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fMSX 6.0.4 (Dec 12 2022)

• Please, click here if you are missing game cheats.
• Switched to the latest DropBox SDK version.
• Switched to Android-31 SDK (Android 12).
• Switched to the JDK 11.

fMSX 6.0.3 (Feb 03 2022)

• Another fix to gamepad assignments to keyboard keys.
• Now showing folder name in the title instead of complete path.
• Now disabling keyboard options if there is no keyboard.
• Fixed vulnerability when unzipping files, as reported by Google.
• Fixed possible crash when unpausing app during exit sequence.
• Fixed possible crash in the State Exchange.

fMSX 6.0.2 (Dec 22 2021)

• Hopefully fixed virtual gamepad issues on Android 12.
• Fixed gamepad button assignments to keyboard keys.
• Fixed state files not getting deleted when requested.
• Fixed virtual gamepad shape reloading multiple times.
• Refactored virtual gamepad layout mechanism.
• Lowest supported Android version is Android 4.4 (SDK-19) now.
• Now targeting Android 11 (SDK-30).

fMSX 6.0.1 (Sep 29 2021)

• Added support for newer Android TV versions using SAF.
• Fixed lost file handle issue detected by FDSAN.
• Added Chinese translation made by David Chen.
• Switched to Android Build Tools 30.0.3.

fMSX 6.0 (Mar 18 2021)

• Based on latest fMSX 6.0 for Windows and Linux sources.
• Disabled querying content providers for auxiliary files to improve performance.
• Scrolling in File Selector has become much more responsive.

fMSX 5.9.2 (Jan 14 2021)

• Fixed compatibility with Android 4.2/4.3.
• Fixed opening files from file managers and other apps.
• Fixed adding home screen shortcuts on newer devices.
• Fixed several more possible crash sources.
• Fixed leaked dialog window on app exit.

fMSX 5.9.1 (Dec 29 2020)

• Based on latest fMSX 5.9 for Windows and Linux sources.
• Fixed several crash sources that popped up after refactoring.
• Fixed handling of spaces and parentheses in "content://" URIs.
• Fixed list of volumes in "Change Folder" dialog.
• Fixed "Change Folder" functionality.

fMSX 5.9 (Dec 14 2020)

• Refactored app to comply with Google's latest ban on file I/O.
• On Android 10+, all file access is now done via content providers.
• Content is copied to a temporary folder for use, changes moved back on exit.
• You may have to give app separate permission to read each storage location.
• Please, report any found problems to the support group or email me directly.

fMSX 5.8.1 (Nov 18 2020)

• Switched to Android 10 SDK (Android-29).
• Switched to Android Build Tools 29.0.3.

fMSX 5.8 (Sep 02 2020)

• Based on latest fMSX 5.8 for Windows and Linux sources.
• Will try opening tapes as read-only, if read-and-append fails.
• Refactored scaling and special effects framework.
• Added separate option for linear image interpolation.

fMSX 5.7.3 (Aug 13 2020)

• Based on latest fMSX 5.7 for Windows and Linux sources.
• Fixed SHA1 computation when guessing MegaROM mapper type.
• ASCII16 mapper now preferred over ASCII8 when guess MegaROM type.
• Changed R-Type mapper type to ASCII16.
• Changed DragonQuest 1 mapper type to GENERIC8.
• Changed Animal mapper type to GENERIC8.
• Changed T&E Soft Ashguine mapper type to GENERIC8.
• Changed Royal Blood mapper type to ASCII8.
• 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.

fMSX 5.7.2 (Jul 08 2020)

• Fixed stray crash on AndroidTV when obtaining the list of storage devices.
• When parent folder not available, showing storage devices instead.
• Fixed State Exchange feature.
• Fixed Network Play feature.
• Fixed box art downloader.

fMSX 5.7.1 (Jun 11 2020)

• 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.

fMSX 5.7 (Mar 09 2020)

• Added "Carts" menu for cartridge selection at runtime.
• Added "Disks" menu for floppy disk selection at runtime.

fMSX 5.6.6 (Feb 04 2020)

• Fixed AndroidTV file browser getting stuck on unavailable folders.
• Fixed File Selector getting stuck on unavailable folders.
• AndroidTV browser will point to "Folders" row after changing folder.
• Toolbar now tries running paid apps before defaulting to free ones.
• Added a message dialog when directing users to Google Play.

fMSX 5.6.5 (Jan 16 2020)

• Advanced Settings now switch to app folder when current folder unavailable.
• Advanced Settings will not allow to select unavailable folders.

fMSX 5.6.4 (Dec 18 2019)

• Fixed state saving and loading with variable RAM/VRAM sizes.
• Fixed double clicks starting two game instances on some devices.

fMSX 5.6.3 (Dec 04 2019)

• Fixed screen going blue on some Androids, such as Chromebooks.
• Fixed settings not being applied after changing them in Preferences.
• 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.

fMSX 5.6.2 (Nov 04 2019)

• Virtual buttons now have same size on all devices.
• App now requires Android 4.1+ (Jelly Bean) to run.
• Switched to "androidx.leanback.*" APIs.
• Switched to Firebase for reporting.
• Switched to Gradle 5.6.

fMSX 5.6.1 (Oct 16 2019)

• Fixed noise in Eggerland Mystery and other games.
• 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.

fMSX 5.6 (Oct 01 2019)

• 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.
• Added 5ms and 10ms tactile feedback options.
• fMSX no longer auto-starts fMSX Deluxe if installed.

fMSX 5.5.9 (Sep 16 2019)

• Completely refactored File Selector code.
• Fixed gamepad button assignments.
• Added native 64bit Intel support.

