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ZenDeck – Changelog

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v0.1.6.9

May 15, 2026

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue that could cause ZenDeck to crash on startup when RTSS was not running.

v0.1.6.8

May 14, 2026

Added

  • Added server reporting for unhandled exceptions.

v0.1.6.7

May 13, 2026

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue where applying a Smart Profile did not update correctly with the widget, causing information from another profile to be sent as the current one.
  • Fixed an issue when applying profiles directly from the profile web page, both when ZenDeck was already running and when a new instance had to be started.

v0.1.6.6

May 10, 2026

Added

  • Added support for links inside each Smart Profile page, making it easier to apply a profile with a single click.

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue when handling exceptions.

v0.1.5.1

May 5, 2026

Added

  • Added automatic use of AutoPilot Dynamic TDP when a Smart Profile is managed by AutoPilot for Power and GPU settings, following the normal AutoPilot Dynamic TDP flow.

Improved

  • Improved the way Smart Profiles are rated/evaluated.

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue where the Performance profile was applying the TDP value from the Balanced profile.
  • Fixed an issue where changing the resolution could also change the refresh rate and apply a refresh rate different from the one selected by the user.
  • Fixed an issue when sending data to the AutoPilot Dynamic TDP model.
  • Fixed an issue where, after finishing a performance data capture and starting a new one, the completion message from the previous capture would remain visible.
  • Fixed an issue where the Steam login web overlay did not close automatically after detecting that the Steam authorization process had completed.
  • Fixed an issue when refreshing tokens after signing in with a Steam account, affecting Smart Profile sharing and token expiration retrieval.
  • Fixed an issue where the UI could still be interacted with while waiting for a game to launch.

v0.1.4.1

April 27, 2026

Added

  • Added Mouse Mode, accessible through the ZenDeck Pulse widget.
    This mode enables full mouse control using the controller:
    • Left stick → cursor movement
    • A button → left click
    • Right trigger → right click
    • Right stick → horizontal and vertical scrolling

Note: Mouse Mode requires ZenDeck Pulse v0.2.3.0 or later.

v0.1.3.23

April 27, 2026

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue installing a required driver (PawnIO) used for CPU temperature and power readings, which are essential for AutoPilot Dynamic TDP.

v0.1.3.8

April 26, 2026

Added

  • Added Windows Defender exclusion for C:\Program Files\ZenDeck to prevent blocking the WinRing0 driver, ensuring proper CPU readings for AutoPilot Dynamic TDP and TDP adjustments via RyzenAdj.
  • Added UI feedback for:
    • Missing SD card (disables Play button)
    • Games not launched yet (disables Smart Profiles)

Improved

  • Improved controller input responsiveness in the ZenDeck UI for the following devices:
    • ROG Ally
    • ROG Ally X
    • ROG Xbox Ally
    • ROG Xbox Ally X

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue where the battery indicator in the Home View appeared without values or fill when no real data was available.

v0.1.2.0

April 25, 2026

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue caused by a variable type change from integer to string, which only affected users updating from previous versions.

v0.1.1.0

April 19, 2026

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue where associating an SD card caused all games to be hidden, including those linked to other SD cards.

v0.1.0.26

April 11, 2026

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue when sharing Smart Profiles due to a variable type mismatch (integer to string).

v0.1.0.25

April 10, 2026

Added

  • Added a second widget: Smart Profiles.
    This widget enables sharing configurations for supported games and submitting performance reports to define expected performance per device.
  • Added community and recommended Smart Profiles listing, including:
    • AutoPilot Rating
    • Average FPS
    • Stability percentage
      Users can now easily select and apply a profile, with AutoPilot Smart Profiles handling the rest automatically.
  • Added in-app updates for ZenDeck through the Settings menu.
  • Introduced SD Card Cartridge System (inspired by Nintendo Switch).
    ZenDeck now detects removable SD cards and surfaces their installed games (Steam/Xbox) while the card is inserted.
    • Each card is assigned a unique .ZDCard identity manifest at its root.
    • Games are automatically removed from the UI when the card is ejected, without affecting actual play history.
    • Xbox titles installed from another device are properly identified.

Improved

  • Updated AutoPilot Dynamic TDP to use the new v3 model, improving stability and responsiveness when adjusting performance.
  • Improved communication between the ZenDeck Pulse widget (v0.2.0.0) and the launcher.
    Due to these changes, the updated widget requires the latest version of ZenDeck (v0.1.0.21+) and is not compatible with previous versions.

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue where Xbox games installed on removable storage devices were not being detected correctly and assigned a CardId.
  • Fixed an issue in ZenDeck Pulse where the target FPS could exceed the display refresh rate after a refresh rate change.
  • Removed automatic refresh rate adjustments when running on battery or during low FPS scenarios.
    ZenDeck now maintains the current refresh rate while AutoPilot Dynamic TDP handles performance tuning.

v0.0.1.80

February 16, 2026

Added

  • Added EA games scanning support.
    Games must be installed inside a folder whose name starts with "EA" (e.g., EA Games, EAGames, EA Folder, etc.) to be detected.
    The scan supports installations located on internal drives, secondary disks, and external storage devices.
  • Enabled Smart Profiles support for EA titles, with initial support for:
    • Need for Speed: Heat

Improved

  • Added a runtime check for Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
    If a second game instance is launched approximately 3 minutes after startup, ZenDeck automatically closes the duplicate instance while keeping the original running, preventing memory-related crashes caused by duplicate instances.

v0.0.1.75

February 13, 2026

Added

  • Added Power Options shortcut in Home View.
    Pressing B now opens a quick menu with options to suspend the device, shut it down, or exit ZenDeck.
  • Added a status bar in Home View displaying:
    • Current time
    • Battery percentage with color indicator
    • Charging status indicator when the device is plugged in
  • Added toast notifications for Smart Profiles:
    • A confirmation toast when a Smart Profile is successfully applied.
    • A notification when no Smart Profile is found and the game launches using its existing settings.

v0.0.1.70

February 3, 2026

Added

  • Added a dialog that notifies users when a game has not been launched yet and its configuration files are not available.
    The game needs to be run once before Smart Profiles can be applied on subsequent launches.
  • Added Smart Profiles support for games that store their configuration files in the same directory as the executable, such as God of War.

v0.0.1.65

January 2026

Fixed

  • Fixed an issue where AutoPilot Dynamic TDP stopped working after waking the device from sleep.
  • Fixed an issue where Dynamic TDP aggressively adjusted the target FPS after ~5 minutes of gameplay.
  • Fixed a bug where Battery Mode was triggering prematurely.
  • Fixed a crash in the metrics system caused by a null reference when reading GPU metrics.

Changed

  • Renamed AutoPilot+ to AutoPilot Smart Profiles to better reflect its scope and behavior.

Added

  • Proper detection of Legion Go 2, including correct power profiles and minimum/maximum TDP limits.

Notes

  • This release marks the start of publicly tracked changelogs for ZenDeck.
    Versions prior to this were part of early internal development.

v0.0.1.58

Early development build

Added

  • Introduced AutoPilot+ (now known as AutoPilot Smart Profiles).
  • Initial support for 5 games with automatic in-game configuration.
  • Improved Settings navigation so the ScrollView automatically follows the focused element when navigating with a controller.

Fixed

  • Fixed a localization issue where the label “Others” was still displayed in Spanish.
  • Fixed the Update Library button color to improve visibility and contrast.