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== Custom Firmware for the EmuELEC Clone ==
== Custom Firmware for the EmuELEC Clone ==
<div><ul>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; max-width:800px;"
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:20240904 110931cropped.jpg|link=[[R36S_Clones]]|thumb|none|400px]] </li>
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</ul></div>
! colspan="2" | Custom Firmware for EmuELEC Clone Devices
There are devices that don't support the standard ArkOS or AmberELEC custom firmware. For more info and download links, please refer to the '''[[R36S Clones]]''' section.
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:20240904 110931cropped.jpg|center|link=https://handhelds.miraheze.org/wiki/R36S_Clones|thumb|none|400px]]
|-
! Description
| Some R36S clones do not support the standard ArkOS or AmberELEC custom firmware.
For more information and download links, please refer to the '''[[R36S Clones]]''' section.
|}
 


== ArkOS Community Maintained Image ==
== ArkOS Community Maintained Image ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; max-width:800px;"
|-
! colspan="2" | ArkOS Community Maintained Image for the R36S
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:345423223-c8548044-6ffb-42e7-805f-7aa35686895e.png|center|link=https://aeolusux.github.io/ArkOS-R3XS/|thumb|300x300px|Website: https://aeolusux.github.io/ArkOS-R3XS/]]
|-
! Download
| [https://github.com/AeolusUX/ArkOS-R3XS GitHub Releases] 
[https://mega.nz/folder/Vlxz0aRD#VdoTDuBSDUoN1JTpcEujPQ Older Versions on Mega]
|-
! Wiki / Documentation / FAQ / How-To
| [https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki ArkOS Wiki] 
[https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions---RG351MP FAQ for RG351MP]
|-
! Changelogs (includes instructions for added features)
| [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AeolusUX/ArkOS-R3XS-Updater/main/R3XS-Changelogs R3XS Changelog & Features Update]
|-
! ArkOS Screenshots/Options/Tools
| [[R36S ArkOS|R36S ArkOS Screenshot Gallery]]
|-
! Hotkeys
| [https://github.com/AeolusUX/ArkOS-R3XS/wiki/Global-event-keys-and-emulator-event-keys.#global-event-keys-and-emulator-event-keys Global & Emulator Event Keys]
|}


[[File:345423223-c8548044-6ffb-42e7-805f-7aa35686895e.png|link=https://aeolusux.github.io/ArkOS-R3XS/|thumb|300x300px|Website: https://aeolusux.github.io/ArkOS-R3XS/]]
=== Download ===
https://github.com/AeolusUX/ArkOS-R3XS
[https://mega.nz/folder/Vlxz0aRD#VdoTDuBSDUoN1JTpcEujPQ older versions]
=== Wiki / Documentation / FAQ / How-To ===
https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki
https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions---RG351MP
=== Changelogs (includes instructions for added features) ===
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AeolusUX/ArkOS-R3XS-Updater/main/R3XS-Changelogs
=== ArkOS Screenshots/Options/Tools ===
[[R36S ArkOS|R36S ArkOS Screenshot Gallery]]
=== Hotkeys ===
[https://github.com/AeolusUX/ArkOS-R3XS/wiki/Global-event-keys-and-emulator-event-keys.#global-event-keys-and-emulator-event-keys Global event keys and emulator event keys]
<br />


== MyMinUI ==
== MyMinUI ==
<div><ul>
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; max-width:800px;"
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:MyMinUI for the R36S.jpg|thumb|none|300px|MyMinUI running on the R36S - Download: https://github.com/Turro75/MyMinUI/]] </li>
|-
</ul></div>
! colspan="2" | MyMinUI for the R36S
 
|-
This is for people that are looking for a simple alternative to EmulationStation (frontend on ArkOS). It's installed on top of ArkOS and very easily disabled if you want to change back to EmulationStation. A negative point is that the rom folder paths are different than the standard ones. Instructions are included in the download. Only works on ArkOS devices!
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:MyMinUI for the R36S.jpg|center|link=https://github.com/Turro75/MyMinUI/|thumb|300px|MyMinUI running on the R36S - Download: https://github.com/Turro75/MyMinUI/]]
 
|-
=== Download / Instructions ===
! Description
 
| A simple alternative to EmulationStation (used in ArkOS).
https://github.com/Turro75/MyMinUI/
It installs on top of ArkOS and can easily be disabled if you prefer to return to EmulationStation.
Note: Different rom folder paths than standard. Instructions are included in the download.
Works only on ArkOS devices.
|-
! Download / Instructions
| [https://github.com/Turro75/MyMinUI/ GitHub Download & Instructions]
|}


