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--- choose_a_handheld [2022/11/04 16:40] – [Aya Odin Base/Pro] lbrpdx
+++ choose_a_handheld [2026/03/13 23:19] (current) – [Retroid Pocket 5 / Retroid Pocket Mini] dmanlfc
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 ===== Ayn Odin Base/Pro =====
+See [[hardware:ayn|AYN board details]]
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 FIXME
+===== Anbernic RGxx3 =====
+A collection of devices using the Rockchip RK3568 in various form-factors.
+Supported devices:
+  * Anbernic RG-Arc-D
+  * Anbernic RG-Arc-S
+  * Anbernic RG353M
+  * Anbernic RG353P
+  * Anbernic RG353PS
+  * Anbernic RG353V
+  * Anbernic RG353VS
+  * Anbernic RG503
+**Devices running Android on the internal EMMC storage will no longer be supported with Batocera v42 or later.**
+The installed bootloader is not compatible with later Linux Kernels.
+Therefore you will need to wipe the Android partition to boot into Batocera.
+__Instructions__
+**WARNING** - This will remove Android completely from your device.
+  * Install ADB on your computer if you don't already have it. See this guide: [[https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/]]
+  * Power off the device and ensure the all sdcards are ejected
+  * Hold down power and volume down to get into Android recovery
+  * Connect the device to your computer via USB using the "DC" port on the device.
+  * Switch ADB into root mode using `adb root`. Note: You may get a timeout error here, continue on anyway.
+  * If you would like a backup of your Android partition, run `adb pull /dev/block/mmcblk0 android.img`
+  * Then, get to an ADB shell with the `adb shell` command.
+  * Wipe the internal EMMC Android partition using: `dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/mmcblk0 bs=4M`
+  * This will take a few minutes and when it is done you will get an "out of space" message. This is normal.
+  * Exit the ADB shell using `exit`
+  * Insert your Batocera SD card, and run `adb reboot` to reboot the device.
+  * You should now be booting Batocera using the new standard bootloader.
+**Note: Support also includes Powkiddy branded devices using the same image:**
+  * Powkiddy RGB10MAX3
+  * Powkiddy RGB30
+  * Powkiddy RK2023
 ===== Anbernic RG552 =====
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   * 1.3GHz RK3326 CPU
   * 480x320 TFT display
   * Internal Wi-Fi (Black edition only)
   * One non-clickable stick
   * Aligned L1/L2, R1/R2 buttons (digital) (L2/R2 added in Black edition only)
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   * No volume buttons (can be scripted to function buttons)
-=== LED control ===
+=== LED Control ===
 Some people find the constantly flashing LEDs to be very intrusive. Here's how to turn them off:
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 {{gpicase.jpg?600|You won't need a backlight mod for this!}}
+===== Retroid Pocket 5 / Retroid Pocket Mini =====
+{{ :hardware:rpmini.png?nolink&350}}
+This is one of the most capable ARM-based handhelds, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon SM8250 SoC.
+=== Features ===
+  * 2.8GHz SM8250 CPU
+  * Adreno 650 GPU
+  * RAM RPMini: 6GB LPDDR4 - Pocket 5: 8GB LPDDR4
+  * AMOLED Screen RPMini: 4:3 1280x960 (3.7 inches) - Pocket5: 16:9 1920x1080 (5.5 inches)
+  * Internal Wi-Fi 6 and BT 5.1
+  * 3D hall sticks
+  * Analog L2/R2
+  * Dynamic active cooling (''qcom-fan'' Batocera tool)
+=== ABL Installation and Device Selection ===
+*** Important: for Batocera v43 you need an updated bootloader ***
+  - On your Retroid device on Android or another device / OS.
+  - Download [[https://batocera.org/boards_requirements/SM8250-ABL.zip|SM8250-ABL.zip]] and extract it to an sdcard.
+  - Boot Android ensure the you insert the sdcard with the extracted files.
+  - Using the file manager (Files) copy the files off your sdcard onto the Android file system into a directory called **odin2_custom_abl** (this directory name is important).
