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Post Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2020 7:52 pm
Hello, All!

I have released MasterGear 4.6.11 for Android this morning, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This release is based on the latest MasterGear 4.6 for Windows and Linux, published earlier this week. It includes a new, separate option for linear image scaling. Finally, MasterGear is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Based on the latest MasterGear 4.6 sources.
* Added separate option for linear image interpolation.

Enjoy!
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 3:22 pm
Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.7, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, SG-1000, and SC-3000 emulator for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG47-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG47-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary

The new MasterGear adds a simple, CPU-based linear interpolation scaling algorithm, for cases where using hardware-based scaling is unfeasible. The Windows version also adds support for drag'n'drop: you can now drag supported files onto application window in order to load them. The Android version of MasterGear is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

If you like MasterGear on the desktop, please, consider buying the Android version to support further MasterGear development. See below for all the changes made in this week's release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added CPU-based simple linear scaling algorithm.
* Added file drag'n'drop support to MG-Windows.
* Added "-linear" command line option to MG-Linux.

Have fun!
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:42 pm
I have released MasterGear 4.7 for Android this morning, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem and GameGear emulator:

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

This release is based on the latest MasterGear 4.7 for Windows and Linux, published last week. It adds a simple CPU-based linear interpolation scaler, used when GPU-based linear interpolation is unfeasible. Just today, MasterGear is on $2.99 sale at Google Play.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Based on the latest MasterGear 4.7 sources.
* Refactored scaling and special effects framework.
* Added simple CPU-based linear interpolation algorithm.

Enjoy!
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Post Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2020 7:06 pm
The Android version of MasterGear is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg
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Post Posted: Mon Dec 21, 2020 4:29 pm
Hello, All!

I've just published MasterGear 4.7.1 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg -- at Google Play

https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/ -- homepage

Starting this November, Google no longer allows Android apps to access files on Android10+ devices, outside app's sandbox. All storage access is now supposed to be done via something called "Storage Access Framework".

I had to make major changes to MasterGear in order to comply with the new regulations. If you have a newer Android10+, you will see the list of storage volumes in the File Selector. Once you click on a volume, the app may ask you for permission to access it. Otherwise, things should work the same as before. If you find any new problems with the app though, please, report them to the support group or email me directly. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* 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.

Have fun!
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Post Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2021 5:22 pm
Hello, All!

I've released MasterGear 4.7.2 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg -- at Google Play
https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/ -- homepage

For this release, I have fixed a bunch of bugs introduced by the refactoring. The app should once again run on Android 4.2+ devices and handle file names with parentheses and spaces. Several possible crash sources have also been fixed.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed several crash sources that popped up after refactoring.
* Fixed compatibility with Android 4.2/4.3.
* Fixed handling of spaces and parentheses in "content://" URIs.
* Fixed list of volumes in "Change Folder" dialog.
* Fixed "Change Folder" functionality.
* Fixed leaked dialog window on app exit.
* Added rounded corners to legacy icons.

In somewhat related news, VGBAnext, my universal GBA, GBC, and NES emulator, is on $2.99 sale at Google Play for the next couple of days:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.emu
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Post Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2021 7:03 pm
Hello, All!

I've published MasterGear 4.7.3 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg -- at Google Play

https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/ -- homepage

This release fixes File Selector UI on newer AndroidTV devices and also fixes opening Sega files from external apps, such as file managers. I have also enabled adding home screen shortcuts for newer Android devices.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed file selection UI on newer AndroidTV devices.
* Fixed opening files from File Managers and other apps.
* Enabled adding home screen shortcuts on newer devices.

Enjoy!
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Post Posted: Tue Jan 26, 2021 4:42 am
(this is solved, see edits at the end)

How do cheats work in Android MasterGear for Game Gear? I found the "Cheat codes" and "New cheat" menu items, but no matter what I type in that box I'm returned to the "Cheat codes" menu with no change. Is it expecting Game Gear Game Genie codes? Game Gear Pro Action Replay codes? Something else? And formatted how? Is there any way to paste the code from the clipboard? Is there any way to store the codes in a file?

Also, is there any way to activate the onscreen keyboard in order to type a cheat code in? My phone has a partial physical keyboard but the "alt" modifier needed for number entry doesn't work in this menu

Thanks for an awesome emulator!

edit: it was answered in an email, the exact format is documented here:

http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#MasterGear
http://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/#CheatCodes

Not sure yet how to overcome the leyboard limitations though, since I can't paste, can't open virtual keyboard, and also (because physical "alt" is ignored by MasterGear and my phone's physical keyboard only has letters without using the "alt" modifier) can't enter "-" or digits, only letters

edit 2: Another email and everything is solved! I hadn't realized MasterGear's own internal virtual keyboard (rather than an Android native one) could be enabled and used inside the settings menu

Both Pro Action Replay and Game Genie codes work, provided they are formatted as

XXX-XXX-XXX (Game Genie)
or
00HH-LLDD (PAR)

The punctuation must be exactly as given above ("-" and no other symbols, and no spaces)
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Post Posted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 6:59 pm
Hello, All!

