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== Welcome to the R36S Handheld Wiki! ==
== Welcome to the R36S Handheld Wiki! ==
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== Introduction ==
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    [[File:R36S wiki logo 1000x1000.webp|300px|link=|alt=R36S Wiki Logo]]
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== FAQ ==


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'''Looking to buy a legit R36S?'''


{{Clickable button 2|R36S Buying Guide|class=mw-ui-progressive}}
Trusted sellers on aliexpress are [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFLohvJ 001 Ali Choice Store], [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_om5MhjF BOYHOM Store] and  [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFD0X9X Factory Game Direct Store]. There's also a complete [[R36S Buying Guide]] with links to the cheapest listings, aliexpress advice for new users, cheap accessories, and alternative devices.


== Getting Started ==
'''Need help with installing custom firmware to a new SD card?'''


{{Clickable button 2|R36S Guides Tutorials ‐ How‐To's|Guides Tutorials ‐ How‐To's|class=mw-ui-progressive}}
Refer to the [[R36S Guides Tutorials HowTos|Guides - Tutorials - How To]] section for how to set up a new SD card with the latest custom firmware.


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'''Having problems with your R36S?'''


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Check the [[R36S Problems and Troubleshooting|Problems and Troubleshooting]] page to identify your problem and finding a solution to fix your issue. All the common problems that can happen are described there.


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'''Looking for adding new games, themes, boot logos, general hardware info, mods etc?'''


== Guides ==
Depending on what you're trying to do, just visit the different pages on this wiki. They can be accessed and switched with the navigation buttons on the top and bottom of each page.


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== 🆕 Latest Custom Firmware Updates ==
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! Firmware !! Link
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| [[R36S_Custom_Firmware#arkos4clone|arkos4clone]]
| [https://github.com/lcdyk0517/arkos4clone https://raster.shields.io/github/v/release/lcdyk0517/arkos4clone.png]
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| [[R36S_Custom_Firmware#dArkOSRE|dArkOSRE]]
| [https://github.com/southoz/dArkOS-G80CA-RE https://raster.shields.io/github/v/release/southoz/dArkOS-G80CA-RE.png]
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| [[R36S_Custom_Firmware#UnofficialOS|UnofficialOS]]
| [https://github.com/RetroGFX/UnofficialOS https://raster.shields.io/github/v/release/RetroGFX/UnofficialOS.png]
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| [[R36S_Custom_Firmware#MyMinUI|MyMinUI]]
| [https://github.com/Turro75/MyMinUI https://raster.shields.io/github/v/release/Turro75/MyMinUI.png]
|-
| [[R36S_Custom_Firmware#ArkOS_Community_Maintained_Image|ArkOS R3XS]]
| [https://github.com/AeolusUX/ArkOS-R3XS https://raster.shields.io/github/v/release/AeolusUX/ArkOS-R3XS.png]
|-
| [[R36S_Custom_Firmware#AndR36oid_(LineageOS_18.1)|AndR36oid (LineageOS 18.1)]]
| [https://github.com/andr36oid/releases/releases https://raster.shields.io/github/v/release/andr36oid/releases.png]
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| [[R36S_Clones#ArkOS|ArkOS K36]]
| [https://github.com/AeolusUX/ArkOS-K36 https://raster.shields.io/github/v/release/AeolusUX/ArkOS-K36.png]
|-
| [[R36S_Custom_Firmware#ROCKNIX|ROCKNIX]]
| [https://github.com/ROCKNIX/distribution https://raster.shields.io/github/v/release/ROCKNIX/distribution.png]
|-
| [[R36S_Custom_Firmware#AmberELEC|AmberELEC]]
| [https://github.com/AmberELEC/AmberELEC-prerelease/releases https://handhelds.wiki/badges/AmberELEC-pre-release-badge.png]
|-
| [[R36S_Custom_Firmware#PAN4ELEC|PAN4ELEC]]
| [https://github.com/Kegg1701/P4ELEC https://raster.shields.io/github/v/release/Kegg1701/P4ELEC.png]
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== R36S Wiki Pages ==


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|desc=Introduction to the R36S handheld, specs, features and basic information.
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|title=R36S Clones
|desc=List of known R36S clone devices, CFW options and how to identify them.
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== Help Section ==
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|icon=💰
|title=R36S Buying Guide
|desc=Where to buy the R36S safely and how to avoid bad sellers.
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|desc=Step-by-step guides and tutorials for setting up and using the R36S.
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|icon=⚙️
|title=Custom Firmware
|desc=Overview of available custom firmware and installation instructions.
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== Other ==
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|link=R36S Hotkeys
|icon=⌨️
|title=Hotkeys
|desc=Complete list of emulator and system hotkey combinations.
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|icon=✅
|title=Compatibility Lists
|desc=SD card, wifi dongle and game compatibility lists for supported systems and emulators.
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|title=How to Transfer Files
|desc=Learn how to transfer ROMs, BIOS files, and other data to your R36S.
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{{HomeCard
|link=R36S Themes
|icon=🎨
|title=Themes
|desc=Customize the look of your R36S with different UI themes.
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== Reddit ==
{{HomeCard
[[File:Reddit.png|frameless|link=https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/]]
|link=R36S Bootlogos and Loading Screens
|icon=🎬
|title=Bootlogos and Loading Screens
|desc=Change the boot logo and loading screens of your device.
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[https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/ r/R36S]
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|link=R36S Advanced Guides ‐ Tutorials
|icon=🛠️
|title=Advanced Guides ‐ Tutorials
|desc=Advanced configuration and power-user tutorials for the R36S.
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[https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/ r/SBCGaming]
{{HomeCard
|link=R36S Hardware Modifications
|icon=🔧
|title=Hardware Modifications
|desc=Hardware mods, upgrades, and repair guides for the R36S.
}}


