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

GHelper v0.179 released
Updated app to .NET 8
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GHelper v0.181 released
Changes since last final release 0.179
  • AnimeMatrix Startup, Shutdown and Sleep animations setting #2864
  • Support for ROG Pugio mouse (thanks @IceStormNG) #2811
  • Support for TX Gaming Mini mouse (thanks @IceStormNG) #2813
  • Support for ROG Keris II Ace mouse #2810
  • Added Vivobook N650 to OLED list #2847
  • Fixed Hibernate binding action #2860
  • Extended support for XGM 4090 #299 (comment)
  • Random color for some RGB effects that support it on Strix models (set color to Black to enable) #2807
  • Tweak for Slash lighting lid-close event #2815
  • Option to force last used mini-led setting for G834JYR #2802
  • Minor UI Tweaks
 
GHelper v0.184 released
Changes since last final release 0.181

New Devices

  • OLED dimming and Slash Lighting controls for G16 AMD 2024 (GA605) #2892
  • Eco / Optimized modes for Vivobooks and ProArt models that support it #2847 #2912
  • FN-Lock and Visual Mode controls for ProArt models (PX13 and others) #2912
  • ROG Ally X Controller support #2925

Other Changes

  • Aura Breathe second color fix #2937
  • Custom AnimeMatrix clock formats #2903
  • Hotkeys with 4-key combos to bind modes to macro-keys #2916
  • Removed unsupported RGB modes for A16 #2922
  • Media hotkeys for ROG Strix G17 (G712) #2897
  • Fixed UI for devices that support only 60Hz #2871
  • Minor improvements and UI Tweaks
 
GHelper v0.187 released
Changes since last final release 0.184
  • Hardware FN-Lock toggle for ProArt #2973 #3012
  • Flicker Free dimming for ProArt P16 and X13
  • Backlight controls for new Vivobooks and ProArt #2973 #2912
  • Ryzen AI 9 undervolting #3005
  • Added Vivobook M550 to OLED list #3015
  • Swapped brightness hotkeys for FA706IH #3009
  • Power limits tweak for GA605 #3017
  • Fixed main window position in some cases #2983
  • Show Dynamic Lighting notification only for Win 11 #2966
  • XGM check for Optimized mode #2985
  • Handle hardware FN-Lock and Arrow-Lock keys only when Asus services are not running #2965
  • Minor UI tweaks and improvements
 
GHelper v0.191 released
Changes since last final release 0.187
  • Windows startup battery charge limiting *
  • Improved Auto controller mode for ROG Ally
  • Added units (seconds) to backlight timeout inputs #3037
  • Fixed Slash lighting behavior for lid close #3054
  • Skip Visual Mode init command for Vivobook Default setting #3046
  • Screenpad brightness control tweaks for DUO models #3067
  • Option to save flicker-free dimming per AC/DC state #3112
  • Improved GPU max power reading #3124
  • MicMute Toggle for external hotkey #3127
  • FN+V assigned to change Visual Modes by default
  • If AsusSplendid refuses to switch Visual Mode or Color Gamut app would restore defaults
  • Minor UI tweaks and improvements
  • Translation Updates
(*) On restart, hardware resets all settings, including the battery charge limit. After login and G-Helper launch, the limit is reapplied. This release adds a mini-startup task to apply the limit faster before login.
 
GHelper v0.194 released
Changes since last final release 0.191
  • Flicker free dimming hotkey fix #3152
  • Adjusted minimum possible number of E-Cores for Intel models #3160
  • Strix impact DPI correction #3146
  • Touchscreen toggle toast tweaks #3143
  • Extra delay when setting Ultimate from Eco #3170
  • Option for Slash Lighting "sleep" animation on lid-close #3145
  • Option to disable automated mode switching on power source change #3139
  • Auto download of correct color profiles if Visual Mode / Color Gamut refuses to work
  • Dependencies update (charts component and task scheduler)
  • Fixed situation when config could reset in some situations
  • Minor UI tweaks
 
