New Update G-Helper: Lightweight Armoury Crate alternative for Asus laptops

[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.123 released

• (Hot)Fixed exception at Fans+Power with XGM connected #1303
• Added support for custom commands with arguments for bindings #1292
• Added option to "calibrate" (measure) max fan speed for custom fan curves (only for supported models) #1279
• Pre-entered max fan speeds for numerous devices #1279
• After first activation of XGM 6850M, app will remember it and next time use "special" activation command that prevents 100W cap #729 (comment)
• Improved custom fan curves settings for M16 2023

Release GHelper v0.123 · seerge/g-helper

(Hot)Fixed exception at Fans+Power with XGM connected #1303 Added support for custom commands with arguments for bindings #1292 Added option to "calibrate" (measure) max fan speed for custom fan cu...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.126 released

Changes since last final release 0.123

• Ultimate / Standard (MUX) switch support for Vivobooks #1301
• Support for ROG Strix Impact II (P506) #1362 (thanks @IceStormNG )
• Added "new" touchpad toggle method that should also work on TUF devices #1313
• App will disable "Power Mode" dropdown under Fans+Power and won't even try to change windows power mode when windows has "Battery Saver" enabled.
• Improved Multi-zone switch and added HDR detection #1319
• Removed unsupported bindigns for Z13 ARCNM edition #1341
• Added Z13 devices to the list of models that support "Eco mode fix" #1343
• Corrected custom fan settings for M16 2023 ("fix" from 0.123 will apply only for models with old bios)

Release GHelper v0.126 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.123 Ultimate / Standard (MUX) switch support for Vivobooks #1301 Support for ROG Strix Impact II (P506) #1362 (thanks @IceStormNG 👑 ) Added "new" touchpad toggl...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.129 released

Changes since last final release 0.126

• Button to do one time charge to 100% w/o changing current charge limit #1390
• Support for TUF Gaming M5 Mouse (thanks @IceStormNG) #1414
• Improved app window UX a bit #1407 (thanks @nopeless)
• Automatic update of startup task if app executable was moved to other location #1410
• Fn-lock tweak for FX506IC #1413
• Removed unsupported RGB modes for some devices #1428 #1425 #1420
• Option to bind G-Helper window to any macro key #1389
• Auto refresh tweaks #1395
• Incomplete fan curve crash #1396
• Anime Matrix tweaks
• Fn-lock tweak for FX506IC and FX506LH
• Custom hotkey combinations support for macro keys #1386

Release GHelper v0.129 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.126 Button to do one time charge to 100% w/o changing current charge limit #1390 Support for TUF Gaming M5 Mouse (thanks @IceStormNG) #1414 Improved app window U...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.134 released

Changes since last final release 0.126

• Added Ambient backlight mode for keyboard (thanks to @DLdota) #1582
• Fixed "Keystone" backlight on Strix Scar models #1615
• Fixed Fn-lock behavior on Vivobooks #1596
• Fixed triple-key binding for macro-buttons #1608
• ROG key binding for DUO models #1560
• Fixed backlight control on Z13 #1616
• Fix for (sometimes) not working hotkeys on Z13 #1547
• Improved keyboard detection on Z13 #1581
• Option to set only GPU clock limit when clock offsets are default #1557
• Removed logo/lid backlight checkboxes for G512LI #1575
• Removed RGB color selection for FX516P #1571
• Auto turn off 100% charge option when battery is fully charged #1485
• Touchpad toggle tweaks #1504
• Shift + Fn + F7/F8 for screenpad control #1491
• Shift + SceenpadKey Sceenpad toggle hotkey support #1450

Please note : new Ambient backlight mode can use some CPU resources as it needs to measure your screen color multiple times a second and update keyboard backlight accordingly

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Lightweight Armoury Crate alternative for Asus laptops. Control tool for ROG Zephyrus G14, G15, G16, M16, Flow X13, Flow X16, TUF, Strix, Scar and other models - seerge/g-helper

