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== Firmware ==
== Firmware ==


=== ArkOS ===
{{Notice|'''ArkOS - R3XS''' is the most recommended firmware}}
* ArkOS Community Maintained Image (use  Panel 4 (V5) version): https://github.com/AeolusUX/ArkOS-R3XS
 
* Choose R36H/R33S as the device type in the Options Menu (for fixing the missing FN hotkey button)
The R36XX uses the Panel 4 (V5) version from the R36S, so choose your firmware and DTB version accordingly.
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1hzsaze/reconfiguring_hotkey_on_r36h_for_arkos/ Reconfiguring "Hotkey" on R36H for ArkOS]


=== AmberELEC ===
=== AmberELEC ===
* Download: https://github.com/AmberELEC/AmberELEC-prerelease/releases/
* Change dtb file on the boot partition to this: https://github.com/tech4bot/r35s/tree/main/new_displays/panel4
* Change dtb file on the boot partition to this: https://github.com/tech4bot/r35s/tree/main/new_displays/panel4


=== Rocknix ===
=== ArkOS and ArkOS - R3XS ===
* Custom firmware maintained by a team at https://github.com/ROCKNIX
* Choose R36H/R33S as the device type in the Options Menu (for fixing the missing FN hotkey button)
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1hzsaze/reconfiguring_hotkey_on_r36h_for_arkos/ Reconfiguring "Hotkey" on R36H for ArkOS]
 
=== ROCKNIX ===
* The R36H is '''not officially supported''', but the R36S is officially supported. The R36S image works on the R36H. https://github.com/ROCKNIX/distribution/releases
* The R36H is '''not officially supported''', but the R36S is officially supported. The R36S image works on the R36H. https://github.com/ROCKNIX/distribution/releases
* Once you write the Rocknix image to an SD card, open the ROCKNIX partition, create a folder named "overlays" and copy the correct dtbo file for your screen to the overlays folder. Then rename the dtb file to "mipi-panel.dtbo"
* Once you write the Rocknix image to an SD card, open the ROCKNIX partition, create a folder named "overlays" and copy the correct dtbo file for your screen to the overlays folder. Then rename the dtb file to "mipi-panel.dtbo"
* Recent R36H devices from China (Jan 2025) have "panel 4" and usually have a file on the OS card that comes with the device saying it is a v5 device. (version 5, meaning panel 4)
* For more information on the dtbo file, see the Rocknix doc page for the R36S: https://rocknix.org/devices/unbranded/game-console-r35s-r36s/#new-displays-r36s-of-year-2024
* For more information on the dtbo file, see the Rocknix doc page for the R36S: https://rocknix.org/devices/unbranded/game-console-r35s-r36s/#new-displays-r36s-of-year-2024
* You can find the various panel files for the R36S and R36H here: https://github.com/AeolusUX/R36S-DTB/tree/main/New%20Screens
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=== UnofficialOS ===
*Follow the instructions on the [https://github.com/RetroGFX/UnofficialOS/wiki/Clone-and-R3xS-Instructions UnofficialOS Wiki]
 
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{{CFW:ArkOS}}
 
{{CFW:ArkOS - R3XS}}
 
{{CFW:MyMinUI}}
 
{{CFW:PAN4ELEC}}
 
{{CFW:ROCKNIX}}
 
{{CFW:UnofficialOS}}


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Revision as of 06:58, 29 June 2025

Specification

R36H
Specification
BrandGame Console
Release Date12 / 2024
SoCRK3326
Screen Size3.5"
Resolution640x480
Aspect Ratio4:3
OSLinux
External Storage2x microSD
Video Outputno
3.5mm Audio Jackyes
Battery3000 mAh
Pros & Cons of the R36H
✅ Pros ❌ Cons
  • very budget friendly
  • great CFW support
  • not the best quality
  • loud shoulder and start/select/FN buttons

Performance

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

~$35

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Colors

  • white
  • grey
  • black transparent
  • purple transparent
  • blue transparent
  • green transparent
  • red transparent
  • orange transparent

More Images

Internal wi-fi chip

Some devices were shipped with built-in wifi.

Packaging

  • R36H from GAMEFIELD Store (June 8th, 2025)
  • Different box designs - source

R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H

For a comparison between these devices, visit this link:

↪ R36S vs R36XX vs R36Plus vs R36H

More Information

Retro Handhelds Review: https://retrohandhelds.gg/r36h-hands-on/

The R36H is a horizontal version of the R36S with Display Panel 4 (V5) version. The only real difference is the lack of a FN button. For setup guides and other stuff like themes or bootlogos you should check out the extensive R36S Wiki.

Videos

Firmware

ℹ️
Info
ArkOS - R3XS is the most recommended firmware

The R36XX uses the Panel 4 (V5) version from the R36S, so choose your firmware and DTB version accordingly.

AmberELEC

ArkOS and ArkOS - R3XS

ROCKNIX

UnofficialOS

AmberELEC
AmberELEC Logo
Latest version AmberELEC-pre-release-badge.png
Download ⬇️ GitHub
Documentation / FAQ Getting Started Guide
Hotkeys Controls & Hotkeys Reference
Officially Supported Devices
Devices list (click to expand)


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)
MyMinUI
MyMinUI
Latest version MyMinUI.png
Download ⬇️ GitHub
Documentation / FAQ Instructions are included in the download
Hotkeys Instructions are included in the download
Officially Supported Devices
Devices list (click to expand)
PAN4ELEC
PAN4ELEC Logo
Latest version P4ELEC.png
Download ⬇️ GitHub
Documentation / FAQ Getting Started Guide
Hotkeys GitHub and AmberELEC Controls & Hotkeys Reference
Officially Supported Devices