fMSX 5.5.8 (May 20 2019)

• Added new icons, including adaptive icons.
• Resetting emulation now puts the new computer model into effect.
• MIDI recordings now go to /sdcard/fMSX if current folder write-protected.

fMSX 5.5.7 (May 02 2019)

• Enabled "Settings | Input | Tilt Joystick" option.
• Fixed screen rotation after disabling the tilt joystick.
• Fixed MSX model settings interfering with state loading.
• Now showing action bar when the BACK button is pressed once.
• Fixed State Exchange and box art downloads on newer Androids.
• Fixed crashes due to missing libraries on Android Pie.
• Switched to Android Pie SDK (Android-28).
• Oldest supported OS is now Android-9 (Gingerbread).

fMSX 5.5.6 (Apr 04 2019)

• Now searching for ROOT.chts in /sdcard/fMSX and all its subfolders.
• Automatically unzipping fMSX-Cheats.zip, if found in Downloads.
• Now able to show action bar with horizontal flings at screen top/bottom.
• Fixed saved state compatibility between 32bit and 64bit architectures.
• Fixed a possible crash in Java code.
• Fixed toolbar application links.

fMSX 5.5.5 (Mar 18 2019)

• 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. Please, go and see the help page for details though.
• Switched to Gradle build.

fMSX 5.5.4 (Dec 17 2018)

• 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.

fMSX 5.5.3 (Nov 14 2018)

• Media keys can now be assigned to perform gamepad functions.
• Refactored "Settings | Input | Assign Joystick Keys" code.
• Fixed bug where button, used to close mapping dialog, was added to mappings.
• Added support for diagonal keypad buttons, present since Android-24.
• Fixed "Settings | Input | Assign Keyboard Keys" functionality.
• Fixed problem starting a game with fMSX when fMSX Deluxe is installed.
• Fixed action bar stuck after using "Cheats | Cheat Hunter | Add Watch" dialog.
• Fixed desktop shortcuts not working on some filenames.
• Fixed starting some files from the Gallery.

fMSX 5.5.2 (Oct 25 2018)

• Moved PSG sound computation to Sync8910().
• Added "Settings | Input | Select Second Player" option.
• Now able to select input device for the second player.
• Fixed problems with non-working input devices on AndroidTV.
• Fixed problems with non-working analog joysticks.
• Fixed crash when sharing information about the app.
• Minor fixes to MIDI recording.

fMSX 5.5.1 (Sep 28 2018)

• Added Cheatopedia support.
• Added cheats for 900+ MSX games.
• Initial MSX 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.

fMSX 5.5 (Sep 11 2018)

• 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.

fMSX 5.4 (May 14 2018)

• Released free fMSX 5.4 for Windows and Linux.
• Made replay save states approximately every 170ms.
• Added ability to browse through paused replay.
• During replay, press [LEFT] and [RIGHT] keys to browse.
• Press [UP] to resume replay, any other key to continue.

fMSX 5.3 (Apr 02 2018)

• Released free fMSX 5.3 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.
• Removed old LoadSTA() and SaveSTA() code.
• Finally deprecated -DNEW_STATES.

fMSX 5.2.2 (Jan 25 2018)

• 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+.
• Fixed native crash when saving state.
• Fixed several other possible sources of native crashes.

fMSX 5.2.1 (Jan 04 2018)

• Fixed desktop icon placement.
• Fixed crash when passing "file://" URI via desktop icon.
• Fixed DropBox crash when app folder has subfolders.

fMSX 5.2 (Dec 13 2017)

• Released free fMSX 5.2 for Windows and Linux.
• Switched to the latest android-27 SDK.
• Now using Android build tools version 27.0.2.
• 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.

fMSX 5.1.2 (Nov 22 2017)

• Fixed issue with backup save file being chosen over the normal one.
• Switched to DropBox APIv2. DropBox support works again.
• Use "Settings | General | Reset All Settings" to remove old DropBox token.
• 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.

fMSX 5.1.1 (Oct 23 2017)

• Released free fMSX 5.1 for Windows and Linux.
• Greatly improved the Layout Editor, fixing many bugs.
• Layout Editor now lets you resize screen and keyboard in both dimensions.
• Screen and keyboard rectangles will stay centered while resizing.
• Buttons gravity will be restored when resetting layout.
• Made states/screenshots deletion more reliable.

fMSX 5.1 (Oct 04 2017)

• Made MSX machine model and other emulation options persistent.
• Reenabled ability to navigate through unreadable folders, unless it is root folder.
• Made folder listing error a bit less threatening, since it has become the new normal in Android 7+.
• Fixed hangup on exit where Java code waits for non-existent native thread.
• Removed outdated features from the EMULib code.

fMSX 5.0.1 (Sep 13 2017)

• Added "Change Folder" option to the File Selector.
• Fixed File Selector getting stuck at unreadable folders.
• Fixed several crashes reported in Google Play console.
• Fixed native crash when processing initial commands sent by Java side.
• Fixed crash when loading an invalid skin bitmap file.
• Hopefully fixed a crash in the native startup code.
• Hopefully fixed two native crashes when drawing screen.
• Fixed the order of calls in onPause() / onStop() / onDestroy().

fMSX 5.0 (Jul 12 2017)

• Released free fMSX 5.0 for Windows and Linux.
• Switched to microseconds in the AY8910 PSG emulation.
• Now updating, rendering, and playing sound every 8 scanlines.
• The PLAY "S8M90O6G" MML test works now.

fMSX 4.9.3 (Jun 14 2017)

