R36S | Update Ark Os with your PHONE | QUICK AND EASY

[@s..s]

ty for making this clear, no other youtuber shown this in their reviews, but i was thinking if it possible

[@2LoudTech]

Not a problem at all my friend, I put it at the end of my R36S over Look video but figured that video is like 23 minutes long. So I just made a little video with what I thought would be most valuable to others. I’m always learning and as I go I like to share. I generally share with people in real life but now I want to become confident enough to share with others across the internet. Thank you for the appreciation it truly means a lot 🙏

[@marlons1]

Thanks man this is the best way. The 2 wifi adapters I had would make the USB C adapter super hot. And would hang on the update. This solution just works. No problem.

[@2LoudTech]

Yea I experienced the same with a WiFi dongle. I’m glad it helped.

[@Lumibear.]

That was incredibly useful, thank you! Other tip pages and help videos I tried had too much obtuse techno speak and needed dongles, this was super simple.

[@2LoudTech]

Thank you my friend. I wanted to make a video that was straight to the point with no extra filler talk. Glad I could help. ✌️

[@mk17173n]

I just got my R36S and youtube somehow recommended me this channel since i was looking for ways to update it once it arrived. The ironic thing is i have a z fold 4 and i am using the usb cable to my z fold 4 to update it lol.

[@2LoudTech]

Perfect video then my friend. I’m glad KZbin recommended you. I do a lot of stuff with the R36s and I actually have over 100 hours of play time on it and I’m getting ready to drop a new video on it shortly. Also if you ever have any questions feel free to reach out to me. I try my best to get back to all my comments.

[@mk17173n]

Keep up the good work. This was the easiest way to update and it worked perfectly.

[@2LoudTech]

Thank you. ✌️

[@2LoudTech]

Thank you. ✌️

[@rkelly5803]

Thats great, just bought my son one of these and was thinking of buying a dongle. Now ill just use my pixel 7 and if that doesn't work when it arrives ill buy the dongle.

[@2LoudTech]

Happy this helps, I love my R36s it is really an amazing device. If pixel does not work right away try a different usb c to c as that's the biggest problem people have.

[@RolxYT]

I've done it and now n64 emulator doesn't work :(

[@2LoudTech]

That’s strange as you are the first person to mention this issue. Everything else is working?

[@Cortez77fr]

Thanks a lot. Just few tips : I've tried with 2 C to C cable, it doen't work (cheap charge cable ?) and my OTG adapter to the phone USB cable... and I doen't work too... until I've switched the side with the OTG adapter from phone to console, finally phone shared connection ! BUT could find the update menu, because on the reeived theme it's hidden, I've changed the theme and finally the update menu is found, and update launched.

[@gennaro4941]

Just use a good cable with USB tethering!! Did take awhile, but this is much easier than formatting and downloading etc..etc..etc.. Just did it and works great, updated to the newest 1/27/24...Just Subbed!! Thanks

[@2LoudTech]

Thanks for the sub I truly appreciate it and I'm glad it worked for you. I have some new R36s content coming very soon. If you ever have any questions or recommendations don't hesitate to reach out ✌️

[@silicaskynet3401]

I took your advice and used USB tethering and now I have a black screen. 😮 I hear music though. How do I fix this?

[@gennaro4941]

@@silicaskynet3401 they have new models now.. this happens with all the new models.. they have new screens.. Just happened to me recently.. you have sounds but black screen..

[@stonrajput]

is it possible to connect this device to smart t.v ?

[@2LoudTech]

Unfortunately not. It does not support video output.

[@kevinjonker643]

Thank you so much dude! Worked beautifully! 🎉

[@2LoudTech]

Truly glad I could help and I appreciate you showing gratitude. Feels good. 👍. Hope you enjoy your device and just to let you know I have some more tips and videos coming soon. Another vid here in like an hour about ps1 emu on r36 and maybe one tomorrow about installing Hall effect joysticks in r36s.

[@damiandevaney3731]

Many thanks for this ( much needed) help. I don't have a PC or a WiFi dongle. Either my phone or my usb c to usb c cable wasn't up to the job for tethering but i was able to hook my console up to my wifi router using an ethernet to usb a adapter and a usb a to usb c adapter. I wouldn't recommend buying anything you don't already have but if you have the requisite cables and the tethering option fails this option worked for me.

