Version History
Here you can find the changelog of VGBAnext GBA/GBC/NES Emulator since it was posted on our website on 2016-12-30.
The latest version is 6.6.6 and it was updated on soft112.com on 22 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 6.6.6
posted on 2023-08-20
* Switched to Android-33 SDK (Android 13).
* Switched to Google Mobile Services 4.3.14.
* Now using bundle distribution (required by Google).
version 6.6.4
posted on 2022-12-15
* Switched to the latest DropBox SDK version.
* Switched to Android-31 SDK (Android 12).
* Switched to the JDK 11.
version 6.6.2
posted on 2022-02-14
* Final fix to gamepad button assignments to keyboard keys.
* 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.
* Now showing folder name in the title instead of complete path.
* Now disabling keyboard options if there is no keyboard.
* Lowest supported Android version is Android 4.4 (SDK-19) now.
version 6.6.1
posted on 2021-12-20
* Fixing virtual gamepad issues on Android 12.
* Fixed state files not getting deleted when requested.
* Fixed virtual gamepad shape reloading multiple times.
* Fixed gamepad button assignments to keyboard keys.
* Refactored virtual gamepad layout mechanism.
version 6.6
posted on 2021-12-05
* Hopefully fixed virtual gamepad issues on Android 12.
* Added support for newer Android TV versions using SAF.
* Added GameBoy Printer support for compressed data.
* Added GameBoy Printer support for palettes.
* Fixed GameBoy Printer response, Pokemon Card Game prints now.
* Fixed HTML printout to avoid inserting repeated
tages.
* Fixed GameBoy Printer grayscale range.
* Fixed lost file handle issue detected by FDSAN.
* Switched to Android 11 SDK (Android-30).
version 6.5
posted on 2021-09-14
* Added Chinese translations made by David Chen.
* Added another fix for timely saving of .SAV files.
* Now only saving screenshot when saving state.
* Fixed saving states with a hardware key.
version 6.4.5
posted on 2021-03-25
* Fixed saving in-game states stored in .SAV files.
* Made scrolling in File Selector much more responsive.
* Using latest VGBA 6.4 source code.
* Using latest iNES 6.1 source code.
version 6.4.4
posted on 2021-02-24
* Disabled querying content providers for auxiliary files to improve performance.
* Scrolling in File Selector has become much more responsive.
* Using latest VGBA 6.3 source code.
* Using latest iNES 6.0 source code.
* Using latest VGB 5.9 source code.
version 6.4.3
posted on 2021-01-13
* Added NES mapper #30 for homebrewn 512kB/256kB UNROM boards.
* Added NES mapper #111 for homebrewn Cheapocabra GTROM boards.
* 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.
* Added rounded corners to legacy icons.
version 6.4.2
posted on 2020-12-30
* 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.
* 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.
* Fixed several crash sources that popped up after refactoring.
* Fixed handling of spaces and parentheses in "content://" URIs.
* Fixed "Change Folder" functionality.
version 6.4.1
posted on 2020-10-19
* Fixed melodic audio playback when DirectSound is off.
* Fixed sound in International Karate.
* Fixed sound in Phantasy Star.
* Refactored scaling and special effects framework.
* Added CPU-based simple linear interpolation algorithm.
* Added separate option for linear image interpolation.
version 6.4
posted on 2020-10-01
* Using latest VGBA 6.2 source code.
* Refactored scaling and special effects framework.
* Added CPU-based simple linear interpolation algorithm.
* Added separate option for linear image interpolation.
version 6.3.12
posted on 2020-08-17
* Using latest iNES 5.8 source code.
* Using latest VGB 5.7 source code.
* 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 6.3.11
posted on 2020-07-22
* Now using latest VGBA 6.0 source code.
* When parent folder not available, showing storage devices instead.
* Fixed stray crash on AndroidTV when obtaining the list of storage devices.
* Fixed State Exchange feature.
* Fixed Network Play feature.
* Fixed box art downloader.
version 6.3.10
posted on 2020-06-26
* Fixed stray crash on AndroidTV when obtaining the list of storage devices.
* Fixed State Exchange feature.
* Fixed Network Play feature.
* Fixed box art downloader.
version 6.3.9
posted on 2020-05-27
* 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.
version 6.3.8
posted on 2020-02-03
* 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.
* Advanced Settings now switch to app folder when current folder unavailable.
* Advanced Settings will not allow to select unavailable folders.
* Toolbar now tries running paid apps before defaulting to free ones.
* Added a message dialog when directing users to Google Play.
version 6.3.6
posted on 2019-12-19
* Fixed double clicks starting two game instances on some devices.
* 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 6.3.5
posted on 2019-12-02
* 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 6.3.4
posted on 2019-10-30
* 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 6.3.3
posted on 2019-10-14
* Fixed saves in Spyro: Season of Ice.
* 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.
* Fixed possible native crash when recording gameplay.
* Changed Apache HTTP library linkage.
version 6.3.2
posted on 2019-09-30
* Added completely new, modern AndroidTV interface.
* Please, email me if you encounter any issues with the new AndroidTV UI.
* Enabled GLES video acceleration by default.
* Made box art show immediately after download.
* Now properly wiping current screenshot when box art downloaded.
* Added 5ms and 10ms tactile feedback options.
version 6.3.1
posted on 2019-09-12
* Completely refactored File Selector code.
* Fixed gamepad button assignments.
* Now using the latest VGB 5.7 source code.
* Fixed high-frequency sound limit (GBC Frogger).
* Added native 64bit Intel support.
version 5.4.3
posted on 2016-11-24
* Optimized OpenGLES shaders used in scaling algorithms and filters.,* Added "Audio | Sampling Rate | Automatic" option for best available sound.,* Added "Audio | Sampling Rate" options for 24kHz and 48kHz sound.,* Always using optimal rate and buffer size when "Automatic" selected.