Editing FAQ



Here is a board with answers to commonly asked questions about the RP2.

==  '''OTA upgrade ''' ==

Q: Can I not upgrade OTA? The current version addresses my current needs.
 It is recommended to upgrade. RP2 will be continuously optimized according to customer needs, and the optimized content will be updated via an OTA.

Q: How do I upgrade via OTA?
 Open it up. Here's a detailed tutorial. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qz3H2imk2peb4tHcqSLIGf7OdcVpHAdl/view?usp=sharing

Q: Can I uninstall Upgrade Repair APK?
 Of course, Upgrade Repair APK will no longer be required when your system has the Upgrade APK.

Q: Can I use the original SD Card to install this file and switch to the 128 GB Internal Storage Card?
 Yes, OTA download is stored on The SD Card, so you have to insert the SD Card, after the update, you can switch to your internal SD Card.

Q: When I select "Check Update", why does the signature verification fail?
 Please contact your seller to confirm that your signature is activated.

Q: Why was my Android system emptied after I upgraded to 8.1/Lineage OS?
 Before you upgrade, it's version 6.0, and the apps and data aren't compatible with Android 8.1/Lineage OS, so it will be cleared.

==  '''Common SD Card Problems ''' ==

Q: How do I add games?
  Retroid OS: Place your games in the SD:\Games\ directory. If you don't see your games after adding them, press the home button to enter the Settings, enter the Game Settings, select 'External Game Management', select your ROM type/file and press A to add it.
   Android OS: Place them into your file directory like this: SD:\ROMs\corresponding game type.

Q: Why does my SD card still have storage space, but it will prompt that I have insufficient memory and fail to transfer files?
  Because we downloaded files onto it first and installed them; it took twice as much space to complete, and we left some free space to keep it running properly.

Q: Why can't I see my SD Card when my RP2 is plugged into my computer?
  To view the contents of the SD card, you need to remove the SD card and plug in an SD Card Reader to connect to your computer.

Q: I accidentally deleted my SD Card's files/formatted my SD Card; what do I do?
  Copy this to your SD Card: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Li1LR9Lc9-cMIFtM7UXWPB8oDDTPqtAi/view?usp=sharing

Q: Can I exchange the provided 32 GB SD Card for a larger one?
  Of course, but please note that the largest card in our official testing is 128 GB. If you use a larger card, there may be some minor issues.

== ''' Common Battery Problems ''' ==

Q: How long does it take for the battery to be fully charged?
  It takes 2.5 to 3 hours to fully charge.

Q: I still can't turn on my handheld after charging it.
  After entering battery protection, the RP2 needs to be charged for 6-12 hours before being booted. Usually, the battery protection is caused by excessive battery exhaustion, but other external factors can cause it to enter this state.

Q: I just got my handheld, but the battery drains pretty fast.
  Don't worry, the battery just isn’t calibrated yet. Just charge it completely and drain it a few times naturally.

Q: How long will my battery last when fully charged?
  Retroid OS: About five hours.
  Android OS: About three hours.

== '''Retroid OS problems ''' ==

1. Retroid OS the game.Can  open it on Android OS?
  Retroid and Android are separate systems, so you can't play Retroid on Android.

2. Retroid OS can be updated separately?
  No!Android can't be updated separately either!

3. Why can't the game be saved?
  Not all games can be archived, if the archiving failure, may be related to the specific game.

4. I suddenly couldn't get into the game market.
  Check whether the SD card is inserted correctly, whether the network is smooth, and restart the handheld device.If you still can't solve your problem, please ask the sales to solve it.

5.I didn't plug in the earphone, Why displays the logo of the plugged in earphone?
  This is a small internal action, but will not affect normal use.

6.How does the search function work? Why can't I find the game?
  Except Chinese is searched by pinyin initials, other are searched by word.

7.I want to delete all the games. What's the password?
  password:55555555

== '''Android OS problems ''' ==

1.Will Android be upgraded to Android 9 or Android 10?
  There will be no operating system updates after RP2 update 8.1.But it will continue to optimize~

2. Why do I have delays and delays?
  Too many programs running in the background can cause machine delays, so close unused programs in time

3. I didn't plug in the earphone, Why displays the logo of the plugged in earphone?
  This is a small internal action, but will not affect normal use.

4. Why do my emulators run slowly? Task manager shows 50% CPU usage even when idle.
  The process "android.process.media" might be indexing thumbnails and boxarts on the SD card. Prevent the indexing by adding an empty ".nomedia" file to the SD card.