[@2LoudTech]

Glad you got some info out of the video and you seem to have made your own solution. 🫡 You’re a bad ass my friend.

[@damiandevaney3731]

​@@2LoudTech😊

[@ronny.wijaya]

Thank you, I dont need the usb wireless adapter after all to update retro arch 😃

[@2LoudTech]

I'm glad this helped you. I thought it was silly to have to buy an adaptor to do what our phones can do. ✌

[@brandonstokes392]

⚠️ ¡¡PLEASE HELP!! ⚠️ I successfully did the update with my S20 FE because I don't have a PC!! It showed the confirmation that the update was complete the device will restart!! When it restarts it shows the R36S screen with the white background that has the picture of 3 different color consoles, but after that, the screen goes completely grey-ish!! I can still hear the music play for all the different game systems if I scroll with the D-pad, just can't see anything!! SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!

[@2LoudTech]

Did you get it sorted out?

[@sergakaserg1710]

Doesn’t work with a Samsung Galaxy S22. Will have to try another Android device. Says “Looks like OTA updating is currently down or your wifi or internet connection is not functioning correctly.” Tried unplugging and restarting. Got into the OK and enter menu, then it froze and gave an error. Any ideas?

[@2LoudTech]

I’m on vacation at my brothers and he just so happens to have an s22. I will try to get his working with my r36s tomorrow and back to you.

[@2LoudTech]

Did you get it to work? Does you S22 have an Android update?

[@gennaro4941]

Use a quality C to C cord.. like Samsung cord.. not a cheap cord!! Just did mine with S21.. no issues.. using Samsung cord

[@lexmc7432]

Yeh definitely works using my Oppo to usb tether, again thank you I was tunnel vision on getting my wifi dongle to work 😅

[@2LoudTech]

No problem and thank you for the appreciation. I know how it is. Sometimes we don’t think about the solution right in front of us. I have many times that somebody tells me something and I have to say to myself “why didn’t I think of that 🤔 “

[@Rickaiser5]

Works for me. Update to December 15 with a Flip 5. Thanks :D

[@2LoudTech]

Happy to hear it worked. 😊

[@BabaLee]

Ive just done everything as in the video. It took a while to download and saudvoress A to restart. My screen is now black with a couple of random white links here n there, no picture or sound. Wgat can I do to fix this or revert it back to its original status ? Thanks.

[@milogiunta7214]

I don't understand why I connected the cable from the mobile phone to the console.... But no device connected to the phone recognizes me, only the charging in the phone turns on and nothing else..... How do I make the phone recognize the device to be able to update??? Please help me....what am I doing wrong? Yes, I inserted it in the second entry on my right or I also tried the one on the left but nothing happens..... Please help me!!! 

[@Ben-fx2bm]

I bought a new R36S console 128 GB but the firmware version is a little old and there is no options menu available to reach WIFI and to update the console firmware. Is there any method to show this options menu?

[@2LoudTech]

Check out my r35s update video it also had a build with no WiFi

[@michaellabit4350]

When mine completed the update. It did not look like yours. Had a few new features but no pico 8 and mine doesn’t boot into that theme. Just Og theme.

[@2LoudTech]

You should be on a newer version of ArkOS then the one that is shown in the video being that your doing it now. Also Pico 8 probably did not auto populate for you because you don’t have any pico 8 roms on your sd card.

[@LauroAbreu]

tried with r35s but I can't enable USB tethering, idk why

[@2LoudTech]

If have another android try a different phone. For some reason my note 20 would not work but z fold did. I’m not 100% sure everything between r35s and r36s are the same but if they are I would assume it would work just the same as R36S

[@Wonka_Tonka]

do you need to enable USB or something . I don't know if my USB port on r36s is broken or I'm doing some thing wrong . OTG doesn't even work for me with wifi dongle or to phone

[@2LoudTech]

Yes in hotspot settings activate usb tethering. When you plug your phone in it should atleast start charging then you should know your usb port is working.

[@Wonka_Tonka]

@@2LoudTech thanks heaps , BTW are you in the handheld discord ?

[@MrStanko287]

Bonjour cette méthode fonctionne t’elle avec un IPhone 12 Pro avec le partage de connexion ? Merci.

[@SANT14GO]

so, I tried to update it and after a while seeing text prompts downloading and updating... It seems to be stuck? LED switches between red and blue and all I see is the "_" cursor blinking in the screen

[@2LoudTech]

What’s its status now? You have to be patient mine took some time.

