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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).


Here is the direct link to Android 6 image without instructions: https://mega.nz/folder/FQsRGbYD#rMLsoUxaZEIFnt0l6EseJA


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




[https://www.ytechb.com/mt65xx-preloader-driver/ These drivers] will allow you to use SPFlash to load/update your firmware.
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


Download the official Android IDE and developer tools to build apps for Android phones, tablets, wearables, TVs, and more.


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.
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




And remember: please follow the guides closely or it may affect your mood!


For instructions on rooting your device, see [[Root]]
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 installation.txt.
 
 
 
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