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= SD Card File Transfer =


Get a microSD / SD card reader with the correct port for your device. You can also use microSD card adapters or OTG adapters.
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:sandisk microSD card reader.webp|thumb|none|200px|USB-A microSD card reader]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:OTG adapter for mobile phones and tablets.jpg|thumb|none|200px|OTG USB-C adapter for mobile phones and tablets]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:microSD card adapter.png |thumb|none|200px|microSD card adapter]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:multi SD card reader.jpg |thumb|none|200px|multi SD card reader]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:usb-c microSD card reader.webp |thumb|none|200px|USB-C microSD card reader]] </li>
</ul></div>
== Folder Structure ==
=== BOOT partition ===
This is where dtb files and bootlogos are stored.
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:BOOT partition ArkOS Community Maintained Image.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
</ul></div>
=== EASYROMS partition ===
This is where all the roms (games), launchimages, themes, backups and background music are stored. For a full list of all rom folders and supported filetypes, please refer to the [https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki/ArkOS-Emulators-and-Ports-information ArkOS wiki] or [https://amberelec.org/systems/ AmberELEC Wiki].
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:EASYROMS partition ArkOS Community Maintained Image.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
</ul></div>
If you can't access the EASYROMS partition, you probably need to assign a drive letter in Disk Management. Here's a short video how to do this.
[[File:Assign a drive letter to the EASYROMS partition.mp4|thumb|none|800px]]
== Accessing the SD card on Android ==
It's also possible to copy over files with an Android device. But be aware that android automatically creates a few empty folders if a SD card is connected. You can use any file manager that you like. Below are a few examples ("TS-RDF5 USB drive" is the microSD card adapter in this case).
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Screenshot_20250112_142352_com_hihonor_filemanager_FileManager.jpg |thumb|none|200px|Standard File Browser]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Screenshot_20250112_142454_com_cxinventor_file_explorer_MainActivity.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Cx File Explorer]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Screenshot_20250112_142534_com_ghisler_android_TotalCommander_TotalCommander.jpg|thumb|none|200px|Total Commander]] </li>
</ul></div>
= USB Flash Drive File Transfer =
Connect your Thumb drive (Pen drive, Flash disk, USB drive, Key drive, Memory stick,...) to the OTG port and follow the steps on the [https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions---RG351P#q-how-do-i-mount-a-usb-drive-for-copying-and-moving-files ArkOS Wiki] or the visual guide below.
* Confirm: {{key press|A}}
* Back: {{key press|B}}
* Select/Menu: {{key press|Y}}
* Select multiple Files: {{key press|X}}
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36S-ArkOS-USB-DRIVE-MOUNT.png|thumb|none|400px|OPTIONS -> USB DRIVE MOUNT]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:351FILES USB FILE TRANSFER 1.webp|thumb|none|400px|Start 351Files]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:351FILES USB FILE TRANSFER 2.webp|thumb|none|400px|Navigate to /mnt/usbdrive]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:351FILES USB FILE TRANSFER 3.webp|thumb|none|400px|Navigate to /mnt/usbdrive]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:351FILES USB FILE TRANSFER 4.webp|thumb|none|400px|Select the file(s) you want to copy]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:351FILES USB FILE TRANSFER 5.webp|thumb|none|400px||Open the menu ({{key press|Y}}) and click on copy ({{key press|A}})]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:351FILES USB FILE TRANSFER 6.webp|thumb|none|400px|Navigate to the destination folder and paste your file(s)]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36S-ArkOS-USB-DRIVE-UNMOUNT.png|thumb|none|400px|Before removing the USB drive start USB DRIVE UNMOUNT]] </li>
</ul></div>
= WiFi File Transfer =
'''Official links'''
* [https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions---rg351mp#q-how-do-i-configure-my-wifi-connection-in-arkos ArkOS]
* [https://amberelec.org/guides/transferring-files#network-transfer-via-wifi-or-otg-network-adapters AmberELEC]
{| style="text-align: center;" class="wikitable" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"
|+Network Credentials
! scope="col"|
! scope="col"| ArkOS
! scope="col"| PAN4ELEC
|-
! scope="row"| Username
|ark
|root
|-
! scope="row"| Password
|ark
|pan4elec
|}
== Enable WiFi connection ==
The BATLEXP G350 does not have built-in wifi but you can enable WiFi and connect to the internet in a few different ways.
* Compatible Dongle + OTG adapter (USB C to USB A)
* USB C to Ethernet Adapter
* Connecting your phone + USB tethering - [https://techtactician.com/how-to-update-r36s-arkos-no-wifi-adapter-no-pc/#Step_2_Connect_To_The_Internet_and_Enable_USB_Tethering_On_Your_Smartphone Guide]
{| style="text-align: center; table-layout: fixed;" class="wikitable sortable" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"
|+Cheap dongles and adapters
!Image
!Type
!Link<sup>1</sup>
|-
|[[File:356548164-e02af644-daa5-4deb-8976-8da7fc0db3c2.png|100px]][[File:356545909-86deb64a-ea18-42f3-acc5-42cf964129f6.png|100px]][[File:356549619-c6f8bb00-7cb4-4a44-8891-83e0e07abd90.png|100px]]
|WiFi USB Adapter (~2€)
|[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEJuKQZ AliExpress #1] [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBV6brB AliExpress #2] [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oBvvawZ AliExpress #3] [https://www.ebay.com/itm/275376035888 ebay]
|-
|[[File:TP-Link TL-WN725N.jpg|100px]]
|TP-Link TL-WN725N 2.4G
|[https://amzn.to/4iWea1g Amazon UK] - [https://amzn.to/43CBNHB Amazon DE]
|-
|[[File:TP-Link Archer T2U Nano WiFi Dongle, AC600.jpg|100px]]
|TP-Link Archer T2U Nano 2.4G/5G
|[https://amzn.to/4j14zXf Amazon UK] - [https://amzn.to/4iSFeyw Amazon DE]
|-
