VGBA-Android 3.9.9 with improved Cheatopedia

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Hello, All!

I have published VGBA-Android 4.1.4, a new version of my Nintendo GameBoy Advance emulator for Android:

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

This version adds an alphabetic index to the top level of Cheatopedia and attempts fixing incorrect WiFi IP address reporting found on some devices. If you previously had problems connecting in NetPlay, upgrade to the new VGBA version and check if your problems are gone now.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed NetPlay getting wrong WiFi IP addresses (please test).
* Implemented alphabetic indexing in Cheatopedia.
* Added European Pokemon Emerald version to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lego Star Wars: The Video Game to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lego Star Wars 2: The Original Trilogy to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Star Wars: The New Droid Army to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Star Wars: Flight of the Falcon to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

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Hello, All!

Another week, another VGBA release. VGBA-Android 4.1.6, a new version of my Nintendo GameBoy Advance emulator, can be downloaded here:

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

In this release, I have finally fixed the Android 2.x accelerated video problem, where screen turned black after rotating device. People with Bluetooth gamepads will find their analog joysticks working now. Whoever asked for the status bar, got their wish now, just flick your finger down the screen to reveal the status bar. Finally, I have fixed Cheatopedia item selection and added four new Star Wars games to the Cheatopedia. Enjoy!

ALL CHANGES:
* Finally fixed accelerated video when Android 2.x device rotated!
* Added support for analog controls found on generic Bluetooth gamepads.
* Now also showing status bar when action bar enabled.
* Flick finger down to enable status bar.
* Click on Cheatopedia entry to toggle it (had to click check box before).
* Added "Quick Level Up" cheat for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire.
* Fixed "Other Apps" link in the "What's New" dialog.
* Added Star Wars Trilogy: Apprentice of the Force to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Star Wars: Jedi Power battles to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Star Wars: Attack of the Clones to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith to the Cheatopedia.

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Hello, All!

I have released VGBA-Android 4.1.9 today:

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

The new version adds odd/even entry shading to File Selector, State Exchange, and other dialogs, for better look and easier navigation. Also, Moga gamepad users will find analog pads on their Mogas working now. Finally, I have added
four Lego games and two Lord of the Rings games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Moga analog directional pad works now.
* Added even/odd entry shading to File Selector, for better navigation.
* Added background to State Exchange, Cheatopedia, NetPlay selectors.
* Added entry shading to State Exchange, Cheatopedia, NetPlay selectors.
* Added Lord of the Rings: Return of the King to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lego Island 2: Brikster's Revenge to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lego Bionicle to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lego Drome Racers to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Lego Knights Kingdom to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

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Hello, All!

This week's VGBA-Android 4.1.10 release adds the option to sort cheat codes in the Cheatopedia and lets you search for .ZIP files in the File Selector, in addition to ROMs, as requested by multiple users. I have also added four new games to the Cheatopedia. Get the new VGBA-Android while it's fresh:

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

ALL CHANGES:
* Added optional cheat sorting to the Cheatopedia.
* Now enabling alphabetic cheats index whenever sorting enabled.
* Now checking "/storage", then "/mnt" when searching for files.
* Now also searching for .ZIP files.
* Added Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Grand Theft Auto Advance to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Motocross Maniacs Advance to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Moto GP to the Cheatopedia.

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I have just published VGBA-Android 4.1.11, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

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

The main addition is configurable fast-forward speed, requested by many users. You will find this new option in the Settings, next to "Persistent Fast-Forwarding" option. I have also added three more games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added fast-forward speed setting (x2, x4, x8, or maximal).
* Added Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Crazy Taxi: Catch a Ride to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Desert Strike Advance to the Cheatopedia.

