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Emulator Release: VGBA-Android 3.9.9 with improved Cheatopedia

fms

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

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/details?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

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

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/details?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

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

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/details?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

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

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/details?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

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

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/details?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

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

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

Member
Re: VGBA Release Announcements

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/details?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

Member
Re: VGBA-Android Release Announcements

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/details?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

Member
Re: VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

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

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?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

Member
Re: VGBA-Android Release Announcements

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/details?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!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA-Android Release Announcements

A quick fix VGBAnext 5.5.10 release reenables File Selector navigation through unreadable folders, unless it is the root folder:

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

Of course, you still won't be able to see any content in such folders, but at least you should be able to continue to the parent folder by clicking on "..". If you do get stuck on some folder, use the "Change Folder" menu option to jump wherever you need to go. Sorry for the trouble caused: trying to figure out the most comfortable solution for all the users. And in case you wondered, VGBAnext is still on sale for $2.99 for the moment.
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

The new VGBAnext 5.5.11, published today, fixes a bunch of issues in the Joystick Layout Editor:

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

Among other things, the new Layout Editor will let you freely resize the display rectangle in both dimensions, something users requested. Do note that if you make that rectangle too high, the actual GameBoy screen will show up at the top of the rectangle. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Greatly improved the Layout Editor, fixing many bugs.
* Layout Editor now lets you resize screen in both dimensions.
* Screen rectangle will stay centered while resizing.
* Buttons gravity will be restored when resetting layout.
* Made states/screenshots deletion more reliable.
* Fixed hangup on exit where Java code waits for non-existent native thread.
* Removed outdated features from the EMULib code.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I've released the free VGBA 5.6 for Windows and Linux this weekend:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA56-Windows-bin.zip -- Windows version
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA56-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux version

The Windows version has got support for multiple monitors, better full-screen mode selection, and a fix for the window flicker that showed up after the recent Win10 updates. The Linux version now uses PulseAudio sound by default, so you do not have to mess with the /dev/dsp simulation. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added multiple monitor support to VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed disappearing window in VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed best full-screen mode detection in VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed window flicker that appeared after recent Win10 updates.
* Switched VGBA-Linux to using PulseAudio sound.
* Updated old PulseAudio driver for 64bit Linux.

Also, VGBAnext for Android, which includes support for both GBA and GBC games, is still on sale until the end of this week:

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

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have just published VGBAnext 5.6, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance and GameBoy Color emulator for Android:

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

This release fixes DropBox support, since DropBox people changed their web API. I have also released the free VGBA for Windows and Linux a few days ago:

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

Finally, VGBAnext is currently on sale in Google Play and will stay this way for a few more days. Get it while it's hot! =)

ALL CHANGES:
* Released free VGBA 5.6 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.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

This week's VGBAnext 5.6.1 release is now live:

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

For this release, I have fixed the rotating backgrounds bug affecting scenery in Top Gear Rally and some other driving games. I have also fixed the issue where a saved game would get "stuck" in the backup folder (/sdcard/VGBAnext) preventing you from saving progress. Finally, a bunch of remaining DropBox issues have been fixed, so you should now be able to access DropBox with no interruptions. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed rotated backgrounds bug (scenery in Top Gear Rally, etc).
* 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!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

The free VGBA 5.7 for Windows and Linux has been released tonight:

http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/ -- VGBA homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA57-Windows-bin.zip -- Windows binaries
http://fms.komkon.org/VGBA/VGBA57-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- Linux binaries

This release fixes rotated backgrounds in Top Gear Pocket and other racing games. It also corrects several DirectInput issues and makes directional pads work on Xbox gamepads. See below for the complete list of changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed rotated backgrounds bug (scenery in Top Gear Rally, etc).
* Fixed default window position to the middle of the screen in VGBA-Windows.
* Fixed DirectInput joysticks support in VGBA-Windows.
* Made directional pads work on XBox gamepads.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

I have published VGBAnext 5.6.2, a new version of my universal GameBoy emulator for Android, today:

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

This version restores proper gamepad operation in Nvidia ShieldTV and other AndroidTV products. It appears that Google added a fake "gamepad" device named "virtual-search" in the latest AndroidTV builds. Since this device advertises itself as a legitimate gamepad, it may get assigned to the first player, effectively disabling it. The new VGBAnext will skip over this virtual device when detecting gamepads. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed gamepad on Nvidia ShieldTV and other AndroidTV devices.
* Any "virtual-*" input devices are now ignored.

It is worth noting that VGBAnext is currently on sale for $2.99 and will stay this way for the next couple of days.

Enjoy!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

The last release of this year, VGBAnext 5.6.3 is now online:

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

This release fixes a suspected native crash when applying some .IPS patch files and corrects situation where DropBox app folder may have subfolders in it. I have also switched development to the latest Android SDK and build tools. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed DropBox crash when app folder has subfolders.
* Fixed possible native crash when applying .IPS patches.
* Ignoring virtual (android-16) and disabled (android-27) input devices.
* Switched to the latest android-27 SDK.
* Now using Android build tools version 27.0.2.

Also, iNES and AlmostTI are currently on sale:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ines
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.ati

Happy New Year!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.6.4, a new version of my universal GameBoy Advance, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Classic emulator for Android, is now online:

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

This release fixes a native code crash when saving states and reenables placing shortcuts to the home screen in newer Androids. You should once again be able to hold your finger on a game entry in the File Selector, then choose "Add to Home Screen" from the popup menu. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed native crash when saving state.
* Fixed several other possible sources of native crashes.
* Fixed desktop icon placement.
* Fixed crash when passing "file://" URI via desktop icon.

Have fun!
 

fms

Member
Re: VGBA-Android Release Announcements

Hello, All!

VGBAnext 5.6.5 is now online:

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

The new version adds the remaining time display when replaying a game. It is shown in seconds to the right of the replay indicator. I have also added dark and light textured backgrounds to the Settings activity, depending on the UI color setting. Finally, the app now uses Material Design theme rather than the default device theme for the Settings.

For the next several days, VGBAnext is on sale for $2.99. If you liked the app, but not the price, now is the time to make the move. See below for all the changes in the latest version.

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+.

Enjoy!
 
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