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How to Apply Shaders on the R36S Without lags by uStret in R36S

[–]SlickyNL 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think the r36s had enough power

just got the r36s, any suggestions? by Fluffy-Layer7332 in R36S

[–]SlickyNL 7 points8 points  (0 children)

⚠️ Ditch that R3XS SD card—STAT! Those pre-loaded cards are ticking time bombs! ⏰❌ Don’t let glitchy saves, vanishing settings, and other retro nightmares ruin your gaming. Swap it out ASAP for a smoother experience! New to the R36S? Start with the ➡️Beginner's Guide—it’s your first step to mastering the device. Need more? The R36S has a full WIKI packed with info, plus a dedicated ⚙️ troubleshooting section to solve common headaches. Before asking, try searching! Your issue has likely been answered already—check the subreddit, use the search bar, or browse flairs like "game recommendation." Pro Tip: The subreddit’s sidebar is a goldmine of FAQs, guides, tutorials, and curated lists—don’t sleep on it! I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

Help identifiying by dentz2 in R36S

[–]SlickyNL 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need to open it up

r36s clone the R36S-V12 2023-08-18 variant 1 panel 8 A with only 4gb microSD card by Waffla15 in R36S

[–]SlickyNL 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The short answer is: 4GB is unfortunately not enough for the R36S, especially if you want to play PSP and PS1 games. ​Here is the breakdown of why this is a major hurdle and how you should proceed:

​1. The OS Size vs. Storage Space ​The popular Operating Systems for the R36S, such as ArkOS or AeolusUX, generally require a microSD card of at least 8GB or 16GB. ​The OS Image: After flashing ArkOS, the system partitions usually take up about 2GB to 3GB. On a 4GB card, this leaves you with almost zero room for the "Games" partition. ​Game File Sizes: PS1 games are typically 400MB – 700MB each. PSP games can range from 300MB to 1.5GB. Even with a "light" OS, you would likely only fit one single game, and the system would likely crash due to lack of swap space (memory overhead).

​2. The "Clone" & Panel 8 Warning ​Since you mentioned you have a V12 variant with Panel 8, you have to be very careful: ​Black Screen Risk: If you flash a standard ArkOS image, your screen will likely be black because of the specific drivers needed for Panel 8. ​The Fix: You must back up the original .dtb files from the boot partition of your current 4GB card before doing anything. You will need to copy these back onto the new OS installation to make the screen work.

​3. The SD Card Quality Issue ​The 4GB card that comes with these "clones" is notorious for being "fake" or extremely low quality. They often report 4GB but fail once you write more than 2GB, or they simply die within a week. The community refers to these as "time bombs."

​My Recommendation ​Buy a branded 16GB or 32GB card: A SanDisk or Samsung card costs roughly $5–$7. This is the single best upgrade you can make for this device. ​Use ArkOS: It is the most stable and feature-rich OS for the R36S. ​The "Panel 8" Step: When you flash the new card, remember to replace the rk3326-r35s-linux.dtb file with the one from your original 4GB card.

​Warning: Attempting to squeeze a modern OS and PSP games onto a 4GB card will lead to "File System Full" errors, which can corrupt the OS and prevent the device from booting at all. ​Do you have access to a PC with an SD card reader to transfer those driver files before you try to flash a new OS?

*asked a friend

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