• Eliminated false directional events from analog gamepads (XBox360).
• No longer asking for READ_PHONE_STATE permission in fMSX-Deluxe.
• Application will use AndroidID rather than IMEI to identify users.
• When emailing for support, attach your AndroidID (dial "*#*#8255#*#*").
• 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.

fMSX 4.9.2 (May 03 2017)

• Fixed and refactored display updates synchronization.
• Fixed support for opening MSX 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.

fMSX 4.9.1 (Apr 05 2017)

• Fixed CMY/RGB filter shaders on low-end GPUs (Mali-400).
• Fixed scanline simulation shaders on low-end GPUs (Mali-400).

fMSX 4.9 (Mar 16 2017)

• Released free fMSX 4.9 for Windows and Linux.
• Removed text cues from joystick skins that have them already.
• Analog gamepad triggers now mapped to L2/R2 buttons.
• Tapping screen in Layout Editor toggles title bar now.
• Items no longer jump in Layout Editor when you start moving them.
• Fixed MIDI drums option that simulates noise channel with drums.
• MIDI now computes and uses effective power of a waveform.

fMSX 4.8 (Feb 06 2017)

• Released free fMSX 4.8 for Windows and Linux.
• Added "Video | Scale Video | Stretch to 4:3 Ratio" option.
• Added "Video | Interpolation Effect | HQ4X" option.
• Added "Video | Interpolation Effect | Disable" option.
• Turned off GLES linear interpolation, unless "Default" interpolation selected.
• Made title bar transparent in Layout Editor, when "Hide Title Bar" enabled.
• Added effective waveform volume computation to the MIDI soundtrack recorder.
• Corrected MIDI drums volume in AY8910 PSG emulation.
• Further optimized GLES scaling algorithms.

fMSX 4.7.5 (Dec 05 2016)

• Optimized OpenGLES shaders used in scaling algorithms and filters.
• Added "Audio | Sampling Rate | Automatic" option for best available sound.
• Always using optimal rate and buffer size when "Automatic" selected.
• Added "Audio | Sampling Rate" options for 24kHz and 48kHz sound.

fMSX 4.7.4 (Nov 07 2016)

• Fixed loading states and rewinding for 16kB MegaROMs and FMPAC.
• Switched to Android Nougat platform (android-25).
• Switched to JDK 1.8, NDK 13, CLANG toolchain, newest ANT and ProGuard.
• Refactored all native code, fixing CLANG warnings.
• Added split window support on Android Nougat.
• Added freeform window support for upcoming Androids.
• On Marshmallow+, app asks for permissions on startup.
• Fixed scalable images used for tiles in the File Selector.
• Now always hiding FAB buttons on devices with no touchscreen.

fMSX 4.7.3 (Oct 17 2016)

• More fixes to BASIC-only cart loader (Karamaru, etc).
• Fixed code that selects app to run when opening a cart, tape, or disk.
• Fixed inconsistently initialized preferences.
• Fixed "Quit" option in the File Selector menu.
• Made "What's New" dialog fill the screen.

fMSX 4.7.2 (Sep 28 2016)

• Fixed loading of BASIC-only cartridges (Danger X4, Crazy Bullet, etc).
• Added a hack to ignore bad writes to ASCII16 MegaROM mapper (Vaxol).
• Added CRT vignetting simulation effect.
• Enable "Video | Hardware Acceleration" to see new effect.
• Check "Video | Apply CRT Vignette" to enable vignetting.
• Special functions (freeze, restore, etc.) can be assigned to gamepad.
• See L1, L2, R1, R2, THUMBL, THUMBR under "Input | Assign Special Keys".
• Fixed framerate counter display.

fMSX 4.7.1 (Sep 16 2016)

• Fixed crash on exiting emulation introduced in version 4.7.
• Released free fMSX 4.7 for Windows and Linux.
• Added "In Android Gallery" option to File Selector menu.
• Uncheck it to stop Android Gallery from indexing the current folder.
• Automatically excluding /sdcard/fMSX from media indexing.
• Removed Chartboost ads from the free version (they suck and never pay anyway).

fMSX 4.6.3 (Aug 22 2016)

• Added 2xSAI and Scale2X scaling algorithms using GLES2 shaders.
• Enable "Video | Hardware Acceleration" to see new algorithms.
• Select 2xSAI algorithm via "Video | Scale Video".
• Added Monochrome, Green, Amber, and Sepia color filters.
• Select your color filter via "Video | Color Filter".
• Added CPU-only Scale2X algorithm implementation.
• Renamed "Color Mask" option to "Color Filter".
• Optimized EPX and EAGLE scaling shaders.
• Fixed TV scanlines and raster settings.

fMSX 4.6.2 (Aug 04 2016)

• Added EPX and EAGLE scaling algorithms using GLES2 shaders.
• Enable "Video | Hardware Acceleration" to see new algorithms.
• Select scaling algorithm via "Video | Scale Video".
• Added high-quality scanline effects using GLES2 shaders.
• Select effect via "Video | Scanline Effect".
• Added color raster effects using GLES2 shaders.
• Select color raster effect via "Video | Color Mask".
• You can combine scaling, scanline, and color raster effects.

fMSX 4.6.1 (Jul 13 2016)

• Added "Emulation | Load MSXDOS2.ROM" option.
• If disk-based software does not load, try disabling MSXDOS2.ROM.
• Added "Emulation | Patch BDOS Calls" option.
• Patched BDOS calls will be emulated by fMSX code.
• Switched to OpenGLES2 rendering for accelerated video.
• OpenGLES2 is faster and allows for future special effects.
• Press X to apply changes, Y to reset them in Cheat Editor.
• Press X to apply changes, Y to reset them in Palette Editor.
• Now disabling Joystick Layout Editor on devices with no touchscreen.

