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2021-09-30T07:08:19Z

Helpful Video Content Collection

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	The following video collection has been created to collate all of the current Retroid Pocket 2 YouTube content, Covering Guides, Information, Performance Tip and Tricks & Reviews.		The following video collection has been created to collate all of the current Retroid Pocket 2 YouTube content, Covering Guides, Information, Performance Tip and Tricks & Reviews.
	All videos have been posted in the Retroid Handhelds Discord server, which can be found here [https://discord.gg/~~6xpfH5~~ Here] and the Youtube / Media channel [https://discord.gg/~~6xpfH5~~ Here]		All videos have been posted in the Retroid Handhelds Discord server, which can be found here [https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Here] and the Youtube / Media channel [https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Here]

	These videos have been created by Retroid Enthusiasts in order to share information and to help the Retroid Community - Check them out on Youtube and Subscribe to the channels to see many more informative and helpful video content.		These videos have been created by Retroid Enthusiasts in order to share information and to help the Retroid Community - Check them out on Youtube and Subscribe to the channels to see many more informative and helpful video content.

76.115.32.186: /* Before You Begin */

2021-09-30T07:05:58Z

Before You Begin

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	Do '''NOT''' update or delete any of the preinstalled apps or RetroArch cores. Many of these are older or modified versions which have been optimized to work on the RP2. If you are coming from a console gaming background, you may be used to all updates being both required and more-or-less improvements. This does not apply to the RP2: the various installed Android apps are not written specifically for the RP2, but for all Android devices. Due to the age of the RP2's hardware, updates may actually reduce functionality, or cause an app to stop working entirely, due to removal of support for legacy hardware/firmware.		Do '''NOT''' update or delete any of the preinstalled apps or RetroArch cores. Many of these are older or modified versions which have been optimized to work on the RP2. If you are coming from a console gaming background, you may be used to all updates being both required and more-or-less improvements. This does not apply to the RP2: the various installed Android apps are not written specifically for the RP2, but for all Android devices. Due to the age of the RP2's hardware, updates may actually reduce functionality, or cause an app to stop working entirely, due to removal of support for legacy hardware/firmware.

	Be careful about restoring/formatting Android. If you do this, you will lose pre-installed emulators and possibly some configuration settings. If this happens, you can find a backup image of Android [https://mega.nz/folder/4E8wlJTQ#OvhG5qD-I0Ui7-1DCJG-SA/folder/sM90hR4T here], and instructions on the process [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/753684190603509871/779906286909259806/Reflashing_Guide.doc here]. If you need to restore Android to its original state, you will need to flash it. This can brick your device if done incorrectly, so please only attempt at your own risk. Please ask for assistance in our [https://discord.gg/~~mnA2Ju2RZy~~ Discord Server] if needed.		Be careful about restoring/formatting Android. If you do this, you will lose pre-installed emulators and possibly some configuration settings. If this happens, you can find a backup image of Android [https://mega.nz/folder/4E8wlJTQ#OvhG5qD-I0Ui7-1DCJG-SA/folder/sM90hR4T here], and instructions on the process [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/753684190603509871/779906286909259806/Reflashing_Guide.doc here]. If you need to restore Android to its original state, you will need to flash it. This can brick your device if done incorrectly, so please only attempt at your own risk. Please ask for assistance in our [https://discord.gg/RetroHandhelds Discord Server] if needed.

	== Applying The Screen Protector ==		== Applying The Screen Protector ==

103.216.212.155: Undo revision 606 by Pocchitte (talk)

2021-06-13T18:41:18Z

Undo revision 606 by Pocchitte (talk)

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	If you would prefer to use your micro SD card in card readers and other devices, and don't want to install many Android apps to your RP2, you will probably want to keep the card as external storage. Additionally, if you want to use RetroidOS, you cannot use a card formatted as internal storage; while your RP2 will still appear to boot normally into RetroidOS, you will not be able to access or install any games.		If you would prefer to use your micro SD card in card readers and other devices, and don't want to install many Android apps to your RP2, you will probably want to keep the card as external storage. Additionally, if you want to use RetroidOS, you cannot use a card formatted as internal storage; while your RP2 will still appear to boot normally into RetroidOS, you will not be able to access or install any games.

