MasterGear-Android 2.7.1 Published

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It has been a while, but I have finally got to updating MasterGear for Android today:

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

The new MasterGear 2.7.13 adds native support for the MOGA gaming controllers and fixes a bunch of possible crash sources. Those crashes are rare, but they still occur according to crash reports, so it was a good idea to have them fixes. Also improved the Gallery and the File Selector.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added native MOGA gaming controller support.
* Fixed occassional crash when rotating device.
* Fixed crash when scrolling Settings with Japanese locale.
* Now showing current values of all list preferences.
* File Selector no longer resets when device is rotated.
* You can now share the latest list of changes from the Change Log.
* Gallery has got a new background.

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I have released an urgent update to MasterGear for Android:

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

The MasterGear 2.7.14 fixes the freeze problem many users encountered in version 2.7.13, and adds a few more improvements. If you are having problems with MasterGear 2.7.13, upgrade to the new version immediately.

ALL CHANGES:
* FIXED CRASHES introduced in 2.7.13!
* Added progress dialog to the File Selector.
* Added full-screen virtual joystick mode (see Settings).
* Now locking screen orientation when tilt joystick being used.

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Hello, All!

Releasing a new version of my MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, MasterGear-Android 2.7.15 today:

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

This version greatly improves support for different Bluetooth joysticks: standard ones (like Nyko Playpad), Moga, and iCade. The joysticks are now supported everywhere in the app, not just during gameplay. Also, I am now showing real game names for known games in the File Selector, and you will no longer experience a delay when exiting from a game to the File Selector.

ALL CHANGES:
* Now showing real game names in File Selector, whenever possible.
* Fixed file ID computation to include all eight CRC32 digits.
* MOGA buttons can now be assigned via "Assign Keys" in Settings.
* Added MOGA gamepad support to the File Selector and Gallery.
* Added standard gamepad support to File Selector, Gallery, and Settings.
* Added optional iCade joystick support (see Settings).
* Added "Show Real Names" menu option to the File Selector.
* Optimized File Selector by not rescanning folder after running emulation.

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I have released the new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, MasterGear-Android 2.7.17:

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

The changes include fixes to the Z80 emulation, a rare crash-on-exit fix, and full iCade joystick support.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added undocumented opcode 71h to the Z80 emulation.
* Added more realistic "LD R,A" opcode to the Z80 emulation.
* Fixed rare crash when exiting from emulator to the File Selector.
* Fixed default iCade button assignments.
* iCade buttons can now be assigned via "Assign Keys" in Settings.
* Added iCade support to File Selector, Gallery, and Settings.

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Released a minor 2.7.19 update to MasterGear-Android, my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, fixing a few bugs:

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

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed File Selector toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
* Fixed situation where some people got empty file lists in File Selector.
* Fixed a rare crash when reporting failed license check.

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I have published a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, MasterGear 2.7.20, to the Google Play:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fms.mg

Added the Search feature and the new toolbar to the File Selector.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added "Search Files" function to search for files when lost in File Selector.
* Pressing SEARCH key in File Selector now invokes file search.
* Added a new, better looking toolbar that now includes AlmostTI.
* Fixed possible crash in Settings.

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I have released MasterGear-Android 2.8 today, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

In addition to the Record/Replay functions, letting you record your gameplay and then go back in time, I have merged Freeze and Restore functions into Freeze/Restore dialog, made NetPlay a single checkable item, and moved all advanced features into Advanced submenu. The File Selector also became faster, as it now caches more file metadata. Many other fixes added as well.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added Record/Replay feature letting you go back in time.
* Merged Freeze and Restore into single Freeze/Restore dialog.
* Added State Exchange access to the Freeze/Restore dialog.
* Collapsed all advanced menu items into single Advanced submenu.
* Made NetPlay a single checkable menu item.
* Now only showing File Selector progress dialog for large folders.
* Optimized File Selector labels and screenshots for smoother scrolling.
* Optimized communications from native code to Java code.
* Fixed NetPlay crash when own IP address cannot be detected.
* Fixed problem with NAT IP being reported to NetPlay instead of local IP.

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Hello, All!

I have updated my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, MasterGear for Android, to version 2.8.2:

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

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.
* Fixed "Other Apps" link in the "What's New" dialog.

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Hello, All!

I have released MasterGear-Android 2.8.3, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator for Android:

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

In this new release, I have made the fast-forward speed configurable and fixed the automatic frame-skip option (found under "Draw Frames" setting). Moga users will find that their analog controls work now. The File Selector has got a new, fancy row shading and will let you search for *.zip files, as well as *.sms and *.gg. See the full list of changes below.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added configurable fast-forward speed (x2, x4, x8, or maximal).
* Added working automatic frame-skip option (set "Draw Frames" to "auto").
* Moga analog directional pad works now.
* Now checking "/storage", then "/mnt" when searching for files.
* Now also searching for .ZIP files.
* Added even/odd entry shading to File Selector, for better navigation.
* Added background to State Exchange and NetPlay selectors.
* Added entry shading to State Exchange and NetPlay selectors.

Have fun!

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MasterGear-Android 2.8.4, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator, has been published to the Google Play:

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

Starting with this version, MasterGear requires double-click on the BACK key in order to exit emulation. This is done to avoid your fingers accidentally slipping onto the BACK key. If you do not like the new BACK key behavior, disable it by unchecking the "Press BACK Twice to Quit" option in the Settings.

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.
* Fixed a license verification crash when no network available.
* Fixed several bugs in the Record/Replay functionality.