Anbernic RG35XX Plus/H/2024, RG28XX, RG40XX H/V Starter Setup Guide (Stock OS, Roms, Boxart, Tweaks)

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Note: Unfortunately, you can't clone the 35XX/28XX series cards. You will need to flash a new card completely following the video.

[@gianxvi]

What are the exact stepts I could do? I'm confusing right now

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Follow the video, ignore the section about cloning.

[@gianxvi]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds Can I utilize the same SD Card branded used before and where I cloned the files into?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

@@gianxvi Yes, flashing stock firmware will overwrite.

[@gianxvi]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds Ok, thanks a lot!

[@konradszpadzik6043]

I just received my RG35XX H. After few hours of testing I can say that stock OS is surprisingly good!

[@SamuelLonghenry]

Mine won’t start you know what’s wrong with it

[@snart]

@@SamuelLonghenry bad SD card

[@snart]

installed Knulli and love it!

[@ndMaikel]

@21:00 undo load/save state is GOLD. Didn't know that, what a lifesaver!!

[@michaelbenny659]

There has never been a better time for a guide since there are so many devices on this platform

[@evolutionz_2450]

I was going to write a whole big story of my Anbernic mess of a story, but i'm going to keep it simple. Your videos are awesome. You're awesome and this video brought my handheld back to life thank you lol.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Glad I could help!

[@filepo]

The best video about the RG35XX H, thank you very much!!! Saved me a lot of time!!

[@zeframmann1641]

Just got a 40XXh and this came in handy. Good looks on making this video.

[@NatsTown]

I just ordered one. Did yours come with branded SD card?

[@turkidot]

Just bought one 35xxH and you uploaded, instant subscribe. What a timing !

[@drwps.]

same with me!

[@tijnsn]

man youre doing awesome! Everybody whos into this should take some time and appreciate you for using so much time and energy for all this! I will Join your Discord after i took some time to get familiar with my new devices!

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I appreciate that!

[@joshrobles7368]

bro. THANK YOU for this video!! I been trying to watch other videos on how to update and run a 2-sd card system but this one was the best. I actually ended up deleting windows on my pc and had to get it repaired but this vid did me justice!! now I can play my RG35xxH in PEACE!

[@blotoshow1066]

Thanks, this was a comprehensive guide no BS, I have the H a month already but now a I know how to properly use it, although I may have to revisit the video 😅

[@davidjams2596]

The quality of video production is perfectly done on another level. Respectly superb quality of work, sir.

[@Jsavage91]

Amazing setup guide, saved me some hassle. Thanks

[@Henry.DanhNguyen]

Thanks for your sharing. Very useful for me as a newbie in this retro game. ❤

[@shatrix13]

This shows how OnionOS is miles ahead of any other retro firmware/OS out there! Thanks for the guide

[@mohrasher]

Stock OS is the best for RG35XX H. I have even tried R11 of MuOS but stock still wins. Everything just works on stock.

[@StarmenRock]

Swear to god everyone says a different thing. Batocera, kalli os, stock, muos or others are either mandatory or garbage, I feel the community is very scattered currently

[@therealchriskirk]

I’ve tried them all, and I’m always a fan of cfw, but simply for this device, the newest stock os just works so well it’s not worth changing it. I recall hearing that an issue in the cfw community with the Allwinner H700 is they don’t have an open source gpu driver for it. I’m starting to wonder if Anbernic has the driver and that’s why they’re using the H700s… so they control the firmware more. My 2 cents

[@StarmenRock]

@@therealchriskirk From what ive been getting from research deviating from stock os now in may of 2024 is only useful if you want specific little things like better certain kinds of emulation or to make portmaster stuff work better. i cant believe anbernic discourse is worse than R36S discourse right now too, it's insane how centralized the internet is but how gatekept all the good info is on these open source consoles

[@mohrasher]

@@StarmenRock I have tried them all and the main problem I come across is you have to spend hours and hours after install to set everything up to work how you want it to work and things still don't work how you want them to work. If you look at the latest Stock OS for H you copy over the roms and your done. Everything works. I have not come across any game on stock where it didn't work.

[@StarmenRock]

@@mohrasher thats what im going for too probably, just really wish we could use portmaster on stock os. Its the only missing piece in the whole equation, im just not too upset over that because i also have a psp for those games and also bought an r36s for 26usd on ali which runs portmaster better than the rg35xx. Thanks for your perspective on the subject!

