👑 R36S | Top 5 Best Tips

Just when you thought the R36S couldn't get any better. Here I'll show you how to get the function button to finally work!! Ill even go over the game changer feature called quick mode. I also show you how to use your phone for Wi-Fi so you don't need a dongle. We even do some fun customization changing out loading splash screen along with some other fun stuff.
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[@JaviPlayRetro]

Hey guys, I may have made a mistake about the function button. I believe you will also need to update to the latest arkos in order to see the option to map the function button. Very sorry I must've received the wrong information.

[@al-mukhantich]

Hi Javi, Would you please just dump your SD card into an ISO file and share it? Call it Javi R36S Mod You can remove the games for obvious reasons. Thank you for all the lovely tips.

[@postmaster-p]

Updated Ark and still doesnt work

[@mekagunner5786]

Instructions unclear, i got the wifi but not the wife.

[@heheheha9094]

this is perfect for me. i have a r36s on the way. first retro handheld ever. gonna be fun

[@troyholio4997]

R36S just arrived! Thank you for these :)

[@Als-Retro-Handhelds]

Another excellent video Javi Sir. I need to crack out my R36s and change boot and loading screens, and excellent work on the function button!!!

[@JaviPlayRetro]

Thank you Al, I wanted to put together all the good tips I could find in one place for everyone to use.

[@digijaymuzic]

Thanks dude for the tips. I just bought mine today before this video❤

[@Kutchulu]

Great video. Very informative. Absolutely worth to subscribe.

[@youngcnyce]

Appreciate the process of how to change loading screen 👍🏻, much better than the default

[@markweaver9648]

Ordered mine couple of days ago, I have the R35S which I have had major problems with. The battery expanded and leaked fortunately it did not damage the board. Couldn't find a like for like so got the nearest to it cut the wires and soldered the battery connection. Then the next day I got a blank screen! Memory card failed, got new then had the problem of finding firmware that worked. Tried loads but only got 1 to work looks like the one you have but can't get start select to work anymore. Next plan is to clone the R36S card and try that. Many thanks for the video there are loads out there but few that actually show how it all works. Already subscribed.

[@clunkclunk2099]

Thanks! Mine should be here next week. Also change your smoke detector’s battery!

[@plitshb9338]

JELOS now oficially supports the Game Console R35S and R36S! An option to select your device variant is available in the "System Settings" menu. Great alternative for the ArkOS

[@thomasw5444]

does the thing with the function button only work, when using your DTB files? Or should it also work with the ootb stock ones?

[@jacekjacek2867]

Is it possible to disable the option menu somewhere in the menu so that the left analog does not display the game menu after pressing it? Unfortunately, when I turn the knob intensively, I sometimes press it and menu frame appears, covering the middle of the screen...

[@user-li6ns2lk3z]

if i buy 2 of these can i connect them to play the same exact game as 2 players?

[@smokandgojoe]

hey there im getting black screen when i turn on my r36s. the sd cards works in my other r36s. do you happen to know whats goin on? is it the handheld itself?

[@TVRust]

i tried the interet thru phone but seems like Poco X3 NFC doesnt work with mine, is it posible to do this with a laptop?

[@kos8765]

can it be connected to PC via usb? i wanna acess the memory card via usb cable, while the card is in the handheld, is it possible ? i dont have a card reader

[@kingjuzif9956]

I wanna use wife but mine never brought the equipment for it and i aslo wanna download games to it but dont know how any tips?

[@0kti]

Hello. Did you test AmberELEC with this device?

[@sethmurdoch287]

Modded psp will always be the best retro player mines been goin strong since 08

[@Midnight_CIub]

I changed the emulator for n64 and now the screen is either too big or too small depending on whicb standalone I use. Anyone got any solutions on how to fix the screen size?

[@user-li6ns2lk3z]

are these handhelds worth it? should i just turn my old phone to emulation device?

[@X91X-km7hp]

Can I connect a bluetooth dongle to it and then use my earphones? Does that work?

[@JurandyRafael]

After updating to the latest version, the cell phone connection is no longer enabled. Any solution for this?

[@mikemendes5785]

how to play with two controllers on one r36s or how to play with two r36s in the same game? For example Metal Slug?

[@cjaythelyon1250]

my theme option disappears and I just got the console 2 days ago I didn’t make anything yet with it or update can someone help plz

[@chitosesenri7087]

How do you scrape folder named Arcade using skraper, skraper doesn't look inside ands I chose all systems

[@u2020bullet]

I have a question regarding charging. My device is due to arrive soon but i keep reading conflicting info in regards to the wall adapter. Is it supposed to be 5V 1A, 5V 1.5A or 5V 2A? I really don't wanna mess up my device.