== AmberELEC ==
== AmberELEC ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; max-width:800px;"
|-
! colspan="2" | AmberELEC
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Splash-1920l.png|center|link=https://amberelec.org|thumb|300x300px|Website: https://amberelec.org]]
|-
! Download
| [https://github.com/AmberELEC/AmberELEC-prerelease/releases/ GitHub Pre-release Downloads]
|-
! Documentation / FAQ
| [https://amberelec.org/guides/getting-started Getting Started Guide] 
[https://amberelec.org/faq FAQ Page]
|-
! Hotkeys
| [https://amberelec.org/guides/getting-to-know-amberelec#controls-and-hot-keys Controls & Hotkeys Reference]
|}


[[File:Splash-1920l.png|link=https://amberelec.org|thumb|300x300px|Website: https://amberelec.org]]
=== Download ===
https://github.com/AmberELEC/AmberELEC-prerelease/releases/
=== Wiki / Documentation / FAQ / How-To ===
https://amberelec.org/guides/getting-started
https://amberelec.org/faq
=== Hotkeys ===
https://amberelec.org/guides/getting-to-know-amberelec#controls-and-hot-keys
<br /><br /><br /><br />


== PAN4ELEC ==
== PAN4ELEC ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; max-width:800px;"
|-
! colspan="2" | PAN4ELEC (Custom AmberELEC for Panel 4 Devices)
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:PAN4ELEC splash-1920l.png|center|link=https://github.com/Kegg1701/P4ELEC|thumb|300x300px|Website: https://github.com/Kegg1701/P4ELEC]]
|-
! Description
| Unofficial AmberELEC build by '''KEgg''' for the most recent '''Panel 4 (V5)''' devices. 
Includes additional features and general usability improvements.
|-
! Download
| [https://github.com/Kegg1701/P4ELEC/releases GitHub Releases]
|-
! Documentation / FAQ
| [https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1fruzm7/pan4elec_custom_amberelec_modification_for_panel/ Reddit Announcement & Guide]
|}


[[File:PAN4ELEC splash-1920l.png|link=https://github.com/Kegg1701/P4ELEC|thumb|300x300px|Website: https://github.com/Kegg1701/P4ELEC]]
Unofficial AmberELEC build by KEgg for the most recent Panel 4 (V5) devices. This build adds a few new features and improves general usability.
=== Download ===
https://github.com/Kegg1701/P4ELEC/releases
=== Wiki / Documentation / FAQ / How-To ===
https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1fruzm7/pan4elec_custom_amberelec_modification_for_panel/
<br /><br /><br /><br />


== ArkOS ==
== ArkOS ==
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; max-width:800px;"
|-
! colspan="2" | ArkOS for the R36S
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:345420723-1ba003f0-4926-4add-885b-67c41cc1c1f6.png|center|link=https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki|thumb|300x300px|Website: https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki]]
|-
! Download
| [https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki#download-links Official GitHub Download Page] 
[https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/18kztju/r36s_arkos_image_12152023/ Reddit Announcement & Download Info]
|-
! Documentation / FAQ
| [https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki ArkOS Wiki & Setup Guide]
|-
! Hotkeys
| [https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions---RG351MP#q-what-are-the-global-event-keys-and-emulator-event-keys-in-arkos Global & Emulator Hotkeys]
|}


[[File:345420723-1ba003f0-4926-4add-885b-67c41cc1c1f6.png|link=https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki|thumb|300x300px|Website: https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki]]
=== Download ===
https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki#download-links
https://www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/18kztju/r36s_arkos_image_12152023/
=== Wiki / Documentation / FAQ / How-To ===
https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki
=== Hotkeys ===
https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions---RG351MP#q-what-are-the-global-event-keys-and-emulator-event-keys-in-arkos
<br />‎<br />‎<br /><br /><br /><br />