	To use RetroidOS with a new micro SD card, you will need to copy the files from your original 32GB card over to the new card. These files include encryption keys and support files that will allow RetroidOS to read stored games, to install new games from local files, and to access the Retroid "online store". Before you copy the files over, you should also format your new card as "exFAT" format. Using a card formatted as "FAT32" (the most common way that they come in the package) doesn't seem to cause any problems for RetroidOS, but RetroidOS may damage parts of the FAT32 filesystem, causing errors if you also try to use it in Android or an external card reader connected to a computer.		To use RetroidOS with a new micro SD card, you will need to copy the files from your original 32GB card over to the new card. These files include encryption keys and support files that will allow RetroidOS to read stored games, to install new games from local files, and to access the Retroid "online store".

	Some guides recommend using partition management software (e.g. MiniTool, Disk Genius) to make a complete backup of the partition on the included 32GB micro SD card, and then write this backup to your new micro SD card. If you are comfortable working with partitions and drive images, this can work very well. However, it doesn't appear to offer any advantages over simply formatting your new micro SD card to "exFAT" and then copying all the files over normally. Furthermore, if you make a mistake during the partition copying process, it is possible to introduce errors into your micro SD cards which would require more work to repair.		Some guides recommend using partition management software (e.g. MiniTool, Disk Genius) to make a complete backup of the partition on the included 32GB micro SD card, and then write this backup to your new micro SD card. If you are comfortable working with partitions and drive images, this can work very well. However, it doesn't appear to offer any advantages over simply formatting your new micro SD card to "exFAT" and then copying all the files over normally. Furthermore, if you make a mistake during the partition copying process, it is possible to introduce errors into your micro SD cards which would require more work to repair.

TysonRhodey: /* Applying The Screen Protector */

2021-04-01T19:58:49Z

Applying The Screen Protector

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	== Applying The Screen Protector ==		== Applying The Screen Protector ==

	Follow [https://youtu.be/veB4dTZcDn4 this] helpful video guide ~~for~~ how to apply the screen protector.		Follow [https://youtu.be/veB4dTZcDn4 this helpful video guide] on how to apply the screen protector.

	== Booting Up For The First Time ==		== Booting Up For The First Time ==

TysonRhodey: /* Before You Begin */

2021-04-01T19:58:18Z

Before You Begin

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	Do '''NOT''' format the included microSD card. This will result in the loss of the RetroidOS closed system and all pre-installed games. If this happens, a copy of the contents (without games) can be found [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Li1LR9Lc9-cMIFtM7UXWPB8oDDTPqtAi/view here].		Do '''NOT''' format the included microSD card. This will result in the loss of the RetroidOS closed system and all pre-installed games. If this happens, a copy of the contents (without games) can be found [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Li1LR9Lc9-cMIFtM7UXWPB8oDDTPqtAi/view here].

	Do '''NOT''' update or delete any of the preinstalled apps or ~~Retroarch~~ cores. Many of these are older or modified versions which have been optimized to work on the RP2. If you are coming from a console gaming background, you may be used to all updates being both required and more-or-less improvements. This does not apply to the RP2: the various installed Android apps are not written specifically for the RP2, but for all Android devices. Due to the age of the RP2's hardware, updates may actually reduce functionality, or cause an app to stop working entirely, due to removal of support for legacy hardware/firmware.		Do '''NOT''' update or delete any of the preinstalled apps or RetroArch cores. Many of these are older or modified versions which have been optimized to work on the RP2. If you are coming from a console gaming background, you may be used to all updates being both required and more-or-less improvements. This does not apply to the RP2: the various installed Android apps are not written specifically for the RP2, but for all Android devices. Due to the age of the RP2's hardware, updates may actually reduce functionality, or cause an app to stop working entirely, due to removal of support for legacy hardware/firmware.