|[[File:356562576-24499c04-9cb4-46de-bf67-e79c2f827066.png |100px]][[File:356563939-711284d6-2baf-4d4a-b3df-04094d916cdb.png|100px]][[File:356563473-eaddfde7-cd7d-4f49-af16-38cf229aa0cd.png|100px]][[File:356564417-789795fa-7387-4d0a-9b03-f0846265b1be.png|100px]]
|OTG Adapter (~1€)
|[https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oCR0ANJ AliExpress #1] [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_olILsmv AliExpress #2] [https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oEK9xWN AliExpress #3] [https://www.ebay.com/itm/123887787736 ebay]
|}
== Enable Remote Services (ArkOS) ==
You have to enable this every time you restart your BATLEXP G350.
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36S-ArkOS-screenshot2.png|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36S-ArkOS-screenshot3.png |thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36S-ArkOS-screenshot4.png |thumb|none|400px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36S-ArkOS-screenshot5.png |thumb|none|400px]] </li>
</ul></div>
== On PC ==
=== ArkOS Browser ===
{{Notice|As the name suggests, this is a feature of the ArkOS firmware}}
'''Official link''': https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions---rg351mp#q-how-do-i-use-arkos-browser-for-managing-my-roms-via-a-web-browser
Simply enter the BATLEXP G350 IP ADDRESS in your browser (tested on Firefox).
To access both cards, you have to change the folders between /roms or /roms2 in the settings.
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:ArkOS Browser in Firefox desktop.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
</ul></div>
=== Windows Explorer (Samba) ===
Run (Windows + R) "\\BATLEXP G350 IP ADDRESS" or put it in the Explorer address bar.
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:run R36S IP address.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Press Windows + R and enter "\\R36S IP ADDRESS"]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36S Network connection in Windows Explorer.jpg|thumb|none|400px|R36S Network connection in Windows Explorer]] </li>
</ul></div>
=== MacOS (Samba) ===
Same method as on windows. The guide on the AmberELEC website has screenshots and detailed instructions: https://amberelec.org/guides/transferring-files#macos-x--samba-easiest
=== File Manager (SFTP) ===
You can also connect with a file manager like [https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client FileZilla] or [https://winscp.net/eng/index.php WinSCP].
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36S filezilla file transfer.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
</ul></div>
== On Android Phone ==
=== ArkOS Browser ===
{{Notice|As the name suggests, this is a feature of the ArkOS firmware}}
'''Official link''': https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions---rg351mp#q-how-do-i-use-arkos-browser-for-managing-my-roms-via-a-web-browser
Simply enter the R36S IP ADDRESS in your browser (tested on Firefox).
To access both cards, you have to change the folders between /roms or /roms2 in the settings.
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:ArkOS Browser in firefox mobile1.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:ArkOS Browser in firefox mobile2.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:ArkOS Browser in firefox mobile4.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:ArkOS Browser in firefox mobile5.jpg|thumb|none|300px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:ArkOS Browser in firefox mobile6.jpg |thumb|none|300px]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:ArkOS Browser in firefox mobile7.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Change this setting to access the other card]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:ArkOS Browser in firefox mobile3.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Change this setting to access the other card]] </li>
</ul></div>
=== File Manager (SFTP) ===
Use a file manager of your choice with SFTP support. For example:
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cxinventor.file.explorer&hl=en Cx File Explorer]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.android.TotalCommander&hl=en Total Commander] + [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ghisler.tcplugins.SFTP&hl=en SFTPplugin for Total Commander]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=me.zhanghai.android.files&hl=en Material Files]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lysesoft.andftp AndFTP]
<div><ul>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Screenshot_20250111_191706_com_cxinventor_file_explorer_MainActivity.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Open your file manager choice (Cx File Explorer in this case)]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Screenshot_20250111_191720_com_cxinventor_file_explorer_MainActivity.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Navigate to Network Connection]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Screenshot_20250111_191823_com_cxinventor_file_explorer_MainActivity.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Add your device (SFTP)]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Screenshot_20250111_191919_com_cxinventor_file_explorer_MainActivity.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Navigate to the file(s) you want to transfer]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Screenshot_20250111_192315_com_cxinventor_file_explorer_MainActivity.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Copy the file(s)]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Screenshot_20250111_192323_com_cxinventor_file_explorer_MainActivity.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Navigate back to Network Connection and click on your R36S]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Screenshot_20250111_192329_com_cxinventor_file_explorer_MainActivity.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Navigate to the destination folder on the R36S]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Screenshot_20250111_192336_com_cxinventor_file_explorer_MainActivity.jpg |thumb|none|300px|Paste the file(s)]] </li>
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:Screenshot_20250111_192343_com_cxinventor_file_explorer_MainActivity.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Done.]] </li>
</ul></div>




Revision as of 05:47, 17 May 2025

SD Card File Transfer

Get a microSD / SD card reader with the correct port for your device. You can also use microSD card adapters or OTG adapters.

