How to install GarlicOS in 2 MINUTES! | RG35XX Tutorial

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing GarlicOS on your RG35XX gaming handheld in just two minutes. With GarlicOS, you can enhance your gaming experience by using a powerful emulation frontend. Follow these steps carefully to ensure a smooth installation.

Step 1: Download Required Files

You will need to gather the following items before starting the installation:

• An RG35XX retro gaming handheld console.
• A microSD card (32GB recommended, larger for more games).
• GarlicOS image files (.001 and .002) from the provided link.
• Software tools:
  • Balena Etcher
  • 7-Zip
  • MiniTool Partition Wizard

Links to Download

• Download GarlicOS
• Download Balena Etcher
• Download 7-Zip
• Download MiniTool Partition Wizard

Step 2: Unzip Your Image

1. Install 7-Zip on your computer.
2. Right-click on the downloaded GarlicOS archive.
3. Select "Extract to" and choose a folder to unzip the files.

Step 3: Flash the Image to the microSD Card

1. Insert the microSD card into your computer’s card reader.
2. Open Balena Etcher.
3. Click on "Flash from file" and select garlic.img from the folder where you extracted the files.
4. Click "Select target" and choose your microSD card drive. Ensure you select the correct drive to avoid losing data.
5. Click "Flash" and wait for the process to complete (approximately 1-2 minutes).

Step 4: Expand the Partitions

1. Open MiniTool Partition Wizard.
2. Locate your microSD card in the list of drives.
3. Find the FAT32 partition, right-click on it, and select "Move/Resize."
4. Drag the slider to expand the partition to the full size of the microSD card.
5. Click "OK," then click "Apply" in the bottom left corner to confirm the changes.

Step 5: Copy Your ROMs and BIOS Files

1. Open "This PC" and locate your microSD card.
2. You may see several drives listed; ignore any unreadable drive errors.
3. Open the microSD card drive, and you will find four folders: BIOS, CFW, ROMS, and SAVES.
4. Copy your ROM collections into the ROMS folder. You can transfer these from the original SD card if necessary.
5. Optionally, copy BIOS files into the BIOS folder (not mandatory).

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed GarlicOS on your RG35XX handheld. Enjoy your enhanced gaming experience with your new setup. If you encounter issues such as your ROM drive not showing up, you may need to assign a drive letter via Disk Management. Happy gaming!