Pandora's Box - MicroSD BACKUP / RESTORE Guide

[@peterlay8943]

Thanks for the tips. I followed your method using Win32 Disk and it worked perfectly. Fortunately I had access to another machine and was able to create a backup file and reflash my corrupt card

[@afterlight5188]

Would you be so kind to provide the iso since I did not make a backup of it and I have lost it

[@alubaldini]

tengo la pandora box 5s jamma la micro sd venia sellada tuve que despegarla , la puse en pc y salieron dos carpetas la e me dejo ingresar eran archivos simples , pero el d o f me salia que volumen desconocido o requeria formatear

[@rodrigovega1887]

It works for a clone? I have a clone with a board RXJ1899

[@RomeoRuizMusic]

Can this all be done on a Mac OS too? The backing up I mean. Also, if I get a back up SD card brand new from a major retailer store, I should not have to use the fake test that you did in the beginning of the video, correct? Thank you for your help. 😊

[@extra_gogo]

i think the one i got is not a 3A board, would all this process work?

[@luca6411]

I've a 16gb micro sd backup but it's bigger than my new 16gb microsd that i purchased. Can i write my image on a 32gb microsd?

[@MariCona-uv6th]

Hola me podrías ayudar enviándome la imagen del sistema Pandora porfavor @luca6411

[@locosweltgaming]

Unfortunately, I broke my SD card from my 3D Pandora's SAGA GT and now I no longer have an image... Where can I find the right image for my Pandoras Box? Unfortunately I can only install a few games and I don't even know where to install them^^ please help me

[@lmiguelcg]

Hello My buttons don t work in games but work in menu screen. Any help Its Pandora box 7 3d

[@jansimacek1153]

Hello can you help me please. I have a super console x with a 128 GB sd card. when I connect it to a PC, I only see 600 MB in size. I can't see all the folders or games on the memory card in my computer. can you please advise me how to display the full size of the memory card on the computer and then make a backup? Thanks

[@skweekymagee]

I had the same issue, mine showed 511MB, but here's what to do. Download and use a free program called Rufus, not the Win32imager. Once you open Rufus, click on Show Advanced Drive Properties. You will now see a little disk icon next to the Device tab at the top. Click that and it will allow you to save an image that is a .vhd I have ordered a new 128GB MicroSD and will restore the image to that when it arrives. I will post back to verify that it works.

[@skweekymagee]

So when I restore the image at the very end, Rufus gave me a write error. I tried making the image on 2 different computers each with their own created backup. Got the same thing on both. One computer has Windows 7, and the other was Windows 10. I put the card in the system anyway and the system booted up no problem from both created images. *The issue I have come to find is when you buy a 128GB SDHC they don't all have the same capacity. My PNY shows 116.88GB usable, my brothers 128GB Samsung shows 119GB usable. Checking partitions it's only the unallocated space that seems to be different which is why my card still works. In the end, the card my system came with shows 117.75GB usable capacity so you need at least that to make a clone without an error.*

[@jeremylisas972]

i accidentally formatted my sd card without backing up please help me.. my unit is pandora game 3d plus

[@brandonfoster9994]

Hi, I bought my son a Dulees box 12 and had over 5000 games on it. The other day one of our younger kids accidentally deleted all games. Is there any way I can recover the games? Or does anyone have the file I can use to recover them? Please help!

[@michaelstwarth5533]

Hi, I have a pandora 9h but suddenly the sd has been erased, do you have a link page to dowload the data again?

[@keiventramirez]

x2

[@elitnaekipa]

Hello, I have one question, i have pandora DX and yesterday when i wanted to run it load logo but wont start system with games, i just see black screen. Does anyone know what is problem? Tnx

[@TeamPandory]

...If you buy a product that's broke, go ask the seller.

[@luisba18]

Do you have image of pandora box 18s. Thanks.

[@TeamPandory]

No, sorry. But if you can find the Pandora 3D Games 4188 microsd, it SHOULD be compatible with your board.

[@luisba18]

@@TeamPandory thanks, You know where i find ?

