Anbernic RG-35XX install
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GarlicOS
GarlicOs is the first Custom Firmware developed by Black Seraph as an alternative to the official console firmware which lacks many tuning and customization options as well as few emulators.
After the arrival of this Custom Firmware, with a graphic environment very similar to the OnionOs Custom Firmware for the Miyoo Mini, another console with similar characteristics although from another brand and somewhat smaller in size; Thanks to the use of RetroArch, and the easy implementation of themes to be able to customize it, the system manages to emulate many more retro systems, adds options such as RTC (Real Time Clock), overclocking and other interesting functions such as the “sleep” function, which It allows you to turn off the console and be able to resume the game a after when turn it on again.
Currently, many developers and fans of the console have dedicated themselves to making Applications and Modifications to provide it with more functions, since this Firmware is not Open Source and cannot be modified by third parties.
We cannot forget one of the features that this Custom Firmware includes as standard is the option to play video files, previously encoded with specifications provided by its developer, and the possibility of using countless Ports created or modified by other developers to being able to play even more games, in case the ones that can already be played in it seem few to you…
Installation
GarlicOS is installed on one microSD containing both the OS and the assets on separate parts.
Choose a reliable brand and a capacity matching your usage (32GB recommended).
Ressources:
Extract the archives to get the following files:
- garlic.img
- misc folder
- roms folder
Flash the microSD with the garlic.img.
dd if=garlic.img of=/dev/sdX status=progress bs=4M && sync
Once it is done, extend the ROMS part to use all the space.
Insert the microSD in the TF1 slot and start the console. The boot logo is now GarlicOS.
MinUI
MinUi is a lightweight Custom Firmware, developed by Shauninman, with a low impact on the graphical environment, fast and easy to use without having to make adjustments here or there, since it comes preconfigured to use with most emulators available.
It is focused more on the emulation of portable consoles, and some Arcade emulators and the possibility of playing Ports are missing, but some developers are already creating Mods and Applications to complement this great Custom Firmware.
You can see more information and download the latest version from its official page.
Installation
MinUI is installed on top of the stock firmware.
One microSD is used for the boot sequence and contains the stock OS.
The second microSD contains MinUI and the assets.
For the second microSD, choose a reliable brand as it is where all the data will be stored, and a capacity matching your usage (32GB recommended).
The first microSD doesn't need to be from a reliable brand as it will only be used by the boot sequence and can be easily replaced without data loss if needed. It needs to be at least 1GB to match the image.
Ressources:
Extract the archives to get the following files:
- TF1.img
- MinUI--base folder
Flash the first MicroSD with TF1.img
dd if=TF1.img of=/dev/sdX status=progress bs=4M && sync
From the MinUI-base folder, copy the rg35xx/dbmenu.bin to the misc part overwriting the one already on the part.
On the second MicroSD, create a GPT part table and a fat32 part using all the space.
Copy the MinUI.zip from the MinUI-base folder to the microSD.
Copy the Bios and Roms folders as well. They only contain other folders and no files.
Insert the two microSD in the console and start it.
It will show the Anbernic logo before installing MinUI and reboot. The boot logo is now the MinUI one and MinUI is now installed.
You can shut it down and copy your Bios files and Roms to the dedicated folders on the second microSD.