Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator 5.9.6

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Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator - The most complete Sinclair ZX Spectrum and Sam Coupe emulator for Android.

Speccy is a Sinclair ZX Spectrum home computer emulator. It runs software written for Sinclair ZX Spectrum 16k, 48k, 128k, +2, +2A, +3, Timex Sinclair, Sam Coupe, Pentagon, and Skorpion home computers. Features:

* Specifically optimized for Android devices, using ARM assembler and running at the same speed as a real Spectrum.
* Full screen portrait mode emulation, with options for simulating TV scanlines and fuzzy TV display.
* Records soundtrack to MIDI files.
* Includes both physical and touch screen keyboard support.
* Includes NetPlay functionality for playing over local network or Internet.
* Includes WorldOfSpectrum.org software archive browser.

* Supports snapshots (*.sna, *.z80).
* Supports loading from tapes (*.tap, *.tzx files), with authentic tape sounds.
* Supports TR-DOS and a variety of other disk image formats (*.trd, *.scl, *.fdi, *.dsk).
* Supports 128k and Fuller sound chips.

* Emulates Cursor, Protek, AGF, Kempston, and Sinclair Interface II joysticks, using touch screen, physical keyboard, or accelerometer.
* Emulates Kempston mouse.
* Emulates ZX Printer and other printers.

* Supports GoogleTV devices running Android 4.x (Jelly Bean), such as LG G2/G3.
* Supports Moga, iCade, Nyko PlayPad, and other Bluetooth and USB gamepads.
* Supports Xperia Play gaming buttons.

This is the premium, full-featured, ad-free version of Speccy. It includes fully functional World of Spectrum software repository browser, not found in the free version.

Speccy package itself does not contain any Spectrum programs. You should place your own Spectrum files onto the SD card before running Speccy.

Please, do not run any software you do not own with Speccy. The author cannot and will not tell you where to find free Spectrum programs.

Please, report any encountered problems here:

http://groups.google.com/group/emul8

About Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator

Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator is a paid app for Android published in the Arcade list of apps, part of Games & Entertainment.

The company that develops Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator is Garage Research Emulators. The latest version released by its developer is 5.9.6. This app was rated by 4 users of our site and has an average rating of 3.0.

To install Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator on your Android device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2023-08-22 and was downloaded 96 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator as malware as malware if the download link to com.fms.speccy.deluxe is broken.

How to install Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator on your Android device:

Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to Google Play.
Once the Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator is shown in the Google Play listing of your Android device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the Install button located below the search bar and to the right of the app icon.
A pop-up window with the permissions required by Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator will be shown. Click on Accept to continue the process.
Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator will be downloaded onto your device, displaying a progress. Once the download completes, the installation will start and you'll get a notification after the installation is finished.

Program Details

General
Publisher	Garage Research Emulators
Released Date	2023-08-22
Languages	English

Category
Category	Games & Entertainment
Subcategory	Arcade

System requirements
Operating systems	android

Download information
File size
Total downloads	96

Pricing
License model	Paid
Price	$4.99

Version History

Here you can find the changelog of Speccy+ ZX Spectrum Emulator since it was posted on our website on 2017-01-05. The latest version is 5.9.6 and it was updated on soft112.com on 25 March, 2024. See below the changes in each version:

version 5.9.6

posted on 2023-08-22

* Switched to Android-33 SDK (Android 13).
* Switched to Google Mobile Services 4.3.14.
* Now using bundle distribution (required by Google).

version 5.9.5

posted on 2022-12-19

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

version 5.9.4

posted on 2022-01-31

* Another fix to gamepad assignments to keyboard keys.
* Now showing folder name at the title instead of complete path.
* Now disabling keyboard options if there is no keyboard.

version 5.9.2

posted on 2021-09-16

* Fixed resetting emulation after selecting a new hardware model.
* Added Chinese translation made by David Chen.
* Added "Settings | Emulation | AY8910 PSG" option (on by default).
* Added "Settings | Emulation | ULA+ Video" option (on by default).
* Refactored Spectrum-specific settings mechanism.

version 5.9.1

posted on 2021-04-26

* Fixed running tape with auto-load and fast-load both enabled.
* Fixed emulation running too fast with wave-to-melody enabled.
* Toggling MIDI logging also toggles melodic sound conversion.
* Refactored audio rendering code.

version 5.9

posted on 2021-03-29

* Based on latest Speccy 5.9 for Windows and Linux sources.
* Fixed higher framerate when using 48kHz audio sampling rate.
* Fixed some .Z80 snapshots not loading when IF1.ROM is missing.
* Fixed loading Pentagon .Z80 snapshots.
* Fixed tape startup when auto-loading tapes.
* No longer reading joystick configuration from .SZX files.
* Scrolling in File Selector has become much more responsive.
* Now only saving screenshot when saving state.
* Fixed saving states with a hardware key.

version 5.8.1

posted on 2021-03-04

* Based on latest Speccy 5.8 for Windows and Linux sources.
* Fixed tape not starting when auto-loading.
* Added initial support for Spectaculator snapshot files (.SZX).
* Added internal menu option to save .SZX snapshots.
* Preserving custom color entries when changing palette setting.
* Preserving Sam Coupe colors when changing palette setting.
* Saving "Settings | Hardware | Palette" option.