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.140 released

Changes since last final release 0.137

• Separated power limit sliders - SPL / SPPT (for AMD) or PL1 / PL2 (for Intel) #1729
• Support for ASUS TUF M3 Gen II and ROG Chakram Core (P511) (thanks @IceStormNG ) #1762
• Custom colors in Aura color-picker will be saved in config
• Improved Ultimate mode switch for all-AMD TUF 2023
• Ambient / Heatmap aura modes improvements #1736
• Matrix brightness control via hotkeys #1733
• Chart temps tooltip rounding fix #1744
• Removed unsupported power sliders for old models #1747 #1753
• Added GA503 and FA506 to the list of devices that support enabling GPU on shutdown #1755

Release GHelper v0.140 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.137 Separated power limit sliders - SPL / SPPT (for AMD) or PL1 / PL2 (for Intel) #1729 Support for ASUS TUF M3 Gen II and ROG Chakram Core (P511) (thanks @IceSt...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.141 released

Changes since last final release 0.140

• Fixed Ambient / Heatmap aura modes that might not work on devices with a single-color backlight
• Added airplane mode hotkey for some old devices #1765

Release GHelper v0.141 · seerge/g-helper

Separated power limit sliders - SPL / SPPT (for AMD) or PL1 / PL2 (for Intel) #1729 Support for ASUS TUF M3 Gen II and ROG Chakram Core (P511) (thanks @IceStormNG ) #1762 Custom colors in Aura colo...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.144 released

Changes since last final release 0.141

• Enable GPU on shutdown option available for all Nvidia devices (under Extra) #1042
• Accessibility improvements #1823 #1830
• Multizone toggle toast #1822
• Fixed autopdater, that didn't work when app folder contained special characters
• Ultimate mode tweak for G834 #1816
• Limited Dynamic Boost slider range for some models #1786 #1806
• Ambient mode fix for GA503 #1790
• Improved aura / backlight controls a bit
• Minor UI tweaks and improvements

Release GHelper v0.144 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.141 Enable GPU on shutdown option available for all Nvidia devices (under Extra) #1042 Accessibility improvements #1823 #1830 Multizone toggle toast #1822 Fixed ...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.146 released

Changes since last final release 0.144

• Support for Gladius II and Gladius II Origin (thanks @IceStormNG) #1848
• Fixed possible app config reset on unexpected shutdown / reboot
• Swapped SPL / SPPT (PL1 / PL2) slider labels #1885
• ProArt backlight control support #1876
• Keybindings tweak for FA506IV #1869
• Aura tweaks for G513QM #1868
• Aura tweaks for G533Q #1864
• Added CPU name to Fans+Power screen #1883
• UI improvements (added scrollbar to Extra settings if it's too big for the screen)

Release GHelper v0.146 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.144 Support for Gladius II and Gladius II Origin (thanks @IceStormNG) #1848 Fixed possible app config reset on unexpected shutdown / reboot Swapped SPL / SPPT (...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.148 released

Changes since last final release 0.146

New features for ROG Ally​

• [Experimental] Added Controller modes : Gamepad - Mouse - Auto
• [Experimental] Button Bindings (will be applied only in Gampad mode or Auto mode in-game)
• Joystick and Trigger Deadzone controls
• Vibration strength control
• Backlight brightness button on main screen
• Lowered minimum possible backlight brightness
• FPS limit setting (for AMD driver)
• Removed unsupported GPU modes and irrelevant settings from Extra settings

Other changes and fixes​

• Support for Strix Carry (P508) (thanks @IceStormNG ) #1922
• Support for ROG Spatha (thanks @IceStormNG ) #1914
• Fixes for Auto Update (thanks @IceStormNG ) #1908
• Fix for Gladius II Origin (thanks @IceStormNG) #1936
• Backlight "GPU" mode fix for TUF devices #1912
• Restored extra backlight checkboxes for Z13 #1930
• Anime Matrix Clock fix for M16 2023 #1928

Release GHelper v0.148 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.146 New features for ROG Ally [Experimental] Added Controller modes : Gamepad - Mouse - Auto [Experimental] Button Bindings (will be applied only in Gampad mode...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.151 released

