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|image=R36MAX Retro Gaming Handheld white.png | |||
|title=R36MAX | |||
|description=Overview of the R36MAX Handheld | |||
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|image=R36MAX blue1.webp | |||
|Brand= | |||
|Release Date=11 / 2024 | |||
|Form Factor= | |||
|SoC=RK3326 | |||
|CPU= | |||
|GPU=Mali G31MP2 | |||
|RAM=1 GB | |||
|Screen Size=4" | |||
|Resolution=720x720 | |||
|Aspect Ratio=1:1 | |||
|Screen Type= | |||
|OS= | |||
|Internal Storage= | |||
|External Storage= | |||
|WiFi= | |||
|Bluetooth= | |||
|Video Output= | |||
|Speaker= | |||
|Battery=4000mAh | |||
|Dimensions= | |||
|Weight= | |||
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== Price == | |||
~$40 | |||
This handheld is not recommended. Check the link below for better and cheaper options. | |||
{{Clickable button 3|[[Handheld Buying Guide|↪ Handheld Buying Guide]]}} | |||
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== Colors == | |||
<div> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36MAX colors image from discord.webp |thumb|none|600px|Source: [https://discord.com/channels/741895796315914271/1274131112351764532/1397574630998409266 discord]]] </li></div> | |||
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== More Images == | |||
<div><ul> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36MAX bottom.png |thumb|none|400px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36MAX back.png|thumb|none|400px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36MAX left.png|thumb|none|400px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36MAX right.png |thumb|none|400px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36MAX buttons.webp|thumb|none|400px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36MAX buttons2.webp|thumb|none|400px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36MAX specs.webp|thumb|none|400px]] </li> | |||
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== More Information == | |||
Same as the [[R36PRO]], but with a different screen. | |||
Discord thread: https://discord.com/channels/741895796315914271/1291734300940570696 | |||
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== New Revision == | |||
Source: [https://discord.com/channels/741895796315914271/1274131112351764532/1406196738280390718 Discord] | |||
{{Quote|compared R36max, old(red) vs new(glacier); | |||
# 'FW:XFR36MAX-V1-B703' has been added on the back label. (officially shows it's xifan family) | |||
# the back button has become very very slightly softer. (frankly almost same) | |||
# the d-pad contact on the motherboard has been changed. | |||
# the silicone membrane has become improved. the original rubberdome of r36 max was so soft that it caused misinput, now feels similar to mymini/XF35/40. | |||
}} | |||
<div> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36MAX New Revision 20250803_221453.webp|thumb|none|400px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36MAX New Revision 20250803_222318.webp|thumb|none|400px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36MAX New Revision 20250803_223204.jpg|thumb|none|400px]] </li> | |||
<li style="display: inline-block; vertical-align: top;"> [[File:R36MAX New Revision 20250803_223940.webp|thumb|none|400px]] </li> | |||
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== Videos == | |||
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt_i99w219o</youtube> | |||
<youtube width="400">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PA4tQC-JSM</youtube> | |||
https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV12iDaYKEnK/ | |||
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== Firmware == | |||
Refer to the [[:Category:EmuELEC Clone|EmuELEC clone]] category. | |||
* '''dtb file''': https://github.com/Vi-K36/EE-Clones-DTB | |||
{{Clickable button 3|[[:Category:EmuELEC Clone|↪ EmuELEC clone]]}} | |||
==== Stock Emuelec ==== | |||
Download Link: https://www.seefunplay.com/handheld/R36Max.html?lang=en | |||
==== Stock ArkOS ==== | |||
[https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TvNoA6xkj_ys-PAHGyVsa1wMDSu07J21/view S0945_RF3536K4KA_YP2024110012_R36MAX_202411131854_ArkOS.img.gz] | |||
==== Community Maintained Image of ArkOS for the K36 Console and Similar Clones ==== | |||
ArkOS Custom Firmware is available for these clones since December 19th, 2024. More info and release notes are availablle at this reddit discussion thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1hhn15r/arkos_for_k36_and_r36s_clones/ | |||
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! | |||
!Description | |||
!Download Link | |||
!Filename/Info | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:345420723-1ba003f0-4926-4add-885b-67c41cc1c1f6.png|left|200px]] | |||
|[https://github.com/AeolusUX/ArkOS-K36 Community Maintained Image of ArkOS for the K36 Console and Similar Clones] (R36S Clone, K36, R36 Pro, R36 Max, U8 Handheld, RX6H) release by AeolusUX | |||
|[https://github.com/AeolusUX/ArkOS-K36 GitHub] | |||
