GammaOS Next v1.3.1 (AYANEO Pocket Air Mini) Release Notes

Patreon Exclusive Release
Password obtained from Patreon for GammaOS Insider tier supporters: https://www.patreon.com/posts/157075142

This release will become publicly available to non-supporters after the Patreon early access window. The password will be shared once the public release is live.

Release Date: 1st May 2026.

Full changelog: https://github.com/TheGammaSqueeze/GammaOSNext/wiki/GammaOS-Next-Changelog

Performance Improvements

This build ships with a factory GPU overclock baked in:

• Mali-G76 MC4 GPU overclocked from 850 MHz to 950 MHz (+11.8%), delivering smoother performance in demanding emulators and Android games.

Known Issues

• GammaOS Full includes Google Services and will feel slower than Lite on first boot. After initial setup, sign into Google, then leave the device powered on with WiFi and screen on for a few hours so Google can finish pushing updates. Performance normalises once those updates settle.
• First boot can take 1 to 3 minutes and may appear to hang on the boot logo. This is normal while Android optimises the system for the first time.

Before You Download

This release is installed by flashing firmware images using SP Flash Tool on a Windows PC. This process uses Format All + Download mode which will erase all data on the device.

The archive contains both the Lite and Full builds. Choose the one that suits you:

• GammaOS Lite (recommended) - no Google Services, best performance and battery life.
• GammaOS Full - includes Google Services, useful for Play Store and streaming apps.

What You Need

1. Windows PC with USB cable.
2. 7-Zip (or another archive tool) to extract split .7z archives.
3. tools.zip - contains MediaTek USB drivers and SP Flash Tool. Download from the assets below.

Stock Firmware (Backup)

Before flashing, you may want to download the stock AYANEO firmware in case you ever need to revert:

Stock firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EueuMf8R8Q-VzJJpLYujaHnc7EGY5W-4/view

Downloads

Download all three parts of the firmware archive plus the tools:

• AYANEO_Pocket_Air_Mini_GammaOS_Next_v1.3.1.7z.001
• AYANEO_Pocket_Air_Mini_GammaOS_Next_v1.3.1.7z.002
• AYANEO_Pocket_Air_Mini_GammaOS_Next_v1.3.1.7z.003
• tools.zip

Place all three .7z parts in the same folder, then right-click the .7z.001 file and choose "7-Zip -> Extract Here".

Extracts to two folders:

• AYANEO_Pocket_Air_Mini_GammaOS_Next_Full_v1.3.1 - Full edition (with Google Services)
• AYANEO_Pocket_Air_Mini_GammaOS_Next_Lite_v1.3.1 - Lite edition (no Google Services)

Installation Instructions

Step 1: Install USB Drivers

1. Extract tools.zip.
2. Open the MTK_USB_DRIVER folder.
3. Run Mediatek_Driver_Auto-Installer_5.1632.00.exe to install MediaTek USB drivers.
4. Run ADB-and-Fastboot++_v1.1.1.msi to install ADB and Fastboot tools.
5. Restart your computer after installation completes.

Step 2: Prepare the Firmware Archive

1. Download all three parts of the firmware archive from the assets below.
2. Place them in the same folder, right-click on the .7z.001 file and choose "7-Zip -> Extract Here".
3. After extraction, you will have two folders. Open the one for the edition you want to flash (Full or Lite).

Step 3: Flash the Firmware

1. From the extracted tools.zip, open the SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1924_Win folder.
2. Run flash_tool.exe.
3. Click "choose" next to Scatter-loading File and select the MT6785_Android_scatter.txt file from your chosen firmware folder (Full or Lite).
4. The tool will load the partition list and display the firmware images.
5. In the dropdown menu (top-left, below the tabs), change from "Download Only" to "Format All + Download".
6. Scroll through the partition list and ensure "userdata" is unchecked at the bottom. This ensures the device claims the full storage space on first boot.
7. Turn off the AYANEO Pocket Air Mini completely.
8. Click the Download button in SP Flash Tool.
9. While the device is off, connect the USB cable from your PC to the device. SP Flash Tool will detect the device automatically and begin flashing.
10. You will see a progress bar at the bottom of the window. Do not disconnect the USB cable or interrupt the process.
11. When flashing completes, a green circle with "Download OK" will appear.

Step 4: First Boot

1. Disconnect the USB cable.
2. Power on the device.
3. The first boot will take 1 to 3 minutes as Android optimises the system. The screen may appear to hang on the boot logo - this is normal.
4. Once booted, follow the GammaOS Setup Wizard to configure your device.

Reverting to Stock Firmware

If you need to revert to the original AYANEO firmware:

1. Download the stock firmware from the link above.
2. Follow the same SP Flash Tool process, but load the stock firmware's scatter file instead.