fMSX 4.6 (Jun 20 2016)

• Released free fMSX 4.6 for Windows and Linux.
• Enabled magnified sprites (Jawbreaker, Stray Cat, F-Zeru, Triumph).
• Fixed sprite collision detection, especially in BASIC games.
• Added collision detection even on transparent sprites.
• Now stopping collision detection when Y=216 in SCREEN 4-8.
• Now setting lower VDPStatus bits to the last tested sprite.
• Fixed the Joystick Layout Editor.
• Buttons no longer shift from where you set them.
• Custom screen and keyboard rectangles go where they should now.
• Button labels will not distort when custom screen selected.

fMSX 4.5.5 (Jun 01 2016)

• Added "General | Add Overscan Margins" option for AndroidTV.
• Menu should now work on AndroidTV inside the emulator.
• Replaced options menu with context menu for AndroidTV.
• Added "Toggle cheats" special key function.
• Declared emulation activities enabled for external use.

fMSX 4.5.4 (May 11 2016)

• Made virtual keyboard wrap when navigating with gamepad.
• Fixed missed item clicks in the File Selector.
• Fixed fast-scroll index in the File Selector.
• Fixed File Search feature on newer Androids.
• Adjusted portrait background image in the Layout Editor.
• Optimized default preferences update on startup.

fMSX 4.5.3 (Apr 27 2016)

• Layout Editor now allows you to adjust keyboard location.
• Move keyboard rectangle around, or resize it with two fingers.
• Layout Editor got separate layouts for landscape and portrait modes.
• Fixed Layout Editor to always save changes before emulation resumes.
• Made Layout Editor always rotate when device rotated.

fMSX 4.5.2 (Mar 29 2016)

• Added "Input | Assign Special Keys" setting.
• Use new setting to assign functions (menu, ffwd, etc) to hardware keys.
• Removed "General | Use PLAY/RECORD Media Keys" option.
• Removed "General | Use FFWD/REWIND Media Keys" option.
• Added "Purchase Me" FAB buttons to the free version.
• Removed outdated org.apache.http.* API from the State Exchange.

fMSX 4.5.1 (Mar 16 2016)

• Fixed volume for high-frequency noise.
• Add home screen shortcuts via File Selector context menu.
• Long press to delete state in the State Selector.
• State Selector now starts with autosaved slot selected.
• Added a "Rate Me" FAB button to the Settings (disappears when pressed).
• Fixed error messages when screenshots not found in State Selector.
• Fixed individual slot heights in State Selector.
• Fixed State Selector crashes (reported on IUNI devices).
• Cleaned up the Java side, removing deprecated code.
• Merged pre-Gingerbread and post-Gingerbread native code.
• Removed some debug messages from the native side.

fMSX 4.5 (Feb 22 2016)

• Released free fMSX 4.5 for Windows and Linux.
• Added option to hide FFWD button ("General | Show FFWD Button").
• Now disabling FAB button by default on AndroidTV devices.
• Fixed Freeze/Restore dialog crashes (reported on IUNI devices).
• Fixed disappearing FAB button.

fMSX 4.4.4 (Jan 23 2016)

• Quick fix for MSX2 video problem introduced in fMSX 4.4.2.
• Quick fix for saved states problem introduced in fMSX 4.4.2.

fMSX 4.4.2 (Jan 22 2016)

• Changed VRAM access logic according to TMS9918 datasheet.
• Added ability to periodically save gameplay.
• Added "General | Save Emulation State" selector.
• Removed "General | Save State on Exit" option.

fMSX 4.4.1 (Dec 24 2015)

• Fixed Cheat Editor not finding .cht files in private SD card folders.
• Fixed BACK key on devices where it did not exit emulation.
• Fixed the first/second gamepad detection.
• Fixed a crash in the File Selector when showing grid.
• Returned gradient to the action bar (sorry, Material Design).
• Amplified pixel color raster effects.
• Switched to v2 authentication in DropBox.
• Upgraded to DropBox SDK 1.6.3.
• Improved the What's New dialog.

fMSX 4.4 (Dec 07 2015)

• Released free fMSX 4.4 for Windows and Linux.
• Added "Input | Assign Keyboard Keys" option for mapping arbitrary keys.
• Renamed "Assign Keys" to "Assign Joystick Buttons".
• Switched to android-22 (Lollipop 5.1.1) Android SDK.

fMSX 4.3.1 (Nov 05 2015)

• Added "Video | Color Mask Effect" selector.
• Added "CMY pixels" and "RGB pixels" special effects.
• Added "Video | Interpolation Effect" selector.
• Added "EPX interpolation" and "EAGLE interpolation" effects.
• Renamed "Soften Video" to "2xSal interpolation".
• Merged "Scale Video" and "Stretch Video" into one selector.

fMSX 4.3 (Oct 15 2015)

• Released free fMSX 4.3 for Windows and Linux.
• Instant replay now records all keyboard activity.
• Fixed a memory corruption bug in the instant replay recorder.
• Fixed instant replay not recording the first state.
• Changed NetPlay algorithm to be the same as on Windows/Linux.

fMSX 4.2.7 (Sep 14 2015)

• Added new background image, nicer and with no gaps.
• Added new icon for fMSX-Deluxe, to differentiate from fMSX.
• Now automatically creating /sdcard/fMSX if missing.
• When fMSX cannot write SD card, it will save to /sdcard/fMSX.

fMSX 4.2.6 (Aug 28 2015)

• Added joystick skins, place your own skin into /sdcard/fMSX/Controls.png.
• Added "Input | Layout Editor | Shape | Custom Skin" option for choosing your skin.
• Sample joystick skin image available at http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#Skin.
• Made action bar optional on devices with MENU button (off by default).
• Added "General | Enable Action Bar" option for devices with MENU button.
• Added exception for LG Optimus Zone 2 (does not show submenus).