[@SANT14GO]

@@2LoudTech Fully dead, checked the SD card and Windows doesn't even recognize anything there to format.

[@joshuaharris3515]

Any update on it

[@Isaac-ds6wd]

Perfect! Thank you :)

[@2LoudTech]

You're welcome, glad it helped. 😊

[@simran6877]

Bro my theme settings disappeared under ui settings, after updating please help!!

[@2LoudTech]

Join our discord in the description and I can help you better.

[@TheRico1418]

The update brick my r36s. The screen is not working, but the system is running with sound. Kinda had a feeling this would happen. Thanks

[@michaellabit4350]

Makes sense for pico, however my boot up is still standard. And shows ark 2.0. When trying to update it says none further. I updated with my s21 plus. Not sure at this point. Can i master reset and try again?

[@2LoudTech]

Join our discord. I’ll help you get it sorted out my friend. discord.gg/4xuPkpk9

[@Cycro1234]

Are you able to upload a copy of the files in your BOOT drive to gdrive or somewhere? I tried updating ArkOS manually and now I can't get it running at all

[@2LoudTech]

I can but you would have to give an hour or so. Just curious how many partitions do you see on your tf1 card?

[@Cycro1234]

@@2LoudTech Thanks! Only 1 shows up in WIndows. I know there are more but this one seems to be the most important

[@2LoudTech]

@@Cycro1234 just so you know when you plug a drive in from any of these devices most of the time Windows will ask you to format it or repair it you must always DECLINE. Also do happen to have Mini Tool Partition Wizard? It’s a free software that allows you to access partitions of the drive that window may not assign a drive letter to.

[@Cycro1234]

@@2LoudTech Thanks for the tips. Windows doesn't ask me to format anything though. It just instantly pops open the BOOT drive.

[@2LoudTech]

@@Cycro1234 hey I apologies about not getting back with you last night, I was super tired. I am currently making the upload to drive and will link here shortly.

[@starrlight9063]

You did this without updating the sd cards?

[@JurandyRafael]

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

[@carolalves9041]

thanks man!! you saved me :)

[@2LoudTech]

Glad to help. ✌️

[@dreadmn]

Just a info that I think from android 12 + this does not work because arkos uses an old kernel that is not compatible with newer android version kernel, i can confirm tha hyperos android 14 does not work, but it is ok with miui android 11

[@Stauros_tou_notou]

I ve done it... It is completed but after the update there are no emulataors.... Any idea?

[@2LoudTech]

That’s strange I did not run into that issue. Are your roms still on the sd card?

[@Omar_Little]

my man, what in tarnation is that font on your android?

[@jbFromNYC]

That's the Cool Jazz font for Samsung devices only.

[@2LoudTech]

@@jbFromNYCfacts. I love it and been using it on Samsung for many years. I couldn’t remember if it was cool jazz or rosemary.

[@nelebaras]

Hi! It is better to remove the games card before updating ?

[@2LoudTech]

I left mine in while updating. Should not have an issue. Only thing I would say is maybe you want to copy everything over to a higher capacity and quality sd because the card that comes with it is pretty full and does not leave much room for the box art.

[@danieledandrea4320]

does it work also if I have 1 single sd with OS and games on the right slot? will I loose all my games during update?

[@2LoudTech]

Yes my friend still works as that's the way I have my R36S setup. About loosing games you have nothing to worry about. Be like Nike "Just Do It"

[@davidkim8101]

Yeah completed update now it’s just a blank screen. What am I supposed to do now.

[@TheTouchOfTheVelvetHand]

Thank for the guide. Do you know if you can use an iPhone for this?

[@2LoudTech]

I would assume if the iPhone has usb tethering. I have honestly never tried because I am an Android lover. I can try it though.

[@TheTouchOfTheVelvetHand]

@@2LoudTech wow a creator that actually responds to their viewers! Thanks man. And if thats doable for you that would be great 👍

[@2LoudTech]

@@TheTouchOfTheVelvetHand I got you my friend. I’m actually about to sit down at my desk right now. I’ll give it a shot and respond here shortly. And about responding it’s no problem, I try to respond to everybody. Sometimes it takes me a day or so but eventually I get to everybody.