|Check the [https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1hhn15r/arkos_for_k36_and_r36s_clones/ reddit thread] and the release notes on [https://github.com/AeolusUX/ArkOS-K36/releases GitHub] for the latest info. - '''a 2 SD card setup is not recommended!''' | |||
|} | |||
==== ROCKNIX ==== | |||
Modded version of ROCKNIX that works on the R36S clone, [[R36PRO]], [[R36MAX]] and [[My Mini Game Console|MyMini]]. | |||
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!Description | |||
!Download Link | |||
!Filename/Info | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:345426124-486c32e2-ee2f-491f-9205-24d8bc6fc075.png|left|100px]] | |||
|[https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/GPZSX7CRwTewqkA2wLdt9g Origin of article] (chniese) | |||
|[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-5_4f5aPcAVtLDVZ0Yf-7o1tk926K_tp Google Drive] | |||
|[https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1k3vgnb/rocknix_release_for_clones_r36s_clone_r36pro/ readme] and how to install - [https://rocknix.org/ ROCKNIX Wiki] | |||
|} | |||
==== ROCKNIX ==== | |||
Modded version of ROCKNIX specifically for the R36MAX. May work on similar devices | |||
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!Description | |||
!Download Link | |||
!Filename/Info | |||
|- | |||
|[[File:345426124-486c32e2-ee2f-491f-9205-24d8bc6fc075.png|left|100px]] | |||
|Release by "stolen" on Discord | |||
|[https://filebin.net/initial-support-for-r36-max-6c39b9099 Filebin] | |||
|ROCKNIX-RK3326.aarch64-20250426-b.img.gz - [https://rocknix.org/ ROCKNIX Wiki] | |||
|} | |||
==== arkos4clone ==== | |||
{{CFW:arkos4clone}} | |||
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[[Category:Handheld]] | |||
[[Category:Game Console]] | |||
[[Category:2024]] | |||
[[Category:Vertical]] | |||
[[Category:Linux]] | |||
[[Category:ArkOS]] | |||
[[Category:4"]] | |||
[[Category:720x720]] | |||
[[Category:1:1]] | |||
[[Category:RK3326]] | |||
[[Category:Price Range $20-$50]] | |||
[[Category:Price Range $40-$80]] | |||
[[Category:EmuELEC Clone]] | |||
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Revision as of 22:46, 21 December 2025
| R36MAX | |
|---|---|
| Specification | |
| Release Date | 11 / 2024 |
| SoC | RK3326 |
| GPU | Mali G31MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB |
| Screen Size | 4" |
| Resolution | 720x720 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1 |
| Battery | 4000mAh |
Price
~$40
This handheld is not recommended. Check the link below for better and cheaper options.
Colors

More Information
Same as the R36PRO, but with a different screen.
Discord thread: https://discord.com/channels/741895796315914271/1291734300940570696
New Revision
Source: Discord
compared R36max, old(red) vs new(glacier);
- 'FW:XFR36MAX-V1-B703' has been added on the back label. (officially shows it's xifan family)
- the back button has become very very slightly softer. (frankly almost same)
- the d-pad contact on the motherboard has been changed.
- the silicone membrane has become improved. the original rubberdome of r36 max was so soft that it caused misinput, now feels similar to mymini/XF35/40.
Firmware
Refer to the EmuELEC clone category.
- dtb file: https://github.com/Vi-K36/EE-Clones-DTB
Stock Emuelec
Download Link: https://www.seefunplay.com/handheld/R36Max.html?lang=en
Stock ArkOS
S0945_RF3536K4KA_YP2024110012_R36MAX_202411131854_ArkOS.img.gz
Community Maintained Image of ArkOS for the K36 Console and Similar Clones
ArkOS Custom Firmware is available for these clones since December 19th, 2024. More info and release notes are availablle at this reddit discussion thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/R36S/comments/1hhn15r/arkos_for_k36_and_r36s_clones/
| Description | Download Link | Filename/Info | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Maintained Image of ArkOS for the K36 Console and Similar Clones (R36S Clone, K36, R36 Pro, R36 Max, U8 Handheld, RX6H) release by AeolusUX | GitHub | Check the reddit thread and the release notes on GitHub for the latest info. - a 2 SD card setup is not recommended! |
ROCKNIX
Modded version of ROCKNIX that works on the R36S clone, R36PRO, R36MAX and MyMini.
| Description | Download Link | Filename/Info | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origin of article (chniese) | Google Drive | readme and how to install - ROCKNIX Wiki |
ROCKNIX
Modded version of ROCKNIX specifically for the R36MAX. May work on similar devices
| Description | Download Link | Filename/Info | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Release by "stolen" on Discord | Filebin | ROCKNIX-RK3326.aarch64-20250426-b.img.gz - ROCKNIX Wiki |
arkos4clone
| arkos4clone (ArkOS for clones) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Latest version |
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| Download | ⬇️ GitHub Releases | |
| Documentation / FAQ | Github readme | |
| Info | Based on the ArkOS R3XS community maintained firmware. | |
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