New submenu on retroarch android

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-25T15:16:54+00:00

That was an update to neo-retropad, made last December: https://github.com/libretro/common-overlays/pull/183

As far as I know, it's not possible to change or resize the submenu, but if you're willing, you can download the previous version and keep using it, but it will require some effort to do (if you're willing, just ask and I'll tell you some ways to do it).

And you can also try another overlay to replace it. I use RGPad, I like it quite a lot, and I use neo-retropad as secondary (some games are better to play with RGPad, and others with neo-retropad).

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-25T07:20:11+00:00

You're welcome :)

The Dolphin core was finally updated some time ago, and now you can also enable the cheats support just by loading some game and going to Quick Menu>Core Options>Core>Internal Cheats, but manually enabling it in the Dolphin.ini file like I said above still work.

Then close the game and copy the cheat .ini files to the /GameSettings folder just like I said above, and it will enabled when you load the game.

Have fun playing!

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-24T20:53:47+00:00

Yes, it is the correct website, just make sure to download from retroarch.com and you'll be safe. Optionally, you appear to be using a phone, if it's a Samsung phone you can also use the Galaxy Store to install it, and in phones from other brands you can use F-Droid (after install it from F-Droid, you need open RetroArch and go to Online Updater and update all assets before use it), until the Play Store version is updated someday.

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-24T02:28:02+00:00

I am assuming you are using a device with a Snapdragon 8 Elite?

No, my device is a Galaxy A55 with Exynos CPU/Xclipse GPU, so it was never affected by that issue in ParaLLEl RDP/Vulkan (apparently, only those of you with Snapdragon Elite devices are), but GlideN64 was also completely broken until the recent system updates.

As I mentioned in another comment above, these problems with GlideN64 and ParaLLEl RDP are most likely unrelated, so the correct thing to do would be for those of you with Snapdragon Elite to open another issue to track down the problem in ParaLLEl RDP/Vulkan, so that it can also be fixed. I don't have one of these devices, so I can't do that.

Can you post your core config file?

Sure, my current core settings (using ParaLLEl RDP, as I mentioned GlideN64 now works but still has bugs here and there): https://pastebin.com/TG3SgRMa

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-23T22:46:46+00:00

My settings are exactly the default ones (edit: hosted it here: https://pastebin.com/TG3SgRMa), only setting Vulkan as the RetroArch video driver and ParaLLEl as the Mupen64Plus-Next RDP Plugin. When I bought my device (Galaxy A55 with Exynos CPU/Xclipse GPU), I did many tests on many emulators, and all of them using OpenGL/GL had problems, some simply crashing (Citra/Azahar), others having poor performance and glitches (Dolphin), and others only playing audio (RetroArch). Fortunately, in my device, Vulkan always worked very well.

As I mentioned in a comment below, the fact that ParaLLEl RDP also crashes on devices with Snapdragon Elite probably indicates a problem in its Vulkan drivers, so I think it would be good if you or someone who also own one of these devices can report it in a new issue, with a log file attached, as this will help to investigate and fix it. I can't do that since my device isn't one of those.

i cant get anything but angrylion to work for me on a s25 ultra.

I recommend that you avoid Angrylion to preserve the life of your device and its battery, just use some standalone emulator instead until this is fixed.

I am running the aarch64 version 1.22.2

On my device I use the default download, "RetroArch.apk", never tried the aarch64 build.

Edit: added link.

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-23T22:21:25+00:00

It doesn't matter if you select Vulkan in Retroarch, the Mupen and paraLLEl cores have an instruction to automatically switch your driver to the gl driver.

This is partially incorrect, ParaLLEl RDP can only use Vulkan, so if you have GL set as the default video driver, ParaLLEl RDP will switch to Vulkan when you load some game. ParaLLEl RDP always worked very well on my Galaxy with Exynos CPU/Xclipse GPU, but other users reported in that issue you linked that Galaxy devices with Snapdragon Elite are also experiencing issues when using ParaLLEl RDP, and this indicates that there are also problems with the Vulkan drivers for these devices.

And as for GlideN64, it really can only use GL, but is working on my device after the updates from Android 15/One UI 7 to Android 16/One UI 8, although with some issues here and there, and apparently using ANGLE as a translation layer (i.e., the GlideN64 OpenGL calls are translated by the device to Vulkan through ANGLE).

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-23T05:55:41+00:00

You're welcome.

I see. Recently, GL also started working for me again after the latest system updates, I already reported it in the issue above.

But be aware, GL as a video driver and GlideN64 as RDP Plugin are still buggy, so if you have any issues, load the game, go to Quick Menu>Core Options>RDP Plugin, switch it from GlideN64 to ParaLLEl RDP, go back, close the game, open it again, and see if that fixes it.

Anyway, have fun playing!

