R46H

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R46H
Specification
BrandManufacturers: Other
Release Date09 / 2025
Form FactorHorizontal
SoCRK3326
CPUQuad-core Cortex-A35 1.5GHz
GPUMali-G31MP2 520MHZ
RAM1GB
Screen Size4"
Resolution1024x768
Aspect Ratio4:3
OSLinux
External Storage2x MicroSD
WiFiOptional
BluetoothNo
Video OutputNone
SpeakerStereo bottom facing
3.5mm Audio JackYes
Battery3000mAh
ExtrasUSB-C. adapter and wifi dongle are included
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Pros & Cons of the R46H
✅ Pros ❌ Cons
  • great 4" screen with high resolution
  • budget friendly
  • ergonomic
  • some have wifi dongle included - some have wifi built-in
  • advertised 4.2" screen size is wrong

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

~$40

Get the R46H:

↪ Handheld Buying Guide

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Colors

  • color from alibaba
  • color from alibaba
  • color from alibaba

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    Disassembly

  • Remove the 4 back screws
  • To remove the backplate, start from the bottom, then work your way up on the sides
  • Use your fingernails or a guitar pick to remove the small plastic clips from the front shell (2 on each side)
  • The battery is glued to the chips. You can pull it off easily with a little force

    • Mainboard

    HL-R46H-V13 2025-06-18

  • Mainboard uncovered
  • Battery adhesive sticker removed
  • Closer look at the mainboard
  • Two RAM chips and the Rockchip RK3326 SoC
  • Some devices have a vibration motor - source

    • HL-R46H-V20 2025-09-09

  • Mainboard HL-R46H-V20 2025-09-09
  • Wifi chip Realtek RTL8188ETV
  • CAD screenshot of the HL-R46H-V20 2025-09-09 mainboard version - source

    • D-Pad fix

    You can easily adjust the stiffness of the dpad by loosening or tightening this screw.

    • Manual

    • Packaging

    • R46H vs R36H

    R46H vs RG40XX H

    Sorry for the poor photo lighting quality.

    More Information

    It has a 4-inch display. The advertised 4.2-inch size is incorrect.

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    20251011: There are R46H - mine - where WiFi isn't working at all. I used same cable/dongle that's working on R36S flawlessly. I bought the R46H from this store. >>> Video

    Videos

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    YouTube

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    R46H promo video from Alibaba claims that the aspect ratio is 3:2, but the 1024x768 resolution is 4:3. It also has built-in wifi according to this video.

    Load video
    Local File

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    Tate Mode is absolutely playable on R46H:

    Tate Mode

    Firmware

    ↪ Firmware Flashing Guide

    StockOS

    Boot partition "R46H-OS 64GB" files: ⬇️ R46H-OS BOOT partition files

    Stock OS firmware image: ⬇️ R46H 测试卡 16G .img (14.44 GB)

    Scraper is not working (restarts EmulationStation). Controls in PPSSPP emulator are messed up.

  • R46H boot partition files
  • R46H bootlogo - "RETROID BOY"

    • Game Console Factory Test Suite

    This tool can be found on the stock OS under OPTIONS. It includes following tests:

    • System Information
    • Battery Test
    • Controller Test (joystick and button test)
    • Multiple Screen Color Tests
    • Screen Brightness Test
    • Speaker Volume Test
    • Aging Test (time can be set in hours - video of the repeating test sequence is below)
  • Different Game Console Factory Test Suite tests
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    Local File

    • On ArkOS R3XS this tool only partially works after installing a few required files. Device + SoC does not get detected, Speaker Test and Aging Test are not working, but the other tests work fine. Here are the packages you need to install via ssh to start the tool (copied from ChatGPT after some troubleshooting). 

    sudo apt update
sudo apt install \
    libqt5core5a \
    libqt5gui5 \
    libqt5widgets5 \
    libqt5multimedia5 \
    libqt5multimediawidgets5 \
    libqt5multimedia5-plugins \
    libqt5gamepad5 \
    libqt5network5 \
    libqt5concurrent5 \
    libqt5xml5

    ArkOS

    Use the RG351MP version. Mirror: MediaFire.

    Has better compatibility than ArkOS - R3XS. Everything is working fine including Nintendo DS games.

    Boots fine after changing the boot.ini file and adding the gameconsole_linux.dtb from the stock SD card. These files are available here: ⬇️ R46H-OS 64GB @MediaFire

    ArkOS - R3XS

    Working fine with the new (11072025) release.