fMSX 4.2.5 (Aug 06 2015)

• Tested and optimized for Nvidia Shield AndroidTV box.
• Reenabled action bar on devices with physical MENU key.
• Fixed a crash in the State Exchange browser.
• Improved fMSX Deluxe banner.

fMSX 4.2.4 (Jul 09 2015)

• Released free fMSX 4.2 for Windows and Linux.
• Fixed Joystick Layout Editor to properly show labels and gravity.
• Press both thumb sticks at once to open menu inside a game.
• Added separate icons and banners for fMSX and fMSX Deluxe.
• fMSX will automatically start fMSX Deluxe, if it is installed.

fMSX 4.2.3 (Jun 17 2015)

• Added second player, if you have two gamepads connected.
• To play together, connect both gamepads before starting fMSX.
• Added Material Design icons everywhere.
• Retouched virtual gamepad images.

fMSX 4.2.2 (May 29 2015)

• Added "General | Reset All Settings" option.
• Added virtual keyboard control from any gamepad, not just TV.
• Pressing BUTTON_R1 now invokes File Selector context menu.

fMSX 4.2.1 (May 06 2015)

• Virtual keyboard can be operated with gamepad.
• Made virtual keyboard semitransparent.
• Fixed HOME/CLS key on the virtual keyboard.

fMSX 4.2 (Apr 29 2015)

• Added floating action button that starts the last played game.
• Added "Show Action Button" option to the Settings.
• Removed waveform interpolation for more realistic sound.
• Tested on ADT-1 and optimized for AndroidTV.
• Added overscan border on AndroidTV.
• Added hints to the emulator and key mapping dialog.
• Fixed crashes on devices with no web browser (e.g. ADT-1).
• Changed AndroidTV banner image.
• Redesigned key mapping dialog.
• Press same key twice to remove it from assignments.
• Press same key three times to confirm key mappings.
• DPAD_CENTER key no longer confirms key mappings.
• Enabled gamepad-only emulation interface.
• Press BACK on gamepad to exit emulation.
• Press MODE or BUTTON_A+BACK to open menu.
• Press BUTTON_L1 for MSX SHIFT key.
• Press BUTTON_R1 for MSX GRAPH key.
• Press BUTTON_X for MSX CONTROL key.
• Press BUTTON_Y to toggle virtual keyboard.
• Xperia CIRCLE button now acts as BUTTON_B.
• Enabled gamepad-only mode in File Selector.
• FIRE-R, FIRE-Y, and SELECT buttons open File Selector main menu.
• FIRE-X button opens File Selector navigation menu.
• FIRE-L button opens Gallery from the File Selector.
• FIRE-B button now exits File Selector.

fMSX 4.1.5 (Mar 30 2015)

• Added navigation menu to the File Selector.
• Added tile view to the File Selector.
• Fixed crash when detecting an outdated version.
• You can add your own game names database in "/sdcard/fMSX/names.dat".
• Enabled application-wide hardware acceleration.
• Added "up" button to the main emulator title bar.
• Made "grid view" and "tile view" options separate.
• Moved File Selector view toggles to the navigation menu.
• fMSX now shows up in the Google Play for AndroidTV.
• Improved "What's New" page formatting.

fMSX 4.1.4 (Mar 06 2015)

• Added experimental AndroidTV support.
• Cleaned up the grid view in the File Selector.
• Fixed support for *.MX1/*.MX2 files in fMSX Deluxe.
• Fixed Emulation Settings not showing up from File Selector.
• Fixed Lollipop crashes by patching LVL and Moga libraries.
• When assigning keys, DPAD_CENTER button confirms assignments.
• Switched to android-21 API, as required for AndroidTV.

fMSX 4.1.3 (Feb 11 2015)

• Switched to the Material Design theme.
• Added "up" buttons to all title bars.
• Revised all menus, making them work uniformly.
• Fixed "Show Virtual Keyboard" setting.
• Fixed screenshots and highlight in the State Selector.
• Fixed screenshot sizes int the State Exchange.
• Fixed black banding in the Palette Editor.
• Fixed text color in the Gallery.
• Updated all icons to Lollipop versions, replaced some icons.
• Removed application name from all title bars, to save space.
• Now defaulting to the "light UI" mode.

fMSX 4.1.2 (Jan 12 2015)

• Added multi-window and mini-window support on Samsung devices.
• Added "Show Box Art First" option to the File Selector.
• Added searching by name to the File Selector.
• Added assembler routines for scaling screen to 1280x960+ pixels.
• Fixed OpenGLES lockups on Mali GPUs.
• Fixed auto frame skip when OpenGLES enabled.
• Fixed flickering border on x86 devices.
• Fixed reenabling UI with a fling on Kitkat+ phones.
• Fixed premature hiding of the title bar.
• You can now fling from the top or the bottom to toggle UI.
• Hiding the title bar is now the default behavior.
• Made screenshots and box art bigger on large screens.
• Reenabled automatic frame skip by default.
• Reenabled accelerated video and audio by default.
• Removed deprecated code, settings, and resources.
• Built package with the latest Android SDK.

fMSX 4.1.1 (Dec 03 2014)

• Fixed the File Selector Search to properly find storage.
• Built package with the latest Android SDK.
• Added immersive mode support for KitKat and newer.
• Made system UI translucent when immersive mode is on.
• You must start or finish your fling at the top to toggle title bar.
• Autohiding title bar when "Hide Title Bar" enabled.
• Added French translations, thanks to Sylvain St Amand.
• Added "Use PLAY/RECORD Media Keys" option.
• When enabled, RECORD saves, PLAY restores gameplay.
• Added "Use FFWD/REWIND Media Keys" option.
• When enabled, FFWD fast-forwards, REWIND replays.

