Version History
Here you can find the changelog of ColEm - ColecoVision Emulator since it was posted on our website on 2014-06-13.
The latest version is 5.6.7 and it was updated on soft112.com on 01 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 5.6.7
posted on 2023-09-06
* Switched to Android-33 SDK (Android 13).
* Switched to Google Mobile Services 4.3.14.
* Now using bundle distribution (required by Google).
version 5.6.5
posted on 2022-12-22
* Switched to the latest DropBox SDK version.
* Switched to Android SDK 31 (Android 12).
* Switched to the JDK 11.
version 5.6.4
posted on 2022-02-11
* 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.
version 5.6.3
posted on 2022-01-02
* 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.
* Now targeting Android 11 (SDK-30).
version 5.6.2
posted on 2021-10-05
* 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 5.6.1
posted on 2021-04-12
* Added "Settings | Hardware | Spinner #X" config options.
* Enabled spinners emulation by touching the screen.
* Fixed vertical coordinate processing by spinners.
* Now switching between ColecoVision and Adam modes when loading ROMs.
* Disabled querying content providers for auxiliary files to improve performance.
* Scrolling in File Selector has become much more responsive.
version 5.5.2
posted on 2021-01-21
* Based on the latest ColEm 5.5 sources.
* Made VDP compute 5th sprite status even when not drawing a screen.
* The recent Uridium port to ColecoVision works now.
* Fixed compatibility with Android 4.2/4.3.
* 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.
* Fixed leaked dialog window on app exit.
* Added rounded corners to legacy icons.
version 5.5.1
posted on 2020-12-31
* Refactored app to comply with Google's latest ban on file I/O.
* 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 5.5
posted on 2020-12-17
* 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 5.4
posted on 2020-10-22
* Based on the latest ColEm 5.4 sources.
* Refactored scaling and special effects framework.
* Added separate option for linear image interpolation.
* Added CPU-based simple linear interpolation algorithm.
* Made multiple fixes to Box Art Downloader.
* Reorganized built-in configuration menu.
* Added built-in menu options for saving printer and MIDI outputs.
* Added built-in menu for hardware model and options.
* Added built-in menu for Adam disks and tapes.
version 5.3
posted on 2020-09-09
* Based on the latest ColEm 5.3 sources.
* Refactored scaling and special effects framework.
* Added separate option for linear image interpolation.
* Made multiple fixes to Box Art Downloader.
* Reorganized built-in configuration menu.
* Added built-in menu options for saving printer and MIDI outputs.
* Added built-in menu for hardware model and options.
* Added built-in menu for Adam disks and tapes.
version 5.2
posted on 2020-07-30
* Based on the latest ColEm 5.2 sources.
* When parent folder not available, showing storage devices instead.
* Made multiple fixes to Box Art Downloader.
* Reorganized built-in configuration menu.
* Added built-in menu options for saving printer and MIDI outputs.
* Added built-in menu for hardware model and options.
* Added built-in menu for Adam disks and tapes.
* Fixed built-in menu palette selection.
version 5.1
posted on 2020-07-02
* Based on the latest ColEm 5.1 sources.
* Fixed stray crash on AndroidTV when obtaining the list of storage devices.
* Fixed State Exchange feature.
* Fixed Network Play feature.
* Fixed box art downloader.
* Coleco Adam emulation is now fully operational.
* Added support for Adam disk (.DSK) and tape (.DDP) files.
* Added "Settings | Emulation | Coleco Adam" option.
* Added "Settings | Emulation | Keyboard" options.
version 5.0
posted on 2020-06-15
* Based on the latest ColEm 5.0 sources.
* Coleco Adam emulation is now fully operational.
* Added support for Adam disk (.DSK) and tape (.DDP) files.
* Added "Settings | Emulation | Coleco Adam" option.
* Added "Settings | Emulation | Keyboard" options.
* 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 4.8.3
posted on 2020-02-01
* 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.
* Fixed accidental crashes when exiting emulation.
version 4.8.1
posted on 2020-01-09
* Added support for .BIN file extension.
* Fixed display of .COL and .BIN files in the File Selector.
* Advanced Settings now switch to app folder when current folder unavailable.
* Advanced Settings will not allow to select unavailable folders.
version 4.8
posted on 2019-12-11
* Based on the portable ColEm 4.8 sources.
* Fixed state saves for games using SRAM.
* Fixed wrong SRAM contents being saved.
* Fixed SGM AY8910 wave effects.
* Now muting AY8910 channels when Fnum is set to 0.
* Now updating sound every 8 scanlines.
* Added support for .COL file extension.
* Fixed double clicks starting two game instances on some devices.
* Fixed screen going blue on some Androids, such as Chromebooks.
version 4.7.4
posted on 2019-11-21
* Added standard AndroidTV search functionality.
* Enabled navigation with [DPAD_CENTER], [DELETE], and [ESCAPE] keys.
* Now ignoring repeated keypresses.
version 4.7.3
posted on 2019-10-24
* App now requires Android 4.1+ (Jelly Bean) to run.
* 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.
* Switched to AndroidX and Firebase APIs.
* Switched to Gradle 5.6.
version 4.7.2
posted on 2019-10-09
* Added completely new, modern AndroidTV interface.
* Please, email me if you encounter any issues with the new AndroidTV UI.
* Fixed virtual buttons getting too large or too small.
* Now properly wiping current screenshot when box art downloaded.
* Added 5ms and 10ms tactile feedback options.
* ColEm will not auto-start ColEm Deluxe if both are installed.
version 4.7.1
posted on 2019-09-23
* Completely refactored File Selector code.
* Fixed gamepad button assignments.
* Fixed box art not showing up after download.
* Added native 64bit Intel support.
version 4.7
posted on 2019-05-27
* Now using latest ColEm 4.7 source code.
* Fixed sprite collision code to take into account early-sync flag.
* Fixed scoring in the Carnival bear scene.
* MIDI recordings now go to /sdcard/ColEm if current folder write-protected.
* Added new icons, including adaptive icons.
version 4.2.3
posted on 2018-01-17
* Fixed native crash when saving state.
* Fixed several other possible sources of native crashes.
* Fixed desktop icon placement.
* Fixed crash when passing "file://" URI via desktop icon.
* Fixed high frequency PSG noise (dynamite sounds in HERO).
* Fixed DropBox crash when app folder has subfolders.
* Any virtual (android-16) and disabled (android-27) devices are ignored.
* Switched to the latest android-27 SDK.
* Now using Android build tools version 27.0.2.
version 3.8.5
posted on 2016-12-12
* 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.
version 2.6.21
posted on 2013-04-17
Several fixes and updates