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N-EMU v0.5.1 early development

Backup management and library checks

Check backup status by game and move saves as files. Earlier saves are kept, and missing game files can be reconnected.

Timeline dates and periods were reassigned to spread out the development history. They are not the dates changes were integrated into the app. These are pre-release development records. 0.1.0–0.8.3 are numbers assigned retrospectively to stages of early development. The app used version 0.1.0 throughout that period.

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  1. Backup status by game

    Compare a game's save data on your device with its backups on Drive.

  2. Compare different save states

    When the same slot holds different saves, compare their times, sizes and source devices to choose which one to keep.

  3. Keep earlier saves

    Overwriting a slot keeps a limited number of earlier saves. Choose one from the list to go back to it.

  4. Transfer saves as files

    Export a selected game's save data as a file and import it on another device. Game files are excluded; save states require matching games and core versions.

  5. Give backup devices a name

    Give devices in the backup list recognizable names. Aliases are kept only on the current device.

  6. Autosaves from other devices

    Check each device's autosave and save time, then choose where to resume.

  7. Backup progress and cancellation

    See which game's saves are being transferred and cancel during the transfer.

  8. Retry only failed backups

    Leave completed items alone and retry just the failed transfers.

  9. Check transfer size before backup

    See the item count and total size before starting a transfer.

  10. Backup operation history

    Review the results of backups and restores run on this device.

  11. A warning when device times differ

    A notice appears if a save time is unknown or far in the future. Check the date and time on both devices.

  12. Clean up old Drive saves

    Manually load the list of app-created saves on the cleanup screen. Select items and confirm again to move them to Drive's trash.

  13. Compress saves for transfer

    Save data is compressed to reduce the size of files sent to Drive.

  14. Use a game screenshot as a cover

    Capture the current game screen and use it as its library cover.

  15. Reconnect a missing game file

    If a game file is missing, import the same file again and reconnect it to the existing game.

  16. Check library files

    Find and report missing or changed game files.

  17. Import progress

    Track progress and cancel while multiple files are being imported.

  18. Import results for each file

    See which games were added and which files had problems.

  19. Game information and notes

    Check game and save-data sizes and backup status. Add notes for each game.

  20. Import games from ZIP files

    Android

    Import a ZIP containing a single game file directly. PSP games must be extracted before import.

  21. Import through Android's share menu

    Android

    Send game files to N-EMU from another app's Open or Share menu.

  22. Rewind gameplay

    Enable rewind on a supported system to return to a recent moment.

  23. Settings for each game

    Set display and controls per game. Options you do not override follow the defaults.

  24. Remap controller buttons

    Choose which game input each controller button triggers. Assignments can differ by system or game.

  25. Control menus with a controller

    Select and activate menu items with a controller, without touching the screen.

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