ColEm APK Version History

ColEm v5.6.5 APK (Latest Version APK)

► Updated: December 22, 2022

► What's New in Version 5.6.5:

* Switched to the latest DropBox SDK version.
* Switched to Android SDK 31 (Android 12).
* Switched to the JDK 11.

ColEm v5.6.4 APK (Old Version APK)

► Updated: February 10, 2022

► What's New in Version 5.6.4:

* 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.

ColEm v5.6.3 APK (Old Version APK)

► Updated: January 2, 2022

► What's New in Version 5.6.3:

* 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).

ColEm v5.6.2 APK (Old Version APK)

► Updated: October 4, 2021

► What's New in Version 5.6.2:

* 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.

ColEm v5.6.1 APK (Old Version APK)

► Updated: April 11, 2021

► What's New in Version 5.6.1:

* 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.

ColEm v5.6 APK (Old Version APK)

► Updated: March 21, 2021

► What's New in Version 5.6:

* Based on the latest ColEm 5.6 sources.
* 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.

ColEm v5.5.2 APK (Old Version APK)

► Updated: January 20, 2021

► What's New in Version 5.5.2:

* 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.

ColEm v5.5 APK (Old Version APK)

► Updated: December 16, 2020

► What's New in Version 5.5:

* 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.

ColEm v5.4 APK (Old Version APK)

► Updated: October 21, 2020

► What's New in Version 5.4:

* 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.

ColEm v5.3 APK (Old Version APK)

► Updated: September 9, 2020

► What's New in Version 5.3:

* 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.

ColEm v5 APK (Old Version APK)

► Updated: June 14, 2020

► What's New in Version 5:

* 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.

ColEm v4.8.3 APK (Old Version APK)

► Updated: January 31, 2020

► What's New in Version 4.8.3:

* 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.

ColEm v4.8.2 APK (Old Version APK)

► Updated: January 29, 2020

► What's New in Version 4.8.2:

* 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.

ColEm v4.7.4 APK (Old Version APK)

► Updated: November 20, 2019

► What's New in Version 4.7.4:

* Added standard AndroidTV search functionality.
* Enabled navigation with [DPAD_CENTER], [DELETE], and [ESCAPE] keys.
* Now ignoring repeated keypresses.

ColEm v4.7.3 APK (Old Version APK)

► Updated: October 23, 2019

► What's New in Version 4.7.3:

* 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.