	Be careful about restoring/formatting Android. If you do this, you will lose pre-installed emulators and possibly some configuration settings. If this happens, you can find a backup image of Android [https://mega.nz/folder/4E8wlJTQ#OvhG5qD-I0Ui7-1DCJG-SA/folder/sM90hR4T here], and instructions on the process [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/753684190603509871/779906286909259806/Reflashing_Guide.doc here]. If you need to restore Android to ~~the~~ original state, you will need to flash it. This can brick your device if done incorrectly, please only attempt at your own risk~~, and~~ ask for assistance in our Discord ~~channel~~ if needed.		Be careful about restoring/formatting Android. If you do this, you will lose pre-installed emulators and possibly some configuration settings. If this happens, you can find a backup image of Android [https://mega.nz/folder/4E8wlJTQ#OvhG5qD-I0Ui7-1DCJG-SA/folder/sM90hR4T here], and instructions on the process [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/753684190603509871/779906286909259806/Reflashing_Guide.doc here]. If you need to restore Android to its original state, you will need to flash it. This can brick your device if done incorrectly, so please only attempt at your own risk. Please ask for assistance in our [https://discord.gg/mnA2Ju2RZy Discord Server] if needed.

	== Applying The Screen Protector ==		== Applying The Screen Protector ==

Lycantrophic: /* Controller Settings */

2021-01-12T05:14:10Z

Controller Settings

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	*Analog Circle mode - Apps will see the left joystick as an analog stick, and it will register the full range of movement in all directions.		*Analog Circle mode - Apps will see the left joystick as an analog stick, and it will register the full range of movement in all directions.
	*Retroarch mode - Apps will not see the left joystick at all. Any movement of the left joystick will be copied to the d-pad.		*Retroarch mode - Apps will not see the left joystick at all. Any movement of the left joystick will be copied to the d-pad.

			=== Setting the correct button order for Android games ===
			Android games have swapped button order on Retroid Pocket 2, this is how to fix it.

			WARNING: This is a dangerous process and if you do something wrong, you might need an external keyboard to fix your device's input. Also requires ROOT. Refer to that section to root Retroid Pocket 2.

			Download an app called Gamepad Tester, (not Gamepad Test preinstalled) switch to gamepad mode. Click some buttons and take note of Product (mine is Vendor_2020_Product_0111)

			Now open MIX app. Move to root folder, system, usr folder and keylayout folder. There you should see the product name with .kl extension. First take a BACKUP of it just in case to a folder you can remember. Open it as text with Code Editor. Then what we will do just swap key 0X130 Button_A to Button_B, B to A, Y to X and X to Y. Now save the file and reboot. Play GTA and other android games with correct button setup afterwards.

	== Further Configuration ==		== Further Configuration ==

173.61.114.27: /* Before You Begin */

2020-12-18T00:33:45Z

Before You Begin

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	Do '''NOT''' update or delete any of the preinstalled apps or Retroarch cores. Many of these are older or modified versions which have been optimized to work on the RP2. If you are coming from a console gaming background, you may be used to all updates being both required and more-or-less improvements. This does not apply to the RP2: the various installed Android apps are not written specifically for the RP2, but for all Android devices. Due to the age of the RP2's hardware, updates may actually reduce functionality, or cause an app to stop working entirely, due to removal of support for legacy hardware/firmware.		Do '''NOT''' update or delete any of the preinstalled apps or Retroarch cores. Many of these are older or modified versions which have been optimized to work on the RP2. If you are coming from a console gaming background, you may be used to all updates being both required and more-or-less improvements. This does not apply to the RP2: the various installed Android apps are not written specifically for the RP2, but for all Android devices. Due to the age of the RP2's hardware, updates may actually reduce functionality, or cause an app to stop working entirely, due to removal of support for legacy hardware/firmware.

