Note: This is a fresh install only.
Note: Installing GammaOS Next will wipe your device, regardless of whether the bootloader is already unlocked.

1. Password

   • Contact me on Discord if you are a content creator for the password.

2. 7-Zip

   • Install 7-Zip.

3. ADB & Fastboot tools

   • Windows: use the Universal ADB Driver installer:
     https://github.com/K3V1991/ADB-and-FastbootPlusPlus/releases
     After installing, reboot your PC.
   • macOS: install via Homebrew (android-platform-tools).
   • Linux: install platform-tools via your distribution (for example, android-sdk-platform-tools).

4. Unisoc USB Drivers (Windows only)

   • Install the Unisoc USB drivers contained in the release (UnisocDrivers/DPInst64.exe).

5. On the device (RG DS)

   • Enable USB debugging in Developer Options.
   • Remove any microSD card before proceeding to avoid issues entering fastboot/fastbootd.

1. Open the UnisocDrivers folder provided with your GammaOS Next release.
2. Run DPInst64.exe (or the appropriate installer for your OS version).
3. After installation, when you connect the device in fastboot or fastbootd mode, Windows Device Manager should show the correct Unisoc/Android interface without warning icons.

This step will completely erase your existing installation (stock, or any other ROM).

1. Ensure your device is in fastbootd mode and connected via USB. Use the command fastboot reboot fastboot or adb reboot fastboot to get into this mode. You will know you are in the right mode when your device shows fastbootd in large red text in screen.
2. Close any other terminal or command prompt windows that might be using ADB/Fastboot.
3. Navigate to the extracted GammaOS Next firmware folder.
4. Run the Flash script:
   • Windows: double-click FlashPartitions.bat
   • macOS/Linux: open a terminal in the folder and run sh FlashPartitions.sh
5. The script will detect the device, confirm connection, and then program all required partitions.
6. Flashing can take up to 10 minutes. Do not disconnect the cable or power off the device.

When the script reports completion, leave the device connected for the next step.

A full data wipe is required to ensure compatibility with the new Android 14 base and partition layout.

1. In the same GammaOS Next firmware folder, run the erase script:
   • Windows: double-click EraseUserData.bat
   • macOS/Linux: run sh EraseUserData.sh
2. This will factory-reset the device and prepare it for GammaOS Next.
3. The process can take several minutes; the script will indicate when it is complete.

Once this step is finished, you can safely disconnect the USB cable.

1. Press the Power button once to reboot the device.
2. The first boot into GammaOS Next can take 1–3 minutes and may appear to hang at the Anbernic logo; this is normal while Android optimizes the system.
3. After boot completes:
   • Follow the standard Android setup flow.
   • The system will then run the GammaOS provisioning scripts (installing Daijisho, RetroArch, and other key components).
4. When provisioning is done, you will land on the GammaOS Next home screen.