[@1mobile984]

"How do i put the memory card? Face up or face down? Halp" 😂 🤣

[@loserboy94]

Ok thank you. The 2024 model had me all messed up. Had to use the Firmware download for the plus! Thanks a ton for the information. I was so scared of the stock sd card crapping out at any moment since i had 2 friends that the card died day 1

[@thepauloapo]

So helpful

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Hey thanks so much!

[@klopm1976]

Thanks ever so much Joey, I'm a newby to this and your video guided me through it all. I even installed Batocera which is a very big improvement.

[@mayfid]

Great guide! That's worth a sub.

[@michaeltessier7011]

The best setup guide

[@MrTomemac]

I wish this was simpler. I’m stuck on older computer hardware. This is all a nightmare.

[@joepage5000]

256GB card makes a lot of sense if you're going to do Dreamcast games!

[@davey33monk]

I just bought one and all I want primarily is GBA Pokémon so I need to figure this out 😅 I’m not good with this

[@fabiuszeppelin8956]

Hey there, thanks for your videos and the great work. But i´ve still got a question - I want to setup my RG40XX H with two SD-Cards just as in your case, but i can only find 16GB firmware on the site, there is no 64GB version, unless I am blind😅 Is there any disadvantage in using the 16GB firmware on the 64GB card, since I can´t use the remeining storage anyway?

[@landoboi3737]

I'm really struggling and need a lot of help. I am not computer savvy at ALL I'm 23 and feel like I'm 80. When I got my RG35XX H and turned it on it only flashes the logo screen. I emailed Anbernic and they sent me a video that wasn't in English. I did my best to follow instructions on it but ended up formatting the unbranded micro SD card it came with, without backing anything up. I bought the 2 micro SD cards you recommended in this video, and have an adapter but I don't know what I'm doing and don't want to mess up. Do you think you could help me? ;; I can't get any help from Anbernic and I don't understand any of the steps here with my situation. I feel really stupid.

[@ml8544]

My RG didn’t come with Pokemon? Do they typically come stock?

[@stardewstunner3096]

Mine 35xxH wouldn't go passed the boot screen as soon as I got it, hopefully following this guide is gonna help me.

[@michaelfreestone8184]

I have the RG40xxH and the stock firmware update only had a 16gb folder not a 64gb option?

[@Rafaeorafa]

It was super easy to install: RG35XXH V1.1.0 (20240428 ) Change log: - Optimize psp performance - Move apps to App Center - Add N64 emulator. - Add RA emulator ATARIST, AMIGA, AMIGA32CD, C16, C64, C128, VIC20 - Update gpsp, mgba core to support interstellar good dog vibration - Add vba-next core

[@joelgrebinsilvestri]

I have an Anbernic RG35XX Plus so now I subbed to your channel and thanks for your amazing JOB!!! i appreciate your help and guide! I am wondering if a new BATOCERA CFW will come out, I'm stuck in STOCK OS because iv been told performance now is very good for psx or PSP games But I don't like the ugly design I want something more aesthetic and Batocera is the best but still on process hopefully they can give us a better CFW Cheers my friend !

[@UrbanHim]

I still cannot get Amiga to work on stock OS, I have to revert back to MuOS for Amiga games

[@jkfuntime]

Hello, I got another question. I found recently RG35XXH-V1.1.6-EN16GB-240822 is released however it's for 16GB only. I have flashed this IMG to my 64GB cards and it works. Is there any potential issue from this action? Thanks.

[@mattheww.4726]

Thanks for at least showing that music player is an option. I’m gonna have to wait until mine arrives to see what it’s like to use though

[@Artisticexpression]

The music player works well; you put your file in music folder and put .MP4 files in the videos and it just works. I enjoy those features and you will too! 😊

[@Drae5]

This is awesome information but do you have a tutorial on how to do this if you are a Mac user??

[@eldermindtactics9764]

GREAT VIDEO I appreciate the help. I have one question can the RG35xxSP play nes games?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Yes it can.

[@fans-zr3jt]

Hi, my rg35xx has dual system. I don't wanna use the existing SD 64gb card that came with it. I tried clone it but it's so difficult because my win10 got very defensive at everything I did. Now I decided to just download the large update on anbernic site. I wonder if those zip files would appear afew zip files. Now if it do appears a few then what should I do? Do I write them multiple times into new SD card?

[@alangomesp]

Great tutorial! One question: I flashed the 16 gb iso in a 128 GB sd card because I already have the bios/roms in my PC but now I can't expand the partition to 128 gb. I'm trying the single sd setup. Should I go to 64gb img?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

You won't be able to expand either, you can only use 16gb or 64gb.

