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== You'll need ==
== Installing ArkOS (Windows) ==


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=== Files needed ===
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:sandisk microSD card reader.webp|thumb|none|200px|USB-A microSD card reader]] </li>
* [https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki#download-links ⬇️ Official GitHub Download Page] (use RG351MP version)
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* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u3o8QIK-URVGvUesPZyD-K_uekW9XMIk/view?usp=sharing ⬇️ Download ArkOS dtb file + right analog stick fix] (replace files on the BOOT partition with these after flashing the firmware)
 
Please refer to the [[BATLEXP_G350_Custom_Firmware#ArkOS|Custom Firmware section]] for the most recent download links.
 
=== Software needed ===


== Installing ArkOS (Windows) ==
Firmware flashing tool like [https://rufus.ie/downloads/ Rufus]. In this guide the portable version has been used (download rufus-4.7'''p'''.exe for example)


=== Flashing the firmware ===
=== Flashing the firmware ===
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5. Replace the dtb file on the BOOT partition
5. Replace files on the BOOT partition
 
Depending on the OS, this step is often needed to fix the screen and the right analog. See [[BATLEXP G350 Custom Firmware]] for more info.
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:BATLEXP CFW Guide ArkOS.replace dtb file.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:BATLEXP CFW Guide ArkOS.replace dtb file.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
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6. Remove USB safely
6. Remove USB safely
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:BATLEXP CFW Guide ArkOS.remove usb safely.mp4|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQHDH2qwxSs</youtube>
 
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7. First boot up
Insert the SD card in your device and 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.


== Installing ArkOS (Android) ==
== Installing ArkOS (Android) ==

Latest revision as of 09:37, 30 December 2025

Installing ArkOS (Windows)[edit]

Files needed[edit]

Please refer to the Custom Firmware section for the most recent download links.

Software needed[edit]

Firmware flashing tool like Rufus. In this guide the portable version has been used (download rufus-4.7p.exe for example)

Flashing the firmware[edit]

1. Select your SD card, the firmware image and click on start

2. Click OK to confirm. Make sure you selected the correct drive/SD card.

3. Wait till the flashing process is finished.

4. Close Rufus

5. Replace files on the BOOT partition

Depending on the OS, this step is often needed to fix the screen and the right analog. See BATLEXP G350 Custom Firmware for more info.

6. Remove USB safely

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7. First boot up

Insert the SD card in your device and 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.

Installing ArkOS (Android)[edit]

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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

Download a custom firmware image that is compatible with your device.

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 press the power button. Rom folders and other stuff will now be generated. This process usually takes about 5 minutes (wait till the menu is loaded). Now the SD card is ready and you can add your roms.

6) Gaming time

Have fun playing!

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