in VGBA-Windows.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.5.6, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator, is now online:

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

This release fixes a bunch of native crashes, as well as a few issues in the Java code. I have also used the latest VGBA and VGB source codes, recently updated for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA -- free VGBA binaries for Windows and Linux
http://fms.komkon.org/VGB -- free VGB binaries for Windows and Linux

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Hopefully fixed a crash in the native startup code.
* Hopefully fixed two native crashes when drawing screen.
* Fixed crash when dismissing progress dialog in Cheatopedia.
* Fixed the order of calls in onPause() / onStop() / onDestroy().
* Released free VGBA 5.5 for Windows and Linux.
* Released free VGB 5.2 for Windows and Linux.

Enjoy!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.5.7, a new release of my universal GameBoy Advance and GameBoy Color emulator, is now online:

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

This release fixes a couple of crashes reported by the Google Play console and adds cheats for five more GBA games. See below for the complete list.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed native crash when processing initial commands sent by Java side.
* Fixed crash when loading an invalid skin bitmap file.
* Added cheats for 5 more GBA games to the Cheatopedia.
* Added cheats for CT Special Forces 2: Back In The Tranches.
* Added cheats for CT Special Forces 3: Bioterror (European).
* Added cheats for Danny Phantom: Urban Jungle.
* Added cheats for Digimon Racing.
* Added cheats for Curious George.

[fms]

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 5.5.8 release is now ready for you to download:

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

This release fixes an awkward situation with newer Androids, where the system won't let you see contents of certain folders. Previously, when trying to open such a folder in the File Selector, you ended up with an empty screen and nowhere else to go. Starting with this release, VGBAnext will simply refuse opening prohibited folders. I have also added cheats for 8 more GBC games, including Atlantis, Dogz, and Donald Duck. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed File Selector getting stuck at unreadable folders.
* Added cheats for 8 more GBC games.
* Added cheats for Atlantis: The Lost Empire and Mulan.
* Added cheats for Buzz Lightyear and Disney's Dinosaur.
* Added cheats for Donald Duck in Maui Mallard.
* Added cheats for Donald Duck: Going Quackers.
* Added cheats for Tarzan and Dogz.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.5.9, the new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator for Android, is now online:

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

This release adds the "Change Folder" option to the File Selector, letting you quickly jump between folders, even when Android prevents normal navigation. I have also made error messages more readable and added cheats for Mortal Kombat. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Change Folder" option to the File Selector for jumping between folders.
* Made folder listing error a bit less threatening, since it has become the new normal in Android 7+.
* Added cheats for Mortal Kombat Advance.

Have fun!