My guy's done answered it! Trading Fire Red/Leaf Green Pokemon! 😭❤ Thanks a lot for your dedication to finding out the answers. Now me and my friend really can buy the Anbernics! ❤ Edit: So I saw that burning the image wipes the MSD card. If for example I'd like to add PS1 games, would I have to do the same again? D:
Once you install muOS, you don't have to reburn the image again unless you want to update the OS or install a different OS so you're all good. Once installed, you can just copy over games anytime. This is why most people recommend installing the OS to one microSD card in the TF1 slot, and then having roms on a second microSD card in the TF2 slot so you can update your OS card without having to copy games over every time. Up to you how you want to roll. Some people are just fine with using one microSD card. Also another side note, if the microSD card that comes with the handheld is the default one from Anbernic, it may fail eventually so just keep that in mind if the device stops working/charging one day. Means you might need to get a new microSD card or reflash the OS. Hope that helps!
@@duckyobrien Cooool, almost like a PC setup where you have two separate storage devices for the OS and everything else. So I'll get a high quality OS card and maybe a cheaper, high storage Rom card to be better. My guy, you are absolutely doing God's work. LESGO ❤️
@FitzAF Yo wassup my guy. Hope the handhelds are working out fine for you. Just poking you because I found two neat Pokemon themes for muOS. KantOS: github.com/Tressley/KantOS MustardDex: www.patreon.com/posts/mustarddex-theme-107204870 Thought it'd be something you may be interested in. Source is reddit as always: www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/1ddo7b4/kantos_a_theme_for_muos_inspired_by_the_kanto/ www.reddit.com/r/RG35XX_Plus/comments/1dsi9w1/free_mustarddex_animated_theme_for_muos/
@@duckyobrien so many hoops to trade with yourself 😢 I wish there was a simpler method. I don't have a computer rip. I wish there was a service that did this for you. Someone trusted.
According to what I've found online this error usually happens when the games are corrupted. I would try redownloading the game. If that doesn't work, you could try resetting the RetroArch config files. Let me know if that fixes the problem. Source: www.reddit.com/r/RetroArch/comments/gcu82a/not_able_to_connect_to_a_netplay_with_a_frind/
I looked it up and it says that error typically happens when you are trying to connect to someone outside your network. Either the IP address could have a typo or if you are connecting to someone outside your home network you'll probably have to forward a port on your router. Also you could double check to make sure that the retroarch version, core version, and rom version are all the same. These could have an impact on netplay working. Let me know if you need more help and I'll look into it more!
Emerald and FireRed will work since they both support the GBA wireless adapter. Any game that supported the GBA wireless adapter will work so this also includes LeafGreen too. As for romhacks, I don't know since I haven't tried it myself but if they were based off of one of those 3 GBA games, then it may work but most likely they won't.
The games actually needed to support the GBA wireless adapter. Officially that is FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald. This only works on the latest version of gpSP for RetroArch unless it was added to other emulators. You can use this video as a walkthrough because it pretty much applies to any device running RetroArch granted it's a recent version. Rom hacks are a toss up.
Off the top of my head, if one of the devices you are using is a Miyoo Mini Plus, the device's WiFi connection is notorious for being unreliable. I'd move the device like right next to the router. Other than that, not really sure but some things you can try out is making a hotspot with a phone and connecting both devices to that. If you have access to your router, changing the frequency to 2.4 GHz temporarily might help. I'll look up possible causes and solutions and respond back. Might take me some time.
I can't think of any ideas right now, would it be alright if I can have more information on the problem if you still need more help? Which two devices are you using? Which OS are they running? Which version of RetroArch is running on each device? Is this on the same Wifi network? What is creating the WiFi network? As a sidenote I did see one commenter say that they could not connect to an iOS device so there might be something on iphones that make it a bit hard to connect. Anyways the only info I could find suggest things like port forwarding and using different modes but that won't be necessary if both devices are on the same network. This is as far as I got so far.
@@duckyobrien Hey, thanks for the awnser. We use two Anbernic RG 35XX plus. Same model, same network and exactly the same versions as in your video here. The Roms are fire red and leaf green
@@pasi8279 Thanks for answering! Edit: I answered thinking it was another comment thread lol. Anyways I think you guys have the ideal setup. This might be a problem with the router and not the handhelds. Just be to be sure, can you check the ip address of each handheld to make sure it is connecting properly to WiFi? You can check from RetroArch -> Information -> Network information. The Information menu is at the root of the RetroArch Menu so you have to back out a few times if started from a game. This is to make sure there's no sort of conflict with the router after connecting and starting RetroArch. Other than bringing the handhelds closer to the router, can't really think of what could cause this. Edit 2: I will have to do more research.
following this thread cause I'm having the same issues. I tried it with both updated Stock OS and muOS ( as they both have RA1.18 now) but neither of them work as it keeps disconnecting when we enter the trading room. I'm using both RG35XX+ as well for the handhelds and games are leafgreen/firered.