version 5.6.2

posted on 2021-02-04

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

version 5.6.1

posted on 2021-01-11

* Fixed compatibility with Android 4.2/4.3.
* Fixed leaked dialog window on app exit.
* Added rounded corners to legacy icons.
* Fixed some .Z80 files not loading due to missing Interface I ROM.
* Fixed problem loading truncated .TRD files.
* Fixed several crash sources that popped up after refactoring.
* Fixed handling of spaces and parentheses in "content://" URIs.

version 5.6

posted on 2020-12-28

* Based on latest Speccy 5.6 for Windows and Linux sources.
* Fixed some .Z80 files not loading due to missing Interface I ROM.
* Fixed problem loading truncated .TRD files.
* 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.
* Fixed list of volumes in "Change Folder" dialog.

version 5.5

posted on 2020-10-29

* Based on latest Speccy 5.5 for Windows/Linux.
* Added proper Sam Coupe screen mode #3 display.
* Added support for more raw disk image formats.
* Added handling of cases where .SAD disk image has .DSK extension.
* Added internal menu options for saving .SAD disk images.
* Added simple CPU-based linear scaling algorithm.
* Fixed reset when replacing disk image with LoadFile().
* Disabled all trapdoor-based devices in Sam Coupe mode.
* Fixed auto-loading disk images in Spectrum +3 mode.

version 5.4

posted on 2020-09-24

* Based on latest Speccy 5.4 for Windows and Linux sources.
* Added support for Sam Coupe Snapshot (.SCS) and disk image (.SAD) files.
* Added separate functions for loading and saving in default state format.
* Fixed palette changes between Sam Coupe and ZX Spectrum modes.
* Fixed palette updates when rewinding in Sam Coupe mode.
* Fixed light pen port, assuming no light pen for now.
* Fixed SAA1099 PSG sound.
* Fixed autoplay starting when loading a palette on ZX128.

version 5.2.5

posted on 2020-08-09

* Based on latest Speccy 5.2 for Windows and Linux sources.
* When parent folder not available, showing storage devices instead.
* 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 5.2.3

posted on 2020-06-28

* Fixed missing Spectrum 48kB virtual keyboard.
* Fixed State Exchange feature.
* Fixed Network Play feature.
* Fixed box art downloader.

version 5.2.2

posted on 2020-06-21

* World Of Spectrum website format changed again, breaking WoS Browser. Sorry for this, working to bring the browser back.
* As of now, WoS Browser will go directly to the website if it is unable to parse its contents.
* Fixed a crash when getting list of storage locations on some AndroidTVs.

version 5.2.1

posted on 2020-05-24

* Fixed World Of Spectrum integration, browser works again.
* Added list of available storage devices to "Change Folder" dialog.
* Added available storage devices to the top row in AndroidTV UI.
* Added "Disks" menu for floppy disk selection at runtime.
* Changed message indicating that Android denied a directory listing.

version 5.2

posted on 2020-03-16

* Added "Disks" menu for floppy disk selection at runtime.
* 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.
* Added a message dialog when directing users to Google Play.
* Fixed accidental crashes when exiting emulation.

version 5.1.15

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.
* Added a message dialog when directing users to Google Play.
* Fixed accidental crashes when exiting emulation.

version 5.1.13

posted on 2020-01-06

* ZX128 virtual keyboard arrows no longer require CSHIFT.
* Advanced Settings now switch to app folder when current folder unavailable.
* Advanced Settings will not allow to select unavailable folders.

version 5.1.12

posted on 2019-12-23

* Fixed double clicks starting two emulator instances.
* Fixed screen going blue on some Androids, such as Chromebooks.
* Fixed settings not being applied after changing them in Preferences.
* Now silencing PSG channels with Fnum=0.
* 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 5.1.11

posted on 2019-12-05

* Fixed screen going blue on some Androids, such as Chromebooks.
* Fixed settings not being applied after changing them in Preferences.
* Now silencing PSG channels with Fnum=0.
* 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 5.1.10

posted on 2019-11-18

* Now silencing PSG channels with Fnum=0.
* 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 5.1.9

posted on 2019-10-21

* App now requires Android 4.1+ (Jelly Bean) to run.
* Fixed virtual buttons getting too large or too small.
* 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 APIs.
* Switched to Firebase for reporting.
* Switched to Gradle 5.6.

version 5.1.8

posted on 2019-10-03

* 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.
* Restricted Search and Change Folder inputs to a single line.
* Speccy no longer auto-starts Speccy Deluxe if installed.
* Added 5ms and 10ms tactile feedback options.

version 5.1.7

posted on 2019-09-20

* Completely refactored File Selector code.
* Fixed gamepad button assignments.
* Added native 64bit Intel support.

version 5.1.6

posted on 2019-06-05

* Added new icons, including adaptive icons.
* Resetting emulation now puts the new computer model into effect.
* MIDI recordings now go to /sdcard/Speccy if current folder write-protected.

version 4.1.6

posted on 2016-12-01

* Inverted tape input bit (Billy Kid, etc).,* Fixed tape autostart when loading tapes in ZX128 mode.,* Added "Emulator | Invert Kempston Bits" option (Altered Beast).,* Optimized OpenGLES shaders used in scaling algorithms and filters.,* Added "Audio | Sampling Rate | Automatic" option for best available sound.,* Added options for 24kHz and 48kHz sampling rates.,* Always using optimal rate and buffer size when "Automatic" selected.,* Always hiding FAB buttons on devices with no touchscreen.

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