== cHAos multi panel R3xS ==
== cHAos multi panel R3xS ==
[[File:345424825-dae6759e-917e-4a89-95e0-432185435388.png|link=https://github.com/JustEnoughLinuxOS/distribution|thumb|300x300px|Website: https://github.com/tech4bot]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; max-width:800px;"
|-
! colspan="2" | cHAos Multi Panel R3xS
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:345424825-dae6759e-917e-4a89-95e0-432185435388.png|center|link=https://github.com/tech4bot|thumb|300x300px|Website: https://github.com/tech4bot]]
|-
! Description
| Debug image that supports three different display panels. 
It is a fork of AmberELEC.
|-
! Download
| [https://github.com/tech4bot/r35s/releases GitHub Releases]
|-
! Documentation / FAQ
| [https://amberelec.org/guides/getting-started AmberELEC Getting Started Guide]
|}


Debug image, supports 3 different display panels, fork of AmberELEC.
=== Download ===
https://github.com/tech4bot/r35s/releases
=== Wiki / Documentation / FAQ / How-To ===
https://amberelec.org/guides/getting-started
‎<br />‎<br /><br /><br />


== ROCKNIX ==
== ROCKNIX ==
[[File:345426124-486c32e2-ee2f-491f-9205-24d8bc6fc075.png|link=https://rocknix.org/|thumb|300x300px|Website: https://rocknix.org/]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; max-width:800px;"
 
|-
[https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1elwviq/does_anyone_have_experience_with_rocknix_on_the/ Discussion on reddit about ROCKNIX]
! colspan="2" | ROCKNIX for the R36S
 
|-
=== Download ===
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:345426124-486c32e2-ee2f-491f-9205-24d8bc6fc075.png|center|link=https://rocknix.org/|thumb|300x300px|Website: https://rocknix.org/]]
 
|-
https://github.com/ROCKNIX/distribution/releases
! Community Discussion
 
| [https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1elwviq/does_anyone_have_experience_with_rocknix_on_the/ Reddit thread discussing ROCKNIX on R36S]
=== Wiki / Documentation / FAQ / How-To ===
|-
 
! Download
https://rocknix.org/devices/unbranded/game-console-r35s-r36s/
| [https://github.com/ROCKNIX/distribution/releases GitHub Releases]
|-
! Documentation / FAQ
| [https://rocknix.org/devices/unbranded/game-console-r35s-r36s/ ROCKNIX Wiki & Setup Guide]
|}


<br />


== JELOS ==
== JELOS ==
[[File:354468135-3b223fdc-03c0-4b51-903c-9addf35ead04.png|link=https://github.com/JustEnoughLinuxOS/distribution|thumb|300x300px|Website: https://github.com/JustEnoughLinuxOS/distribution]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; max-width:800px;"
<blockquote>''The JELOS project has come to an end, however the sources will continue to be made available. Binaries are no longer provided.''
|-
</blockquote>
! colspan="2" | JELOS (Just Enough Linux OS)
 
|-
ROCKNIX is a continuation of JELOS.
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:354468135-3b223fdc-03c0-4b51-903c-9addf35ead04.png|center|link=https://github.com/JustEnoughLinuxOS/distribution|thumb|300x300px|Website: https://github.com/JustEnoughLinuxOS/distribution]]
 
|-
<br />‎<br /><br /><br />
! Status
| <blockquote>''The JELOS project has come to an end, however the sources will continue to be made available. Binaries are no longer provided.''</blockquote>
|-
! Continuation
| '''ROCKNIX''' is a continuation of JELOS.
|-
! Source Code
| [https://github.com/JustEnoughLinuxOS/distribution GitHub Repository]
|}


== UnofficialOS ==
== UnofficialOS ==
[[File:345426647-c9272deb-5e12-499d-82ae-b19ed63de5fb.png|link=https://github.com/RetroGFX/UnofficialOS|thumb|Website: https://github.com/RetroGFX/UnofficialOS|300x300px]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; max-width:800px;"
 
|-
Last Update February 7, 2025
! colspan="2" | UnofficialOS for the R36S
 
|-
=== Download ===
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:345426647-c9272deb-5e12-499d-82ae-b19ed63de5fb.png|center|link=https://github.com/RetroGFX/UnofficialOS|thumb|Website: https://github.com/RetroGFX/UnofficialOS|300x300px]]
 
|-
https://github.com/RetroGFX/UnofficialOS/releases
! Last Update
 
| February 7, 2025
=== Wiki / Documentation / FAQ / How-To ===
|-
 
! Download
https://github.com/RetroGFX/UnofficialOS/wiki
| [https://github.com/RetroGFX/UnofficialOS/releases GitHub Releases]
 
|-
<br />
! Documentation / FAQ
| [https://github.com/RetroGFX/UnofficialOS/wiki View the Wiki]
|}