Hey there! This is a great tutorial, but I also found an alternative method for people who don't want to spend money on another sd card/adapters/don't have access on pc etc. I found this on another video that was in spanish. If you use the default software the device comes with, when you select the pokemon game you want to play from the retroarch menu, before entering game, press Y to change core and select gpsp_libretro. That will reset the progress of your game unfortunately, and you will need to enable rtc and wireless adapter from core settings when you are in game. Also you will not get that fancy Gameboy advance animation like on the real console when you start the game, but you will still get the nice frame. Hope this also helps!
Hey there, thanks for the comment but wireless trading for GBA games via the GBA wireless adapter will only work on RetroArch 1.17 or later and the corresponding gpSP core. People with earlier versions will not be able to trade if they follow the steps you mentioned. If you buy the handheld now most likely you'll have RetroArch 1.18 and the latest gpSP core so those people should be OK if they follow the steps you mentioned. They also need to set GBA link connectivity to GBA wireless adapter. Edit: I also have a guide to update stock OS (only for firmware versions dated near Dec 2023 I believe) to the latest stock mod for people who have an older version but don't have access to a PC but do have access to a phone with a microSD card slot. Edit 2: Link to video: ruclips.net/video/arHKfgMCBCc/видео.html
@@n2k-clapz-248 You start netplay on both handhelds from the RetroArch menu. One will host and the other will connect to the host. You just need the IP address of the host handheld. The IP can be found in the Network information section of RetroArch.
I think there might be issues on iOS. I had another commenter say that it wouldn't work on their iOS device as well. I personally can't test it out since I don't have any Apple devices. That said, what is the other device you are trying to connect to?
@GameCorner33 Ok now that is strange. I managed it get it working on my PC. Just to double check, you are using gpSP as the core right? Also are the two instances on the same PC? That might have issues, it'd have to be on different IP addresses I believe for netplay to work. Anyways, it's entirely possible there is a bug with 1.19 or the latest build of gpSP. Downgrading to 1.18 might work better. I'll have to test out 1.19 myself but it'll take some time because my work schedule keeps me pretty busy but I'll do my best to test it out and report back with the results as soon as I can. Edit: I also did get a few people using the RG35XX Plus having issues so there might be some sort of specific bug causing issues. I just haven't had time to test anything out properly.
@@duckyobrien interesting, i was indeed using 2 instances on the same pc. I have a rg35xx coming in the mail soon so I will be able to test that and a pc together. There’s not very many resources available right now online so I appreciate you looking into that more.
@@GameCorner33 Yeah no problem! This issue is hard to fix because very few people have it and there are no solutions I've seen online so far. One guy had to try connecting 30 or some times before it worked so something might not be working correctly in the netcode. I just got home from work so I'll test out 1.19 after dinner and report back in a few hours.
That I haven't tried. I'll have to do some research to see if it's possible. It's pretty finicky even while on the same network so it probably won't work well on different networks.
@@duckyobrien I see, that makes sense. I really would like to try this before taking the plunge and purchasing two devices myself. I appreciate your response and if you do find the time to be able to test such a thing, perhaps one on WiFi one on hotspot, I would be truly grateful. In any event, thank you for producing this video and responding to my comment. Cheers
OK I haven't gotten it working yet but it seems like the important thing is to forward port 55435 on the router of the host and have UPNP enabled. You can turn on relay server but that will make things laggy according to YT channel PixelCherryNinja. Source: ruclips.net/video/wFE3S5TIawA/видео.html You can find your public facing IP address by googling "what is my ip" if you are hosting. Don't give this to anyone but the person that is connecting to you. I forwarded the ports on my router but I'm having trouble getting my RG35XXH to connect to any WiFi. Anyways I'll keep testing and let you know the results.
Alright bad news, if the ping is too high the game will not let you connect even if you connect via netplay. Says something about the person being too far away. My ping was around 170ms from my home network to my phone's hotspot for reference. There are some ways around reducing the ping (some vpn services will reduce the ping slightly) but it looks like there may not be a reliable way to trade for now if you guys are far apart.
Trying to think of possible reasons, for starters the PC version of RetroArch has a quirk. If I'm remembering correctly you need to connect via Netplay BEFORE loading a core or else it won't work for the PC. You can try that and let me know if that works out if you haven't done this already. If it wasn't that, then my guess is that one of the devices isn't running RetroArch 1.18 and a compatible version of gpSP. Or for some reason the Link Cable Connectivity setting is being reverted from GBA Wireless Adapter by core overrides. Maybe a firewall setting is stopping something but if you're on default Windows 10 settings it should be fine. Those are my ideas so far, can't think of anything else as of now.