    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)

    arkos4clone

    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)

    AndR36oid

    Use the R46H specific build.

    AndR36oid
    AndR36oid Boot Logo
    Latest version releases.png
    Download ⬇️ GitHub
    Documentation / FAQ AndR36oid release notes
    Officially Supported Devices
    Devices list (click to expand)


    UnofficialOS

    UnofficialOS (uOS) is a community developed Linux distribution for handheld gaming devices. Use the R46H / R45H / R40XX / R40XX ProMax overlay.

    UnofficialOS
    UnofficialOS Logo
    Latest version UnofficialOS.png
    Download ⬇️ GitHub Releases
    Documentation / FAQ UnofficialOS Wiki
    Hotkeys Hotkeys and Button Codes
    Officially Supported Devices
    Devices list (click to expand)

    Themes

    Here's a download link for the themes that are included on the stock SD card: ⬇️ R46H Themes

    • R46H-Alekfull-SOLO-ArkOS
    • R46H-CODY-DESTROY-main
    • R46H-Cyber2077-main
    • R46H-simple-theme
    • R46H-WOODY-CODY-main

    For a preview and more ArkOS themes, visit the R36S Wiki.

    ↪ R36S Themes

    Setup Guide

    Most things are the same on devices that are running ArkOS as the operating system. Lots of tutorials like how to transfer files or adding themes can be found on the R36S Wiki.

    ↪ R36S Handheld Wiki

    Internet / Wifi Connection

  • Go to OPTIONS -> WIFI
  • Connect with your home network or mobile hotspot

    • Updating the Firmware

  • Go to OPTIONS -> UPDATE
  • Follow the instructions
  • Wait a few minutes
  • Done.

    • PortMaster

    More info about PortMaster:

    ↪ PortMaster

  • Download the Install.Full.PortMaster.sh file and put it into the ports/ folder on the EASYROMS partition
  • Launch the installer on your device
  • The PortMaster app can now be found under OPTIONS -> TOOLS
  • The PortMaster app can now be found under OPTIONS -> TOOLS
  • PortMaster logo
  • Accept to update the PortMaster app
  • Wait a few minutes while it's updating
  • PortMaster Main Menu
  • PortMaster Options
  • For best compatibility it's recommended to install all available runtimes

    • Game Showcase

    Just a few of my personal picks while testing the R46H.

  • Chrono Trigger [SNES] - Considered one of the best RPGs of all time.
  • Dungeons and Dragons [Arcade] - Nice Arcade Beat 'em up game
  • Tetris - Rosy Retrospection [GB] - Probably the best Tetris version available
  • Super Mario Land [GB] - A classic for the Game Boy. For more immersion you need to activate the green GB colorization in the RetroArch quick menu.
  • Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 Color Edition - Hunting for all the treasures is fun. Now possible in color! [GBC]
  • Pokemon Unbound [GBA] - Best Pokemon romhack ever?
  • Sonic the Hedgehog 2 [Genesis] - Gotta Go Fast
  • Diddy Kong Racing [N64] - Damn Wizpig!
  • Crash Team Racing [PS1] - Awesome racing game for the PS1
  • New Super Mario Bros [Nintendo DS] - Most DS games that don't require lots of touchscreen inputs like this title work fine.
  • Metropolis Street Racer [Dreamcast] - Never played this, just used it for testing the emulator
  • Need for Speed - Most Wanted 5-1-0 [PSP] - The PSP version is very different than the original MW, but totally playable on the R46H

    • PortMaster Games

    Just a few of my personal picks while testing the R46H.

  • Stardew Valley - If you like Harvest Moon games you'll love this!
  • Super Mario 64 port (Render96ex) - Performs better and has lots of added features
  • Steamworld Dig - Digging in dirt is fun.
  • Space Cadet Pinball - Yes, that's the classic windows pinball game!
  • Sonic Mania - Official Sonic title made in the style of the old games
  • Half-Life - Yes, Half-Life is running fine on these little machines. Half-Life 2 is also working.
  • Heroes of Might and Magic III (VCMI) - Great classic for playing with friends
  • Mario Kart 64 port (SpaghettiKart) - Better graphics, runs great, even has a cheats menu
  • Grand Theft Auto 3 - Steal cars and drive around the hood.

    • R36H ProMax (R45H)

    This is a newer version with stacked shoulder buttons and FN button. Sold by BOYHOM Store1 for example. More info at the link below.

    ↪ R36H ProMax @ Handhelds Wiki

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