[@marwin7863]

What OS do I need for my RG40XX V so it can show me box art and a little preview video aswell ? Thanks !

[@cp287979]

my RG35XX H is up to date but will not charge to full capacity. I've done numerous things to try to get it to charge, shutting it off and plugging it in seems to be the best but when the battery symbol comes on it begins to charge for a few seconds and then stops. What could be the issue? Please help! Thanks!

[@Jgrimzy]

where do the screenshots go when you take them? i can't find them. sorry i'm new to all this

[@matickos3791]

Do you need 64GB for OS? If you have a second card for Roms, is OS really that huge? I have a bunch of SanDisk Extreme Pro 32GB and was planing to use one for the OS and 265GB for Roms..

[@Michael_bonnylad9]

Do you have any tips for configuring buttons? So many games have the wrong set up at default

[@VoidLeaperWNY]

Could I keep the original roms on the primary SD and just add any additional ones to the secondary?

[@KendallBertaux1]

Is there anyway to do this on mac?

[@Lukasz-ei7sv]

Awesome tutorial. I ve got a question. Adding new roms (in this case tiny best set GO) to new micro sd card needs to move from old game card the BIOS FOLDER or its enough to copy just all FOLDERS ?? Asking because the games mostly are working but some doesnt give the opportunity to move(Arkanoid for example) and there is NO GAME with EXAMPLE FOTO how this game looks like . Thanks in advance for help. SUB

[@GameSlayer41781]

I'm assuming this guide will work for rg35xxsp?

[@shanepaxton6897]

Hi. When updating the firmware, how do I maintain my favorites list? I just installed thr latest stock OS update and now my favorites is empty.

[@PolymerJones]

What the heck does “branded” mean for an sd card? These things are two partitions to make it even more complicated. Are the newer updates even good ? Updates don’t always make things better

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Branded meaning actual brands that are known for SD cards - Samsung, SanDisk, Kingston etc., not unbranded, or the crap these ship with. Yes, the newer updates are worth it.

[@DontPaniku]

I used the 16gb firmware img on a 16gb card. No need to waste a 64gb card if your just going to put your roms on a bigger card anyway.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Yep that works if you have a 16gb card otherwise they cost more than a 64gb on Amazon nowadays, so doesn't make much sense to buy anymore.

[@DontPaniku]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds oh I had no idea about the price. 😯

[@iamskipper]

Great video 👍🏻 Btw, Any idea how to backup the games that is saved under “Favorite” listing ? My saved favorite list of games gets wiped out once i’ve updated the firmware using two memory card method. thanks.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I don't know of a way unfortunately.

[@Insokkk]

can you make a tutorial how to connect the RG35XX H to a laptop?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I don't understand the question - you don't on stock, you connect the SD card.

[@LunatiqHigh]

I thought filling SD Cards to the brim is not good for the SD cards? Should I have got a 128Gb card? I wouldn't mind TBH, I think they were only like $20 (CAD).

[@fernsehnostalgie]

How to get Wi-FI running on the RG35XX Plus ? Settings are correct, but it never gets a connection. No update so far supports it.

[@Lowfork]

Fantastic guide, thank you! I'm trying to make Neo Geo CD games work on the RG35XX H but for some reason the option to select the system doesn't appear on RA Game. The games are chd format on the neocd folder, the bios are also on a separate neocd folder inside the bios folder but still nothing shows up for NGCD. I noticed that it doesn't seem like there's a Neo Geo CD core available so I wonder if you can't actually play that system on the RG35XX H?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I don't believe that core is added yet.

[@Lowfork]

​@@JoeysRetroHandhelds oh that explains it then, hopefully they add it at some point. Thanks Joey!

[@solomonkane408]

Can you use a 32 gb as card ?

[@llshatterll7648]

only getting the 16gb option, but i have a 64 gb card. will it cause issues to run the 16gb file?

[@nyetran2440]

By cloning it, does it also carry over the save progression of a game I've played?

[@xarifab]

Can you make a tutorial for Mac users? Skraper is not available for Mac.

[@Comfycrab]

Does the 64gb file provided by anbernic online come with the emulators? Or does the modified stock OS come with emulators? Or should I just use my backed up emulator files after a new flash

[@lash4572]

yes comes with emulators and games

[@mattgionet9145]

Sorrt if this is a dumb question but does the ANBERNIC RG28XX come with games or do I have to find the ROMs for it

[@54356776]

That depends on which option you choose when you buy it. It should state something about having games or no games included wherever you're getting it from.