[@2LoudTech]

@@TheTouchOfTheVelvetHand I just tried it now and unfortunately it does not seem to work. I tried multiple times disconnecting the usb cord, plugging back in. Went into settings and made sure that mobile hotspot was enabled but nope. The only sign that it was connected at all was the fact that the iPhone was charging from the R36s. Sorry my friend I wish it had worked.

[@TheTouchOfTheVelvetHand]

@@2LoudTech no problem my dude. Thank you so much for trying it. You just saved me a bunch of time and money that I don’t have.

[@eddiezS5]

Hey my FN button isn't working. Do you know what's happening to it?

[@5doolar]

what cable do u use? usb-c to usb-c ?

[@2LoudTech]

Yes c to c. Preferably a good cable.

[@B_gL_ps5015]

The sd card that comes with the console is really bad right?

[@2LoudTech]

Correct 👍

[@mohammadirfanalam4530]

I updated after that the screen goes blank. Does anyone know how to fix this?

[@brandonstokes392]

Mine did the same thing!! 😢 Do you still hear the music playing?? I'm hoping to find some help too!! 🤞

[@ricardomdzar]

How much time does it takes to update?

[@lanch5986]

About 15-20 mins through usb tethering for me.

[@mittalvarinder2902]

Very long time, for me

[@wresting9899]

How to you update this thing

[@TheCoolDave]

S23 Ultra - Tried this, strait USB-C to USB-C cable, get the message of "slow charging", go int hotspot area, and tethering does not detect a USB device.... Does not work for me

[@justnick222]

Same here. Doesn't work unfortunately.

[@2LoudTech]

Some of the android devices are not working unfortunately you may need a software update as one of my phones didn't work then I updated android os on my phone and it worked. Sorry it didn't work for you.

[@alucardyork]

Working solution, its the usb c wire. Find another wire and try again. It works and worked for me after trying another cord :)

[@2LoudTech]

@@alucardyork happy it worked for you my friend. I can’t speak for the integrity of peoples usb c cables. I used my oem but it makes sense that if your cable is faulty you should try another.

[@murderdoggg]

There are many USB-C cables that are only for fast charging and have no data lines. Please try all of your other cables if it does not work. Also, you can charge your android phone to 100%. Then change the battery settings to only charge it to 85%. This should keep your phone from wanting to pull power from your R36s long enough to update it over USB.

[@GiGatoQ]

My screen become yellow after update, what should i do?

[@2LoudTech]

Is it still yellow. Did your device die during update? What was the last thing you seen while performing update, prior to yellow screen ?

[@GiGatoQ]

@@2LoudTech yeah its still, my device went good through update. My stock os cant even read, i think ill just wait the new sd card in case of anything happen. It happens after reboot that's all.

[@kajwbtfe]

Thanks man!!

[@2LoudTech]

Happy to help!

[@cropsylives732]

It failed midway through my first attempt. Trying it again and hopefully it works this time. Scraping worked perfectly. I also removed ._ files for imported games to save confusion. There’s an option to create M3U files for multi disc games but I didn’t feel safe attempting so I just created them manually.

[@cropsylives732]

Success! Thank you so much for your tutorial.

[@2LoudTech]

Not a problem my friend. I’m glad to know it worked for you.

[@MrJackfriday]

usb tethering didnt work on my google pixel 7 pro but my redmi note 10s did the trick! thanks for the tutorial!

[@2LoudTech]

No problem. It didn't work with my note 20 either ended having to use my Z Fold. Glad it helped.

[@silicaskynet3401]

I did usb tethering too and it updated but now a black screen with music. What to do to fix it?

[@janmerta8721]

Hello Guys somebody can help me please? First: via PC i instaled Arkos it means i downloaded RUFUS and Ark os, everything works fine. Now i tried to update ark os with phone but after click to button "update" the console wants some password. I tried to click only to confirm, but it was not successful, also i tried find the password on the internet, but nothing about password anywhere. I used this version of arkos: ArkOS_RG351MP_v2.0_09292023.img Which password my console wants? 😞

[@2LoudTech]

Sorry you are going through this. I have not ran into it myself. Try admin as password also try password as password. I’ll try to do some research on it.

[@yousifalsaad5056]

password is " ok " , that worked for me

[@2LoudTech]

@@yousifalsaad5056 thank you for helping the community. You are the legend now. 💪🏽

[@cbravo5977]

tengo iphone y no se como compartir internet por cable , y por pc no me funcional , helppppp, quiero actualizar

[@davetumampo7796]

Man can you help me I lost all my games in my R36S is there any way to recover it I don't know what to do anymore

[@2LoudTech]

I don't of how to recover games but if you need new ones search tiny best rom set on Google. 😅

[@UntamedNLeasheD]

What is scarping?