[@JaviPlayRetro]

Use 5V 2A youll be fine

[@u2020bullet]

@@JaviPlayRetro Thank you very much. :)

[@paravvsinghbains5924]

Hi man can you talk about netplay next time really appreciate it

[@vespameijer5912]

Dump question, but wich port is for charging? I tried both but i think it does not work

[@La-cueva-del-naipe]

Hi thaks for the video i will do it on spanish because there is no info for this consolé in spanish. Hi from mexico good job

[@Akiro.g_]

probably a dumb question but how can you do fast forward for gba games on this. Thank you

[@ternocimadh5863]

Very good explained and usefull. The only tip what you miss is to change the music :) +sub +like love from Albania❤🖤

[@maualvarez9447]

how can i install gamecube emultaor and binding of issac and cuphead to my r36s

[@peterschannel999]

I have successfully flashed my card and it's great, but on all my psp games when I use analogue stick to go left it turns right on screen and vice versa the left goes right, I'm new to this can you help please .

[@bosspirnie]

I had same problem without flashing or doing anything i just went onto settings when playing a psp game and changed the controll via the settings

[@dustinpearson6519]

Do you know how to create save states ?

[@djlaw56what]

where do we place the dtb files at?

[@bburghall]

I could be wrong, but shouldn't updating to the latest 2024 ark os release fix the fn button? I simply flashed the latest version and it worked without replacing any files

[@JaviPlayRetro]

Which version did you flash? Like for what system

[@bburghall]

@@JaviPlayRetro 1-27-2024-1-R36s-ArkOS Image I love you videos btw.

[@AeolusUX]

You're not wrong. It has these dtb files already on the latest ArkOS version. :)

[@nicbug4861]

great video thank you buddy. why does the arkos menu does not show up with (select+x or fn+x) when i play a nintendo ds game?

[@JaviPlayRetro]

Oh thats because NDS is a standalone emulator not RetroArch. That function is for RetroArch.

[@nicbug4861]

thats something i really dislike. all those key combinations are not available across all games and platforms 😞 @@JaviPlayRetro

[@AeolusUX]

@@nicbug4861 Menu is at L3 for the NDS(Drastic)

[@DoorKnobsLol]

how did you have the app clsoing logo changed is it the same way with the start up logo

[@JaviPlayRetro]

The boot logo is different check out my R36S MASTER Starter Guide to see how to change it m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5Dce3WEZrOkoNE&pp=ygUacjM2cyBtYXN0ZXIgc3RhcnRlciBndWlkZSA%3D

[@cpttiddles3887]

if anyone stuck on the custom loading screen the correct size you need 640 x 480 and just name it loading

[@chasedegrey466]

How to input cheats for pokemon games on R36S? 🙏🏾

[@wiktorochaek9458]

hi, i have a r36s but i see i have so difrent menu and i cant change for example brightness . how i can change that?

[@JaviPlayRetro]

The theme es-switch-theme

[@JaviPlayRetro]

Also adjust brightness with R3+dpad up and down or press start and the first menu option youll see brightness controls

[@royg4057]

Can you show how to add games?

[@haimadeleather1567]

Chúng ta có thể đọc được sách e-book trên R36S không bạn nhỉ ?

[@user-ju8tv6lu4m]

how install batocera on r36s?

[@daveydeato5325]

I can hear Ms.Rachel from the background 😅

[@MichalG75]

Quite a helpful guide but where is R3 button on the R36S case??? As stated in <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="215">3:35</a> :o

[@JaviPlayRetro]

R3 is the right joystick pushed in

[@saads9915]

Can not remap the Keys for Retroarch ... unusefull for me

[@uchennaduru2668]

I recently just got mine and some of the games are black or it crashes me out and I don’t think I have the tools to properly set this up

[@JaviPlayRetro]

Are you using stock sd card?

[@uchennaduru2668]

@@JaviPlayRetro yes what sd do u recommend and also how do I connect to Wi-Fi and get more games

[@noahsarkportugal]

Is there a way to dim the lights?

[@JaviPlayRetro]

Yes. I believe it is R3 + dpad down to lower brightness 🌞

[@FunkySpaceDude]

How do i get the Wi-Fi to work? I've tried with my phone to no avail. Is there a specific Wi-Fi dongle for this device? I've tried a couple of dongles that a friend has, but also to no avail. I've seen people in YT use them but never really mention what dongle they are using. Thank you for and info you can provide.

[@rororo64]

Make sure you are connecting the usb c cable to the otg port on the R36s and connect the other side of your usb c cable to your phone. Next, you have to go into your phone's mobile hotspot settings and allow usb tethering. Should work after that

[@alexeykochevoy9640]

I've got the same problem, my galaxy s23 ultra can't see r36s as USB device, usb c to usb c cable is plugged in otg console's port and in my phone's USB c port

[@40rl0]

Hi, I've changed dtb files but fn button still not working. It is not detected as key 16 at all during the hotkey enabling :/

[@JaviPlayRetro]

Did you update arkos ? Also did you follow my install tutorial?