+  - To ensure you're using the correct location to create the **odin2_custom_abl** directory. In the File app, hit the hamburger symbol on the top right (three lines) and then choose your device (i.e. Retroid Pocket 5)
+  - Go to Android settings, at the bottom in the **Handheld settings** → **Advanced** → **Run script as Root** and select the **backup_and_flash.sh** script from the directory called **odin2_custom_abl**.
+  - The script will run quickly and back up the original boot loader to **/sdcard/backup/** directory.
+  - Keep this as a backup in case you want to rollback.
+  - Power off, you're ready to install Batocera
+=== Batocera Installation ===
+  - Download the Batocera SM8250 image and burn it on an micro SDCard. **Warning:** make sure you have a high quality SDcard.
+  - Enter the bootloader fastboot menu by pressing ''[vol -]'' and ''[power]'' and switch the **Boot Mode** to Linux (use volume buttons and power to navigate and select).
+  - Then navigate to **Set device model** (You only have to do this once). There you can choose your device from the list. Finally navigate back to 'START' and press power to boot.
+  - If you want to go back to Android, remove the SDCard (optional), boot while pressing ''[vol -]'' and ''[power]'' and change the **Boot Mode** back to Android.
+=== Performance ===
+You can emulate up to 6th gen consoles. The screen of the RPMini with its 4:3 aspect ratio is particularly comfortable for older systems.
+===== Retroid Pocket 6 =====
+This is a new capable ARM-based handhelds, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon SM8550 SoC.
+=== Features ===
+  * Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor (1x Cortex-X3 @ 3.2GHz, 4x Gold, 3x Silver)
+  * Integrated Adreno 740 GPU @ 680MHz
+  * RAM: 8GB or 12GB LPDDR5x RAM
+  * Storage: 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 storage (expandable via MicroSD)
+  * Screen: 16:9 5.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 1920x1080 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 550 nits brightness
+  * Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C (OTG & 4Kp60 DisplayPort output), 3.5mm jack
+  * Battery: 6,000mAh with 27W fast charging
+  * 3D hall sticks
+  * Analog L2/R2
+  * Dynamic active cooling
+  * Dimensions/Weight: 210 x 86.6 x 17.2 mm; 320g
+=== ABL Installation and Device Selection ===
+*** Important: for Batocera v43 you need an updated bootloader ***
+  - On your Retroid device on Android or another device / OS.
+  - Download [[https://batocera.org/boards_requirements/SM8550-ABL.zip|SM8550-ABL.zip]] and extract it to an sdcard.
+  - Boot Android ensure the you insert the sdcard with the extracted files.
+  - Using the file manager (Files) copy the files off your sdcard onto the Android file system into a directory called **odin2_custom_abl** (this directory name is important).
+  - To ensure you're using the correct location to create the **odin2_custom_abl** directory. In the File app, hit the hamburger symbol on the top right (three lines) and then choose your device (i.e. Retroid Pocket 6)
+  - Go to Android settings, at the bottom in the **Handheld settings** -> **Advanced** -> **Run script as Root** and select the **backup_and_flash.sh** script from the directory called **odin2_custom_abl**.
+  - The script will run quickly and back up the original boot loader to **/sdcard/backup/** directory.
+  - Keep this as a backup in case you want to rollback.
+  - Power off, you're ready to install Batocera
+=== Batocera Installation ===
+  - Download the Batocera SM8550 image and burn it on an micro SDCard. **Warning:** make sure you have a high quality SDcard.
+  - Enter the bootloader fastboot menu by pressing ''[vol -]'' and ''[power]'' and switch the **Boot Mode** to Linux (use volume buttons and power to navigate and select).
+  - Then navigate to **Set device model** (You only have to do this once). There you can choose your device from the list. Finally navigate back to 'START' and press power to boot.
+  - If you want to go back to Android, remove the SDCard (optional), boot while pressing ''[vol -]'' and ''[power]'' and change the **Boot Mode** back to Android.
+=== Performance ===
+You can emulate up to **some lower end** 7th gen consoles.