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! Description | ! Description | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Good SD card | ||
| [ | | Use a SD card that is compatible with your device | ||
|- | |||
| SD card reader | |||
| [[File:361059082-9032a9cd-6d2e-45f4-9d32-dbfe70498b10.png|100px]] | |||
|- | |||
| USB-A to USB-C OTG adapter | |||
| [[File:361059722-13cf9c01-b331-4a1f-89a3-84c97952f5d2.png|100px]] | |||
|} | |||
== Apps Needed == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
! Tool | |||
! App Name | |||
! Link | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Browser | ||
| [[File: | | Firefox | ||
| [[File:361053658-3e0f4691-642e-4bf4-affc-fde7ce11cf8a.png|link=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox&hl=en|100px]][https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mozilla.firefox&hl=en Firefox on Google Play] | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Zipping Tool | ||
| [[File: | | RAR | ||
| [[File:361054886-25b2a608-6c64-40fd-b439-59919c808db5.png|link=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rarlab.rar&hl=en|100px]][https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rarlab.rar&hl=en RAR on Google Play] | |||
|- | |||
| Flashing Tool | |||
| EtchDroid | |||
| [[File:361054477-bc513d09-0aa9-4bd1-99be-20a5a9e046fb.png|link=https://play.google.com/store/search?q=etchdroid&c=apps&hl=en|100px]][https://play.google.com/store/search?q=etchdroid&c=apps&hl=en EtchDroid on Google Play] | |||
|} | |} | ||
== Step-by-Step Guide == | |||
'''1) Make a Backup of your original SD card''' | |||
Backup the contents in the 📁BOOT partition. Below is shown this process with the Huawei Filemanager. | |||
<div><ul> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android1.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android2.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android3.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] </li> | |||
</ul></div> | |||
'''2) Download the firmware image''' | |||
Go to the Custom Firmware section on the wiki and download the latest image. The Panel 4 (V5) image is recommended (as of August 2024). | |||
<div><ul> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android4.jpg|thumb|none|250px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android5.jpg|thumb|none|250px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android6.jpg|thumb|none|250px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android7.jpg|thumb|none|250px]] </li> | |||
</ul></div> | |||
'''3) Unzip the downloaded file''' | |||
Open RAR and follow the steps below. | |||
<div><ul> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android8.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android9.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android10.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] </li> | |||
</ul></div> | |||
'''4) "Flashing" the firmware to the SD card''' | |||
Open EtchDroid and follow the steps below. | |||
<div><ul> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android11.jpg|thumb|none|250px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android12.jpg|thumb|none|250px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android13.jpg|thumb|none|250px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android14.jpg|thumb|none|250px]] </li> | |||
</ul></div> | |||
<div><ul> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android15.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android16.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android17.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] </li> | |||
</ul></div> | |||
'''5) First boot up''' | |||
Insert the SD card in your device and boot press the power button. Rom folders and other stuff will now be generated. This process takes about 5 minutes (wait till the EmulationStation menu is loaded). Now the SD card is ready and you can add your roms. | |||
'''6) Gaming time''' | |||
Have fun playing! | |||
<div><ul> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android18.png|thumb|none|300px]] </li> | |||
</ul></div> | |||
Latest revision as of 14:16, 12 May 2025
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Info
This guide is for flashing various Linux CFW distributions using an android device instead of needing a pc.
Hardware Needed[edit]
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Good SD card | Use a SD card that is compatible with your device |
| SD card reader | 
|
| USB-A to USB-C OTG adapter | 
|
Apps Needed[edit]
| Tool | App Name | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Browser | Firefox |  Firefox on Google Play
|
| Zipping Tool | RAR |  RAR on Google Play
|
| Flashing Tool | EtchDroid |  EtchDroid on Google Play
|
Step-by-Step Guide[edit]
1) Make a Backup of your original SD card
Backup the contents in the 📁BOOT partition. Below is shown this process with the Huawei Filemanager.
2) Download the firmware image
Go to the Custom Firmware section on the wiki and download the latest image. The Panel 4 (V5) image is recommended (as of August 2024).
3) Unzip the downloaded file
Open RAR and follow the steps below.
4) "Flashing" the firmware to the SD card
Open EtchDroid and follow the steps below.
5) First boot up
Insert the SD card in your device and boot press the power button. Rom folders and other stuff will now be generated. This process takes about 5 minutes (wait till the EmulationStation menu is loaded). Now the SD card is ready and you can add your roms.
6) Gaming time
Have fun playing!
