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# Anbernic RG-35XX install
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Console Specs: [Retrocatalog](https://retrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-35xx)
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Dedicated Blog: [RG35XX](https://www.rg35xx.com/en/)
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Confirm your Console version.
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<center><i>Source: <a href="https://www.rg35xx.com/en/blog/2024/04/29/have-an-rg35xx-2024/">www.rg35xx.com</a></i></center>
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## GarlicOS
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**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.\
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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.\
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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.\
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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…
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## Installation
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**GarlicOS** is installed on **one microSD** containing both the *OS* and the *assets* on separate parts.\
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Choose a **reliable brand** and a **capacity** matching your usage (**32GB** recommended).
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Ressources:
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- [RG35XX-MicroSDCardImage.7z](https://www.patreon.com/posts/garlicos-for-76561333)
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Extract the archives to get the following files:
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- garlic.img
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- misc folder
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- roms folder
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Flash the microSD with the *garlic.img*.
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```bash
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dd if=garlic.img of=/dev/sdX status=progress bs=4M && sync
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```
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Once it is done, extend the `ROMS` part to use all the space.
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Insert the **microSD** in the *TF1* slot and start the console. The boot logo is now **GarlicOS**.
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# MinUI
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**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.\
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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*.
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You can see more information and download the latest version from its official page.
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## Installation
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**MinUI** is installed on top of the stock firmware.\
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**One microSD** is used for the boot sequence and contains the stock OS.\
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The **second microSD** contains **MinUI** and the *assets*.\
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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).\
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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.
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Ressources:
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- [Anbernic Stock OS](https://github.com/shauninman/MinUI-Legacy-RG35XX/releases/tag/stock-tf1-20230309)
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- [MinUI Base](https://github.com/shauninman/MinUI/releases)
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Extract the archives to get the following files:
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- TF1.img
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- MinUI-<release>-base folder
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Flash the **first MicroSD** with **TF1.img**
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```bash
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dd if=TF1.img of=/dev/sdX status=progress bs=4M && sync
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```
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From the **MinUI-base folder**, copy the `rg35xx/dbmenu.bin` to the `misc` part overwriting the one already on the part.
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On the **second MicroSD**, create a GPT part table and a fat32 part using all the space.\
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Copy the MinUI.zip from the **MinUI-base folder** to the **microSD**.\
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Copy the `Bios` and `Roms` folders as well. They only contain other folders and no files.
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Insert the two **microSD** in the console and start it.\
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It will show the **Anbernic** logo before installing **MinUI** and reboot. The boot logo is now the **MinUI** one and **MinUI** is now installed.
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You can shut it down and copy your **Bios files and Roms** to the dedicated folders on the **second microSD**. |