RG552 SDFlash Retrofit (Version hopping between 8.1, 9.0 and 11)

Have you tried to change the option on the toolbar to the XBOX? Where is the Toad icon, it worked to me after I changed it.

Marcelo Barreto

Which revision are you referring to? Latest 11 build has been confirmed working by a Game Pass user already. (I have no Game Pass subscription myself.)

Black-Seraph

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but the L2 and R2 buttons in Game Pass still don't work. ;)

Nicky Santoro

Many will crucify me for it but even in the wide array of my handhelds it's still my favorite Minecraft machine despite all the tinker work required to make it shine. I don't know why. Probably has a lot to do with my love for clamshells. It's definitely one of those passion projects of mine. I can't wait to revisit it.

Black-Seraph

Much appreciated. Would be nice to have it somewhat fixed, at least the screen mirroring. But thanks for the reply! BTW, putting vita analog sticks on these things is a must and a world of difference it makes. Thanks, Black!

Nicky Santoro

X18S will see more updates but the issue you're bringing up about HDMI is pretty much a no-fix situation. Most HDMI components are kernel sided and we have zero kernel source to work off of. I'm fairly adept at kernel hacking so it's not like it's a complete dead end but it's not something easily fixed, and I doubt we can expect a proper HDMI fix from PowKiddy or a kernel source drop allowing us to fix it ourselves.

Black-Seraph

Sorry to post this question here but it's the most recent and visible thread and I'm not sure how notifications work on patron for your end. However, are there any plans for a future PowKiddy X18s update? The HDMI setting especially is a real pain with regards to maintaining proper orientation and no ability to duplicate the screens and when outputting to HDMI the touchscreen becomes unresponsive. Thanks in advance and apologies once again for the misplaced question.

Nicky Santoro

You're welcome! Always happy to be appreciated. 9 does have it's charms. :)

Black-Seraph

Yeap... for me I love android 9 on RG552. I might try 11 in the future if it runs better than 9. But thanks for your work, amazing work.

This is neat android 9 always felt the best on the device

William Wright

Good Work... As Always!

d3rt0xx

Nobody's perfect. I'm happy you figured it out though.

Black-Seraph

I'm a moron. Didn't download the pico image...

I got 9.0 installed via the SD flash method, however when I go to install gapps post-install it fails due to not enough storage space in the system partition. Any fix for this?

Just let me know if you need anything else.

Black-Seraph

Thanks man ! Yeah I deleted it because I just went and wiped it and everything was cool..thank you though for responding ! It took a few minutes to wipe/factory reset and I did get nervous lol but it’s all good now. Totally random but I always psp performance is top notch on 9 and also android GTA 3 runs flawlessly..on 11 it would stutter from time to time. Anyways I’m a happy camper ..thank you brother 👍🏻

Robert Soliz

I could have sworn I just replied to one of your comments, but its gone?! Either way, answering your question Robert Soliz: 8.1/9.0 to 9.0: No wipe needed 11 to 11: No wipe needed Every other combination: Wipe needed

Black-Seraph

Yes. At the moment 9 and 8.1 still come without Gapps pre-installed. I might do a roll-up release of them with the Gapps included (like 11) when I have a few hours to spare, but for now please install them via TWRP post-install.

Black-Seraph

ill still need to that open gapps file to get the play store running on 9 correct?

Robert Soliz

I personally rock 9 as well, but that's because I'm a big "my device, my rules" kind of guy. I'm not a big fan of how Google always tries to tell me what is good for me or isn't. That aside, the Android 9 build for RG552 just had more time to "mature", as in, everything in there is tweaked to perfection, while I and a few other guys on Discord are still trying to hit that "sweet spot" for Android 11. Once we do these builds should all rank up quite similarly, but for now the 9.0 build is where you get the most "bang for your buck" performance-wise. (Sometimes up to 5-10fps more in AetherSX2, it really is crazy...)

Black-Seraph

Not gonna lie ..that beta 15 always seemed to outperform everything lol . Mainly the battery life in my experiences ..maybe my 552 just has a faulty one but yeah the battery life was so much better on the 9. That being said ..all of these have been phenomenal. Very happy I subscribed to your patreon and it’s been well worth it! Keep up the amazing job dude 👍🏻 Ps. Going back to 9 now lol

Robert Soliz