ArkOS4Clone 20260825 Release Notes

Comparison: 20260815 → 20260825

1. New Features

• Added new R36Max variants

  • Original R36Max devices → select R36Max Type1
  • Original R36Max no amp devices → select R36Max Type2

• Added support for RG36PRO

  • Allows control of joystick LED (RGB lighting adjustment)

2. Functional Adjustments

• DuckStation emulator

  • Updated to latest version, now automatically handles screen rotation for games

• ES Menu enhancements

  • Added deadzone adjustment option, allowing users to customize joystick deadzone
  • Added support for Battery Plus (from Mikhailzrick/knubat.components)
  • Added support for Gamma (source files in corresponding directory), with independent RGB channel adjustment (R/G/B)

• Emulator updates (recompiled to latest)

  • PPSSPP
  • PPSSPP2021
  • MUPEN64PLUS
  • FAKE08 (standalone)

• PortMaster-Gui fix

  • Now correctly launches into PortMaster GUI

• Battery driver improvements

  • Enhanced arkos4clone battery driver for more accurate charge readings

• OCV

  • Adjust OCV on GameConsole and YMC devices

3. Bug Fixes

• Resolution errors fixed

  • Fixed incorrect screen resolution on some devices for mediaplayer, mvem, and mupen64plus

• Drastic-KK crash fixed

  • Resolved crash on certain devices when using drastic-kk emulator
  • Note: For NDS games, please switch to this emulator for stable operation

4. Final Notes

• Wi‑Fi support

  • All devices with built‑in Wi‑Fi function normally
  • All devices without built‑in Wi‑Fi can use external rtl8188eu adapters

• External keyboard/mouse support (pending test)

  • Some users reported issues with external keyboards/mice; developer only has 2.4GHz models on hand, further testing will be done after purchasing additional devices

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Logo displays then black screen

• 1.1 If the logo appears, DTB screen selection is correct – try replacing the SD card
• 1.2 If the logo shows but backlight turns off, press and hold the power button or remove the battery, then connect the charger and power on again

2. No logo, direct black screen

• Use the DTB selector to choose the correct device model

3. I only know my device is R36S and have lost the original DTB – what to do?

• Basic method: try each R36S option under Soy sauce, Clone R36S, and GameConsole one by one. After each test, long‑press power or reinsert the battery before testing again, until the logo appears.
• Note: This only confirms screen compatibility; losing the original DTB means the exact screen initialization parameters cannot be fully restored.
• Important: Please do not submit Issues for incompatibility caused by lost original DTB – thank you for your understanding.