@@PikaRaichupikapika As far as I know there is no easy way to just link a cable and use it unless you are playing on the original hardware or using a FPGA based device that supports it. However, I did find this answer on Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/16rv6ao/gba_link_between_gba_and_retro_handheld/ It links to this blog: blog.gbplay.io/2021/05/29/Connecting-to-a-Game-Boy-Link-Cable-From-a-PC.html So it seems you can do it, but it will take some work.
There should be according to what I've found online. All you need is RetroArch 1.18 or higher and the corresponding gpSP core. I don't know much about the rg351v but it seems like the latest version of ArkOS has RetroArch 1.19 so theoretically it should work. You can check out ArkOS here: github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/releases/tag/v2.0.07.31.2024 RetroGameCorps has a guide on installing ArkOS that you can follow along: ruclips.net/video/48nDciXdn_g/видео.html I think you need to flash the image with rufus meaning you'll lose all the data on your OS card so keep that in mind. You'll need to backup whatever is important to you if you are using a one microSD card setup and may require renaming folders if you are using a two microSD card setup. Also ArkOS may require some tweaking so keep that in mind. If you need any help or have any more questions please feel free to leave another comment!
The GBA wireless adapter was a real thing and it only supported a few games. I don't think Kirby's Adventure is supported, at least according to this article: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_Boy_Advance_Wireless_Adapter You can try regular netplay but that may not work as well. It may require a core that emulates the physical gba link cable but as far as I know there are only a few that can do that and they may not be on the RG35XXH.
@@buriburizaemon7587 I don't have a lot of experience with this but so far from what I've read retroarch doesn't have support for it or it didn't at least one year ago. The standalone mgba emulator might have it as well as the MyBoy emulator on android. I haven't tested these out myself, just reporting on what I've read from others online. source: www.reddit.com/r/RetroArch/comments/zyk9vp/is_there_a_gba_link_cable_option_on_the_retroarch/ It's a bit outdated so the info may be incorrect.
@@duckyobrien The standalone ones have the link cable options but I checked evey gba core since there aren't many. Unfortunately none of them supports it. But maybe some day. Some day the sun will shine on us again. I mean the wireless adapter is amazing.. hopefully someone will find a way to emulate link cable on retroarch. Because its already possible on standalone emulators idk whats stopping them from making it come to retroarch cores.
I don't think so, it only works for the GBA games that support the wireless adapter on gpSP as of now. So only Emerald, Fire Red, and Leaf Green work as far as I know. I think the GBC ones have netplay support but that's all I know off the top of my head. The standalone emulators have the physical link cable emulation if I'm remembering right but these handhelds mostly run retroarch cores.
It only works with Emerald, Fire Red, and Leaf Green according to what I've read online. The game has to support the GBA wireless adapter and only a few games do. The other games need to emulate the physical link cable and I think a few standalone emulators do that but not the retroarch cores but I may be wrong on that one.
@@greatagegamerxx8419 Like emulating GBA games on the NDS or the actual games on the NDS? As far as I know the NDS emulator's netplay function is limited on these handhelds so that probably won't work. I did see someone using a 3DS and running an emulator to trade on the GBA games compatible with the GBA wireless adapter though.
@@duckyobrien I have another problem, I see that they connect but when trying to play for example Zelda Four Swords in lan the game does not start. PSDT: I don't know if that should work, sorry for my ignorance. Is it only valid for Pokemon games?
@@UnCiudadanoCualquiera-ES Hey there, all good man, I don't know anything too and I had to look it up. From what I've read, Zelda Four Swords does not support the GBA wireless adapter. You can try the default GBA link connectivity emulation option. If that doesn't work, the game might not just be supported by netplay at this point. There was a build of a GBA emulator that emulated the physical link cable on PC but I forgot the name of it and I don't think it was available for handhelds but I'm not sure about that one. I'll have to find the reddit post again.
Hey I have a request to ask, I have 2 of same RG35XX H, if I don’t wanna update or install any OS on both just keep as it is, is there any way to able trading if has Retroarch on both already?
Unfortunately you need RetroArch 1.18 or higher. I believe 1.17 will work as well. You can check which version of RetroArch you have by starting a game from RA Game and pressing the menu button. On the lower left hand corner you will see the RetroArch version followed by the core and core version i.e. 1.18.0 - mGBA (0.11-dev). If you bought the handhelds recently, you might already have a recent version of RetroArch. In this case, you're good. If you have an earlier version of RetroArch, you need to update.
Depends on which OS you are using. As far as I can tell, only Rocknix seems to have the latest version of RetroArch. I don't have a rg353v myself so I can't confirm this. You need RetroArch 1.18 or later and the corresponding gpSP core. If you can start a game and go into the RetroArch menu and go to "Information" the version number should show up in the lower left hand corner. If it's 1.18 or higher you should be good to go! If not, you'll need to get a custom OS with a more recent build of RetroArch. Edit: Since the V has android, you could also try downloading the latest RetroArch apk but I'm not sure if this could mess anything up or not so take that as you will. I saw something about touch screen compatibility in the GammaOS notes and recommended using 1.15 if encountering issues.
