Please Optimize for Android 16 devices compatibility [Crashes on launch] + Feature Enhancements

[RetroDevPR]

🧩 Feature Request: Add Material 3 Expressive UI Theme + Enhanced Controller & Vulkan Support

Summary:
Implement a Material 3 (M3) Expressive UI Theme optimized for Android 16+ and modern Samsung Galaxy S23 and newer devices (Snapdragon), with extended controller and Vulkan rendering support for smoother performance and better visuals.

Issues: App Crashes on Launch on newer Android ver. [Not compatible on newer stable builds]

🎨 UI / UX Enhancements

Integrate Material 3 Expressive Theme for a modern and consistent visual design.

Optimize UI scaling and layout for tablets and landscape orientation.

Support dynamic color, elevation, and adaptive typography per Material 3 guidelines.

Add Retroachievements

🎮 Controller Compatibility

Add or enhance native support for:

Nintendo Switch Pro / NS2 Pro Controllers

Xbox Series S / X Controllers

PlayStation 4 DualShock & PlayStation 5 DualSense

Expected behavior:

Accurate button mapping and vibration feedback.

Instant recognition and seamless switching between touch and controller input.

Low-latency response under Android 16 input APIs.

⚙️ Performance & Rendering

Optimize for Samsung Galaxy S23 and newer Snapdragon devices.

Implement Vulkan API support for improved rendering efficiency and GPU utilization.

Ensure consistent 60–120 FPS performance and low thermal throttling under heavy load.

Maintain compatibility fallback for non-Vulkan devices.

📱 Platform Target

Android 16+ (Smartphones / Tablets)

Tested orientation: Portrait / Landscape

Focus devices: Samsung Galaxy S23 / S23+ / S23 Ultra / S24 Series, Pixel 9, Galaxy Tab S9+

✅ Acceptance Criteria

[ ] Material 3 Expressive UI implemented and responsive in landscape mode.

[ ] Vulkan renderer runs stable with performance gains.

[ ] Controller mappings verified for Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation controllers.

[ ] Stable framerate and no UI distortion on Samsung S23+ and newer.

Environment:

Android 16 (Stable / Preview)

Tested hardware: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2), Pixel 9, Galaxy Tab S9+

Priority: High
Type: Feature / Enhancement

Thank you kindly for the development and maintenance of this project 🙏
Kudos 👏 👏 👏