Update On The Gp2xwiz.co.kr Site

[chickendung]

I'm starting to get worried about the screen tearing issue. If they say that using OpenGLES will solve the tearing, then why didn't they use it to fix tearing in the menu? Unless the menu can't be made with OpenGLES, then I don't see why they wouldn't use it, unless the OpenGLES fix doesn't fix anything at all.

 

[sam fisher]

I'm starting to get worried about the screen tearing issue. If they say that using OpenGLES will solve the tearing, then why didn't they use it to fix tearing in the menu? Unless the menu can't be made with OpenGLES, then I don't see why they wouldn't use it, unless the OpenGLES fix doesn't fix anything at all.

Because using OpenGL es to avoid the screen tearing takes time and money to implement perhaps?

 

[sbock]

I updated and although the menu seems to be rotated, or work around the tearing some how, the onboard games seem to still feature screen tearing. Well, the fenix ones at least.

Confirmed. Only the menu is affected.

 

[promisedplanet]

How do you do the upgrade of firmware again?

I don't understand what 'again' means, but you can upgrade by following instructions:

1. uncompress all files to root of your SD
2. insert your SD and turn on your Wiz (if you copy them through Wiz, then just turn off and on it again)
3. push B button when the upgrade popup appears
4. turn off you Wiz AGAIN and turn on it with holding the R shoulder button
5. when you can see the 'Update' screen, you can release R button
6. push B button when the upgrade popup dialogue. (your screen might be scrabbled for a while)

Little a bit wierd instruction, I suspect that step.3 can be skipped, but not sure, it is the GPH's instruction. (except step 6. the message box just appears again <_< "].[/quote]It seemed to me that my firmware update was completed after step 3, and steps 4-6 weren't necessary? The Settings->Information screen displays 1.0.1, anyway.

 

[jacksterson]

So uhm. Is it just me, or have I NEVER noticed ANY screen tearing on ANY of the menus, and I think you're all nuts? XD

 

[promisedplanet]

So uhm. Is it just me, or have I NEVER noticed ANY screen tearing on ANY of the menus, and I think you're all nuts? XD

I've seen some people report never seeing screen tearing, but I saw it pretty frequently with firmware version 1.0.0. Haven't seen it yet with version 1.0.1.

 

[fettouhi]

So uhm. Is it just me, or have I NEVER noticed ANY screen tearing on ANY of the menus, and I think you're all nuts? XD

I've seen some people report never seeing screen tearing, but I saw it pretty frequently with firmware version 1.0.0. Haven't seen it yet with version 1.0.1.

I see it in the boot splash screen right before the menu is loaded. Not that it matters but my boot splash screen is half the time it loads garbled and rotated.

Regards

André

 

[DjoeN]

Upated my wiz.

1. uncompress all files to root of your SD
2. insert your SD and turn on your Wiz
3. push B button when the upgrade popup appears (just follow on screen instructions)
4. Wiz reboots in Wiz menu

Now when you turn off your wiz and turn it back on, i got the scrambled/rotated wiz logo, so i did the following steps

5. Turn off you Wiz
6. Hold R and turn on Wiz
7. Release R when a pop-up windows appears about the update, no txt on it (no info on pressing buttons)
8. Waited, and wiz booted back into wiz menu
9. Rebooted wiz and updated agian the normal way (step 3 and 4)

Now my wiz boots normal, without scrambled/rotated wiz logo screen
Dunno if all steps are needed, but it worked for me this way

 

[sam fisher]

People already know how to update...

 

[fettouhi]

Now my wiz boots normal, without scrambled/rotated wiz logo screen
Dunno if all steps are needed, but it worked for me this way

I just repeated the latest steps you mentioned 5-9 and now my garbled splash screen is gone. Many thanks!

Regards

André

 

[jacksterson]

So can anyone explain in layman's terms what this new update does? And if its even worth it?

 

[sbock]

Do you read mittens post and the whole thread?

Improved Video playback performance

Is it worth to update? It's up to you to decide.
If you ask me, do it. There are some optimizations in it without any real regressions...

 

[jacksterson]

Do you read mittens post and the whole thread?

Improved Video playback performance

Is it worth to update? It's up to you to decide.
If you ask me, do it. There are some optimizations in it without any real regressions...


Ok, so just updated, and for anyone whos still iffy about it, I suggest it. No problems with themes, though there are a few new screens I'd like to get my hands on.

Anywho, the video playback is pretty perfect for me now, though music is still extremely laggy. I hope they update that next, I'd like to use my Wiz as a portable media player if I can.

Though, I really hope they add custom fonts in the next update. It would make skinning a lot easier.

 

[Ahua_Keren]

Oh come on guys, this is Wiz the retro machine, not PSP, worthy or not, they're not forcing you to upgrade so you can play the latest games.

So it's up to you now..

Me? Upgrading right away....

 

[iioo]

I just updated to the 1.01 firmware, the only issue I do not like is the interface is much slower then it used to be. I hope they can get the speed back up.

 

[b1ueskycomp1ex]

I just updated to the 1.01 firmware, the only issue I do not like is the interface is much slower then it used to be. I hope they can get the speed back up.

I'll take my chances on keeping the original firmware, because it doesn't seem to benefit anything otherwise. The interface is pretty slow as it is. =P