Is it possible to make an exchange connection in Anbernic with a PC? In your previous video I saw that you had established your connection between your laptop and your console!
Yes, it should work! I was using the standalone version of RetroArch. I think the steam version should be updated enough to do this as well but I haven't tested it out yet. I even saw one guy use an actual 3DS! Edit: Just a couple of notes if you're running into trouble connecting. Sometimes it may take a couple of tries disconnecting/reconnecting to your network or hotspot before netplay connects. The connection may be a bit finnicky sometimes on these handhelds. Older devices may not connect to WPA3, 5 ghz/whatever fancy new tech they have in routers nowadays so that's something to keep in mind. The recent Anbernic handhelds should be fine though. Also my Miyoo won't connect unless it's right next to my router, and I do mean right next to it.
I don't have one right now but I plan on getting one in the future. It's just a tad too expensive right now. That said I would totally do it for you for free if you were willing to pay for the shipping back and forth. I'll see if this is possible to do on a phone. Give me a few days to figure this out and I'll reply back.
Ok small update, I'm looking for a reliable way to flash muOS to the microSD card using a phone. So far I had to use a microSD to USB C adapter since my phone supports OTG. I haven't found a reliable app yet and the ones I've tried were absolutely terrible. I may have to run linux on my phone so this will take a bit more time to figure out.
@ssbones60 Yo good news! I found a way to update. I found a guide by reddit user wesley10pro. Here is the guide: www.reddit.com/r/RG35XX/comments/1d7uk07/this_is_how_i_update_my_ambernic_without_a_pc/ ==== !!**Warning**!! ==== I'm going to assume you're using the stock microSD card. If you are using the card that came with the handheld, just be aware that the stock card does tend to get corrupted very easily. It may get corrupted during this update process and if that happens, your device will be unusable unless you have another microSD card ready with some sort of operating system. If you don't want to take the risk, then I wouldn't recommend doing this. Also make sure have some free space on your microSD card. Delete some large game files like Dreamcast or PSP. You want enough space to copy the upgrade app which is around 1.38 GB and also some extra free space for it to move around files. Also make sure you have enough charge on the battery before proceeding. ==== Checking Firmware Version ==== Before you start, you need a microSD card running stock OS or stockmod. The stock OS version must be at least 20231212. More recent is OK. To check this, go to Settings -> Firmware version on your handheld. ==== Downloading Stockmod ==== Download the stockmod OS upgrade file for your handheld from this link: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uwCkGX3H-K09pj0VbB6hkS8I0_qhzrGY?usp=sharing When I did it, the google drive had reached its limit and the download won't start. If this happens to you, go up one folder and download the entire folder. Google will zip it and then the download will start. This may take a few minutes to zip before downloading. Unzip the files until you get the "RG35xxH_Upgrade_20240428-v2.4" folder (if you are using the RG35XXH). Copy the "Roms" folder inside that folder to the root of your microSD card. Either insert the microSD card into your phone or use an OTG adapter if you have one. Safely remove the microSD card and insert it back into your handheld. Go to RA Game -> APPS and then find the RG35XXH update file. Start this App. It will take a few minutes before starting. After it starts, the update will also take a few minutes. Don't turn the handheld off during this phase. It will take a while. After it updates, you should have stockmod OS which has RetroArch 1.18 and the recent gpSP core. You can customize each setting for stockmod or go with the default and change it later. ==== Handheld Setup ==== The only thing you have to do is connect to WiFi and download the Pokemon games to your device using your phone again. When you go to start it, go use RA and not Game Room. Before starting the game, press Y to change the core to gpSP. mGBA can't trade Pokemon yet. If you can't exit out of the core selection, hold the power button to turn it off and restart the device. This bug happened to me. Make sure to change the core options to set link cable connectivity to GBA Wireless Adapter and then use netplay to connect the two devices like in my video. I verified that stockmod works myself. I was able to trade Pokemon on my RG35XXH using stockmod to my Miyoo Mini Plus running Koriki. Anyways I hope this helps. If you need more help let me know. I will also make a video and written guide on this but it'll take a couple of days.
Ok if you needed more help I just finished the video and written guides. Video: ruclips.net/video/arHKfgMCBCc/видео.html Written: duckyobrien.com/2024/06/19/update-the-rg35xxh-2024-plus-sp-28xx-stock-os-to-latest-stockmod-using-your-phone-android/ If I ever get a P.O. Box in the future I will make community post on my channel to let people know.
12:11 Why don't smart people at retroarch take notes from psp's playbook. I remember my psp days where I flip the wifi switch on the psp and start playing on wifi within 10 seconds...
