Category: Homebrew

Azahar – 2123.4-beta2: android: Fix rename + move behaviour for Google Play build (#1545)

Azahar Emu 2123.4-beta2 is live! 🎮

Android users—say goodbye to lost ROMs after renaming or moving files. The Google Play build now handles file operations just like the APK: rename, move, and keep your library clean without a hiccup. Even edge cases where source + dest paths look identical? Fixed. 🧹

✅ Android 10+ supported

✅ Google Play builds = APK-level reliability

✅ No more “Where did my ROM go?!” moments

Keep those collections tidy, retro warriors. 🕹️💙

#Azahar #3DSEmulation #HomebrewUpdate

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Lime 3DS Emulator – 2123.4-beta2: android: Fix rename + move behaviour for Google Play build (#1545)

Azahar Emu v2123.4-beta2 is live! 🎮

Android users—say goodbye to ROM chaos! The Google Play build now properly handles renaming and moving your game files. No more vanished cartridges or broken paths after a tidy-up 🙌

✅ What’s new:

• Fixed file system glitches when renaming/moving ROMs on Google Play builds
• Improved `android_storage` path handling so files stay where you put them

A quiet but huge win for collectors and library organizers. Your 3DS archive just got a whole lot more reliable.

Android-only fix—but oh, what a sweet one. 💾🕹️

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TsVitch – v0.3.1

Hey retro rebels! 🎮📺

TsVitch v0.3.1 just dropped — your Switch-turned-TV just got smoother and more reliable.

What’s new?

• ✅ Fixed event subscription leaks in HomeLive — no more ghost processes crashing your NDS binge sessions!
• 🔐 Added GITHUB_TOKEN support for cleaner, more stable asset fetching.
• 🛠️ Under-the-hood stability tweaks — runs cleaner on real hardware and emulators.

Still the same delightful “flip channels like it’s 2003” vibe — just with fewer crashes and more chill. 🍿

Works flawlessly on DS, DSi, and 3DS. Keep those cartridges warm!

Next up? Custom homebrew channels… 👀

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TsVitch – Release v0.3.0

🚨 TsVitch v0.3.0 just dropped! 🎮📺

Your Switch just became the ultimate retro IPTV box!

• 📥 Download & save shows offline — multi-threaded speed means faster saves, no more waiting.
• 📺 Xtream Codes support — plug in your playlist and stream like it’s 2024.
• ⏯️ Auto-resume playback — crash mid-episode? No problem, it picks up right where you left off.
• 🚫 Live stream downloads blocked — finally, no more accidental 2-hour downloads of soccer matches.
• 🚀 4.5x faster channel loading — flip through channels like a pro, not a snail.
• 💾 Smarter caching + leaner memory use = runs smoother on older hardware.
• 👥 New Contributors & Sponsors section — big thanks to the crew keeping this alive!
• 📻 Ad fallbacks now skip cleanly — no more frozen screens when ads misbehave.

Perfect for retro streamers who want modern perks without losing that classic Switch charm.

Grab the update on GitHub — your playlist just leveled up! 🎉

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sys-patch – Sys-patch version 1.5.9

🚨 sys-patch v1.5.9 just dropped — and it’s a quiet hero update! 🎮

Fixed the eternal spinning circle bug when launching games with fake Nintendo profiles (looking at you, Linkalho users). No more stuck loaders — just smooth boots.

Patches renamed for clarity 🏷️ — easier to spot what’s doing what in your config.

✨ NEW: ips-beta patches!

→ Grab ‘em here: https://github.com/borntohonk/sys-patch/releases/tag/v1.5.9-ips-beta

Experimental, but promising! Testers needed — report bugs, wins, or weirdness.

Still use sigpatches alongside it — sys-patch is your safety net, not a replacement.

16KiB RAM? 50KiB storage? Yep. Silent. Reliable. Pure CFW magic. 💙

Test it. Tweak it. Keep those Switches alive! 🛠️

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Mesa Turnip driver – v26.0.0 – Revision 7

🚨 Mesa Turnip v26.0.0 (Rev 7) just dropped! 🎮

Big win for Android emulators & Steam Deck fans: Mesa now proudly shouts “DECK_EMU” — meaning games like Hades, Celeste, or Dead Cells won’t kick you out with “unsupported GPU” errors anymore! 🚫💻

🔧 What’s new & pro tips:

• ✅ Adreno 710/720 users: Use Gmem driver in Winlator — disable “sysmem”, enable “gmem” via `TU_DEBUG=gmem`
• 📱 All Android emulators: Gmem still the king for performance & stability
• 💥 One UI glitches? Set `FD_DEV_FEATURES=enable_tp_ubwc_flag_hint=1` to fix rendering artifacts
• 🚀 Upstream Mesa fixes = smoother FPS, fewer crashes, better memory handling

⚠️ Still using the old autotuner? Stick with v25.3.0 if you need that version — this one’s all about the Deck ID magic!

Shoutout to Karmjit, Connor, StevenMXP & the Mesa crew — you’re keeping Turnip alive and kicking! 🙌

Now go run modern indie gems on your retro rig — Hades won’t quit you mid-run anymore. 💪

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YARG – YARG v0.13.2

🚨 YARG v0.13.2 just dropped and it’s a BANGER! 🎸🥁

• HIDrogen crashes? GONE. Riffmaster finally plays nice — no more sudden shutdowns mid-solo!
• YARC Launcher venues are LIVE — Download songs, play them, rock out. All synced up!
• ⚠️ Pro tip: Avoid portable builds! Fancy venue characters? Only fully supported in nightly builds via the launcher.
• Official setlists, seamless updates — the launcher is your one-stop rock shop. 💥

No more fiddling with files. Just launch, play, and crush it.

👉 Grab the update via YARC Launcher now!

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Azahar – 2123.4-beta1

Azahar just dropped 2123.4-beta1 — quiet update, big win! 💪

• ✅ Fixed a missing import in `MainActivity.kt` — no more crashes on launch!
• 📱 Android-only for now, but perfect for your tablet or old 3DS-style rig.
• 💡 Beta polish = stable, smooth upgrades for current users.

No flashy graphics or new cores… just clean, reliable code keeping the dream alive. 🕹️

Keep those cartridges spinning — and your builds updated!

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Lime 3DS Emulator – 2123.4-beta1

Hey homebrew crew! 🎮

Azahar Emulator just dropped 2123.4-beta1 — quiet update, big impact!

✅ Fixed a sneaky missing import in `MainActivity.kt` — that means smoother Android launches and fewer random crashes. No flashy new features… but stability? That’s the real win.

Still rocking that old Pixel or Pi? Good — no platform changes, just cleaner, more reliable code under the hood.

ROMs ready? 👀 Next update might bring actual new cores… stay tuned!

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Azahar – Azahar 2123.3

Azahar 2123.3 just dropped, and it’s a game-changer for Android 3DS emulators! 📱✨

• Fixed that pesky Vulkan crash when disconnecting a secondary display—now it handles screen changes like a pro.
• Smoother dual-screen performance across all Android devices—no more glitchy windows or misaligned touch zones.
• macOS users: Pre-built binaries now optimized for macOS 15 Sequoia + Xcode 16 (Intel & Apple Silicon both covered).
• Clang 21 builders: fmt updated to v12.0.0—compilation headaches? Gone.

Polish on point, zero downtime. Keep those 3DS classics running buttery-smooth! 🕹️💛

Check it out on GitHub—contributions welcome, Discord buzzing with updates!

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