	Be careful about restoring/formatting Android. If you do this, you will lose pre-installed emulators and possibly some configuration settings. If this happens, you can find a backup image of Android [https://mega.nz/folder/~~FQsRGbYD~~#~~rMLsoUxaZEIFnt0l6EseJA~~ here],~~<---(this link is broken)~~ and instructions on the process [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/753684190603509871/~~753684754468962435~~/~~Retroid2ReflashGuide~~.~~pdf~~ here]~~<---(this link is broken)~~. If you need to restore Android to the original state, you will need to flash it. This can brick your device if done incorrectly, please only attempt at your own risk, and ask for assistance in our Discord channel if needed.		Be careful about restoring/formatting Android. If you do this, you will lose pre-installed emulators and possibly some configuration settings. If this happens, you can find a backup image of Android [https://mega.nz/folder/4E8wlJTQ#OvhG5qD-I0Ui7-1DCJG-SA/folder/sM90hR4T here], and instructions on the process [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/753684190603509871/779906286909259806/Reflashing_Guide.doc here]. If you need to restore Android to the original state, you will need to flash it. This can brick your device if done incorrectly, please only attempt at your own risk, and ask for assistance in our Discord channel if needed.

	== Applying The Screen Protector ==		== Applying The Screen Protector ==

47.6.131.150: /* Helpful Video Content Collection */

2020-12-12T06:32:46Z

Helpful Video Content Collection

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	* DOS Game Emulation Test: '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A3I25kTGRM&feature=youtu.be Video]''' Content Creator: Spin Retro		* DOS Game Emulation Test: '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A3I25kTGRM&feature=youtu.be Video]''' Content Creator: Spin Retro

	* Top 10 Megadrive Games: '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI3tBE4EQVk Video]''' Content Creator: Spin ~~Retor~~		* Top 10 Megadrive Games: '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pI3tBE4EQVk Video]''' Content Creator: Spin Retro

	* Android Game Showcase #1: '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9OgK6RMQQk&t=37s Video]''' Content Creator: Spec		* Android Game Showcase #1: '''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9OgK6RMQQk&t=37s Video]''' Content Creator: Spec

69.122.239.121: /* Before You Begin */

2020-12-07T13:27:24Z

Before You Begin

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	Do '''NOT''' update or delete any of the preinstalled apps or Retroarch cores. Many of these are older or modified versions which have been optimized to work on the RP2. If you are coming from a console gaming background, you may be used to all updates being both required and more-or-less improvements. This does not apply to the RP2: the various installed Android apps are not written specifically for the RP2, but for all Android devices. Due to the age of the RP2's hardware, updates may actually reduce functionality, or cause an app to stop working entirely, due to removal of support for legacy hardware/firmware.		Do '''NOT''' update or delete any of the preinstalled apps or Retroarch cores. Many of these are older or modified versions which have been optimized to work on the RP2. If you are coming from a console gaming background, you may be used to all updates being both required and more-or-less improvements. This does not apply to the RP2: the various installed Android apps are not written specifically for the RP2, but for all Android devices. Due to the age of the RP2's hardware, updates may actually reduce functionality, or cause an app to stop working entirely, due to removal of support for legacy hardware/firmware.

	Be careful about restoring/formatting Android. If you do this, you will lose pre-installed emulators and possibly some configuration settings. If this happens, you can find a backup image of Android [https://mega.nz/folder/FQsRGbYD#rMLsoUxaZEIFnt0l6EseJA here], and instructions on the process [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/753684190603509871/753684754468962435/Retroid2ReflashGuide.pdf here]. If you need to restore Android to the original state, you will need to flash it. This can brick your device if done incorrectly, please only attempt at your own risk, and ask for assistance in our Discord channel if needed.		Be careful about restoring/formatting Android. If you do this, you will lose pre-installed emulators and possibly some configuration settings. If this happens, you can find a backup image of Android [https://mega.nz/folder/FQsRGbYD#rMLsoUxaZEIFnt0l6EseJA here],<---(this link is broken) and instructions on the process [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/753684190603509871/753684754468962435/Retroid2ReflashGuide.pdf here]<---(this link is broken). If you need to restore Android to the original state, you will need to flash it. This can brick your device if done incorrectly, please only attempt at your own risk, and ask for assistance in our Discord channel if needed.