I have not but it should work because it's listed as a game that supports the GBA wireless adapter. I'll test it out later this evening and respond with the results.
@@CJ-en2rp Ok I just tried it out and it worked for me. Miyoo Mini Plus was running Koriki and playing FireRed. RG35XXH was running muOS and playing Emerald. Trade went through. I did have to connect to my hotspot like 3 times before both devices connected though.
This uses the same process with David GF's ruclips.net/video/zToOV6rFLlI/видео.html right? So, this wouldn't be limited to trading, but it includes pokemon battling too and other GBA Wireless Link features on other games?
Yeap, those features should work. I managed to test out battling iirc but I have not tested out other games that are compatible with the GBA wireless adapter. That said, I did see some people comment that it wouldn't work. We couldn't isolate the problem but it's most likely due to a networking issue or a poor wifi antenna. Also had some people have trouble getting it working on iOS devices.
Ok so if I’m understanding this correctly, this is a completely new OS? Or the original OS with modifications. I have the RG35XX+ so I’m not familiar with what your system should look and feel like prior to the install
Your first thought is correct, this is an entirely new OS. It managed to unlock 64bit support but lacks proper bluetooth support. I recommended using muOS because the original OS did not have RetroArch 1.18 easily available when I wrote the script. The original OS for the RG35XX Plus now has 64bit support, portmaster, and RetroArch 1.18 too. You can upgrade to the latest version of the original OS if you want to trade Pokemon. If you want the official firmware download page let me know. There is also a modified version of the stock OS with more features that can also trade Pokemon if that was something you were looking for. The naming convention is super confusing but the RG35XX 2024 version is labeled as RG35XX+ on the back and the RG35XX Plus is labeled as the RG35XX Plus. If you have the RG35XX 2024 version it has no WiFi, just a heads up. Hope this helps, let me know if you need more help. I can link anything you want.
@@duckyobrien ok I see, so the latest version of retroarch is what is needed. I have the stock modded system on mine currently, and I’ll prob reinstall back to stock and get the latest install of retroarch then. Also, when you setup like this, is it a one way trade or back and forth?
@Mmmmmk247 Wait, before you do anything, modded stock should let you trade also! You may not need to reinstall stock. You can start a game and bring up the RetroArch menu. In the lower left hand corner it should say the version number. If you have 1.18 or higher, you are good to go. Also for the trade, I believe it's goes back and forth, at least if you use the third room on the second floor of the Pokecenter. I don't trade a lot in Pokemon so I'm not sure if it has a one way trade or not. Edit: Also to be able to trade, you do need to change one RetroArch setting. Go to "Core Options" -> "Link Cable Connectivity" and set it to "GBA Wireless Adapter". After that, back out to the root of the RetroArch menu and start netplay. One person needs to host, the other connect. If you don't know the IP, you can go to "Information" -> "Network Information" in the RetroArch menu. "Interface (wlan0)" should have your IP address. The wireless trade only works for games supporting the GBA wireless adapter so FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald should be good to go.
I checked my RA version and it’s older, so I’m going to flash the newest version today. Also going to do it for my friend so we can battle on our work breaks haha
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00:00 - Start
01:41 - Downloading muOS
03:00 - Downloading rufus
03:53 - microSD adapter
04:22 - Flashing muOS with rufus
05:52 - Installing on the RG35XXH
07:28 - Getting the SD card to show up
08:17 - Copying ROMs
08:55 - Connecting to WiFi
10:28 - Starting Pokemon
10:59 - RetroArch Settings
11:26 - Starting Netplay
12:58 - Goodbye Friends!
My guy's done answered it! Trading Fire Red/Leaf Green Pokemon! 😭❤ Thanks a lot for your dedication to finding out the answers. Now me and my friend really can buy the Anbernics! ❤
Edit: So I saw that burning the image wipes the MSD card. If for example I'd like to add PS1 games, would I have to do the same again? D:
Once you install muOS, you don't have to reburn the image again unless you want to update the OS or install a different OS so you're all good. Once installed, you can just copy over games anytime.
This is why most people recommend installing the OS to one microSD card in the TF1 slot, and then having roms on a second microSD card in the TF2 slot so you can update your OS card without having to copy games over every time.
Up to you how you want to roll. Some people are just fine with using one microSD card.
Also another side note, if the microSD card that comes with the handheld is the default one from Anbernic, it may fail eventually so just keep that in mind if the device stops working/charging one day. Means you might need to get a new microSD card or reflash the OS.
Hope that helps!
@@duckyobrien Cooool, almost like a PC setup where you have two separate storage devices for the OS and everything else. So I'll get a high quality OS card and maybe a cheaper, high storage Rom card to be better.
My guy, you are absolutely doing God's work. LESGO ❤️
@@FitzAF That sounds like a good plan!
@FitzAF Yo wassup my guy. Hope the handhelds are working out fine for you. Just poking you because I found two neat Pokemon themes for muOS.
