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# RetroDECK v0.9.2b 

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**Release date:** 2025-XX-XX

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## Steam Sync 2.0

Steam Sync Version 2.0 is here! This is the next step in the Steam Sync function.

- **Faster and Smarter**: The new version is much faster and smarter.
- **Two Sync Modes**:
    - **Automatic Steam Sync**: Sync ES-DE favorites to Steam automatically when RetroDECK quits. You can enable or disable this feature.
    - **Manual Steam Sync**: Perform a one-time manual sync of ES-DE favorites to Steam whenever you want.
- **New Tool**:
    - **Purge Steam Sync Shortcuts**: Perform a full Steam ROM Manager purge of all favorites in case things get messed up.
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## Backup Userdata 2.0

This new version the Backup Userdata tool now offers more modular backup options. 

for core user data and full or partial backups.

It also introduces an optional userdata backup prompt during the post-update process.





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## New Tool: Repair Paths

This function repairs RetroDECK paths without needing a full reset.

It will automatically attempt to fix common RetroDECK paths. 

If RetroDECK can't be found, it will ask the user to specify the location.


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## New Tool: Logging Level Changer

This tool lets you control how much information is logged in `retrodeck/logs`.

There are four levels:

- **Level 1: Default**: Logs only important information.
- **Level 2: Warnings**: Logs general warnings.
- **Level 3: Errors**: Logs detailed error messages.
- **Level 4: Debug**: Logs everything.

In the stable version of RetroDECK, the default is **Level 1: Default**.

In the unstable cooker builds, the default is **Level 4: Debug**.

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## Patch Notes

### RetroDECK Framework 

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**Added:**

- More functionality to SRM manifest sync including better handling for unfavorited games.
- Optional userdata backup prompt during post-update.
- `repair_paths` function introduced to fix paths without a full reset.

**Changed:**


- Improved `steam_sync` to handle unfavorited games better.
- Refactored `compress_game` to handle post-compression cleanup directly.
- Enhanced `find_compatible_games` logic and spelling.
- Moved `sanitize()` to `other_functions.sh` for better organization.
- Updated `backup_retrodeck_userdata` for a more efficient "core" backup.

**Fixed:**


- Corrected handling of realpath and basename with spaces.
- Improved path cleanup for spaces in folder names.
- Fixed broken symlink issue for internal logging folder.

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### RetroENGINE

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**Added:**

- Added `repair-paths` CLI option that calls the `repair_paths` function.

**Changed:**

- Added to `.png` and `.po` to `IGNORED_EXTENSIONS`. 

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### RetroDECK Classic (Zenity) Configurator

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**Added:**

- Compression Tool:
    - Improved multi-file compression logic.
    - Better cleanup argument for single-file and multi-file modes.
- **New Tools**: 
    - Repair Paths
    - Logging Level Changer
    - Steam Sync: Purge Steam Sync Shortcuts
- Added Backup Tool 2.0.
- Added Steam Sync 2.0.

    
**Changed:**

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**Fixed:**

- Entry flow issues in:
    - Compression Tool multi-file entry.
    - PortMaster entry.
- Steam Sync:
    - Fixed unnecessary Zenity dialogs during Steam Sync.
    - Resolved issues with SRM user configurations and new manifest sync type.

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