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Before attempting any manual/optional updates for your Retroid Pocket 2, please download and install the drivers below:
This is the Retroid Pocket 2 [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/753684190603509871/753684754468962435/Retroid2ReflashGuide.pdf Firmware & Reflash] Guide for Android 6 (not RetroidOS/closed system). Write-up by @Jecklen with thanks to @dsachs420 for sharing the flash image and know-how of this process, and @TotallyTerry for uploading and managing the Mega download page. Also, here's the direct link to Android 6 image without instructions: https://mega.nz/folder/FQsRGbYD#rMLsoUxaZEIFnt0l6EseJA


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). Thank you to @/silverdusk/ and Taki for providing.


[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
then right click on andrdoid_winusb.inf and click "Install".


If you are having any issues with connecting your device to your pc or if you are trying to reflash the device, make sure to install the 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. https://developer.android.com/studio#downloads


[https://www.ytechb.com/mt65xx-preloader-driver/ These drivers] will allow you to use SPFlash to load/update your firmware.
Download the official Android IDE and developer tools to build apps for Android phones, tablets, wearables, TVs, and more.


If you do not want the whole suite, you can just install the USB drivers. Make sure to read the instructions on the site. https://developer.android.com/studio/run/win-usb


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.




And remember: please follow the guides closely or it may affect your mood!
Guide for rooting your device thanks to @uncletrunks. [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/753684190603509871/755114189999177808/rp2-root.zip Download] and Root at your own risk. The guide is installation.txt.


For instructions on rooting your device, see [[Root]]
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