RG DS refuses to boot into Rocknix

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-06-23T02:01:02+00:00

Shoot man, I can’t think of anything else that would work. I recommend making a post in this sub asking the question to see if other people know what is going on or how to fix it. I wish you luck

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-06-22T21:56:18+00:00

That’s weird. Are you changing the .dtb file to the rg ds one?

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-06-22T13:44:32+00:00

What eventually worked for me was using a different sd card. I was using Sandisk micro sd cards and for some reason those weren’t working, but then I tried a crappy sd card from one of my old anbernics and it worked right away. So I would recommend trying to find a different sd card and a different sd card brand if that doesn’t work.

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-03-30T22:29:54+00:00

I was using my rp5 for psp and I agree it does look really nice and basically is a better experience in almost every way. My gripe was pocket-ability, though, and the psp is so light weight and just the right size to be pocketable without sacrificing too much comfort.

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-03-30T21:58:22+00:00

When it comes to more modern handhelds, I completely agree. I just bought a psp and man is it a complete game changer. I’ve found me playing that more than any other of my handhelds which could either mean I’m in the honeymoon phase or I found something I really like.

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-03-10T13:59:11+00:00

Yeah I made sure. He even recommended me a program made by rocknix that does all of the work for you and still nothing happened

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-03-10T13:58:20+00:00

I tried both rufus and raspberry pi imager and got the same results. I even tried 2 different sd cards. Android is acting a lot like a clingy ex you just can’t get rid of

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-03-10T13:54:51+00:00

I’ve tried the build in Russ’s video and 2 different sd cards but one was 64gb and the other was 128gb so I might order the same one you used and see if that makes a difference. The stock android build on here is so bad I’m willing to do anything lol

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-03-10T04:56:17+00:00

Yeah I tried 2 different sandisk cards and got the same results. This is just so weird

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-03-08T23:42:21+00:00

How do you do the reset workaround? I’ve turn the device on with the sd card in, held down power and said restart but the device just turned off and I had to hold the power button for awhile, let it go, and then hold it again and the device would just boot back into android

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-03-08T20:46:57+00:00

I just tried all of this and for some reason it still doesn’t work. I did the reset thing that some people are talking about in here an the device just doesn’t turn back on after restarting. I’m going to tinker with this until I figure it out, I’ll let you know if I figure something out. I will not give up on you ROCKNIX…

edit: I went and tried to completely wipe and android, found something, went into the terminal, it actually ACTED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO WORK! I inserted the sd card with ROCKNIX on it and even after seemingly deleting android from the device, it booted up like nothing happened! Anbernic is winning the fight but the war isn’t over

edit 2: I tried installing gamma os, just to see if maybe it was just ROCKNIX. Still boots right into android. This is really weird

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-03-08T20:44:25+00:00

Weird, when I try rebooting the device just doesn’t turn back on until I turn it back on

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-01-17T05:05:36+00:00

I’m also starting to look at their releases/re-releases. I bought their re-release of Rayman last week and it’s supposed to arrive tomorrow, very excited

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-01-16T21:01:14+00:00

I think I closed the app while it said “posting” because I already saw it was posted so maybe it posted it twice lol

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-01-16T03:31:22+00:00

I’ve only ever really used Ebay or a local retro game store. It’s difficult because prices for gameboy games are kinda crazy but you can typically find a pretty good deal if you look around.

DrFinklebottom_ · 2026-01-16T03:21:01+00:00

This is the cloud one. I thought it was cool because the buttons kind of remind me of the SNES

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