KantOS: github.com/Tressley/KantOS
MustardDex: www.patreon.com/posts/mustarddex-theme-107204870
Thought it'd be something you may be interested in.
Source is reddit as always:
www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/1ddo7b4/kantos_a_theme_for_muos_inspired_by_the_kanto/
www.reddit.com/r/RG35XX_Plus/comments/1dsi9w1/free_mustarddex_animated_theme_for_muos/
@@duckyobrien so many hoops to trade with yourself 😢 I wish there was a simpler method. I don't have a computer rip. I wish there was a service that did this for you. Someone trusted.
My man is an absolute legend
i am leg hand
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►Wireless Pokemon Trade Guide for Miyoo Mini Plus: ruclips.net/video/ih0cbeg4mfY/видео.html
►Official muOS Website: muos.dev/release/plush
►Official muOS Download: dl.muos.dev/RG35XX-PLUSH24/
►7-Zip: www.7-zip.org/
►rufus: rufus.ie/
►Written Guide: duckyobrien.com/2024/05/29/how-to-trade-pokemon-wirelessly-for-game-boy-advance-on-the-rg35xxh/
Anyone getting the same error??
…..100% failed to locate matching content….error
Can’t find any answer
According to what I've found online this error usually happens when the games are corrupted. I would try redownloading the game.
If that doesn't work, you could try resetting the RetroArch config files.
Let me know if that fixes the problem.
Source: www.reddit.com/r/RetroArch/comments/gcu82a/not_able_to_connect_to_a_netplay_with_a_frind/
When try to connect to host I keep getting “Failed to Initialize Netplay” does anyone know what could be the problem?
I looked it up and it says that error typically happens when you are trying to connect to someone outside your network.
Either the IP address could have a typo or if you are connecting to someone outside your home network you'll probably have to forward a port on your router.
Also you could double check to make sure that the retroarch version, core version, and rom version are all the same. These could have an impact on netplay working.
Let me know if you need more help and I'll look into it more!
its there a way to Link different versions of ROM? Like FireRed & Emerald.. or two different romhacks from emerald?
Emerald and FireRed will work since they both support the GBA wireless adapter. Any game that supported the GBA wireless adapter will work so this also includes LeafGreen too.
As for romhacks, I don't know since I haven't tried it myself but if they were based off of one of those 3 GBA games, then it may work but most likely they won't.
@duckyobrien The thing is i manage connect both, but with MyBoy App. But i want to know how i can connect Different Roms on RetroArch too.
The games actually needed to support the GBA wireless adapter. Officially that is FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald. This only works on the latest version of gpSP for RetroArch unless it was added to other emulators. You can use this video as a walkthrough because it pretty much applies to any device running RetroArch granted it's a recent version.
Rom hacks are a toss up.
I always get a connection error on one device after we enter the link room. Any ideas what that might cause?
Off the top of my head, if one of the devices you are using is a Miyoo Mini Plus, the device's WiFi connection is notorious for being unreliable. I'd move the device like right next to the router.
Other than that, not really sure but some things you can try out is making a hotspot with a phone and connecting both devices to that. If you have access to your router, changing the frequency to 2.4 GHz temporarily might help.
I'll look up possible causes and solutions and respond back. Might take me some time.
I can't think of any ideas right now, would it be alright if I can have more information on the problem if you still need more help?
Which two devices are you using? Which OS are they running? Which version of RetroArch is running on each device? Is this on the same Wifi network? What is creating the WiFi network?
As a sidenote I did see one commenter say that they could not connect to an iOS device so there might be something on iphones that make it a bit hard to connect.
Anyways the only info I could find suggest things like port forwarding and using different modes but that won't be necessary if both devices are on the same network. This is as far as I got so far.
@@duckyobrien Hey, thanks for the awnser. We use two Anbernic RG 35XX plus. Same model, same network and exactly the same versions as in your video here. The Roms are fire red and leaf green
@@pasi8279 Thanks for answering!
Edit: I answered thinking it was another comment thread lol.
Anyways I think you guys have the ideal setup. This might be a problem with the router and not the handhelds.
Just be to be sure, can you check the ip address of each handheld to make sure it is connecting properly to WiFi? You can check from RetroArch -> Information -> Network information. The Information menu is at the root of the RetroArch Menu so you have to back out a few times if started from a game. This is to make sure there's no sort of conflict with the router after connecting and starting RetroArch.
Other than bringing the handhelds closer to the router, can't really think of what could cause this.
Edit 2: I will have to do more research.
following this thread cause I'm having the same issues. I tried it with both updated Stock OS and muOS ( as they both have RA1.18 now) but neither of them work as it keeps disconnecting when we enter the trading room. I'm using both RG35XX+ as well for the handhelds and games are leafgreen/firered.