[@d.l.clayton]

HELP! - I accidentally edited the default controller and removed the select button. how can I reset it

[@alubaldini]

Restore all

[@flip_flop_farmer]

how do i put all the stuff from the 64gb card to a 128gb card

[@TeamPandory]

This video from 4 minutes in or so pretty much explains that. It should work with all boards that use a nand system (eg it boots without the microsd)

[@bugcatcherwade8780]

@@TeamPandory do you know if this process will work with the pandora 18s Pro?

[@AmareImah]

@@bugcatcherwade8780 following this question

[@bugcatcherwade8780]

@@AmareImah I took a gamble and it worked . So yes it does work 😊

[@markos712]

how can i get a iso about this system? mu SD do not work anymore, Thanks.

[@TeamPandory]

You'd need to search for it. I hear there is a potato resurrection project that might help you.

[@markos712]

@@TeamPandory I have a mont looking for it, but cant find it, now im working to try making it work with batocera, i hope can do it.

[@efanutz]

hello, can you help me with a link to sd card files? i received a console like yours, but no sd card and i think becouse of this part missing i have no signal to tv....

[@rubondomoralez1769]

Same :(

[@stijnr3998]

Hello, How can i read my original microsd card? It's the original from retrostation, but when i insert my microsd card it says that it has to be formatted...?

[@TeamPandory]

It's a linux partition. You'd be able to back up with win32imager/ clone the drive like in this video- but if you want to change out games you need to use your network, unless you update to emuelec 4. Check the video "EEMC501"

[@ajrvgaming8998]

Hi, I have pandora PSA 11. I did the first method but when i'm in the WRITE section my discimgr wouldn't allow me because the file is short on storage. Pandora PSA 11 has 16gb, and my new sd card is also 16gb and i already formatted in base on the first method. I don't know what i did wrong. PLS HELP :'(

[@TeamPandory]

Uhhh. Come down to the discord. We should be able to assist better there

[@ajrvgaming8998]

Your discord members helped me alot. Tnx so much. My arcade is now working. My question is, is it okay that the mmc now is only an MB? Can I format this back to the normal 32gb if ever I want to change the mmc again for a newer mmc?

[@alemancini82]

Help I have a Pandora Box 4s and the SD card does not work where I can get a copy of it to continue using my pandora box

[@TeamPandory]

Not a clue, best contacting the store where you bought it from, or by finding someone who has the same board.

[@hpstreamsteam8653]

@@TeamPandory can you share link to backup from adb and preloader.bin Android_scatter.txt

[@garethbeaton8414]

Wich i cud buy a big updated sd card off you for super comper x and rgb351p

[@cleggy6879]

Hi there, I have one of these boards, just wondering I have a solid red light and a flashing red light when powered, is this normal or should they be green?

[@TeamPandory]

Red doesn't always mean bad. If it's working it's more than likely fine. The red light could be memory card access

[@nirbar69]

Do not know what went wrong, I took sd from first Pandora I copied exactly according to the guide, put the sd in each pandora and now both pandora don't show a picture at all, I searched for every possible glitch and did not find, I would be happy for help, I have two pandora's currently malfunctioning :(

[@TeamPandory]

Did you allow the computer to format the drive so it could access? If you hit the YES button, it'd essentially format / remove the whole drive. Check the archive for a solid backup on your type of pandora box, or come by our discord for more assistance.

[@thomasalvarez2388]

Oi boa tarde me poderia mandar o backup da pandora 9 porfavor ?

[@keiventramirez]

@@thomasalvarez2388 me too.

[@ExileRadio]

Just done the copy and paste method for a 64gb 8000games Saga EX2 and it took my Windows 10 laptop with an SSD drive 8 hours to copy the cheap Chinese SD card. Luckily it copied all the data considerably quicker from my SSD drive to the new genuine 128gb SD card afterwards.

[@alubaldini]

I own pandora box 5s the screen is black

[@georgedamatta]

Anybody can help me ? Where can I to find a Pandora's Box images ? I need a image of the pandora box 9 and 4S.