GHelper v0.197 released
Changes since last final release 0.194
  • Re-apply Ally controller status on every wake up / reboot #3192
  • Toggle between % and Wh for remaining battery charge #3246
  • Visual Mode can be set to Disabled (turning off all visual changes)
  • Handle Visual Mode settings correctly if they were previously set to OFF in AC
  • Option to override minimum or maximum refresh rate #3261
  • Ryzen AI 9 power limits for Zenbooks or Vivobooks
  • Init OOBE mode / stop keyboard blinking for new Vivobooks #3169
  • Restart hotkey listener if connection was dropped #3249
  • Skip unsupported Lighting modes for some mice #3195
  • Increased startup task delay to 2 seconds #3275
  • Added Vivobook S16 M5606 to OLED list #3265
  • Added G834JZR the list of devices that require mini-led init #2802
  • Extra hotkeys support for Zenbook DUO #3281
  • Translation updates
 
GHelper v0.199 released
Changes since last final release 0.197
  • Windows Dynamic Lighting notification for all TUF devices
  • Micmute binding for any key #3352
  • Skip auto-backlight when lid is closed #3335
  • Prevent double hotkey processing in some situations #3348
  • Toggle for CameraShutter for Zenbooks and other devices that support it #3358 (thanks @yinyue200)
  • Skip AnimeMatrix or Slash device check if devices doesn't have it
  • Animatrix picture editor and clock position tweaks #3280 #3304
  • Init Screenpad brightness on start for DUO models #3301
  • GPU mode toast notifications when toggled from hotkeys #3286
  • Added FN+F5 keycode for ancient devices #3322
  • Option to automate status led on Strix 2024 #3354
  • Option to set custom hotkeys for mode toggling #3323
  • Option to skip PowerMode setting completely #3287
  • Fix possible exception in battery fully charged #3317
 
GHelper v0.200 released
  • Added option to set High Performance Plan under Fans + Power for CPU intensive tasks #3511
  • Added XGM toggle hotkey #3437
  • Added Vivobooks S550 and M540 to the OLED list #3465 #3488
  • Added 75FPS limit option for Ally #3485
  • Added FA507XV to the list of models that require mode-reset #3395
  • Added G713PU to the list of models with a limited RGB support #3479
  • Suppress startup task check exception #3480
  • Retry USB Aura command once #3449
 
GHelper v0.202 released
Changes since last final release 0.200
  • Optimal Display Brightness toggle for devices that support it (like G16 / A16) #3430 #3595
  • Removed unsupported bindings for Vivo/Zenbooks and ProArt #3585
  • Extra keybindings for Rog Ally #3549
  • Option to limit max backlight level #3559
  • Fixed app Auto Update for some situations #3568
  • Fixed situation when Ally binding for triggers wouldn't save in config #3539
  • Fixed Heatmap / Ambient modes for some devices #3531
  • Always show correct maximum number of e-cores for FX507ZU #3550
  • Apply Disabled Visual Mode on app start for AMD devices
 
GHelper v0.204 released
Changes since last final release 0.202
  • Hardware touchpad toggle for ROG devices #3607
  • Unified backlight settings for Z13 rear panel #3615
  • Main app window focus tweaks #3641
  • Added extra polling rates for Harpe Ace mouse #3693
  • Restricted charge limit UI for ProArt P16
  • Added UX482 to the list of DUO models #3281
  • Fn-Lock tweaks for GX502L #3617
  • Always show correct maximum number of e-cores for FX507Z #3550
  • Config params for Heatmap mode #3602
  • Added G513QC to the list with a Limited RGB support #3715
  • Skip force last GPU mode if Optimized is selected #3252 (comment)
 
GHelper v0.204 released
  • UI tweaks and side button support for a new Z13 2025 (GZ302) #3766
  • UI improvements for dark theme
  • Tweak to prevent Visual Modes from resetting sometimes #3753
  • Fixed SlashLighting not turning off on lid-close sometimes #3748
  • Option to turn off Slash Sleep animation #3761
  • Option to rebind modifier keys in config #3695 (thanks @gnpaone)
 
GHelper v0.207 released
Changes since last final release 0.205
Z13 2025 tweaks
  • Auto Tablet mode toggle for Z13 2025 #3816
  • Hardware FN-Lock toggle for Z13 2025 #3864
  • Rear backlight init for Z13 2025 #3835
  • Dynamic Lighting warning for Z13 2025 #3835
Other changes
 