Hey there! This is a great tutorial, but I also found an alternative method for people who don't want to spend money on another sd card/adapters/don't have access on pc etc.
I found this on another video that was in spanish.
If you use the default software the device comes with, when you select the pokemon game you want to play from the retroarch menu, before entering game, press Y to change core and select gpsp_libretro. That will reset the progress of your game unfortunately, and you will need to enable rtc and wireless adapter from core settings when you are in game. Also you will not get that fancy Gameboy advance animation like on the real console when you start the game, but you will still get the nice frame.
Hope this also helps!
Hey there, thanks for the comment but wireless trading for GBA games via the GBA wireless adapter will only work on RetroArch 1.17 or later and the corresponding gpSP core. People with earlier versions will not be able to trade if they follow the steps you mentioned.
If you buy the handheld now most likely you'll have RetroArch 1.18 and the latest gpSP core so those people should be OK if they follow the steps you mentioned. They also need to set GBA link connectivity to GBA wireless adapter.
Edit: I also have a guide to update stock OS (only for firmware versions dated near Dec 2023 I believe) to the latest stock mod for people who have an older version but don't have access to a PC but do have access to a phone with a microSD card slot.
Edit 2: Link to video: ruclips.net/video/arHKfgMCBCc/видео.html
After u do all that then what do u do
@@n2k-clapz-248 You start netplay on both handhelds from the RetroArch menu. One will host and the other will connect to the host. You just need the IP address of the host handheld. The IP can be found in the Network information section of RetroArch.
I can get into the union room but get communication errors when trying to interact. I’m on iOS with retroarch 1.19
I think there might be issues on iOS. I had another commenter say that it wouldn't work on their iOS device as well.
I personally can't test it out since I don't have any Apple devices.
That said, what is the other device you are trying to connect to?
@@duckyobrienI have the same issue when launching 2 instances of retroarch on my PC.
@GameCorner33 Ok now that is strange. I managed it get it working on my PC.
Just to double check, you are using gpSP as the core right?
Also are the two instances on the same PC? That might have issues, it'd have to be on different IP addresses I believe for netplay to work.
Anyways, it's entirely possible there is a bug with 1.19 or the latest build of gpSP. Downgrading to 1.18 might work better.
I'll have to test out 1.19 myself but it'll take some time because my work schedule keeps me pretty busy but I'll do my best to test it out and report back with the results as soon as I can.
Edit: I also did get a few people using the RG35XX Plus having issues so there might be some sort of specific bug causing issues. I just haven't had time to test anything out properly.
@@duckyobrien interesting, i was indeed using 2 instances on the same pc. I have a rg35xx coming in the mail soon so I will be able to test that and a pc together. There’s not very many resources available right now online so I appreciate you looking into that more.
@@GameCorner33 Yeah no problem! This issue is hard to fix because very few people have it and there are no solutions I've seen online so far. One guy had to try connecting 30 or some times before it worked so something might not be working correctly in the netcode.
I just got home from work so I'll test out 1.19 after dinner and report back in a few hours.
Can you trade while on different networks? My brother and I live in different states 😭
That I haven't tried. I'll have to do some research to see if it's possible.
It's pretty finicky even while on the same network so it probably won't work well on different networks.
@@duckyobrien I see, that makes sense. I really would like to try this before taking the plunge and purchasing two devices myself. I appreciate your response and if you do find the time to be able to test such a thing, perhaps one on WiFi one on hotspot, I would be truly grateful. In any event, thank you for producing this video and responding to my comment. Cheers
@@legendarymoji I'll let you know! I'll test it out either tonight or this weekend.
OK I haven't gotten it working yet but it seems like the important thing is to forward port 55435 on the router of the host and have UPNP enabled. You can turn on relay server but that will make things laggy according to YT channel PixelCherryNinja.
Source: ruclips.net/video/wFE3S5TIawA/видео.html
You can find your public facing IP address by googling "what is my ip" if you are hosting. Don't give this to anyone but the person that is connecting to you.
I forwarded the ports on my router but I'm having trouble getting my RG35XXH to connect to any WiFi. Anyways I'll keep testing and let you know the results.
Alright bad news, if the ping is too high the game will not let you connect even if you connect via netplay. Says something about the person being too far away. My ping was around 170ms from my home network to my phone's hotspot for reference.
There are some ways around reducing the ping (some vpn services will reduce the ping slightly) but it looks like there may not be a reliable way to trade for now if you guys are far apart.
I cannot connect my rp2s to my pc despite typing the ipv4 address and being on the same WiFi, any ideas?
Trying to think of possible reasons, for starters the PC version of RetroArch has a quirk. If I'm remembering correctly you need to connect via Netplay BEFORE loading a core or else it won't work for the PC.
You can try that and let me know if that works out if you haven't done this already.
If it wasn't that, then my guess is that one of the devices isn't running RetroArch 1.18 and a compatible version of gpSP.