Changes since last final release 0.148

New features for ROG Ally​

• New real-time battery discharge reading
• Controller bindings now work in all modes (including Mouse / Desktop)
• M + Right Stick Click to toggle controller mode (Mouse - Gamepad)
• M + DPad Left / Right to control brightness
• M + DPad Up to show touch keyboard
• M + DPad Down to show desktop
• New binding options such as Close Window, Alt-Tab, Brightness Up / Down, Toggle AMD Overlay, etc
• AMD Overlay toggle on main screen (make sure that overlay is enabled under Adrenaline app)
• FPS limiter settings 30 - 45 - 60 - 90 - 120 - OFF
• Support for Sleep / Boot / Shutdown backlight toggling on the Ally
• Option to disable built-in XBox controller completely
• Custom binding for toggling XG Mobile #1964
• Stop / Start Services button under Extra now also suspends Armoury Crate main service (if you don't want it to interfere with controller modes)
• Minor UI tweaks in controller bindings screen

Other changes and fixes​

• Miniled Multi Zone toggle for 2024 models #1957
• Improved RGB support for 2024 models #1949
• Custom key-bindings for switching performance modes #1931
• Fixed missing backlight checkboxes under Extra for some Strix models #1943
• Fixed UI related crash #1992
• Improved RGB support for ROG G703 model #1995
• Added lightbar support for some old models #1929
• Improved Anime Matrix "diagonal" layout #1648
• Moved Advanced Settings (library needed only for AMD undervolting under Fans+Power) to a separate zip. App can download it on demand or you can extract it manually into same folder as the app itself.

Release GHelper v0.151 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.148 New features for ROG Ally New real-time battery discharge reading Controller bindings now work in all modes (including Mouse / Desktop) M + Right Stick Click...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.154 released

Changes since last final release 0.151

G14 and G16 2024 Improvements​

• [Experimental] Basic Slash Lightning controls #2046
• Backlight brightness controls for 2024 models
• Added 3rd (mid) fan support for 2024 models #2067

Other changes​

• Removed UI flicker of main app window (especially for dark theme)
• Improved Ambient / Heatmap backlight modes by pausing them when backlight is turned off
• Fixed situation when anime-matrix wouldn't turn on after hibernation sometimes
• Support for ROG Strix Impact III (P518) (thanks @IceStormNG) #2012
• LED brightness fix for TuF M3 Gen II (thanks @IceStormNG) #2004
• Mouse Profile Import/Export (thanks @IceStormNG) #2030
• App will turn off backlight while lid is closed even if laptop remains awake #2013
• Improved narrator support #2035
• Improved USB-C charger detection for FA507 #2018
• Added option to delay plugged / unplugged automated actions #2020
• Added workaround for bugged BIOS 317 for GA503 models, that swaps custom fan curves #2049
• Airplane hotkey fix for ancient devices #2052
• Unhandled exception when USB device can't be open #2057
• Camera toggle for Vivobooks #2060
• Custom hotkeys fix #2059

Release GHelper v0.154 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.151 G14 and G16 2024 Improvements [Experimental] Basic ⚡Slash Lightning controls #2046 Backlight brightness controls for 2024 models Added 3rd (mid) fan support...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.158 released

Changes since last final release 0.154

Dimming and Visual modes​

• [Experimental] Flicker-free dimming for OLED screens
• [Experimental] Visual modes and Gamut Modes #2176 #520
• Ctrl + FN + F7 / F8 to control flicker-free dimming

Gamuts (Native / sRGB / DCIP3 / DisplayP3) and Visual Modes will be available only if appropriate ICM color profiles are located under C:\ProgramData\ASUS\GameVisual

Other Changes​

• [Experimental] GPU Power Limit setting for 2024 models that support it #2141
• [Experimental] Option to set number of P-cores and E-cores on supported Intel devices under Extra
• Added AMD undervolting support for G14 2024
• Improved Ultimate mode switch for 2024 models
• Added option to keep Slash Lightning ON when lid is closed on 2024 models #2046
• Support for Strix Impact (P303) (thanks @IceStormNG) #2121
• Various mouse support fixes (thanks @IceStormNG) #2159
• Added Vivobook Pro 15 OLED to list of OLED devices #2168
• Zenbook FN-lock support #2154
• Fix for rare case when app couldn't write changes to config #2133
• Tweak for swapped custom fan curves (due to bios bug) on GA503R #2155
• Config parameter to set battery / temperature readings refresh interval #2096
• UI tweaks and improvements