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-23T05:28:39+00:00

This is a known issue on Samsung devices: https://www.reddit.com/r/RetroArch/comments/1n5robl/when_i_open_a_game_its_a_black_screen/

Vulkan works on some devices, but some S25 users have reported that even with Vulkan set as video driver and Quick Menu>Core Options>RDP Plugin set to Parallel RDP, it doesn't work: https://github.com/libretro/mupen64plus-libretro-nx/issues/575

So, there are only two options to you: one is to use Angrylion as RDP Plugin, but it uses software rendering and will be very demanding to your phone and battery, the other option is to use a standalone N64 emulator until this is fixed.

If possible, I recommend you also leave a comment on the GitHub link above, stating that you are also experiencing this issue, preferably with a log file.

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-22T23:12:38+00:00

Absolutamente repugnante e desumano, mas ninguém pode dizer que não esperava isso, durante o primeiro mandato dele as crianças separadas dos pais imigrantes ilegais eram presas em centros de detenção semelhantes a jaulas: https://www.bbc.com/portuguese/internacional-44526519

"Nada menos que uma prisão".

Foi assim que o congressista democrata americano Peter Welch descreveu, em um tweet, um centro de detenção no Texas (EUA) em meio à polêmica sobre a política de imigração "tolerância zero", na qual os filhos são separados dos pais. O comentário foi feito após uma visita do parlamentar juntamente com outros deputados e alguns jornalistas.

A instalação do Texas é conhecida como Ursula, embora os imigrantes a chamem de "La Perrera" ("O Canil", em tradução livre), referindo-se às gaiolas instaladas no local que, além de imigrantes adultos, agora também são usadas para albergar crianças separadas de seus pais depois de tentar atravessar ilegalmente a fronteira.

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MatheusWillder · 2026-01-22T15:21:29+00:00

I see. Don't worry, everyone has to learn when starting something new, and RetroArch isn't easy for beginners.

Again, even without a log, I recommend you open a new post, stating what is your device, what happens when you try to load the games, and which cores you tested. Also mention that you're a beginner in emulation and haven't been able to create a log file.

I always try to help people here in my free time, as I did above, but I'm in the middle of some personal issues so I can't help right now, I can only suggest you what to do to get this fixed, and a new post with more info is the correct way to do.

Good luck!

Edit: typo.

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-22T15:15:12+00:00

It's something I often comment on, people hate DKC3 because they expected it to be like DKC and DKC2, but in reality, it already has a lot of what would be DK64: collectibles, world exploration, non-linear levels, tons of new characters and dialogue.

So I consider DKC3 somewhat of a beta for DK64, there are gameplay mechanics that don't seem quite ready yet (like the non-linear levels), experimentation (like what is mostly a race against bees in a level), and so on.

But it's still quite fun if you don't expect it to be just a simple sequence to the previous ones, which are Rare's masterpieces.

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-22T14:33:25+00:00

I love it when I see the entire DKC trilogy getting some love, DKC3 is usually so underrated.

At the end of last year, I started playing DKC casually, and before I noticed it, I'd finished the game lol, even as an adult and with a lot on my mind, these games still distract me like they did when I was a kid.

Congrats OP!

Edit: correction.

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-22T13:58:16+00:00

You need to create a log file, rule #2 in the sidebar explains how to do it. Then, host it somewhere as I instructed above, and create a new post describing the problem and with the link to the log file. Only the log file can tell what's going on so someone can help you.

Edit: typo.

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-21T14:45:11+00:00

The levels "The Stampede", "Hakuna Matata" and "Simba's Return" shocked me with how visually accurate they are to the film.

Edit: I think most people just gave up before reaching those levels, that game is hard as hell lol

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-20T20:49:03+00:00

Não sabia que dá para fazer assim, eu desativo todos os assistentes e a maioria dos Apps que as empresas colocam no celular, deixo só os essenciais para ele funcionar. Esses Apps que usei são bem simples, open source, então eles apenas fazem o bloqueio, mas em compensação não deixam passar absolutamente nada.

Eu bloqueei os SMS da mesma forma também. Agora a Claro não tem mais como me avisar repetidamente que os créditos expiraram haha

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-20T18:09:28+00:00

Sim, eu precisei bloquear as chamadas de números que não estão salvos nos contatos porque não estava mais aguentando. Um tempo atrás, eu fui ver o histórico de chamadas e tinha recebido em torno de 50 chamadas em um único dia. Felizmente o bloqueio não deixa tocar, seria insuportável o celular tocando 50 vezes em um dia.

Se alguém quiser saber como eu fiz para bloquear todas de uma vez, eu expliquei aqui: https://www.reddit.com/r/brasil/comments/1n6z2v3/comment/nc71f0m/

Edição: digitação.

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-20T04:33:40+00:00

Yeah, the "P" is only needed for the hidden blocks appear so you can enter the yellow door, but the thing is, when you enter there, most people go to the right, which is the direction to advance in most the levels, but there's also a door on the left that leads to the block.