[@40rl0]

@@JaviPlayRetro I had 01272024-1 already installed

[@40rl0]

​@@JaviPlayRetro I have 01272024-1 installed already.

[@swftlmtd9111]

Same for me. Did update ARKos to newest and throw your DTB Files in (did whitescreen (again) before anyways) but does not allow me to use the fn. Any ideas? Did re-replace the DTBs after the first successfull boot (after update -> whitescreen -> dtb files in -> boot correctly -> dtb files replace again) but didnt do its effect. Tho still much thanks for all the customisation. Got fully working Scrapes for everything, ARK did the rest, personalised stuff, all with your help. Awesome work.@@JaviPlayRetro

[@did3d523]

manie game like prower drift dont start how to fix it

[@GrimmHollywood]

Got it all working thanks to your vid, Javi. But the logo is not appearing. It's the right dimensions, right bitrate and all the same attributes. Replaced it the exact same way as you, and it's named the same "logo.bmp" - but it's not appearing. Perhaps a new update or something? I just got it 2 weeks ago. Anyone else having this problem?

[@paoloa.9193]

Same problem, I can't find a solution...

[@GuiOfficial]

I did change the DTB files but my FN button still doesn't work. :

[@JaviPlayRetro]

Sorry, maybe try to update as well

[@luif1482]

U still need help with this? I just found a solution

[@GuiOfficial]

@@luif1482 I solved it but don't remember how anymore lol

[@M19u3I]

you already can do all that without the hassle of downloading things

[@EndaRochford]

I tried this but it didn't work. When I press Function the button changes. Instead of saying you set the hotkeys, could you actually show us how you set them, it would only take a few seconds longer I think

[@JaviPlayRetro]

What is not working for you? Setting the function button to be the hotkey or changing other hotkeys?

[@EndaRochford]

@@JaviPlayRetro sorry it just took me a few more attempts, when you press function the key changes, I thought it was wrong, but it all works now so thanks for the tutorial

[@KOTULCN]

@@EndaRochfordcan you clarify what you did? When I’m in the input screen for hotkey and I press function what do you need to do next?

[@49684]

🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕

[@DemonUKPES]

Has anyone replaced the dpad on this? It's so hard and hurts my thumb. L

[@JaviPlayRetro]

You can actually adjust the firmness. There's a screw on the inside you can turn and it will loosen the firmness

[@DemonUKPES]

@@JaviPlayRetro ah really? I will.def have to do this. I can't even do hadokens with this thing. Lol

[@yddishmcsquidish3904]

Replace the batteries in your smoke detector!

[@zamani715]

bro how to download game to r36s?

[@nctrnlmjsty8719]

You download roms on a pc and or smart phone and transfer over to the system using a micro SD card into the proper folder.

[@zamani715]

@@nctrnlmjsty8719 tq

[@edgelordlive1801]

Bro I can’t trust anyone who doesn’t change their fire alarm battery 😁🤣

[@JaviPlayRetro]

The crazy part it I think this is the neighbors smoke detector. No way its mine

[@edgelordlive1801]

@@JaviPlayRetro bro I thought it was mine lmao I have openrun shokz headphones on so every time it beeped I couldn’t tell if it was the video or my house 🤣🤣

[@JaviPlayRetro]

@@edgelordlive1801 Im sorry lmao Im going to check mine when I get home

[@edgelordlive1801]

@@JaviPlayRetro 🤣 good make sure you do that but fr I like the videos. Cuz of you xxplus vid I’m getting one in like 2 weeks. Cannot wait to get it

[@AeolusUX]

You don't actually need those .v1 files.

[@devinholland2189]

If you load the fork intended for the r36s tip 1 will not work.

[@AeolusUX]

You don't need to do any of those if you're using my image. You just use it as is as these modifications are already made on default.

[@devinholland2189]

@@AeolusUX Exactly! BTW one odd thing Select+Start to close a game isnt working for some reason, I just use the FN+X to close games.

[@AeolusUX]

That's because I made it use FN+Start instead of Select+Start@@devinholland2189

[@ignitecs]

R36S on sale link in bio

[@Twotrey91]

Anyone having trouble loading Pokémon games after saving

[@babytoymania516]

Mine got stolen in the mail :/

[@t.2240]

damn

[@Josh-pb5eo]

I like the console, but n64 lags bad, and cheats glitch all pokemon games

[@2LoudTech]

Javi your tips are legendary. Let’s gooooooo 🫡