Release GHelper v0.158 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.154 Dimming and Visual modes [Experimental] Flicker-free dimming for OLED screens :) [Experimental] Visual modes and Gamut Modes #2176 #520 Ctrl + FN + F7 / F8 ...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.161 released

Changes since last final release 0.158

• Maximum value of GPU Power slider for 2024 models based on actual Max TGP reported by Nvidia #2141 (comment)
• FN-V binding under Extra and option to assign Visual Mode change to it or any other hotkey #2211
• Color temperature setting for Visual modes #2186
• App would re-apply visual mode on start (except if Default is selected) #2185
• Option to make tray icon black and white #2203
• Added Zenbook S 13 and Vivobook 16x to the list of OLED devices with dimming support #2197 #2201
• Improved TUF FN-F6 binding to toggle screen off only when Asus services are inactive
• Minor tweaks for mode toggling for G14 2024 #2227
• Various UI tweaks and improvements

Release GHelper v0.161 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.158 Maximum value of GPU Power slider for 2024 models based on actual Max TGP reported by Nvidia #2141 (comment) FN-V binding under Extra and option to assign Vi...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.164 released

Changes since last final release 0.161

• Visual Modes panel will be disabled when HDR is active or laptop screen is off #2301
• Clicking on "battery health" label will open battery report #2311
• Option to disable Status LEDs under Extra for 2024 models #2303
• Option to hide Visual Modes from UI completely via config #2307
• Improved driver comparison for Updates section #2283
• App would set refresh rate in Auto mode only if current one is different from what it should be
• Added Vivobook Pro 16X, Pro 15 and Zenbook Pro 14 DUO to the list of OLED devices #2246 #2262 #2269
• Fix for Gladius III Aimpoint and Gladius III Aimpoint EVA02 (thanks @IceStormNG ) #2266
• Support for Chinese TuF M4 Wireless (P310) (thanks @IceStormNG ) #2285
• Improved hotkey handling for Zephyrus S17 #2247
• Added AsHidService to stop-list under Extra #2248
• Fn-lock improvements for FA706 #2278
• Fixed Shift + Screenpad hotkey for DUO laptops for toggling Screenpad #2296
• Added delay to to Screenpad Hotkey action (thanks @rollercoaster) #2305
• Improved USB-C charger detection for Optimized mode #2143
• App won't stop AMD Adrenaline process when setting Eco mode #2306
• Minor UI tweaks for Rog Ally

Release GHelper v0.164 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.161 Visual Modes panel will be disabled when HDR is active or laptop screen is off #2301 Clicking on "battery health" label will open battery report #2311 Option...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.165 released

• Visual Modes and Gamuts for Vivobooks that support them #2342
• Aura tweaks for Strix 2024 #2344
• Maximize button for Fans+Power #2312
• Improved Fn+F6 (Toggle Screen) behavior for old models #2340
• UI Tweak for Ally controller settings #2341
• UI Tweak to prevent focusing app on wake up #2339
• Option to re-apply power limits for a very old AMD models #2355
• Improved Battery Report generation when system user name contained spaces
• Improved Max GPU power slider reading for 2024 models
• Aura tweaks for GU502 #2359

Release GHelper v0.165 · seerge/g-helper

Visual Modes and Gamuts for Vivobooks that support them #2342 Aura tweaks for Strix 2024 #2344 Maximize button for Fans+Power #2312 Improved Fn+F6 (Toggle Screen) behavior for old models #2340 UI T...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.167 released