I have published MasterGear 4.8, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, SG-1000, and SC-3000 emulator for Windows and Linux:

http://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG48-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
http://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG48-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary

The new MasterGear adds Windows clipboard paste functionality in the SC-3000 home computer mode. See "Hardware | Paste Clipboard" menu option. I have also swapped [YEN] and [AT] keys and made a few more changes. The Android version of MasterGear is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

If you like MasterGear on the desktop, please, consider buying the Android version to support further MasterGear development. See below for all the changes made in this week's release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Added functionality for injecting ASCII text via SC-3000 keyboard.
* Added "Hardware | Paste Clipboard" option to MG-Windows.
* During paste, replacing backslash with slash, underscore with minus.
* Swapped YEN and AT keys.

Have fun!
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Post Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 7:08 pm
Hello, All!

I have released MasterGear 4.9, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, SG-1000, and SC-3000 emulator for Windows and Linux:

https://fms.komkon.org/MG/ -- homepage
https://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG49-Windows-bin.zip -- free Windows binary
https://fms.komkon.org/MG/MG49-Ubuntu-x86-bin.tgz -- free Linux binary

The new MasterGear makes most command line options work on Windows, adds optional frame rate display, and fixes Windows sound initialization, among other things. The Android version of MasterGear is currently on $2.99 sale at Google Play:

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

If you like MasterGear on the desktop, please, consider buying the Android version to support further MasterGear development. See below for all the changes made in this week's release.

ALL CHANGES:
* Fixed audio randomly not working on MG-Windows startup.
* Added "Video | Show Framerate" menu option to MG-Windows.
* Most command line options should now work in MG-Windows.
* Increased synchronization timer precision in MG-Windows.
* Added "-fps" command line option to MG-Linux.
* Added "-4x3" command line option to MG-Linux.

Have fun!
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MasterGear 4.9 for Android
Post Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 3:09 pm
Hello, All!

I've released MasterGear 4.9 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

This release is based on the MasterGear 4.9 for Windows and Linux, published earlier this week. It fixes saving in-game save files (.SAV) and a few other things. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

Also, MasterGear is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week. See below for all the changes.

ALL CHANGES:
* Based on the latest MasterGear 4.9 sources.
* Fixed saving battery-back memory files (.SAV).
* Now only saving screenshot when saving state.
* Fixed saving states with a hardware key.

Have fun!
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Post Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 7:22 pm
MasterGear is on $2.99 sale at Google Play this week:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fms.mg
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MasterGear 4.9.1 for Android
Post Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 4:04 pm
Hello, All!

I've released MasterGear 4.9.1 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

This release fixes a few bugs and adds Chinese translation. Newer AndroidTV devices (Android 10+) should now be supported. If you are experiencing any issues accessing files on an AndroidTV device, please, let me know. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file to your Downloads folder:

https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

ALL CHANGES:
* 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.
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Post Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2021 10:22 pm
Hello, All!

I've released MasterGear 4.9.2 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

The new release targets Android 11 (SDK-30 API) and fixes a bunch of issues, including virtual gamepad on Android 12 devices and assigning gamepad buttons to keyboard keys. Several possible crashes and a security issue when unpacking .ZIP files have also been fixed. Finally, there is now support for newer AndroidTV devices.

Please, note that the method to get cheats back has changed in this version. As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file and CLICKING ON IT in the File Selector:

https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

ALL CHANGES:
* Hopefully fixed virtual gamepad issues on Android 12.
* Fixed gamepad button assignments to keyboard keys.
* Fixed vulnerability when unzipping files, as reported by Google.
* Fixed state files not getting deleted when requested.
* Fixed possible crash when unpausing app during exit sequence.
* Fixed possible crash in the State Exchange.
* 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).

Have fun!
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Post Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2022 1:06 am
Hello, All!

I've released MasterGear 4.9.3 for Android, a new version of my Sega MasterSystem, GameGear, and SG-1000 emulator:

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

The new release applies the final fix to keyboard key assignments and no longer displays the complete folder path in the File Selector title. Just the folder name is shown instead.

As you remember, I had to disable cheat features to avoid Google staff banning MasterGear from the store. You can easily reenable cheats though by downloading this file and clicking on it in the File Selector:

https://fms.komkon.org/EmuAndroid/MasterGear-Cheats.zip

ALL CHANGES:
* 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.

Enjoy!
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