At a glance
- Latest version
- v2.1.21 (74)
- Updated
- Oct 29, 2024 (1 year ago)
- APK size
- 6.2 MB
- Requires
- Android 2.3+ (API 9)
- CPU support
- x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy), ARM 32-bit
- Category
- Tools (app)
- Listed since
- Aug 12, 2019 (at least)
- Permissions
- 5 (2 sensitive)
- Developer contact
- [email protected]
- Privacy
- Developer's privacy policy
About this APK
aFreeBox is an app by Gene in the Tools category, listed since at least August 2019. It includes native code only for x86 32-bit, ARM (legacy) and ARM 32-bit, so it won't run on 64-bit-only phones such as recent Pixels.
It asks for 5 permissions, 2 of them sensitive: read shared storage and modify shared storage.
Ratings
Ratings from users of the source store — not collected or verified by AAPKs.
What's new in v2.1.21
2.1.21
* Add Intel x86 build
* Fix crash with OI Intents (OI Notepad) to allow editing of manual conf files
* SB16 fixes
* Fix for Hexx game
Description
From the listing uploaded by “catappult”.
A completely free port of the latest SVN version of DosBox using the same core engine as Dos Box Turbo.
Please read our Getting Started Guide to understand how to load games ( http://goo.gl/aTDElz ).
FEATURES:
★ Voodoo 3dfx Glide Support
★ Pentium MMX Instructions!
★ Full analog controller support (mouse and joystick emulation) [Android 3.1+]
★ Support for playing many Windows 9x games!
★ MIDI Sound Emulation
★ Sliding "QuickMenu"
★ Transparent Hide-able ActionBar
★ Mappable Virtual On-Screen Buttons
★ Based upon latest DOSBOX SVN
★ Universal Button/Controller Support (Wii, Xbox360, Game Gripper, PS3, Xperia Play controllers and more!).
★ Game Profiles Manager
★ Absolute Finger & Pointer tracking, use DOS applications intuitively on a touch screen! (experimental)
★ Gestures Support
★ Customize DOS Game Covers/Icons in Profile Manager
★ Use DPAD and Optical Trackpad as mouse/joystick.
★ Virtual Mouse emulation mode, with left & right click!
★ Mappable hardware & virtual buttons.
★ Virtual Multi-Touch *Analog* Joystick emulation!
★ Switch to portrait or landscape mode without restart!
★ Multiple Stretch/Scaling options.
★ Supports external USB/Bluetooth mice & joysticks [Android 3.1+]
★ Supports Right Click on Trackpads & mice. [Android 4.0+]
★ Full ASUS Transformer keyboard & trackpad support.
★ Nvidia Shield support!
★ Can be used with any 3rd Party Keyboard replacement to emulate DPAD or Cursor Keys (our GamePad, or HackersKeyboard is recommended).
★ Full Jelly Bean (JB) and Lollipop support (Android 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.0).
To Enable Cursor/Arrow Keys:
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Use any 3rd party Android Input Method (Keyboard) replacement. Highly recommend the free HackersKeyboard, which supports transparency, cursor keys and Function Keys or you can try the Free 'GamePad' keyboard. With aFreeBox, there is no need to pay extra for virtual cursor keys and/or gamepads.
FAQ:
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Q. Where is the settings button?? (or How can I access the settings menu)?
A. You have three easy ways of accessing the Settings Menu.
1. From Landscape Mode: from close to the top margin, swipe down to show the ActionBar. From the action bar, you can access the settings menu as well as many other options.
2. From Portrait Mode: The actionbar will always be visible, and you can just access the settings menu by clicking the (3 dots) at the top.
3. From either Portrait or Landscape: Place your finger near the left margin and swipe right, you'll have access to the DosBox QuickMenu.
Q. Wheres the FAQ?
A: http://goo.gl/0HaF5
Q. Whats the difference between Dos Box Turbo and aFreeBox?
A: The biggest difference is FreeBox is compiled using the free Android NDK toolchain, while Dos Box Turbo utilizes a proprietary, highly optimizing toolchain for compilation. Also DosBox Manager will NOT work with aFreeBox. For a full list of differences, see:
https://sites.google.com/site/dosboxfree/home
Security & authenticity
Security rating: Trusted
Signing certificate
- Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on May 8, 2015.
- Certificate issued to “realtynode” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Store checks and file details
- Developer signature verified May 8, 2015
- Validated against Google Play May 8, 2015
- Antivirus scan passed Nov 24, 2020
- Signed byCN=Gene Ruebsamen, OU=com, O=realtynode, L=Huntington Beach, ST=CA, C=US
- Signing certificate (SHA-1)F7:24:28:17:0E:79:63:62:06:E9:AD:05:9C:7D:B5:C7:7B:39:C6:55
- File MD5ee7097aadf0b283293ff1ef7e0bd2a42
- Uploaded by “catappult” Platinum tier · 1,377 followers · uploading since 2018
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Permissions (5)
aFreeBox requests 5 permissions, 2 of them sensitive.
- Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
- Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
- Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
- View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Required hardware & features
- Touchscreen android.hardware.touchscreen
aFreeBox APK: questions and answers
Can I install this APK over the version I already have?
Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.
Is the aFreeBox APK safe?
No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is ee7097aadf0b283293ff1ef7e0bd2a42.