fMSX 4.1 (Nov 05 2014)

• Changed PSG noise to be more realistic.
• Added support for ROM cheats in 00AAAAAA-DD and 00AAAAAA-DDDD formats.
• Added support for RAM cheats in AAAA-DD and AAAA-DDDD formats.
• Added custom palettes. For Game.rom, create Game.pal with 16 lines containing #RRGGBB values.
• Added Cheat Hunter that lets you search for cheats.
• Added Cheat Editor for entering your own cheat codes.
• Added Palette Editor for modifying game colors.
• Android [DEL] now acts as MSX [BACKSPACE] key.
• Android [FORWARD_DEL] now acts as MSX [DEL] key.
• Aligned backdrop to the bottom on stretched screens.

fMSX 3.9.6 (Oct 01 2014)

• Emulation starts faster, due to optimized utility library.
• Eliminated defunct processes left by some activities.
• Removed unused and outdated code, resources and bitmaps.
• Reduced switch times between Settings, Exchange, etc.
• Keeping just one copy of Google Analytics library.
• Only starting Google Analytics when needed.
• Fixed default settings initialization.

fMSX 3.9.5 (Sep 03 2014)

• Added screen resizing/positioning to the Joystick Editor.
• Added backdrop image to the Joystick Editor.
• Fixed DropBox and BoxArt threads left after exiting app.
• Fixed stale timer thread remaining after exiting a game.
• Fixed joystick resizing/positioning in the Joystick Editor.
• Fixed backdrop image shifting down after rotation.
• Removed AdMob library, as the app is not running any ads.
• Removed some outdated code that is no longer relevant.

fMSX 3.9.4 (Jul 23 2014)

• Use "Input | Ignore Fake KeyUp Events" if your keyboard doesn't work!
• Now showing current key assignments in "Assign Keys".
• Replaced "Edit Layout" option with "Edit Virtual Joystick".
• Buttons can be individually resized in Joystick Editor.
• Added scale, shape, and transparency options to Joystick Editor.
• Added gravity indication with dotted lines to Joystick Editor.
• Added button labels to Joystick Editor.
• Removed separate joystick size, shape, and opacity settings.
• Reordered items in the "Input" tab.

fMSX 3.9.3 (Jul 02 2014)

• Added "Input | Wiimote Support" option for easy and painless Wiimote support.
• LuckyPatcher use now accepted, by public demand, but you will see a warning.
• Gamepad BACK button fully usable and assignable.
• Added custom key assignments for freezing, restoring, and replaying gameplay.
• Added "General | Confirm Freezing State" option for people who tend hitting "Freeze" by mistake.
• The "REWIND" hardware key now replays recent gameplay.
• The "RECORD" hardware key now freezes gameplay state.
• The "PLAY" hardware key now restores gameplay state.
• Tested fMSX on real a x86-based Android device (Dell Venue 8).
• Moved "Screen Orientation" and "Keep Screen On" to the "Video" tab.
• No longer showing box art for .ZIP files, as we cannot identify them.
• Fixed support for .ZIP files stored on Kitkat SD cards.
• Fixed scanline effects on x86-based Android devices.
• Fixed crashes when downloading DropBox files.
• Fixed crash when setting backdrop location.
• Fixed some Russian translations.
• Reordered items in the "Video" tab.

fMSX 3.9.2 (Jun 10 2014)

• Now allowing to remap the "O" button on Xperia Play gamepad.
• Made backdrop optional (see "General | Show Portrait Backdrop").
• You can now supply your own backdrop in /sdcard/fMSX/Backdrop.png.
• Gallery now shows box art, as well as screenshots.

fMSX 3.9.1 (May 27 2014)

• Fixed "BACK" button on the virtual keyboard.
• Now automatically downloading box art images when on WiFi.
• DropBox no longer requires login every time you open it.
• Gameplay saved back to DropBox after you are done playing.
• Enable "Download Box Art" in File Selector main menu to download box art.
• Choose "Download Box Art" in context menu to find box art for one game only.
• Added Gallery support for SD card folders on Android Kitkat.
• Added DropBox upload from SD card folders on Android Kitkat.
• Hopefully fixed "O" button on Sony Xperia gamepads.
• Improved decorative background in the portrait mode.
• Upgraded DropBox SDK to the latest version.

fMSX 3.9 (May 06 2014)

• Majorly improved AY8910 PSG emulation.
• Added support for .MX1/.MX2 ROM files.
• Added "Settings" menu option to the File Selector.
• Added "Tilt Joystick Blind Radius" setting.
• Fixed directional pad activated by touching outside.
• Fixed network play, previously broken for some users.
• Fixed auxillary files display in the File Selector.
• Set precise CPU, VDP, and PSG frequences.
• Switched to table-based PSG envelopes.
• Switched to logarithmic PSG volumes.
• Fixed white noise frequency computation.
• Adjusted noise to be 50% of the melodic volume.
• Adjusted envelopes length.
• Improved overall melodic audio quality.

fMSX 3.8.2 (Apr 16 2014)

• Added decorative background in portrait mode.
• Added slow-motion mode, combined with fast-forward mode.
• Added "Analog Joystick Blind Radius" setting for Moga and other analog joysticks.
• Added "Show File Selector Toolbar" option to the File Selector.
• Added "Settings" menu option to the File Selector.
• Made a work-around for external SD card use on KitKat!
• If can't write to external SD card, saving states to /storage/sdcard0/fMSX.
• If fMSX folder doesn't exist, saving states to /storage/sdcard1/Android/data/com.fms.fmsx/files.
• Fixed multitouch input in cases where it didn't work.
• Fixed recognition of multiple file extensions.
• Fixed sections navigation in the File Selector.
• Fixed File Selector crash when deleting a file.
• Fixed scanline effects with OpenGLES enabled.