== Lakka ==
== Lakka ==
[[File:345427421-76f01f24-fef7-409a-98c3-67099a5ef5e4.png|link=https://www.lakka.tv/|thumb|Website: https://www.lakka.tv/|200x200px]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; max-width:800px;"
 
|-
Outdated / lightweight Linux distribution with the RetroArch interface. Booting directly into RetroArch is also possible on ArkOS ([https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions---rg351mp#q-what-is-bart-and-how-do-i-access-it link])
! colspan="2" | Lakka on the R36S
<br>
|-
 
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:345427421-76f01f24-fef7-409a-98c3-67099a5ef5e4.png|center|link=https://www.lakka.tv/|thumb|Website: https://www.lakka.tv/|200x200px]]
=== Download ===
|-
 
! Description
https://www.lakka.tv/get/
| Outdated / lightweight Linux distribution with the RetroArch interface.
 
Booting directly into RetroArch is also possible on ArkOS ([https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki/Frequently-Asked-Questions---rg351mp#q-what-is-bart-and-how-do-i-access-it see FAQ]).
=== Wiki / Documentation / FAQ / How-To ===
|-
 
! Download
https://www.lakka.tv/doc/Home/
| [https://www.lakka.tv/get/ Download from Lakka.tv]
 
|-
‎<br />‎<br /><br /><br />
! Documentation / FAQ
| [https://www.lakka.tv/doc/Home/ Lakka Docs and FAQ]
|}


== Xorg ==
== Xorg ==
[[File:345428288-e9d9a3ea-e807-4352-a5dc-c4788fc132b3.png|link=https://github.com/OkJacket2022/R36S-Xorg|thumb|Website: https://github.com/OkJacket2022/R36S-Xorg]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; max-width:800px;"
 
|-
XFCE, LXDE and LXQT Desktop Environment on the R36S
! colspan="2" | Xorg on the R36S
 
|-
=== Download ===
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:345428288-e9d9a3ea-e807-4352-a5dc-c4788fc132b3.png|center|link=https://github.com/OkJacket2022/R36S-Xorg|thumb|Website: https://github.com/OkJacket2022/R36S-Xorg]]
 
|-
https://github.com/OkJacket2022/R36S-Xorg/releases
! Description
 
| XFCE, LXDE, and LXQT Desktop Environment for the R36S
=== Wiki / Documentation / FAQ / How-To ===
|-
 
! Download
https://github.com/OkJacket2022/R36S-Xorg?tab=readme-ov-file#xorg-on-the-r36s
| [https://github.com/OkJacket2022/R36S-Xorg/releases GitHub Releases]
 
|-
=== Video Guide ===
! Documentation / FAQ
 
| [https://github.com/OkJacket2022/R36S-Xorg?tab=readme-ov-file#xorg-on-the-r36s View the Wiki]
<youtube width="400">i1kojtFv7l4</youtube>
|-
! Video Guide
| <youtube width="100%">i1kojtFv7l4</youtube>
|}


== Gentoo ==
== Gentoo ==
[[File:Gentoo-r36s.jpg|link=http|thumb|300x300px|Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AAjIPa1W1g]]
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%; max-width:800px;"
 
|-
 
! colspan="2" | Gentoo for the R36S
=== How-To ===
|-
 
| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | [[File:Gentoo-r36s.jpg|center|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AAjIPa1W1g|thumb|300x300px|Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AAjIPa1W1g]]
https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1cz27iq/gentoo_for_r36s_status_update/
|-
 
! How-To
<br />‎<br />‎<br />‎<br />‎<br />‎<br />‎<br />‎<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
| [https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1cz27iq/gentoo_for_r36s_status_update/ Gentoo for R36S Status Update & How-To]
|}


== Firmware and SD Card Test ==
== Firmware and SD Card Test ==

Revision as of 05:31, 14 May 2025

ℹ️
Info
Refer to the Guides section or the provided links below for help with installing / flashing these firmwares.
ℹ️
Info
The recommended Firmwares are Community Maintained ArkOS and AmberELEC.