[@settemodi7631]

Oi George, eu conheço um site onde tem algumas imagens, mas não consigo colocar a imagem no cartao sd corretamente, posso te enviar o site, e fico grato se puder me ajudar com a maneira de colocar no cartão

[@georgedamatta]

@@settemodi7631 Legal. Pode passar amigo. Será de grande ajuda. O restante pode deixar que tento desenrolar. Agradeço desde já

[@pzgeyo1995]

So I have a pandora 5s. It started freezing at load screen. I took the 8gb sd out. Popped it into the pc, and did the read (img create) however it only created 8.73mb which is odd considering the sd is 8gb. I tried creating multiple and all 8.73mb. Took 30 seconds. Said read successful. Is this normal?

[@Hasanmt-23]

did you get it to work? I thought it was only readable on Linux.

[@denodan]

Why not put card into your pc, make a new folder on pc, then just turn just copy drive into the folder on pc. Win disk imger does not work on my windows 10. Also tried a program, think its called file font and works, trying a standard card as test

[@arczi321]

Is it impossible to just leave the onboard ssd alone and just add games to the usb port?

[@TeamPandory]

Sure. Depends which box you mean though.

[@jhuanbrown3455]

I accidentally accessed a recovery menu/factory settings. Anyone have a clue how though? It was from the settings menu, I was pressing the system menu button at the front of the Pandora. Not sure if it was holding a long press or multi press then hold?

[@TeamPandory]

Depending on the box, you may be able to access a recovery menu by holding settings button then turning on.

[@jhuanbrown3455]

Thank you. I will try that.

[@jhuanbrown3455]

@@TeamPandory how about a factory reset, does that start over the game market download limit?

[@TeamPandory]

@@jhuanbrown3455 it might. Or it may even remove the market entirely. We've not ever really used the market here, as our tool provides a more versatile solution for adding roms / games.

[@jhuanbrown3455]

@@TeamPandory I understand that but figured you may have more input on the subject. Once again, appreciate the quick reply.

[@sellvagem]

Pandora Box5 SD Card image backup?????

[@TeamPandory]

Check the archive

[@sellvagem]

@@TeamPandory Dear. Only two files appear. boot1 and boot2

[@oliverkhalif3626]

works on Mac OS?

[@DweriTV]

Hey there ! My Micro SD went corrupted before I edit it or can backup it.. Is any way to fix it ? Like a link to a SD backup ? Thanks !

[@TeamPandory]

For what system?

[@DweriTV]

@@TeamPandory I'm sorry for this late answer I can't really define the system version or type, but here's how my Pandora looks : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXmqhaSrn6dmlas

[@DweriTV]

And, I would add that it's more like this one : kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoO9foCEgNxngrc I guess it is a Pandora 3D games plus ? I hope someone can help me, I can't use it at all..

[@ChivaGrn]

@@DweriTV Hi the same problem, how repair my SD en Pandora Box 3D 2019, Where i can find the SD for create 1, thanks for u help.

[@settemodi7631]

@@ChivaGrn Hi I have the same problem, my pandoras 11s pro sd card was corrupted, I found the sdcard image on a website, but I don't know how to put the image on my pandora, if someone can help me, or someone needs the website I can send

[@maxroll7360]

Is the process the same for a Super Console X Pro?

[@TeamPandory]

Yeah, I guess. Use win32imager and go nuts

[@flip_flop_farmer]

how do i add a 128gb card and add more games

[@dub2536]

Great question.....I'm all ears!!!!

[@danielhartley9922]

So can the stock 64gb card be copied to a 128 to free up space for more games ?

[@honestfigurereviews]

I need this video ! Thank you !!

[@garethbeaton8414]

Werk with rgb351p

[@TeamPandory]

Creating the *clone* should work with any MicroSD. - Including the 351p

[@sushi_wolf]

Question.. Why would anyone do the first method?

[@TeamPandory]

Pandora boxes that have the system on the card need to use this method. It is more like a print and may be a better backup regardless, as files are not directly accessible to the pc file system. A virus could alter files, or you could accidentally change things A good example is the games folder for the pg3d- the original folder on the microsd has a key attached to it. If you create the folder yourself, then none of the backed up games will work with it.

[@sushi_wolf]

@@TeamPandory Cool, thanks for the breakdown, I have a PG3D+ and the second method worked, system booted as it normally would and ran games with no issue, moving to a 128 g card on Friday once it arrives, thanks for the guide.