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* Big screen
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== Price ==
== Price ==


~$
~$40


Get the {{PAGENAME}}: [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3WETcmR BOYHOM Store]<sup>1</sup>
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== Colors ==
== Colors ==


coming soon.
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R45H white.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R45H black.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R45H purple.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R45H blue.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R45H green.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R45H red.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R45H orange.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R45H pink.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax white with orange buttons.webp|thumb|none|200px]] </li>
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== More Images ==
== More Images ==


<div><ul>  
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax all sides.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R45H specs.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R45H specs.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
</ul></div>
</ul></div>
<div><ul> <li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax blue front.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax details 1.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax details 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax details 3.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax details 4.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax details 5.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax details 6.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax details 7.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax details 8.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
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== Hardware Revision ==
Newer models have round start and select buttons, different grip surface and the SD card slots are labelled wrong. They somehow messed up the marking on the plastic shell. TF2-GAME slot is actually the operating system (TF1-OS) slot.
<div>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax revision front.png|thumb|none|400px|R36H ProMax revision front - [https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/1sk9m6j/help_my_new_r36h_promax_has_a_black_screen_no/ source]]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax revision back.png|thumb|none|400px|R36H ProMax revision back - [https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/1sk9m6j/help_my_new_r36h_promax_has_a_black_screen_no/ source]]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax revision wrongly labelled microSD card slots.png|thumb|none|400px|R36H ProMax revision wrongly labelled microSD card slots - [https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/1sk9m6j/help_my_new_r36h_promax_has_a_black_screen_no/ source]]] </li>
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== Disassembly and Shoulder Buttons Fix ==
This is how to fix the broken shoulder button that lots of people are reporting out of the box.
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax disassembly 1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remove the 4 back screws and gently disassemble the front and back shell (with a guitar pick or your fingernails). Then disconnect the battery connector.]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax disassembly 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Closer look at the mainboard]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax disassembly 3.jpg|thumb|none|400px||Closer look at the SoC and RAM chips]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax disassembly 4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Closer look at the mainboard number]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax disassembly 5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Time to remove the shoulder buttons]] </li>
</ul></div>
Here's how to remove the L2/R2 buttons:
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax disassembly - remove shoulder buttons.mp4|400px]] </li>
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:IMG_20251201_181825.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remove the screw that is holding the support piece and the L1/R1 buttons]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:IMG_20251201_181837.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Closer look at the support piece with the L2/R2 membrane and the shoulder buttons]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:IMG_20251201_182002.jpg|thumb|none|400px|This button is working fine]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:IMG_20251201_182012.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Found the problem with the other button. It's stuck in its metal casing]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:IMG_20251201_184656.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Time for some precision repair with my professional tools aka random screwdriver. Wiggling a little and applying a little force freed it from its stuck position.]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:IMG_20251201_191633.jpg|thumb|none|400px|But I applied a little too much force and almost broke the button off, so I used some cardboard in the back and under the button for extra support.]] </li>
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It's finally clicking again!
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:VID_20251201_184957-ezgif.com-gif-maker.mp4|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
Re-assembling:
<div>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:IMG_20251201_192723.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Looking good. Don't mind the 2 little plastic pieces that magically appeared during this whole process. I don't even know where these broke off.]] </li>
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Final test:
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:VID_20251201_192355-ezgif.com-gif-maker.mp4|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
The noise and stiffness of the shoulder buttons isn't 100% equal, but everything is working again and I can finally enjoy this little budget handheld.


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== R36H ProMax vs R46H ==
Blue device is the R36H ProMax. Black device is the [[R46H]].
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax vs R46H 1.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[R36H ProMax]] (StockOS) vs [[R46H]] (ArkOS RG351MP)]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax vs R46H 2.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[R36H ProMax]] vs [[R46H]] - You can swap the SD cards between these two]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax vs R46H 3.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[R36H ProMax]] vs [[R46H]]]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax vs R46H 4.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[R36H ProMax]] vs [[R46H]]]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax vs R46H 5.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[R36H ProMax]] vs [[R46H]]]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax vs R46H 6.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[R36H ProMax]] vs [[R46H]]]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax vs R46H 7.jpg|thumb|none|400px|[[R36H ProMax]] vs [[R46H]]]] </li>
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== More Information ==
== More Information ==


Name is R45H, but aliexpress sellers have them listed as R46H PRO.
Internal name is R45H, but aliexpress sellers have them listed as R46H PRO, R36HPROMAX or R36H ProMax.
 
Might have the same mainboard as the [[R42pro]].
 
Has an FN button unlike the [[R46H]].
 