GHelper v0.208 released
  • Expertbook P5 support #3770
  • Sleep backlight brightness fix #3920
  • Sound Mute LED support #3770
  • Charge limits for FA607 #3970
  • Keyboard support for UX8406 #3938
  • Hibernation status check for Enable GPU on shutdown #3885
  • Init backlight brightness even if Aura init is disabled #3917
  • Skip non-BIOS firmwares from version comparison #3971
  • Backlight Init before logon #3384
  • Translation updates
 
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GHelper v0.211 released
Changes since last final release 0.208
  • Anime Vision controls for 2025 models #4079 #4026
  • Slash Lighting controls for 2025 models #4010 #4024 #4037 (thanks @curry684 for checking)
  • TentMode backlight handling for ProArt PX13 #4001
  • Force mini-led status on start for G634JZR #4115
  • Extended CPU power slider range for new Strix G16/G18 2025 #4118
  • Detect TX Gaming as TUF #4121
  • Charge limit range (60-80%) for G14 2025 #2408 (comment)
  • Arabic translation #4071 (thanks @asim1801)
  • Other translation updates
  • Minor UI tweaks
 
GHelper v0.213 released
Changes since last final release 0.211
 
GHelper v0.216 released
Changes since last final release 0.213
  • Hardware FN-Lock for G14 and G16 2025
  • Undervolting for Z13 2025 #4243
  • Show ROG/CC button binding for Z13 2025 #4245
  • Added TX Air models to the TUF list #4205
  • Dynamic Lighting Init for FA608 #3990
  • Option to cycle Aura modes backwards (also with Shift key) #4187
  • Exception handling #4150
  • Startup battery limiter tweaks #4157
  • Notification about Ambient mode resource usage
 
GHelper v0.219 released
Changes since last final release 0.216

🖱️ Omni receiver mouse detection and support

  • ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab #4321
  • ROG Harpe Ace Mini #4260
  • ROG Keris Ace II #4321
  • ROG Strix Impact III Wireless #4014 #2465
  • ROG Keris Wireless Aimpoint #4321

💠 Other changes

  • New Slash Lighting modes #4327
  • Anime Vision for Strix G16 #4296
  • AMD FireRange Undervolting #4264
  • Strix Impact DPI tweak #4339
  • Backlight init for Tent mode #4267
  • Dynamic lighting init delay for FA608 #4241
  • Sleep backlight tweak for FX507 #4262
  • Added M340 to the OLED list #4289
  • Minor UI Tweaks and fixes
 
GHelper v0.222 released
Changes since last final release 0.219

🖱️ Omni receiver mouse detection and support

🔷 Other Changes

  • Added 1 second delay for Optimized mode GPU toggle on power source change
  • Re-create tray icon on taskbar restart and small delay before it's created #3396 #4450
  • Added SLSA attestation #4432
  • Init Screenpad OFF state on boot for DUO models #4355
  • Correct dynamic boost range for FA608 and FX608 #4435
  • Option to cycle Visual modes backwards with SHIFT #4421
  • Dynamic Lighting label tweak #4419
  • Added UX760 to the OLED list #4357
  • Added G713QM to the list of models with limited RGB #4350
  • Optional Auto Clamshell mode for on battery state #4348
  • Flicker-free dimming hotkeys OLED Vivobooks and Zenbooks #4351 Ctrl + Shift + Alt + F7 / F8
  • Slash Lighting tweaks
 
GHelper v0.226 released
Changes since last final release 0.222
  • 🔉 Audio Visualizer for Slash Lighting #3687 #3688 #3778
  • Hardware FN-Lock support for more devices (TUF 2024/2025 and more)
  • Added signature for Gladius III Aimpoint Omni #4501
  • Apply fan curves together with power limits for G614R / G614F #4484 #4454
  • Correct dynamic boost range for FA401K/U #4435
  • Extended power limit slider range for Z13 25 #4472
  • Release signed with certificate from SignPath Foundation
  • Tray icon handling tweak
  • Minor UI tweaks
 
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