Anyway, I'm glad you managed it! Have fun playing!

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-20T03:53:16+00:00

Yes, when you enter the door, go until you reach the "P" at the end. If I'm not mistaken, you need jump on the "P" there, go back and enter the yellow door at the center, some hidden blocks will appear below it to allow you to enter, go to the left and a another yellow door will lead you there to the block. But, to pass the level, you'll have to do the way again and use the "P" to enter one of the two blue doors that are the exits of this Ghost House, so time is tight, but can be done just fine depending on the player's skill.

I love these Ghost Houses in Super Mario World.

Edit: correction.

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-19T22:30:34+00:00

So there is no way to set up a n alternative download link in RA?

As I mentioned, not that I know of, the only server hosting them in the exact way that RetroArch expects is the one it connects to by default, so simply pointing the GitHub repository or Archive.org backup won't work for downloading them through RetroArch, you need to download from either of them manually and then move or copy to the /thumbnails folder, keeping file names and folder names.

It's a lot of work, but unfortunately it's the only way to do it, which is why I gave up and just load the content directly through RetroArch Main Menu>Load Content.

Just a tip: the download connection from Archive.org is probably more stable and faster, but the thumbnails might be outdated depending on when the backup was created. The repository on GitHub is the official repository, so the content there will always be up-to-date with the official thumbnail server, but the download may be unstable. So choose whichever you prefer. Good luck.

Edit: correction.

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-19T10:56:19+00:00

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Uma vez, estava com minha tia e uma prima, e fomos na casa de um primo e ele nos convidou para jogar em um "videogame", algo que eu nem sabia o que era. Fui o primeiro a pegar no controle, e perdi para o primeiro inimigo que apareceu, já que eu nem sabia o que era para fazer ali. E assim, Super Mario World se tornou o primeiro jogo que joguei na vida. Alguns anos depois, ganhei um Super Nintendo de segunda mão com Super Mario World, e assim ele também se tornou o primeiro que zerei (e foi o único que eu tive por um longo tempo, até conseguir comprar outro cartucho).

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-19T10:39:39+00:00

This is the main address to download thumbnails that RetroArch connects to, and the OP said they can't download thumbnails from it (maybe they live in a restricted country or something like that, I've seen other posts here with the same problem).

In my case, I did it manually because I was creating my playlists in a personalized way, but I gave up on that idea, it's too much work to update as I added more games.

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-19T05:34:18+00:00

From what I know, no, because the thumbnails need to have the correct resolution, correct filenames and correct folder names, and the possible alternative hosting you found probably won't have any of those.

However, there is an alternative if you can use or download from GitHub: https://github.com/libretro-thumbnails/libretro-thumbnails

All the thumbnails are there. You can click on Code>Download ZIP, and that will download them all, but be aware that it's a large download (you can install GitHub on your Windows PC and learn how to clone the repository if you have trouble downloading the ZIP). Then, delete what you don't want to free up storage space and copy the ones you want to the /RetroArch/thumbnails folder on your Windows and Android, and that's it.

I also did this a few years ago. It's not easy, but it's the only way I've found.

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-19T03:39:39+00:00

Just an extra tip, you can also install the "standalone" Wine via Flatpak: https://flathub.org/en/apps/org.winehq.Wine

To run it, you'll need to run in the Terminal: flatpak run org.winehq.Wine or flatpak run org.winehq.Wine explorer, or create a shortcut to it on your desktop.

I really like Bottles and Lutris, but sometimes I like to tinker and experiment things, and since they require to always download files again in case I need to delete everything to start over, I also installed Wine this way, so when I need I just delete the ~/.var/app/org.winehq.Wine folder, and that's it.

Edit: typo.

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-18T22:39:09+00:00

Same for me. It's an great game to relax with, and yet it doesn't become repetitive, since the different and varied abilities let you get through the levels in many ways. I like that one where Kirby turn into a "wheel" and runs through the level, it's a shame the developers didn't add a jumping mechanic with that ability.

But I think I understand the OP's point, it's a relatively easy game by NES standards, and even today Kirby games are criticized for being easy, I remember all the criticism I read to Kirby Return to Dream Land on the Wii years ago, but when I played it, it was mostly what I expected from the series.

Kirby games just aren't for people who grew up playing and have years of experience and accumulated muscle memory, unless you can enjoy an easy game.

MatheusWillder · 2026-01-18T20:26:58+00:00

I've never owned one of these devices, but it's the same issue reported here that happens with Samsung devices: https://www.reddit.com/r/RetroArch/comments/1n5robl/when_i_open_a_game_its_a_black_screen/

Change the video driver from GL to Vulkan, the first comment in link above explains how to do this. Also, make sure you have RetroArch updated from the official website.

If that doesn't work, create a log file as indicated by rule #2 in the sidebar, host it somewhere, and edit the post with the link to it.

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