  • USB-A microSD card reader
  • OTG USB-C adapter for mobile phones and tablets
  • microSD card adapter
  • multi SD card reader
  • USB-C microSD card reader

Folder Structure

BOOT partition

This is where dtb files and bootlogos are stored.

EASYROMS partition

This is where all the roms (games), launchimages, themes, backups and background music are stored. For a full list of all rom folders and supported filetypes, please refer to the ArkOS wiki or AmberELEC Wiki.

If you can't access the EASYROMS partition, you probably need to assign a drive letter in Disk Management. Here's a short video how to do this.

Load video
Local File

Accessing the SD card on Android

It's also possible to copy over files with an Android device. But be aware that android automatically creates a few empty folders if a SD card is connected. You can use any file manager that you like. Below are a few examples ("TS-RDF5 USB drive" is the microSD card adapter in this case).

  • Standard File Browser
  • Cx File Explorer
  • Total Commander

USB Flash Drive File Transfer

Connect your Thumb drive (Pen drive, Flash disk, USB drive, Key drive, Memory stick,...) to the OTG port and follow the steps on the ArkOS Wiki or the visual guide below.

  • Confirm: A
  • Back: B
  • Select/Menu: Y
  • Select multiple Files: X
  • OPTIONS -> USB DRIVE MOUNT
  • Start 351Files
  • Navigate to /mnt/usbdrive
  • Navigate to /mnt/usbdrive
  • Select the file(s) you want to copy
  • Open the menu (Y) and click on copy (A)
  • Navigate to the destination folder and paste your file(s)
  • Before removing the USB drive start USB DRIVE UNMOUNT

WiFi File Transfer

Official links

Network Credentials
ArkOS PAN4ELEC
Username ark root
Password ark pan4elec

Enable WiFi connection

The BATLEXP G350 does not have built-in wifi but you can enable WiFi and connect to the internet in a few different ways.

  • Compatible Dongle + OTG adapter (USB C to USB A)
  • USB C to Ethernet Adapter
  • Connecting your phone + USB tethering - Guide
Cheap dongles and adapters
Image Type Link1
WiFi USB Adapter (~2€) AliExpress #1 AliExpress #2 AliExpress #3 ebay
TP-Link TL-WN725N 2.4G Amazon UK - Amazon DE
TP-Link Archer T2U Nano 2.4G/5G Amazon UK - Amazon DE
OTG Adapter (~1€) AliExpress #1 AliExpress #2 AliExpress #3 ebay

Enable Remote Services (ArkOS)

You have to enable this every time you restart your BATLEXP G350.

On PC

ArkOS Browser

ℹ️
Info
As the name suggests, this is a feature of the ArkOS firmware

Official link: https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions---rg351mp#q-how-do-i-use-arkos-browser-for-managing-my-roms-via-a-web-browser

Simply enter the BATLEXP G350 IP ADDRESS in your browser (tested on Firefox).

To access both cards, you have to change the folders between /roms or /roms2 in the settings.

Windows Explorer (Samba)

Run (Windows + R) "\\BATLEXP G350 IP ADDRESS" or put it in the Explorer address bar.

  • Press Windows + R and enter "\\R36S IP ADDRESS"
  • R36S Network connection in Windows Explorer

MacOS (Samba)

Same method as on windows. The guide on the AmberELEC website has screenshots and detailed instructions: https://amberelec.org/guides/transferring-files#macos-x--samba-easiest

File Manager (SFTP)

You can also connect with a file manager like FileZilla or WinSCP.

On Android Phone

ArkOS Browser

ℹ️
Info
As the name suggests, this is a feature of the ArkOS firmware

Official link: https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions---rg351mp#q-how-do-i-use-arkos-browser-for-managing-my-roms-via-a-web-browser

Simply enter the R36S IP ADDRESS in your browser (tested on Firefox).

To access both cards, you have to change the folders between /roms or /roms2 in the settings.

  • Change this setting to access the other card
  • Change this setting to access the other card

File Manager (SFTP)

Use a file manager of your choice with SFTP support. For example:

  • Open your file manager choice (Cx File Explorer in this case)
  • Navigate to Network Connection
  • Add your device (SFTP)
  • Navigate to the file(s) you want to transfer
  • Copy the file(s)
  • Navigate back to Network Connection and click on your R36S
  • Navigate to the destination folder on the R36S
  • Paste the file(s)
  • Done.


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