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== Manual ==
 
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax manual.png|thumb|none|400px|Included manual]] </li>
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== Packaging ==


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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax packaging.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
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== Videos ==
== Videos ==


coming soon...
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4kXXU6yxZo</youtube>


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== Firmware ==
== Firmware ==


coming soon...
{{Clickable button 3|[[Firmware Flashing Guide|↪ Firmware Flashing Guide]]}}
 
=== StockOS ===
 
Boot partition "R40XX-OS 64G" files: [https://www.mediafire.com/file/1g2hx7lmiwj35nj/R40XX-OS+64G.7z/file ⬇️ R40XX-OS 64G BOOT partition files]
 
Stock OS firmware image: [https://mega.nz/file/YH1XETQK#YMA0Xt1oe4UkH-j92UAFYxgakoX5XnTCpP3NN72vMc0 ⬇️ R46H 测试卡 16G .img] (14.44 GB)
 
<div>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36H ProMax bootlogo.jpg|thumb|none|400px|R36H ProMax bootlogo - "RETROID BOY"]] </li>
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* WiFi works fine
* Portmaster works fine
* Scraper is not working (restarts EmulationStation)
* FN Button does not work (not recognized in RetroArch)
* Has the [[R46H#Game Console Factory Test Suite|Game Console Factory Test Suite]]
* R4XX-ALEKFULL-SOLO-ARKOS is the standard theme
 
=== ArkOS ===
Use the RG351MP version. Mirror: [https://www.mediafire.com/file/cfftnnmpadywopn/ArkOS_RG351MP_v2.0_12242024.img.xz/file MediaFire].
 
FN button is currently not supported. For fixing wifi, use the two dtb files below.
 
Boots fine after changing the rg351mp-kernel.dtb file and rk3326-rg351mp-linux.dtb from here: [https://www.mediafire.com/folder/js5uovy4gci9w/ArkOS_RG351MP_wifi_fix ⬇️ dtb files @MediaFire]
 
{{CFW:ArkOS}}
 
=== dArkOS ===
Use the RG351MP version.
 
FN button is currently not supported.
 
Boots fine after changing the rg351mp-uboot.dtb file and rk3326-rg351mp-linux.dtb from ArkOS R3XS or here: [https://www.mediafire.com/file/9qzr8vjgsvyuylf/arkos-darkos_dtb_r46h.zip/file ⬇️ dtb files MediaFire]
 
WiFi fix here: [https://www.mediafire.com/file/gdiu09nk5e1zk5n/rtl.zip/file MediaFire]. Put it in EASYROMS\tools folder, run and wait. [https://github.com/Jason3x/wifi-toggle/releases Wifi-toggle] also works.
 
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=== ArkOS R3XS ===
 
Community maintained ArkOS version for the most popular "Game Console" handhelds. Use the R46H / R45H / R42 PRO / R40XX / R40XX Pro Max version.
 
FN button is currently not supported.
 
{{CFW:ArkOS - R3XS}}
 
== UnofficialOS ==
 
UnofficialOS (uOS) is a community developed Linux distribution for handheld gaming devices. Use the R46H / R45H / R40XX / R40XX ProMax overlay.
 
{{CFW:UnofficialOS}}
 
== AndR36oid (LineageOS 18.1) ==
 
Use the R46H image.
 
FN button is currently not supported.
 
{{CFW:AndR36oid}}


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Latest revision as of 04:21, 14 April 2026

R36H ProMax
Specification
BrandManufacturers: Other
Release Date10/2025
Form FactorHorizontal
SoCRK3326
RAM1GB
Screen Size4"
Resolution1024x768
Aspect Ratio4:3
Screen TypeIPS
OSLinux
WiFiYes
Video OutputNone
3.5mm Audio JackYes
Battery3500mAh
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Pros & Cons of the R36H ProMax
✅ Pros ❌ Cons
  • Plastic feels nice
  • Cheap price
  • Big screen
  • Poor quality control (my device came with a broken R1 button)

Performance[edit]

SNES GBA PS1 NDS PSP N64 DC Saturn GC PS2 3DS Wii

These compatibility lists should apply to all devices with the Rockchip RK3326.

Big thanks to Batou for all the work he has put into this!

https://github.com/GazousGit/R36S-Game-Compatibility-Lists

  • Atomiswave ~43%
  • Dreamcast ~59%
  • Nintendo 64 ~63%
  • Nintendo DS ~80%
  • Sega Saturn ~47%
  • Sony PSP ~75%
Handhelds with the RK3326 chip

Price[edit]

~$40

Get the R36H ProMax:

↪ Handheld Buying Guide

1 Buying through these affiliate links helps support the wiki. Your price stays the same. Commissions go toward devices, testing, documentation, and server costs.

Colors[edit]

    • More Images[edit]

    Hardware Revision[edit]

    Newer models have round start and select buttons, different grip surface and the SD card slots are labelled wrong. They somehow messed up the marking on the plastic shell. TF2-GAME slot is actually the operating system (TF1-OS) slot.

