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{{Notice|This guide is for flashing various Linux CFW distributions using an android device instead of needing a pc.}} | {{R36S Handheld Wiki page navigation new}}{{Notice|This guide is for flashing various Linux CFW distributions using an android device instead of needing a pc.}} | ||
== Hardware Needed == | == Hardware Needed == | ||
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! Description | ! Description | ||
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| | | Good SD card | ||
| [https:// | | [https://handhelds.wiki/R36S_Compatibility_Lists#TF2_Compatibility_%E2%9A%A0%EF%B8%8F Link to Compatibility List] | ||
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| | | SD card reader | ||
| [[File:361059082-9032a9cd-6d2e-45f4-9d32-dbfe70498b10.png|100px]] | | [[File:361059082-9032a9cd-6d2e-45f4-9d32-dbfe70498b10.png|100px]] | ||
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| | | USB-A to USB-C OTG adapter | ||
| [[File:361059722-13cf9c01-b331-4a1f-89a3-84c97952f5d2.png|100px]] | | [[File:361059722-13cf9c01-b331-4a1f-89a3-84c97952f5d2.png|100px]] | ||
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== Apps Needed == | == Apps Needed == | ||
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| Zipping Tool | | Zipping Tool | ||
| RAR | | RAR | ||
| [[File:361054886-25b2a608-6c64-40fd-b439-59919c808db5.png|link= | | [[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] | ||
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| Flashing Tool | | Flashing Tool | ||
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| [[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] | | [[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] | ||
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== Step-by-Step Guide == | == Step-by-Step Guide == | ||
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Firmware Flashing Guide Using Android3.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> | </ul></div> | ||
'''2) Download the firmware image''' | '''2) Download the firmware image''' | ||
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'''3) Unzip the downloaded file''' | '''3) Unzip the downloaded file''' | ||
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Insert the SD card in the TF1 slot of the R36S and boot up the device. 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. | Insert the SD card in the TF1 slot of the R36S and boot up the device. 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''' | '''6) Gaming time''' | ||
Have fun playing! | Have fun playing! | ||
<div><ul> | <div><ul> | ||
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== Troubleshooting == | == Troubleshooting == | ||
'''Black Screen''' | '''[[R36S_Problems_and_Troubleshooting#Black_Screen|Black Screen]]''' | ||
Replace the dtb file on the new card with the one you made a backup of in step 1. | Replace the dtb file on the new card with the one you made a backup of in step 1. | ||
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'''Other problems''' | '''Other problems''' | ||
Refer to the Help section on the wiki. | Refer to the [[R36S_Problems_and_Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting and Help]] section on the wiki. | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:19, 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 | Link to Compatibility List |
| 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 the TF1 slot of the R36S and boot up the device. 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!
Troubleshooting[edit]
Replace the dtb file on the new card with the one you made a backup of in step 1.
Other problems
Refer to the Troubleshooting and Help section on the wiki.
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