[@2LoudTech]

Scraping is how you get box art for your games.

[@UntamedNLeasheD]

Thank you! i was thinking that too @@2LoudTech

[@kenzan6311]

@@2LoudTech would that also work for downloading roms online?

[@dampfermaniac5335]

Try this with a Xiaomi and USB C to USB C Cable,didnt work (USB Tethering is on)......

[@2LoudTech]

I tried Note 20 Ultra that didn’t work with it for some reason. Try a different device if you have one available. I also had Motorola that didn’t work but needed a firmware update and after updating android os to 12 or 13 usb tether worked so perhaps it’s dependent on which android version you are on.

[@Rohit.Nayyar]

brother can you let me know what was the size of update?

[@2LoudTech]

Unfortunately I can not give you an exact size as this was a while ago brother. I can say that it fit without issue on the factory sd.

[@BestOfTsounami]

thank you working at me

[@2LoudTech]

Glad to know it worked for you.

[@N.J.P_REMIXES]

@2LoudTech can I do this with a moto g stylus (2023) 4G phone?

[@N.J.P_REMIXES]

Also do I have to have my phone connected to WiFi or can I use my data because I don't have WiFi we just have hotspot and data and use our hotspot as the WiFi router for our house

[@2LoudTech]

Hey my friend, this should work but I noticed some androids are having an issue with this. I have an Older moto android that worked and yes just using your phone data works. Make sure you select usb tethering after connecting your c to c between your phone and devices otg port.

[@NutSac78]

Wonder if you could transfer files in between with this method.

[@2LoudTech]

I’m sure it’s possible I will test and if it works I’ll make a short out quick video shortly. Finishing up a project for the channel at the moment.

[@ammrulz6]

Can add games doing same thing?

[@2LoudTech]

I do not think that is an option at this time.

[@GAMERCLIPS_0]

Can u do this with a iPhone?

[@2LoudTech]

I have not attempted it with my iPhone as when it comes to tinkering Android is king.

[@jossepililugo9476]

Does this work with Apple devices?

[@supersprawy]

Just look at the title of video, take a minute and think about your question

[@2LoudTech]

Not sure if any Apple supports usb tethering I’ll try with my 13 pro soon.

[@jouls3]

It does not work

[@AhmedRayhan-p5t]

The device sad looks like ota not work

[@AhmedRayhan-p5t]

I am not able to update and do you known wher i am able to find contra game mean which Roms?

[@2LoudTech]

@@AhmedRayhan-p5t did you figure it out my friend? C: The Contra Adventure is the (PS1 game), Contra Force (NES Game), Super Contra (NES Game), Contra III (SNES Game)

[@bayramgur6382]

İ have c to c but i cant activate tethering on s23

[@curiosidadesyalgomas7405]

En la caja dice que la consola tiene wifi cual sería la opción Bluetooth que también dice

[@2LoudTech]

No hay opción de encender WiFi y no hay configuraciones que mencionen Bluetooth. He mirado muchas veces.

[@curiosidadesyalgomas7405]

@@2LoudTech el wifi se utiliza con un accesorio externo y si sirve yo lo he utilizado para actualizar la consola

[@curiosidadesyalgomas7405]

Cuando es wifi integrado es el sistema Android, pero este es sistema Linux por eso no viene para que solo la consola de el wifi

[@2LoudTech]

@@curiosidadesyalgomas7405 Otros han abierto la consola y han confirmado que ningún hardware WiFi o Bluetooth está en realidad en el dispositivo. Voy a abrir el mío en breve para poner los joysticks de Hall y voy a echar un buen vistazo dentro de la consola y publicaré mis hallazgos en el vídeo de mejora de joystick pronto. Ya tengo los joysticks que necesitan instalar hoy o mañana

[@curiosidadesyalgomas7405]

@@2LoudTech por eso te digo el wifi no viene como un dispositivo interno pero si se puede utilizar el wifi con un tplink o adaptador externo lo digo porque yo lo tengo y de ahy yo he actualizado la consola, no es como el sistema Android que ya viene en su propia función de encender y apagar el wifi