KITKAT NOTE: The /storage/sdcard1/Android/data/com.fms.fmsx/files folder is deleted when you uninstall the app. To avoid losing your saved states when storing games on the external SD card, manually create the /storage/sdcard0/fMSX folder in your internal storage.

fMSX 3.8.1 (Mar 25 2014)

• Added support for tape images, supplied in *.CAS files.
• Added slow-motion mode, combined with fast-forward mode.
• Added optional click sound to the virtual keyboard.
• Fixed left/top edge artifacts with accelerated video enabled.
• Fixed multitouch input in cases when it didn't work.
• Fixed keyboard input sensitivity.
• Added Rewind Tape menu option.
• Switched to the newest NDK and compiler toolchain.
• Fixed rare crashes in gesture detection.

fMSX 3.8 (Feb 26 2014)

• Implemented 5th/9th sprite fields in the VDP status register.
• No longer clearing VRAM address latch when reading VDP status.

fMSX 3.7.14 (Feb 12 2014)

• Added "Hide Title Bar" option to hide status/action bar on startup.
• Added "Emulation" Settings tab.
• Added ability to assign Moga buttons via "Assign Keys".
• Added arrow keys navigation to the tabbed Settings.
• Added Moga controller navigation to the tabbed Settings.
• Reshuffled some of the options between Settings tabs.

fMSX 3.7.13 (Jan 29 2014)

• Fixed battery drain when fMSX runs in background.
• Added Emulation section to the Settings.
• Moved some options from Input and Video sections to General.
• Reordered Settings by importance.

fMSX 3.7.12 (Jan 15 2014)

• Added tabs to the Settings, for easier navigation.
• Made Settings react to screen orientation changes.
• Made "Scanline Effect" a list selector, to accommodate multiple effects.
• Added "Vertical Scanlines" option, for vertical scanlines found in old LCDs.
• Added "Raster Effect" option, for LCD-like raster simulation.

fMSX 3.7.10 (Dec 31 2013)

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• Fixed a crash when surface gets destroyed during display update.
• Fixed a crash when deleting files with special characters in their names.
• Fixed a crash when showing sections in File Selector.
• Fixed compilation warnings when compiling fMSX with CLANG.

fMSX 3.7.9 (Dec 19 2013)

• Added PAL/NTSC options to the MSX model selector.
• Added "Show All Sprites" option to the Settings.
• Added support for Android devices based on Intel x86 CPUs.
• Now limiting frame rate to 50fps when in PAL mode.
• Now properly building shared library for each architecture.
• Fixed frame rate display.

fMSX 3.7.8 (Dec 04 2013)

• Fixed mouse emulation in portrait mode.
• Fixed mouse emulation with OpenGLES enabled.
• Added "Computer Model" setting for selecting MSX model.
• Added "Input Devices" setting for selecting joystick or mouse.
• Added proper icon for the parent directory ("..") entry.
• Added DropBox application icons.

fMSX 3.7.7 (Nov 21 2013)

• Added DropBox support to the File Selector.
• Added always-on gameplay recording. Select "Replay" at any time!
• Added "Upload to DropBox" menu option to save game to DropBox.
• Added "Download from DropBox" menu option to load game from DropBox.
• Added "Browse DropBox" menu option to browse DropBox contents.
• Now also deleting main screenshot when "Delete All" selected.
• Now allowing to become NetPlay server even if can't register with global directory.
• Added missing string localizations.

fMSX 3.7.6 (Oct 29 2013)

• fMSX now runs on Google TVs updated to Android 4.x (LG G2/G3).
• Now defaulting to OpenSLES native audio, for minimal latency.
• Now recycling bitmaps to prevent Bitmap.nativeCreate() crashes.
• Added optional grid view to the File Selector.
• Added folder icons to the File Selector.
• Added new "contour" joystick shape (see "Virtual Joystick Shape" setting).
• Added "Audio Rate" setting, for controlling sampling rate.
• Added "Native Audio" setting, for disabling OpenSLES, if needed.
• No longer requiring touchscreen support from the Android device.
• Made grid view default on Google TVs.
• Fixed stutter during NetPlay connection process.
• Fixed audio initialization always setting 100ms latency.
• Fixed audio pause/resume when activity pauses or resumes.
• Refactored audio control between Java and native code.

fMSX 3.7.5 (Oct 15 2013)

• Now autosaving emulation state for disk images.
• Added Freeze/Restore functionality for disk images.
• Added accurate R register emulation.
• Added accurate LDIR/LDDR emulation.
• Generic joystick buttons can now be assigned and used.
• Added default mappings for generic joystick buttons #1..#10.

fMSX 3.7.4 (Sep 20 2013)

• Added support for directional pad on iPega gamepads.
• Switched to automatic frame skipping by default, for smooth video.
• Existing users should manually set "Draw Frames" option to "Automatic".
• Fixed initial parameter passing to the native code.
• Fixed automatic frame skip computation based on frame rate.
• Fixed "Draw Frames" option that was stuck at "65%".
• No longer hiding action bar when MENU pressed, to retain access to items.
• Ordered initial dialogs by importance (About, Change Log, Progress).
• Added Twitter link to the change log, use it to keep track of updates.

fMSX 3.7.3 (Aug 27 2013)

