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--- choose_a_handheld [2026/03/05 02:58] – [Retroid Pocket 5 / Retroid Pocket Mini] dmanlfc
+++ choose_a_handheld [2026/03/13 23:19] (current) – [Retroid Pocket 5 / Retroid Pocket Mini] dmanlfc
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 *** 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.zip|sm8250.zip]] and extract it to an sdcard.
+  - 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.
-  - Go to Android settings, at the bottom in the **Handheld settings** -> **Advanced** -> **Run script as Root** and select the **backup_and_flash.sh** script on the sdcard you inserted.
+  - 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.
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   - 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 cange the **Boot Mode** back to Android.
+  - 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.