[@megatron_1988]

I dont know how much of a big deal this is, but the latest update only offers the 16GB version and even if I try to download it, there's no IMG file after Ive extracted it. Did I do something wrong?

[@kennethlow6619]

Hello! Just a quick question. I swapped the SD cards and updated the system successfully based on the video provided. I then downloaded GTA: CTW and was playing for a week but I noticed it started crashing lately (midway in game it goes black then I get the ‘Exiting’ message and I’m back to the PSP game selection page). May I know if it’s possible to transfer my save files from the current game that keeps crashing to a newly downloaded ROM of GTA: CTW without having to restart again? As far as I know, the save files are in the memory card but when I tried starting the new GTA I downloaded from another website, no save files show up

[@lash4572]

it should work just move the save file into where the other game is saved.

[@ingenierodelanube]

After all the configuration has been done. What folders should I backup related to the OS config?

[@Cozzyygamer]

Hey Joey can i Copy the Bios Folder from my RG35xx Plus for my RG556? Thanks :)

[@Ayumi13831]

Hi! I'm currently running 2 sd cards build (64gb for OS and 128gb for ROMs) and planning to download the latest firmware for my RG35XX Plus. Do I need to do anything to my 128gb sd card or is it good to go once I've gotten the new firmware on the 64gb?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Should be good to go.

[@piterlan2664]

What if I got console with out games?

[@jkfuntime]

I saw many people get 128gb from Samsung. Do you think its better to set all two sd in Sandisk brand. Also, are you using a set of sandisk for all different consoles? or the roms SD can be common used?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

SanDisk or Samsung are both great, either works. I'm not sure I understand the second question, but the ROM SD card is just one card with all the systems on it.

[@jkfuntime]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds T very much, sorry for confusing on the 2nd question. what I meant was, for the system SD, if I am purchasing another item for instance RG556 in future, can I just pull it form 35XX H and then just plug into the new device then play? or I need to keep purchasing new TF cards while I am buying new machine? I am newbie acturally but acturally I don't know how poor the quality from the micro SD which enclosed with 35XXH. I am learning from youtube now :) Someone tested the Samsung cards and it wrting speed is very good. I think I will purchase one or two more consoles later. This is fun and Thanks for your video.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

@@jkfuntime Ah, you will need a new SD card yes for each device.

[@jkfuntime]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds Thanks very much, in your opinion, for instance on Samsung between 128gb EVO plus and 128gb Pro plus, any difference in your game experience? will it lag for specific games according to the card quality? Thanks again.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

@@jkfuntime Nope, you can just go for the cheapest, I have the link in the description to keep it easy if you need help.

[@badwolf66]

Does this work for RG35XX SP? I think the SD card on mine has corrupted? Retroarch appears all green yellow blurry I cannot see a thing.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

It does.

[@princecharlesthethirst]

Mine upon first turning on is stuck on this first screen that just says anbernic? I would say it’s frozen but i genuinely don’t know

[@austingrothe2754]

Just curious? Is there such a thing as better bios than what comes stock on the device? And would it be worth it?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Nope, it's all the same.

[@trynaskate7894]

Hey Joey, I'm stuck on flashing the updated stock OS. I've used Rufus and Win32 Imager and they've both made it to about 75% and then fail. What am I doing wrong? I have the RG35XX H

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Usually indication of a bad reader or card when that happens.

[@ziser215]

I'm using rg40xx h, can you tell me how to factory reset it??

[@akshathkaup762]

After flashing via 64gb, i am not able to see anything on the console. It's just blank. But when I flash 16gb firmware on 64gb sd card I am able to see the options as soon in the video . Please let me know the issue ?

[@aissam6319]

I added my backed up save files and it wont give me the option to load them, any help would be appreciated

[@andreandre9153]

is this should update from scratch and installation in future update?why not available in OTA update?very suffering if every update must dowbnload 60GB++

[@opusunum]

This a great tutorial. just what I needed!, quick question, can I use a 512 gb Samsung evo memory card in slot 2 for all my games or is this card to large for the system? thanks

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

It would be overkill, but you can use it yep.

[@opusunum]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds hmm ok that’s good to know. Can I use a Mac for this process or do I need a PC? Thanks man

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

I'm sure you can use a MAC, I just don't know the process or programs or anything unfortunately.

[@opusunum]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds ok thanks for the reply man, much respect ✊

[@Mrletmehelp]

If I just want to add Roms can I just drag and drop on my MacBook Air?