  • R36H ProMax revision front - source
  • R36H ProMax revision back - source
  • R36H ProMax revision wrongly labelled microSD card slots - source

    • Disassembly and Shoulder Buttons Fix[edit]

    This is how to fix the broken shoulder button that lots of people are reporting out of the box.

    • Remove the 4 back screws and gently disassemble the front and back shell (with a guitar pick or your fingernails). Then disconnect the battery connector.
    • Closer look at the mainboard
    • Closer look at the SoC and RAM chips
    • Closer look at the mainboard number
    • Time to remove the shoulder buttons

    Here's how to remove the L2/R2 buttons:

  • Load video
    Local File
  • Remove the screw that is holding the support piece and the L1/R1 buttons
  • Closer look at the support piece with the L2/R2 membrane and the shoulder buttons
  • This button is working fine
  • Found the problem with the other button. It's stuck in its metal casing
  • Time for some precision repair with my professional tools aka random screwdriver. Wiggling a little and applying a little force freed it from its stuck position.
  • But I applied a little too much force and almost broke the button off, so I used some cardboard in the back and under the button for extra support.

    • It's finally clicking again!

  • Load video
    Local File

    • Re-assembling:

  • Looking good. Don't mind the 2 little plastic pieces that magically appeared during this whole process. I don't even know where these broke off.

    • Final test:

  • Load video
    Local File

    • The noise and stiffness of the shoulder buttons isn't 100% equal, but everything is working again and I can finally enjoy this little budget handheld.

    R36H ProMax vs R46H[edit]

    Blue device is the R36H ProMax. Black device is the R46H.

    More Information[edit]

    Internal name is R45H, but aliexpress sellers have them listed as R46H PRO, R36HPROMAX or R36H ProMax.

    Might have the same mainboard as the R42pro.

    Has an FN button unlike the R46H.

    Manual[edit]

  • Included manual

    • Packaging[edit]

    • Videos[edit]

    Load video
    YouTube

    Firmware[edit]

    ↪ Firmware Flashing Guide

    StockOS[edit]

    Boot partition "R40XX-OS 64G" files: ⬇️ R40XX-OS 64G BOOT partition files

    Stock OS firmware image: ⬇️ R46H 测试卡 16G .img (14.44 GB)

  • R36H ProMax bootlogo - "RETROID BOY"
    • WiFi works fine
    • Portmaster works fine
    • Scraper is not working (restarts EmulationStation)
    • FN Button does not work (not recognized in RetroArch)
    • Has the Game Console Factory Test Suite
    • R4XX-ALEKFULL-SOLO-ARKOS is the standard theme

    ArkOS[edit]

    Use the RG351MP version. Mirror: MediaFire.

    FN button is currently not supported. For fixing wifi, use the two dtb files below.

    Boots fine after changing the rg351mp-kernel.dtb file and rk3326-rg351mp-linux.dtb from here: ⬇️ dtb files @MediaFire

    dArkOS[edit]

    Use the RG351MP version.

    FN button is currently not supported.

    Boots fine after changing the rg351mp-uboot.dtb file and rk3326-rg351mp-linux.dtb from ArkOS R3XS or here: ⬇️ dtb files MediaFire

    WiFi fix here: MediaFire. Put it in EASYROMS\tools folder, run and wait. Wifi-toggle also works.

    ArkOS R3XS[edit]

    Community maintained ArkOS version for the most popular "Game Console" handhelds. Use the R46H / R45H / R42 PRO / R40XX / R40XX Pro Max version.

    FN button is currently not supported.

    ArkOS - R3XS
    ArkOS - R3XS
    Latest version ArkOS-R3XS.png
    Download ⬇️ GitHub
    Documentation / FAQ ArkOS Wiki & Setup Guide
    Hotkeys Global & Emulator Event Keys
    Officially Supported Devices
    Devices list (click to expand)

    UnofficialOS[edit]

    UnofficialOS (uOS) is a community developed Linux distribution for handheld gaming devices. Use the R46H / R45H / R40XX / R40XX ProMax overlay.

    UnofficialOS
    UnofficialOS Logo
    Latest version UnofficialOS.png
    Download ⬇️ GitHub Releases
    Documentation / FAQ UnofficialOS Wiki
    Hotkeys Hotkeys and Button Codes
    Officially Supported Devices
    Devices list (click to expand)

    AndR36oid (LineageOS 18.1)[edit]

    Use the R46H image.

    FN button is currently not supported.

    AndR36oid
    AndR36oid Boot Logo
    Latest version releases.png
    Download ⬇️ GitHub
    Documentation / FAQ AndR36oid release notes
    Officially Supported Devices
    Devices list (click to expand)


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