Changes since last final release 0.165

• Static mode for Slash Lighting #2448
• Added legend for Updates section
• Linked CPU power sliders under Fans + Power
• Slash Lighting tweaks #2447
• Option to delay hotkey mode toggling #2391
• Option to bind Left, Right or Middle mouse button clicks to M-keys #2430
• Hotkey to toggle refresh rate #2389
• Power limits tweaks for G614, G814J and FX507V #2429
• Added Vivobook M140 and UM340 to the list of OLED devices #2445 #2462
• Backlight tweaks for G614JVR #2444
• Fixed UI issue for TUF M3 mouse #2454
• Minor Ambient mode tweaks
• UI tweaks #2463 and translation updates

Release GHelper v0.167 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.165 Static mode for Slash Lighting #2448 Added legend for Updates section Linked CPU power sliders under Fans + Power Slash Lighting tweaks #2447 Option to dela...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.170 released

Changes since last final release 0.167

[Experimental] AutoTDP for ROG Ally​

Can help you keep (almost) same FPS and consume a little bit less of power in order to extend life on battery.

• Works only if you have FPS limited enabled
• App will automatically adjust power limits in order to maintain currently set FPS limit.
• Auto TDP ranges from 6W up to Power limit defined by current active Mode

Other Changes​

• Anime Matrix brightness slider for custom pictures #2486
• UHD / FHD display mode switch for Duo models #2485
• Slash Lighting tweaks for lid closed / sleep state #2381
• Improved detection if device supports screen overdrive #2497
• Dimming option for Vivobook S540 #2519
• Key-bindings set to run custom commands will launch them without admin rights
• UI fixes #2515 #2492
• Mini-led multizone toggle UI improvements

Release GHelper v0.170 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.167 [Experimental] AutoTDP for ROG Ally Can help you keep (almost) same FPS and consume a little bit less of power in order to extend life on battery. Works only...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.173 released

Changes since last final release 0.170

• Fixed control for Slash Lighting even if it was disabled in AC before
• AutoTDP tweaks and 40/50 FPS limit for ROG Ally
• Updates section tooltip to show installed driver version #2572
• Support for ROG Gladius III (P514) (thanks @IceStormNG) #2614
• Touchscreen toggle binding #2575
• Save boot sounds status for devices that don't report it #2555
• Fixed backlight modes list for old Strix devices #2634 #1641
• Exception handling #2596 #2556
• Translation and UI updates

Release GHelper v0.173 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.170 Fixed control for Slash Lighting even if it was disabled in AC before AutoTDP tweaks and 40/50 FPS limit for ROG Ally Updates section tooltip to show install...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.176 released

Changes since last final release 0.173

• Removed unsupported charge limits for TUF models and G14/G16 2024 #2408
• Support for ROG Keris P509 (thanks @IceStormNG) #2655
• Support for ROG Glaidus II PNK LTD P504 (thanks @IceStormNG) #2651
• Battery Percentage Pattern for Slash Lighting (thanks @lgarlati) #2685
• Added notification when Windows Dynamic Lighting may override keyboard backlight (for 2024 models)
• Improved toast notification aliasing #2642
• Per-key RGB checkbox (for models that exist in per-key and 4-zone RGB variants) #2691
• Translation updates
• Minor tweaks and improvements

Release GHelper v0.176 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.173 Removed unsupported charge limits for TUF models and G14/G16 2024 #2408 Support for ROG Keris P509 (thanks @IceStormNG) #2655 Support for ROG Glaidus II PNK ...

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[brambedkar59]

GHelper v0.178 released

Changes since last final release 0.176

• Gladius II Wireless support #2762
• TUF M4 AIR support #2729
• Fixed DPI support for TUF M3 Gen II (thanks @IceStormNG) #2795
• Separate lighting zone controls for battery/charger mode for Strix models #2739
• Added more RGB modes for Zephyrus DUO 16 #2691 (reply in thread)
• Improved ICM profile reading in some cases #2763
• Re-apply charge limit on every wake-up #2785
• UI Fixes #2775

Release GHelper v0.178 · seerge/g-helper

Changes since last final release 0.176 Gladius II Wireless support #2762 TUF M4 AIR support #2729 Fixed DPI support for TUF M3 Gen II (thanks @IceStormNG) #2795 Separate lighting zone controls for...

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