R36S Plus guides
R36S Plus: our guides to getting started, Wi-Fi and settings
Guides to help you understand your R36S Plus: the square screen, microSD cards, charging, Wi-Fi depending on the installed system and emulation, with sources every time.
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R36S Plus vs R36S, R36 Max and R36 Ultra: which to buy?
Square 4-inch screen or 3.5-inch 4:3, built-in Wi-Fi, same RK3326 chip: the R36S Plus, R36S, R36 Max and R36 Ultra compared on their spec sheets.
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R36S Plus original: how to spot the right version
Square 4-inch 720 x 720 screen, built-in Wi-Fi, two sticks, V20 board: what to check on the listing and when your R36S Plus arrives.
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R36S Plus games and emulators: what really runs well
What the R36S Plus RK3326 chip emulates well, what depends on the game, the square screen, PortMaster by system, and how to play legally.
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R36S Plus Wi-Fi: what it does and what it doesn't
R36S Plus 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, depending on the installed system: cover art, RetroAchievements, PortMaster, updates, file transfer. And what it can't do.
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R36S Plus firmware and ArkOS: system and updates
Which system runs on the R36S Plus, how to update it, which community firmware exists, and how to back up and restore your microSD cards.
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R36S Plus setup guide: controls, Wi-Fi and adding games
Your first evening with the R36S Plus: USB-C charging, TF1-OS and TF2-GAME cards, controls, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, adding your games and saves.
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R36S Plus 64GB vs 128GB: which microSD card to choose
64GB or 128GB for the R36S Plus? What capacity changes, the roles of the TF1-OS and TF2-GAME cards, which microSD to buy and how to back up.
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R36S Plus not turning on or black screen: how to fix it
R36S Plus not turning on or stuck on a black screen? Charging via the DC port, Power and Reset, TF1-OS card, flashing and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, step by step.
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Our guides are based on the supplier's product sheets and public documentation. We do not claim any hands-on testing.