• 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 configurable fast-forward speed (x2, x4, x8, or maximal).
• Added working automatic frame-skip option (set "Draw Frames" to "auto").
• Now checking "/storage", then "/mnt" when searching for files.
• Now also searching for .ZIP files.
• Moga analog directional pad works now.
• 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.
• Fixed a license verification crash when no network available.

fMSX 3.7.2 (Jul 24 2013)

• Finally fixed accelerated video when Android 2.x device rotated!
• Fixed BACKSPACE, DELETE, and SELECT keys on the virtual MSX keyboard.
• Stopped virtual joystick from disappearing when using virtual keyboard.
• 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.

fMSX 3.7.1 (Jul 10 2013)

• Fixed Android 2.x crashes accidentally introduced in fMSX 3.7.
• Added realistically looking virtual MSX keyboard.
• 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.

fMSX 3.6.15 (Jun 18 2013)

• 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 situation with NAT IP address showing up in NetPlay.

fMSX 3.6.14 (May 28 2013)

• 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.
• Fixed possible crash in Preferences.
• Added Android menu and action items to the Gallery.

fMSX 3.6.13 (May 02 2013)

• Fixed possible buffer overflow in the native code.
• Optimized "Soften Video" algorithm in assembler and gained +15fps.

fMSX 3.6.12 (Apr 23 2013)

• Directed MSX printer output to /sdcard/fMSX/PrinterOutput.txt.
• Fixed SHIFT key accidentally triggering N key.
• Fixed support for Xperia Play FIREA and FIREB buttons.
• Added sort-by-date mode to the File Selector.

fMSX 3.6.11 (Apr 11 2013)

• Added undocumented opcode 71h to the Z80 emulation.
• Added more realistic "LD R,A" opcode to the Z80 emulation.
• Added optional iCade joystick support (see Settings).
• Added iCade support to File Selector, Gallery, and Settings.
• iCade buttons can now be assigned via "Assign Keys" in Settings.
• Added "Show Real Names" menu option to the File Selector.
• Optimized File Selector by not rescanning folder after running emulation.

fMSX 3.6.10 (Mar 28 2013)

• MOGA buttons can now be assigned via "Assign Keys" in Settings.
• Added MOGA gamepad support to the File Selector and Gallery.
• Added progress dialog to the File Selector.
• Added full-screen virtual joystick mode (see Settings).
• Now locking screen orientation when tilt joystick being used.

fMSX 3.6.9 (Mar 05 2013)

• Finally fixed random crashes into fMSX debugger.
• Added native MOGA gamepad support.
• Optimized File Selector to show large directories faster and without crashing.
• Now showing more file information when there is no screenshot.
• Now showing current values of all list preferences.
• Now properly finding the internal storage directory, in case it is not "/sdcard".
• Fixed paid apps detection when deciding whether to show ads.
• Fixed occassional crash when rotating device.
• Fixed crash when scrolling Settings with Japanese locale.
• Fixed alphabetical index in the File Selector.
• Fixed licensing check problem where app tried checking license on every run.
• 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.

fMSX 3.6.8 (Jan 30 2013)

• Added State Exchange feature, for swapping saved states with other users.
• Added CoverFlow-like 3D screenshot browser to the File Selector.
• Added Change Log dialog showing up after each upgrade.
• Added "Rate Me" option to the change log dialog.
• Fixed hangups on Android 2.x device rotation with OpenGLES enabled.

fMSX 3.6.7 (Jan 02 2013)

• Fixed button labels and keyboard display on Android 2.x devices.
• Added "Share" menu item for letting other people know what you are playing.
• Added "Help" menu item to the file selector.
• Added joystick skin with round dpad.
• Added more options under "Virtual Joystick Opacity".
• Moved invisible and wireframe joystick settings to "Virtual Joystick Shape".
• Made all "Help" menus point to the FAQ web site section.
• Fixed screenshots quality.
• Localized all NetPlay messages.

fMSX 3.6.6 (Dec 10 2012)

• Added NetPlay feature, letting users play with each other over network.
• Added "Virtual Joystick Skin" option to change joystick look.
• Made virtual joystick resizable via "Virtual Joystick Size" option.
• Added alternative virtual joystick skin from Miroslaw Kocur.
• Added automatic skip rate control (under "Frames to Draw" option).
• Removed garbage at screen edges in accelerated OpenGLES mode.
• Made display updates even faster by skipping unchanged areas.
• Fixed screen updates in Advanced Settings and Debugger.
• Switched to surfaces for faster and smoother non-accelerated video.
• Further optimized synchronization between Java and native code.
• Made directional joypad easier to control.
• Fixed tactile feedback feature.
• Fixed a Layout Editor problem where a button could go off-screen.
• Fixed legacy wire-frame joystick display.
• Made overlayed buttons stick to the nearest screen edges.
• Made overlayed button cues and keyboard always solid.
• Now stopping native thread on startup, in case previous instance has been running.
• Fixed a crash on the failed license verification attempt.
• Fixed a few bugs in the license verification response handler.
• Made file selector load directory listings faster.
• Cleaned up high-resolution label images in file selector.
• Added file selector labels for new files and MIDI files.
• Removed unused bitmaps from the package.

fMSX 3.6.2 (Oct 15 2012)

• Switched to using video acceleration by default.
• Increased the number of frames drawn by default.
• 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.

fMSX 3.6.1 (Sep 29 2012)

• Fixed duplicated images/labels in Freeze/Restore.
• The action bar can now be toggled with a vertical fling gesture.
• Added autosaved state and two more slots to the Freeze/Restore.
• Added screenshots to Freeze/Restore slots.
• Added Italian translation.