	== Applying The Screen Protector ==		== Applying The Screen Protector ==

StubbornPixel: /* Using Your SD Card as Internal Storage */

2020-11-07T17:09:50Z

Using Your SD Card as Internal Storage

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	Whichever micro SD card you use in your RP2, it can be set up either as internal storage or external storage. Depending on your needs, you may wish to have both an external and internal card, or just one or the other. To swap between cards, make sure to turn off your device before removing one card and inserting the other. If you have an internal card and an external card, you will need to boot up the RP2 in one mode or the other with the incorrect card inserted. In this case it is probably best to swap cards while switched off in RetroidOS mode, as this likely offers less chance for damage to critical files.		Whichever micro SD card you use in your RP2, it can be set up either as internal storage or external storage. Depending on your needs, you may wish to have both an external and internal card, or just one or the other. To swap between cards, make sure to turn off your device before removing one card and inserting the other. If you have an internal card and an external card, you will need to boot up the RP2 in one mode or the other with the incorrect card inserted. In this case it is probably best to swap cards while switched off in RetroidOS mode, as this likely offers less chance for damage to critical files.

	~~=== Using Your SD Card as Internal Storage ===~~

	If you set up your micro SD card as internal storage under Android, you will no longer be able to use the same card to run RetroidOS. Once you tell Android to use a micro SD card as internal storage, you won't be able to use Android without that card in your RP2, as Android will move vital system files, and possibly apps, over to the card. Additionally, you will not be able to use the card in a card reader connected to a computer, as it will be formatted in a special Android format, which includes encryption. Please note that you will still be able to start up the RP2 in Android mode, and at first glance it will appear to be fine. However, it will not be operating correctly, and trying to open any apps without the "internal" card installed may cause corrupted files that mean you need to reinstall some apps or maybe even completely re-flash Android onto your RP2.

	Formatting your micro SD card as internal storage under Android will completely erase whatever is currently stored on it. If you format the 32GB card that comes with your RP2 as internal storage without backing it up first, you will permanently lose the files required to run RetroidOS on your RP2.

	With the warnings out of the way, there are several advantages to setting up your microSD card as internal storage under Android. One is that you will be able to install many more Android apps than would fit into the built-in 8GB storage. Also, some Android apps have difficulty accessing external micro SD cards, so this would remove that barrier. Finally, setting the micro SD to be used as internal storage is the only way to make it accessible when connecting your RP2 to a computer over USB (for some reason, the RP2 doesn't expose the external card over USB).

	~~There are two slightly different ways to format your micro SD card as internal storage under Android:~~
	#Open the '''Settings''' app and go to ''' Storage & USB ''', then click on the card volume label (the name of your micro SD card). On the next screen, click on the "three dots" menu icon in the upper-right, and select '''Format as Internal'''. To be able to see your RP2 when it's connected to your computer, you'll also need to click on '''Migrate Apps and Data''' in the same menu, once you've finished formatting the card.
	#At almost any time (but still in Android), move the virtual mouse to the top of the screen, press and hold the "A" button, and move the mouse down to the bottom of the screen. This will drag the notification menu down. You should see a notification with a micro SD card icon that says, "(Card volume label) For transferring photos and media". Click on this notification to get to the same screen described in option 1, then click on the "three dots" menu icon and click the menu items listed above.

	To transfer files from a Mac via USB, you'll need [https://www.android.com/filetransfer/ Android File Transfer]. In certain cases, Mac OS still may not recognize the device. In this case, connecting the card to your Mac using a card reader is recommended.

	=== Linking your internal apps to External SD card ===		=== Linking your internal apps to External SD card ===