[@cho-v4n]

I have none of these devices but I watch anyway 😂

[@stephenrocha655]

So if we have a 35xx (2024) will this work or are we out of luck until anbernic post the firmware?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

The Plus firmware should technically work.

[@dylanjude3235]

download the update but there is only a 16 g file for the update, what should i do ? use it? i have a 64 new card?

[@lesboalty8878]

Is there a way to backup your "favourites" you've selected from the previous OS?

[@lash4572]

unfortunately no.

[@AnyOldSite]

I have the RG35XX 2024. It won't get past the start page. Several forums, searches, and Facebook pages have led me to buy new SD cards and watch your video. Can I do anything until they update the firmware page with the 2024 model on?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

The Plus firmware apparently works.

[@AnyOldSite]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds thanks - is there a way to get the files directly to the SD card, my laptop SSD is too small? TIA

[@AnyOldSite]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds and if I don’t have enough storage on my laptop? Am I screwed?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

@@AnyOldSite For stock, yeah. You can do custom firmware, or modified stock OS here: github.com/cbepx-me/RG35xx-P-RG35xx-H-Modification

[@AnyOldSite]

@@JoeysRetroHandhelds thank you - I’ve no idea what I’m doing, but I’ll give it a bash!

[@tbatrics]

I have a card set with batocera for my h but went back to stock with the April 9th firmware update.

[@BigSpoonyBard]

As much as I prefer the visual layout of something like Batocera, I like to play games when I pick up my handheld, not wait for the boot up.

[@shanepaxton6897]

Thanks Joey. I cloned my 64gb and 128gb non branded cards to sandisk cards. With both new cards inserted, my rg35xx plus no longer turns on. Any ideas on how to fix it?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

It turns out you can't clone the 35xx series unfortunately.

[@zPandro1]

Is stock OS compatible with portmaster?

[@isadoradahora570]

can i just copy all the folders from the original sd card and paste in the new one?

[@maringudelj1676]

When i get the system can i just copy and paste the old files to a new fat32 sd card?

[@Morgaknite]

Yeah, my Pokemon Unbound isnt working anymore. Save States arent working anymore. So im here to learn my lesson XD

[@BriansActionFigureReviews]

If your laptop has an sd reader do you still need a separate one

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Not as long as it works.

[@codythompson8993]

Can you use Mac computers for all of this ?

[@nolaeast7412]

did everythimg u said when i put in the new sd card the game do not load but when i put the card in my computer everything is there

[@carp1143]

Can you guys help. I've flashed the dual system images its okay. But when i flashed the newest patch it doesn't work at all the console won't even turn on indicator of bad images in the sd . But when i flashed it back to the stock os its working . So i guess my case is not bad sd card but the way i flashed it wrong. I've used yumi, rufus, & win32disk bootable maker . All seems not working. Help a brother out

[@davidt0713]

Is there a way to just copy the data over from the crappy SD card it comes with to the new SD card? I’m having troubles following this.

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

joeysretrohandhelds.com/guides/starter-guides/how-to-clone-your-sd-card-for-retro-handhelds/ As long as you're cloning from the 64GB to a 64GB, you can use this.

[@davidt0713]

if I have a 128gb card, can i use that for the 64gb thing? or does it HAVE to be 64gb...

[@smdimdavid]

also looking for this answer

[@lash4572]

yes, but the rest of that space wont be useable.

[@isabellytx]

I just got the RG35XX Plus, 1st off it doesnt turn on but it charges. I tried all the reset stuff that ive read on reddit. Also i completely dont understand that whole flashing and downloading os to the sd cards. I literally almost started crying cause im frustrated and dont understand, even after watching all these youtube videos. Why couldnt it just be completely ready when i bought it 😭😭

[@lash4572]

if its not turning on i would contact the store or website it might be a faulty product,

[@jharris4561]

Thanks! So if I have a 32gb card, use the 16gb folder ?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

You can if you want, you'll have no roms or bios files, and you'll only be able to use 16GB of the 32GB.

[@ScottyNelson-d2w]

When you get a prompt on android devices when you put in a new loaded sd card asking if you want the sd card to be used as a storage device or for a file transfer device, what option is the best?

[@JoeysRetroHandhelds]

Portable.

[@KawikaLee408]

know im a bit late to the party but can anyone give any input on the portability of the 35xx h vs the pocket flip?? ive been thinking about replacing my miyoo mini v3 with something like the 35xx h, but i already own a pocket flip and from what i can tell the footprint and weight of the pocket flip is very similar to the xx h but with the 5'' screen basically slapped on the front. is the size/weight of the pocket flip really significant over the xx h?