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I have published VGBA-Android 4.1.12, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, to the Google Play:

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

Many people asked me to simplify the cheat entry interface that only allowed entering one code at a time. Starting with this release, you can enter multiple cheat codes into Cheat Editor. For example, you can copy some code sequence from the web, select "Add Cheat" in the Cheat Editor, and paste the whole sequence at once. I have also added Krazy Racers and a bunch of Crash Bandicoot games to the Cheatopedia.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added multiline cheat entry to the Cheat Editor.
* You can paste more than one cheat code at once now.
* Fixed localized strings in Cheat Editor.
* Fixed several bugs in the Record/Replay functionality.
* Added Konami Krazy Racers to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Crash Bandicoot: The Huge Adventure to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Crash Bandicoot Purple: Ripto's Rampage to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Crash Bandicoot 2: N-Tranced to the Cheatopedia.

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Hello, All!

I have released the next version of my GameBoy Advance emulator, VGBA-Android 4.1.14, to the Google Play:

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

Starting with this version, you can report non-working Cheatopedia cheats. Simply hold the cheat code entry with your finger, then select "Report Non-Working Cheat" from the context menu. Similarly, you can report faulty games from the File Selector. I have also added the complete file deletion option to the File Selector. Choosing this option from the context menu will delete the ROM and all files associated with that ROM (*.sav, *.sta, *.frz, *.png, *.mid).

Several people asked me to exit the emulator by double-clicking the BACK button, to avoid accidentally clicking that button during game play. The double-click is now the default behavior. If you want to go back to the single click, uncheck the "Press BACK Twice to Quit" in the Settings.

Finally, I hope that the latest license verification fix will make things easier for the users complaining about the license verification acting up when they have no network connection.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now exiting emulation when user presses BACK twice (not once as before).
* Uncheck "Press BACK Twice to Quit" setting to restore original behavior.
* Added "Completely Delete File" to the File Selector context menu.
* Added "Report Non-Working File" to the File Selector context menu.
* Added "Report Non-Working Cheat" to the Cheatopedia context menu.
* Added Dynasty Warriors Advance to the Cheatopedia.
* Fixed a license verification crash when no network available.

Have fun!

[fms]

I have published VGBA-Android 4.1.15, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator for Android:

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

This release fixes the transparency in the bitmapped video mode #4. The homebrew Elite game runs without glitches now, to my own delight. Also fixed an issue with some folders showing as individual cheats in the Cheatopedia and added five new games to the Cheatopedia. Enjoy!

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed color #0 transparency in MODE4 (homebrew Elite game works now).
* Fixed folder display issue in Cheatopedia.
* Added Banjo Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Blackthorne cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Jazz Jackrabbit cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Downforce cheats to the Cheatopedia.

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I have finally fixed the bug that broke GTA Advance in VGBA-Android 4.1.16, a new version of my GameBoy Advance emulator:

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

So, GTA Advance works now. I have also fixed a couple of emulation issues found when debugging NES Classics game series. The NES Classics are not fully functional yet, but I am working on them. Also added a bunch of new Cheatopedia entries, including Bomberman games.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed cycle debt after DMA (GTA Advance works now).
* Fixed POWER register behavior (NES Classics series).
* Reordered LDMD/STMD memory accesses (NES Classics series).
* Added Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Batman Vengeance cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Bomberman Max 2: Red and Blue cheats to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Bomberman Tournament cheats to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!

[fms]

Hello, All!

I have published VGBA-Android 4.1.18, 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 version, I am enabling automatic frame skip feature by default. With the auto frame skip, you should get the smoothest gameplay possible on your device. If you are upgrading from a previous VGBA version, enable this option manually, by setting "Draw Frames" to "Automatic". You may also want to enable "Hardware Video Acceleration" option for even better result. If you are experiencing lag or jittery video with the automatic frame skip enabled, please, let me know immediately.

ALL CHANGES:
* Switched to automatic frame skipping by default, for smooth video.
* Existing users should manually set "Draw Frames" to "Automatic".
* Fixed initial parameter passing to the native code.
* Fixed automatic frame skip computation based on frame rate.
* Ordered initial dialogs by importance (About, Change Log, Progress).
* Added Twitter link to the change log, use it to keep track of updates.
* Added Duel Masters: Kaijudo Showdown to the Cheatopedia.
* Added Duel Masters: Sempai Legends to the Cheatopedia.
* Added F-14 Tomcat to the Cheatopedia.
* Added F-18 Super Hornet to the Cheatopedia.

Have fun!