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== Firmware ==
== Firmware ==
{{Warning |There is a R36 Ultra version with the [[R36S_Clones#GA36_Clone|GA36 mainboard]] which has no custom firmware support as of January 2026
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Recovery mode: Hold Vol- while booting to enter recovery mode and expose all storage to PC
Recovery mode: Hold Vol- while booting to enter recovery mode and expose all storage to PC
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=== GA36 Mainboard ===
First spotted: 01 /2026
'''Known differences:'''
* Different chip (Allwinner A33)
* Different GPU
* Runs custom build of EmuElec 4.7
* No custom firmware support as of January 2026
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<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36 Ultra GA36 mainboard.jpg|thumb|none|400px|GA36-MB V1.4-20251029 mainboard inside a R36 Ultra - [https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1qenlnz/r36ultra_emuelec_clone/ image source]]] </li>
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Latest revision as of 03:23, 29 March 2026

R36 Ultra
Specification
BrandManufacturers: Other
Release Date05 / 2025
Form FactorVertical
SoCRK3326
Screen Size4"
Resolution720x720
Aspect Ratio1:1
OSLinux
External StorageMicroSD
Battery3000mAh
ExtrasRGB joysticks
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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]

~45€

Get the R36 Ultra: AliExpress #11 - AliExpress #21 - AliExpress #31

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Colors[edit]

More Images[edit]

  • Three?

More Information[edit]

Videos[edit]

Firmware[edit]

Refer to the EmuELEC clone category.

↪ EmuELEC clone

ArkOS (XiFan mod)[edit]

This is a modded version of ArkOS.

Download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HVu5IkmFWn4xFN9LB0lOZjR5x7RsM12v/view

Dtb file / black screen fix: Discord - MediaFire

ROCKNIX[edit]

Linux distribution (a Batocera version) for handheld gaming devices focused on retro gaming emulation.

ROCKNIX Wiki: https://rocknix.org/

For your R36 Ultra you need the version: Game Console K36, R36Max/Pro, MyMini, xf35h/xf40h and other "EE clones" https://rocknix.org/devices/unbranded/EE-clones/

ROCKNIX-RK3326.aarch64-20250517-b.img.gz https://github.com/ROCKNIX/distribution/releases/download/20250517/ROCKNIX-RK3326.aarch64-20250517-b.img.gz

Nightly builds: https://nightly.rocknix.org/

Recovery mode: Hold Vol- while booting to enter recovery mode and expose all storage to PC


UnofficialOS[edit]

For UnofficialOS you have to use the v2 dtb. Instructions are here.

arkos4clone[edit]

arkos4clone (ArkOS for clones)
arkos4clone
Latest version arkos4clone.png
Download ⬇️ GitHub Releases
Documentation / FAQ Github readme
Info Based on the ArkOS R3XS community maintained firmware.
Officially Supported Devices
Devices list (click to expand)

Ubuntu[edit]

Guide: https://blog.sim1222.com/article/r36ultra-linux/