Version History
Here you can find the changelog of fMSX+ MSX/MSX2 Emulator since it was posted on our website on 2014-06-13.
The latest version is 6.0.5 and it was updated on soft112.com on 22 March, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 6.0.5
posted on 2023-08-21
* Switched to Android-33 SDK (Android 13).
* Switched to Google Mobile Services 4.3.14.
* Now using bundle distribution (required by Google).
version 6.0.4
posted on 2022-12-12
* Switched to the latest DropBox SDK version.
* Switched to Android-31 SDK (Android 12).
* Switched to the JDK 11.
version 6.0.3
posted on 2022-02-03
* 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.
version 6.0.1
posted on 2021-09-29
* 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.
version 6.0
posted on 2021-03-18
* 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.
version 5.9.2
posted on 2021-01-14
* 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.
version 5.9.1
posted on 2020-12-29
* 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.
* 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.
version 5.9
posted on 2020-12-14
* 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.
version 5.8
posted on 2020-09-03
* 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.
* Fixed SHA1 computation when guessing MegaROM mapper type.
* Changed R-Type mapper type to ASCII16.
* Changed DragonQuest 1, Animal, Ashguine mapper type to GENERIC8.
* Changed Royal Blood mapper type to ASCII8.
version 5.7.3
posted on 2020-08-12
* Based on latest fMSX 5.7 for Windows and Linux sources.
* Fixed SHA1 computation when guessing MegaROM mapper type.
* Changed R-Type mapper type to ASCII16.
* Changed DragonQuest 1, Animal, 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.
version 5.7.2
posted on 2020-07-08
* 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.
version 5.7.1
posted on 2020-06-11
* 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.
* Added "Carts" menu for cartridge selection at runtime.
* Added "Disks" menu for floppy disk selection at runtime.
version 5.7
posted on 2020-03-09
* Added "Carts" menu for cartridge selection at runtime.
* Added "Disks" menu for floppy disk selection at runtime.
version 5.6.6
posted on 2020-02-04
* 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.
version 5.6.5
posted on 2020-01-16
* Advanced Settings now switch to app folder when current folder unavailable.
* Advanced Settings will not allow to select unavailable folders.
* Fixed state saving and loading with variable RAM/VRAM sizes.
* Fixed double clicks starting two game instances on some devices.
version 5.6.4
posted on 2019-12-18
* Fixed state saving and loading with variable RAM/VRAM sizes.
* Fixed double clicks starting two game instances on some devices.
version 5.6.3
posted on 2019-12-04
* 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.
version 5.6.2
posted on 2019-11-04
* 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.
version 5.6.1
posted on 2019-10-16
* 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.
version 5.6
posted on 2019-10-02
* 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.
version 5.5.9
posted on 2019-09-16
* Completely refactored File Selector code.
* Fixed gamepad button assignments.
* Added native 64bit Intel support.
version 5.5.8
posted on 2019-05-20
* 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.
version 5.2.2
posted on 2018-01-25
* 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.
version 4.7.3
posted on 2016-10-17
* 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.
version 3.6.15
posted on 2013-06-18
Several fixes and updates