Releases: Retroteck/xMU
Releases · Retroteck/xMU
1.5.0
xMU 1.5.0
Highlights
- SDK libraries updated.
- FIX: Improved multicore handling when connected to PC and the user cycles memory-units to prevent freezing.
- SD card speed improvements; some cards now reach ~0.91 MB/s on PC. Xbox will also see a marginal increase in speed.
IMPORTANT
If you notice any instability:
- Insert your SD card into your PC.
- Open the
SETTINGSfile with a text editor. - Change
sd_speed=AUTOtosd_speed=MED, then save and safely eject.
How to Update (v1.5.0)
- Hold Right Button → Settings → About → Update.
- Your device will enter bootloader mode and mount as a USB drive named
RPI-RP2. - Drag the downloaded
.uf2file onto theRPI-RP2drive. The device will reboot automatically.
Verify the version
- Hold Right Button → Settings → About → Version (shown immediately in the middle).
v1.3.2 – Performance & USB Fixes
What's New in v1.3.2
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Faster Memory Unit Creation
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Memory Unit (MU) file creation is now ~30% faster.
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Improved USB Compatibility
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USB descriptors now read properly, improving device detection.
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Minor UI Improvements
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Small interface cleanups and polish applied.
Thanks for continuing to test and provide feedback!
Mode and performance optimization.
Changelog
[1.3.0 Beta] - 2025-03-19
⚠ Beta Notice:
This version is a beta release and has not been fully tested. Expect potential issues, and feedback is welcome for improvements.
Added
- PC Mode: The SD card can now be directly accessed and manipulated from the host device.
- ⚠ Important: When formatting the SD card, cluster size is critical for performance.
- Minimum recommended cluster size: 16KB
- Recommended cluster size: 32KB
- Impacts: Smaller cluster sizes will directly affect SD card mounting time on the host. Additionally, all file transfer speeds (even in Legacy USB mode) are impacted by the SD card's cluster size.
- ⚠ Important: When formatting the SD card, cluster size is critical for performance.
Improved
- More thread-safe handling of files, improving overall stability and reliability.
- Minor optimizations to read/write commands for better performance.