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choose_a_handheld [2026/03/05 03:23] – [Retroid Pocket 5 / Retroid Pocket Mini] dmanlfcchoose_a_handheld [2026/10/19 20:47] (current) – [Anbernic H700 Series] philoux
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 +===== Anbernic H700 Series =====
 +The **Allwinner H700** family encompasses a wide lineup of budget retro handhelds from Anbernic sharing the same core hardware and Batocera platform support.
 +
 +=== Shared Core ===
 +  * **SoC:** Allwinner H700
 +  * **CPU:** Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.5 GHz
 +  * **GPU:** ARM Mali-G31 MP2
 +  * **RAM:** 1GB LPDDR4
 +
 +=== Supported devices ===
 +  * **RG28XX:** Horizontal — 2.8" IPS (640x480, 4:3)
 +  * **RG34XX:** Horizontal — 3.4" IPS (720x480, 3:2)
 +  * **RG34XX SP:** Clamshell / flip — 3.4" IPS (720x480, 3:2)
 +  * **RG35XX (2024):** Vertical — 3.5" IPS (640x480, 4:3)
 +  * **RG35XX H:** Horizontal with dual joysticks — 3.5" IPS (640x480, 4:3)
 +  * **RG35XX Plus:** Vertical upgraded format — 3.5" IPS (640x480, 4:3)
 +  * **RG35XX SP:** Clamshell / flip, GBA SP style — 3.5" IPS (640x480, 4:3)
 +  * **RG35XX Pro:** Horizontal classic — 3.5" IPS (640x480, 4:3)
 +  * **RG40XX H:** Horizontal with dual joysticks — 4.0" IPS (640x480, 4:3)
 +  * **RG40XX V:** Vertical — 4.0" IPS (640x480, 4:3)
 +  * **RG CubeXX:** Square screen — 3.95" IPS (720x720, 1:1)
 +  * **RG SP:** Clamshell / flip, GBA SP style — 3.4" IPS (720x480, 3:2)
 +
 +<WRAP center round tip>
 +**HDMI Output Workaround**
 +On certain TVs and monitors, running an H700 handheld on battery power may fail to deliver enough initial voltage over the HPD line to trigger video detection (`status: disconnected` via SSH).
 +
 +  - Ordered List ItemConnect the **USB-C power charger** to the handheld *before* plugging in the mini-HDMI cable.
 +  - Ordered List ItemOnce the video output initializes on the TV, you can safely **unplug the charger** and continue playing on battery.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +
  
 ===== Anbernic RGxx3 ===== ===== Anbernic RGxx3 =====
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   - Download [[https://batocera.org/boards_requirements/SM8250-ABL.zip|SM8250-ABL.zip]] and extract it to an sdcard.   - Download [[https://batocera.org/boards_requirements/SM8250-ABL.zip|SM8250-ABL.zip]] and extract it to an sdcard.
   - Boot Android ensure the you insert the sdcard with the extracted files.   - Boot Android ensure the you insert the sdcard with the extracted files.
-  - Go to Android settings, at the bottom in the **Handheld settings** -> **Advanced** -> **Run script as Root** and select the **backup_and_flash.sh** script on the sdcard you inserted.+  - Using the file manager (Files) copy the files off your sdcard onto the Android file system into a directory called **odin2_custom_abl** (this directory name is important). 
 +  - To ensure you're using the correct location to create the **odin2_custom_abl** directory. In the File app, hit the hamburger symbol on the top right (three lines) and then choose your device (i.e. Retroid Pocket 5) 
 +  - Go to Android settings, at the bottom in the **Handheld settings** → **Advanced** → **Run script as Root** and select the **backup_and_flash.sh** script from the directory called **odin2_custom_abl**.
   - The script will run quickly and back up the original boot loader to **/sdcard/backup/** directory.   - The script will run quickly and back up the original boot loader to **/sdcard/backup/** directory.
   - Keep this as a backup in case you want to rollback.   - Keep this as a backup in case you want to rollback.
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   - Enter the bootloader fastboot menu by pressing ''[vol -]'' and ''[power]'' and switch the **Boot Mode** to Linux (use volume buttons and power to navigate and select).   - Enter the bootloader fastboot menu by pressing ''[vol -]'' and ''[power]'' and switch the **Boot Mode** to Linux (use volume buttons and power to navigate and select).
   - Then navigate to **Set device model** (You only have to do this once). There you can choose your device from the list. Finally navigate back to 'START' and press power to boot.   - Then navigate to **Set device model** (You only have to do this once). There you can choose your device from the list. Finally navigate back to 'START' and press power to boot.
-  - If you want to go back to Android, remove the SDCard (optional), boot while pressing ''[vol -]'' and ''[power]'' and cange the **Boot Mode** back to Android.+  - If you want to go back to Android, remove the SDCard (optional), boot while pressing ''[vol -]'' and ''[power]'' and change the **Boot Mode** back to Android.
  
 === Performance === === Performance ===
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   - Download [[https://batocera.org/boards_requirements/SM8550-ABL.zip|SM8550-ABL.zip]] and extract it to an sdcard.   - Download [[https://batocera.org/boards_requirements/SM8550-ABL.zip|SM8550-ABL.zip]] and extract it to an sdcard.
   - Boot Android ensure the you insert the sdcard with the extracted files.   - Boot Android ensure the you insert the sdcard with the extracted files.
-  - Go to Android settings, at the bottom in the **Handheld settings** -> **Advanced** -> **Run script as Root** and select the **backup_and_flash.sh** script on the sdcard you inserted.+  - Using the file manager (Files) copy the files off your sdcard onto the Android file system into a directory called **odin2_custom_abl** (this directory name is important). 
 +  - To ensure you're using the correct location to create the **odin2_custom_abl** directory. In the File app, hit the hamburger symbol on the top right (three lines) and then choose your device (i.e. Retroid Pocket 6) 
 +  - Go to Android settings, at the bottom in the **Handheld settings** -> **Advanced** -> **Run script as Root** and select the **backup_and_flash.sh** script from the directory called **odin2_custom_abl**.
   - The script will run quickly and back up the original boot loader to **/sdcard/backup/** directory.   - The script will run quickly and back up the original boot loader to **/sdcard/backup/** directory.
   - Keep this as a backup in case you want to rollback.   - Keep this as a backup in case you want to rollback.
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   - Enter the bootloader fastboot menu by pressing ''[vol -]'' and ''[power]'' and switch the **Boot Mode** to Linux (use volume buttons and power to navigate and select).   - Enter the bootloader fastboot menu by pressing ''[vol -]'' and ''[power]'' and switch the **Boot Mode** to Linux (use volume buttons and power to navigate and select).
   - Then navigate to **Set device model** (You only have to do this once). There you can choose your device from the list. Finally navigate back to 'START' and press power to boot.   - Then navigate to **Set device model** (You only have to do this once). There you can choose your device from the list. Finally navigate back to 'START' and press power to boot.
-  - If you want to go back to Android, remove the SDCard (optional), boot while pressing ''[vol -]'' and ''[power]'' and cange the **Boot Mode** back to Android.+  - If you want to go back to Android, remove the SDCard (optional), boot while pressing ''[vol -]'' and ''[power]'' and change the **Boot Mode** back to Android.
  
 === Performance === === Performance ===
  
-You can emulate up to some 7th gen consoles.+You can emulate up to **some lower end** 7th gen consoles.
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