Installing the bootloader

Installing the MicroSD compatible bootloader is as easy as downloading the Installer.apk, installing it and running it on your RG405.

Uninstalling the bootloader

Running the installer a second time will restore the original bootloader.

Creating bootable MicroSD cards

To create a bootable MicroSD card:

1. Format it with an exfat filesystem
2. Create a boot folder on it
3. Copy an OS init script of choice into the boot folder (ex. GarlicOS)
4. Extract an OS rootfs file of choice into the boot folder with 7zip (ex. GarlicOS)

Booting bootable MicroSD cards

To boot a bootable MicroSD card:

1. Make sure your device is powered off and not plugged in
2. Hold down the power button
3. 1.5 seconds into holding the power button, hold down the home/back button as well (you are now holding down two buttons)
4. Let go of both buttons once the Anbernic logo is visible on screen