== Discord ==
{{HomeCard
[[File:Discord.png|frameless|link=https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds]]
|link=R36S Problems and Troubleshooting
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|title=Problems and Troubleshooting
|desc=Common R36S issues and step-by-step fixes for boot, firmware, and system problems.
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[https://discord.com/channels/741895796315914271/1344470041986596935 Devices |gameconsole R36S]
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|icon=🖤
|title=Black Screen Fix
|desc=Solutions for the common R36S black screen issue during boot or startup.
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[https://discord.gg/retrohandhelds Retro Handhelds Discord]
{{HomeCard
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|icon=🙏
|title=Credits & Thanks
|desc=Community contributors, developers, and projects that made the R36S ecosystem possible.
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== Showcase ==
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|link=Essential Links
|icon=🔗
|title=Essential Links
|desc=Important external resources, tools, and community links for R36S users.
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|title=Glossary
|desc=Definitions of common terms used in the R36S and emulation community.
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<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:The Ultimate R36S Collection by OGTechNick front.jpg||thumb|none|800px|The Ultimate R36S Collection by OGTechNick - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9EQBFU4T0Y Source/Video]]] </li>
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== Reviews ==
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== 🎥 Showcase ==


Click on the images to get to the reviews.
  <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em;">
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    [[File:R36S Showcase.mp4|gif|500px|alt=R36S Showcase GIF]]
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:346283470-73075b7e-5fb5-4261-b2da-7170fe131b9a.jpg|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myeSuR5mNCc|thumb|none|400px|Review by Taki Udon]] </li>
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<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:346283474-c60fa8a3-5904-4bf7-9770-000b687f2eb4.jpg|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JazW_Rf0Ko|thumb|none|400px|Review by Retro Game Corps]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:346291330-d7b93296-e57b-42fb-a066-90192fd37c74.jpg|link=https://retroready.nl/2023/11/21/r36s-review/|thumb|none|400px|Review on retroready.nl]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block;"> [[File:346283740-40f5f982-4089-478c-8bec-5ee6f01b9fba.jpg|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3t4qPmXnvTM|thumb|none|400px|Review by Mr Smarty]] </li>
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  <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em;">
    [[File:R36S_short_video.mp4|gif|500px|alt=R36S Short Video]]
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  <div style="margin-bottom: 1.5em;">
    The Ultimate R36S Collection by [https://www.youtube.com/@OGTechNick OGTechNick]
    [[File:The Ultimate R36S Collection by OGTechNick front.jpg|700px|alt=Ultimate R36S Collection by OGTechNick]]
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[[Category:R36S Handheld Wiki]]
[[Category:R36S Handheld Wiki]]

Latest revision as of 13:00, 11 March 2026

Welcome to the R36S Handheld Wiki!

   R36S Wiki Logo

FAQ

Looking to buy a legit R36S?

Trusted sellers on aliexpress are 001 Ali Choice Store, BOYHOM Store and Factory Game Direct Store. There's also a complete R36S Buying Guide with links to the cheapest listings, aliexpress advice for new users, cheap accessories, and alternative devices.

Need help with installing custom firmware to a new SD card?

Refer to the Guides - Tutorials - How To section for how to set up a new SD card with the latest custom firmware.

Having problems with your R36S?

Check the Problems and Troubleshooting page to identify your problem and finding a solution to fix your issue. All the common problems that can happen are described there.

Looking for adding new games, themes, boot logos, general hardware info, mods etc?

Depending on what you're trying to do, just visit the different pages on this wiki. They can be accessed and switched with the navigation buttons on the top and bottom of each page.

R36S Wiki Pages

Introduction to the R36S handheld, specs, features and basic information.
List of known R36S clone devices, CFW options and how to identify them.
Where to buy the R36S safely and how to avoid bad sellers.
Step-by-step guides and tutorials for setting up and using the R36S.
Overview of available custom firmware and installation instructions.
Complete list of emulator and system hotkey combinations.
SD card, wifi dongle and game compatibility lists for supported systems and emulators.
Learn how to transfer ROMs, BIOS files, and other data to your R36S.
Customize the look of your R36S with different UI themes.
Change the boot logo and loading screens of your device.
Advanced configuration and power-user tutorials for the R36S.
Hardware mods, upgrades, and repair guides for the R36S.
Common R36S issues and step-by-step fixes for boot, firmware, and system problems.
Solutions for the common R36S black screen issue during boot or startup.
Community contributors, developers, and projects that made the R36S ecosystem possible.
Important external resources, tools, and community links for R36S users.
Definitions of common terms used in the R36S and emulation community.