Custom Firmware for the EmuELEC Clone

Custom Firmware for EmuELEC Clone Devices
Description Some R36S clones do not support the standard ArkOS or AmberELEC custom firmware.

For more information and download links, please refer to the R36S Clones section.


ArkOS Community Maintained Image

ArkOS Community Maintained Image for the R36S
Website: https://aeolusux.github.io/ArkOS-R3XS/
Download GitHub Releases

Older Versions on Mega

Wiki / Documentation / FAQ / How-To ArkOS Wiki

FAQ for RG351MP

Changelogs (includes instructions for added features) R3XS Changelog & Features Update
ArkOS Screenshots/Options/Tools R36S ArkOS Screenshot Gallery
Hotkeys Global & Emulator Event Keys


MyMinUI

MyMinUI for the R36S
MyMinUI running on the R36S - Download: https://github.com/Turro75/MyMinUI/
Description A simple alternative to EmulationStation (used in ArkOS).

It installs on top of ArkOS and can easily be disabled if you prefer to return to EmulationStation. Note: Different rom folder paths than standard. Instructions are included in the download. Works only on ArkOS devices.

Download / Instructions GitHub Download & Instructions

AmberELEC

AmberELEC
Website: https://amberelec.org
Download GitHub Pre-release Downloads
Documentation / FAQ Getting Started Guide

FAQ Page

Hotkeys Controls & Hotkeys Reference


PAN4ELEC

PAN4ELEC (Custom AmberELEC for Panel 4 Devices)
Website: https://github.com/Kegg1701/P4ELEC
Description Unofficial AmberELEC build by KEgg for the most recent Panel 4 (V5) devices.

Includes additional features and general usability improvements.

Download GitHub Releases
Documentation / FAQ Reddit Announcement & Guide


ArkOS

ArkOS for the R36S
Website: https://github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/wiki
Download Official GitHub Download Page

Reddit Announcement & Download Info

Documentation / FAQ ArkOS Wiki & Setup Guide
Hotkeys Global & Emulator Hotkeys


cHAos multi panel R3xS

cHAos Multi Panel R3xS
Website: https://github.com/tech4bot
Description Debug image that supports three different display panels.

It is a fork of AmberELEC.

Download GitHub Releases
Documentation / FAQ AmberELEC Getting Started Guide


ROCKNIX

ROCKNIX for the R36S
Website: https://rocknix.org/
Community Discussion Reddit thread discussing ROCKNIX on R36S
Download GitHub Releases
Documentation / FAQ ROCKNIX Wiki & Setup Guide


JELOS

JELOS (Just Enough Linux OS)
Website: https://github.com/JustEnoughLinuxOS/distribution
Status

The JELOS project has come to an end, however the sources will continue to be made available. Binaries are no longer provided.

Continuation ROCKNIX is a continuation of JELOS.
Source Code GitHub Repository

UnofficialOS

UnofficialOS for the R36S
Website: https://github.com/RetroGFX/UnofficialOS
Last Update February 7, 2025
Download GitHub Releases
Documentation / FAQ View the Wiki

Lakka

Lakka on the R36S
Website: https://www.lakka.tv/
Description Outdated / lightweight Linux distribution with the RetroArch interface.

Booting directly into RetroArch is also possible on ArkOS (see FAQ).

Download Download from Lakka.tv
Documentation / FAQ Lakka Docs and FAQ

Xorg

Xorg on the R36S
Website: https://github.com/OkJacket2022/R36S-Xorg
Description XFCE, LXDE, and LXQT Desktop Environment for the R36S
Download GitHub Releases
Documentation / FAQ View the Wiki
Video Guide
Load video
YouTube

Gentoo

Gentoo for the R36S
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AAjIPa1W1g
How-To Gentoo for R36S Status Update & How-To

Firmware and SD Card Test

A short test that compares the boot time and GBA/SNES performance of various firmwares and SD cards. I am too lazy to copy over the site, so here's a link to the old R36S Wiki on GitHub:

https://github.com/manster-zz/R36S-LINKS/wiki/Firmware-and-SD-Card-Test

Retrieved from "https://handhelds.wiki/index.php?title=R36S_Custom_Firmware&oldid=42120"