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@jbanes jbanes released this 14 Feb 20:59
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Updates from 2.0

Kernel:

  • Fine tuned low battery indicator level to 3500 mv (3400 mv for IPS panels)
  • Fixed issue with IPU and V-Sync that was causing tearing in the first lines drawn in some screens
  • Using Select+Power to kill the current app no longer unmounts the external SD Card

Root FS:

  • Fixed SD Card mounting flags. VFAT partitions are using shortname=lower flag and will force MS-DOS compatible filenames to lowercase
  • Updated Recovery Mode GUI and keybindings, fixing an issue where sometimes it would close the app right after entering it
  • Added /etc/os-release to identify the RetroFW version
  • Added libopk and opkrun (OPKs are mounted in /mnt by default)
  • Added scandir Python module to distribution

Userspace (GMenuNX):

  • Improved skin assets scaling and loading logic
  • Added back the power timeout option
  • Faster file browsing
  • Fixed OPK parameters parsing that were preventing to save Selector Browser options
  • Links has CPU clock set to 600 MHz by default
  • Fixed an issue with suspend timer on boot
  • Output Log is shown when re-entering GMenuNX
  • Improved input handling
  • Link Selector options are now OFF / AUTO / Manual, not being linked to Remember Selection anymore.
  • Merged "Install Package" and "Add Link" options. If you browse to an IPK or OPK it will perform the install instead of adding a link.
  • Fixed issues with input being registered twice in some devices
  • L&R buttons now behave consistently in the brightness adjust menu

How to install the RetroFW v2.1?

In order to make the RetroFW work in your device, you need download the correct firmware image before you flash it.

The devices differs in SoC revision (JZ4760(A) or JZ4760 B) and the LCD module being used. Download the firmware type according to the table below.

If there's more than one type suggested for your device model, try the first one listed. If it doesn't works, try the other one.
Don't worry: It will not soft brick your device. Just flash the SD card and try again.

Which firmware type should I use?

Check the type according to your device:

Device Firmware type
Retro Game v1.0 Type 1A
Retro Game v1.0 S Type 1A or Type 1B
Retro Game v2.0 Type 2A
Retro Game v2.1 Type 2A or Type 2B
Retro Game v3.0 Type 3B
Retro Game Plus (60Hz) Type 3B
Retro Game 300 Type 3B (Dim Screen) or Type 2B (Bright Screen)
Retro Game 300 IPS Type 5B
Retro Game Plus Anniversary Type 5B
Retro Game Plus IPS Type 5B
Retro Arcade 4.3v1.3 Type 4B
LDK (Horizontal) Type 2A
LDK (Square) Type 2B
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