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| Firmware & Reflash Guide for Android 6 [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/753684190603509871/753684754468962435/Retroid2ReflashGuide.pdf (PDF Version)]. Not for the RetroidOS closed system.
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| This is the stock [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Li1LR9Lc9-cMIFtM7UXWPB8oDDTPqtAi/view SD Card image] for use with the Retroid OS closed system (no games included).
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| | [https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb These drivers] will allow your PC to talk to your RP2 while the console is on and running the Android OS. Download the zip file, extract it |
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| If you are having any issues with connecting your device to your PC or if you are trying to re-flash the device, make sure to install the [https://developer.android.com/studio#downloads Android SDK suite]. It will include the driver's for USB support. If you have previous drivers please make sure to uninstall them as well.
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| If you do not want the whole suite, you can just install the USB drivers. Make sure to read the [https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb instructions] on their site.
| | [https://www.ytechb.com/mt65xx-preloader-driver/ These drivers] will allow you to use SPFlash to load/update your firmware. |
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| Guide for rooting your device: [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/753684190603509871/755114189999177808/rp2-root.zip Download] and root at your own risk. The guide is available inside the zip as 'Installation.txt'.
| | For all current firmware upgrade files and guides, including stock app restoration packages and root solutions for 6.0, 8.1, and LineageOS, go to [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pSDVxLSOLqMirmPENWf2sdxrDKfOLd6z this link]. You will find the [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cuiic-B1IpDQNjB9eEtY_RhWbpKURXLn/view?usp=sharing guide] (and required software) in the START HERE: Prerequisites and Guide folder. |
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| '''How To Re-flash your Retroid OS.'''
| | And remember: please follow the guides closely or it may affect your mood! |
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| Notes before we get started: Here is the link to the source folder for the files you need to re-flash your Retroid OS should you mess up the Retroarch configs, or other reasons (https://mega.nz/folder/FQsRGbYD#rMLsoUxaZEIFnt0l6EseJA).
| | For instructions on rooting your device, see [[Root]] |
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| Edit: If for whatever reason you switch default usb drivers on your PC. You will reach a point in this process where you hit download and connect your device but nothing happens. the reason for this is because of your USB Drivers. My fix is to download this https://developer.android.com/studio then install it and run it once, as soon as you see a pop up close it and try the re-flash process once more. it should work this time. I recommend this option because it is less complex than installing drivers and running the risk of not having the correct drivers for the device. this method is tried and true although the download will take a while, you'll be downloading all available drivers for android usb debugging which are essential. Once you flash you can feel free to delete android studio as you will no longer need for this. for a link to the drivers visit the discord page ( https://discord.gg/abHg8uZ )
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| *1. If your initial emulators were somehow corrupted, you made changes that you can’t revert or deleted software you can’t get back, re-flashing may be necessary. Before anything else you’ll want to backup all saves and save states from emulators you have used.
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| Download this [https://mega.nz/folder/FQsRGbYD#rMLsoUxaZEIFnt0l6EseJA zip file] containing everything you will need. When you first come to the mega.nz page you should see a button on the top right that says “Download as Zip”.
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| *2. After the download completes, extract the zip.
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| *3. Open the newly extracted folder and navigate to the SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1832.00.000 directory and open flash_tool.exe.
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| Note: If you have any anti-virus software, now would be a good time to disable it for a bit, how to do that depends on what you’re using, but most have a “disable for – minutes” option.
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| *4. When the flash tool first opens, it looks pretty daunting but don’t worry, it’s pretty easy to setup. At this point it’s important to make sure that your Retroid Pocket 2 is OFF and NOT CONNECTED to your computer.
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| *5. You should see “Download Agent” as the top editable box with the word “choose on the right side. Click “choose” and navigate to the MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin file located in the SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1832.00.000 directory.
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| *6. Below that you’ll see an editable field called “Scatter-loading File”, once again, click “Choose” to the right of this. For this file, navigate back to the root of the folder you extracted, go to the Images directory and select MT6580_Format_All_scatter.txt.
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| *7. At this point, many green and white rows should have appeared with their boxes checked on the left side. Uncheck every box EXCEPT FOR userdata and system. (ignore the directory paths in the photo for the checked rows).
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| *8. If everything looks right, click download on the top left. This will put your computer in stand-by mode, waiting for a device to be connected. Once again, make sure your Retroid Pocket 2 is off and your saves are backed up!
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| Now plug it into your computer and you should see a progress bar at the bottom start moving. If you don't see this bar happen don't panic. You're RPV2 will show a battery drained symbol then the amount of battery you actually have, you'll hear an audible click then wait a few seconds (5 max) unplug and power on the device.
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| You can choose to find and download Android USB Drivers either individually by OEM or if you can find a pack. or the safest bet is to download Android Studio from https://developer.android.com/studio.
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| This is a big download so be patient. once it's downloaded install it, run it once and as soon as something pops up you can go ahead and close it, the drivers will already be installed (it will prompt you to install more things after you finish the first install wizard, no need to do that just close the program).
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| *9. Once this is finished the screen will display an image letting you know.
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| *10. At this point, it’s safe to unplug your Retroid Pocket 2 and power it on. The first boot will take a while and when it boots into the OS, you’ll have to wait for it to install all of the emulator APKs. Also, the main screens resolution may be distorted, wait a minute and it will auto correct. Once everything has finished installing, restart the system once and you’ll be good to go. Enjoy!
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| Remember to uninstall Android studio from your computer if you no longer have a need for it.
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| Credit to Jecklen, Taki, Kaoshade92, Dsachs420, uncletrunks, /silverdusk/ and TotallyTerry.
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Before attempting any manual/optional updates for your Retroid Pocket 2, please download and install the drivers below:
These drivers will allow your PC to talk to your RP2 while the console is on and running the Android OS. Download the zip file, extract it
then right click on andrdoid_winusb.inf and click "Install".
These drivers will allow you to use SPFlash to load/update your firmware.
For all current firmware upgrade files and guides, including stock app restoration packages and root solutions for 6.0, 8.1, and LineageOS, go to this link. You will find the guide (and required software) in the START HERE: Prerequisites and Guide folder.
And remember: please follow the guides closely or it may affect your mood!
For instructions on rooting your device, see Root