Or for some reason the Link Cable Connectivity setting is being reverted from GBA Wireless Adapter by core overrides.
Maybe a firewall setting is stopping something but if you're on default Windows 10 settings it should be fine.
Those are my ideas so far, can't think of anything else as of now.
@@duckyobrien is there a wired method? Like just connect the cord & trade?
@@duckyobrien maybe there is a wired method but no one's figured it out yet if there isn't a known method
@@PikaRaichupikapika As far as I know there is no easy way to just link a cable and use it unless you are playing on the original hardware or using a FPGA based device that supports it.
However, I did find this answer on Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/SBCGaming/comments/16rv6ao/gba_link_between_gba_and_retro_handheld/
It links to this blog: blog.gbplay.io/2021/05/29/Connecting-to-a-Game-Boy-Link-Cable-From-a-PC.html
So it seems you can do it, but it will take some work.
Is there any way to trade between two rg351v's?
There should be according to what I've found online. All you need is RetroArch 1.18 or higher and the corresponding gpSP core. I don't know much about the rg351v but it seems like the latest version of ArkOS has RetroArch 1.19 so theoretically it should work.
You can check out ArkOS here: github.com/christianhaitian/arkos/releases/tag/v2.0.07.31.2024
RetroGameCorps has a guide on installing ArkOS that you can follow along: ruclips.net/video/48nDciXdn_g/видео.html
I think you need to flash the image with rufus meaning you'll lose all the data on your OS card so keep that in mind. You'll need to backup whatever is important to you if you are using a one microSD card setup and may require renaming folders if you are using a two microSD card setup.
Also ArkOS may require some tweaking so keep that in mind.
If you need any help or have any more questions please feel free to leave another comment!
This is not working for kirby's adventure game. Is this only supposed to work for the Pokemon games?
The GBA wireless adapter was a real thing and it only supported a few games. I don't think Kirby's Adventure is supported, at least according to this article: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_Boy_Advance_Wireless_Adapter
You can try regular netplay but that may not work as well. It may require a core that emulates the physical gba link cable but as far as I know there are only a few that can do that and they may not be on the RG35XXH.
@@duckyobrien do you know the ones which are on retroarch? I wanna play on an android and pc (windows)
@@buriburizaemon7587 I don't have a lot of experience with this but so far from what I've read retroarch doesn't have support for it or it didn't at least one year ago. The standalone mgba emulator might have it as well as the MyBoy emulator on android.
I haven't tested these out myself, just reporting on what I've read from others online.
source: www.reddit.com/r/RetroArch/comments/zyk9vp/is_there_a_gba_link_cable_option_on_the_retroarch/
It's a bit outdated so the info may be incorrect.
@@duckyobrien The standalone ones have the link cable options but I checked evey gba core since there aren't many. Unfortunately none of them supports it. But maybe some day. Some day the sun will shine on us again. I mean the wireless adapter is amazing.. hopefully someone will find a way to emulate link cable on retroarch. Because its already possible on standalone emulators idk whats stopping them from making it come to retroarch cores.
@@buriburizaemon7587 If someone can get it working that would be pretty useful!
Would this work for all Pokémon Games for this console and not an actual system?
I don't think so, it only works for the GBA games that support the wireless adapter on gpSP as of now. So only Emerald, Fire Red, and Leaf Green work as far as I know.
I think the GBC ones have netplay support but that's all I know off the top of my head.
The standalone emulators have the physical link cable emulation if I'm remembering right but these handhelds mostly run retroarch cores.
Hey my guy I tried this with sapphire and emerald and it does not work. Ether I’m not getting it or it doesn’t work for them?
It only works with Emerald, Fire Red, and Leaf Green according to what I've read online. The game has to support the GBA wireless adapter and only a few games do.
The other games need to emulate the physical link cable and I think a few standalone emulators do that but not the retroarch cores but I may be wrong on that one.
@@duckyobrien does it work for Pokémon games on the NDS consoles?
@@greatagegamerxx8419 Like emulating GBA games on the NDS or the actual games on the NDS?
As far as I know the NDS emulator's netplay function is limited on these handhelds so that probably won't work.
I did see someone using a 3DS and running an emulator to trade on the GBA games compatible with the GBA wireless adapter though.
@@duckyobrien wondering if I can trade from Pokemon black to white?
@@greatagegamerxx8419 Probably not on the RG35XXH. I can test it out after I finish work.
Work on psvita or swicch?
I have 1.19.1 and i dont see the link option
Theoretically yes. Are you sure you are using the gpSP core? Usually the default core is mGBA and that doesn't have GBA wireless adapter emulation.
@@duckyobrien THAT WAS ACTUALLY THE THING, THANK YOU VERY MUCH :)
@@UnCiudadanoCualquiera-ES No problem dude! Glad you got it working!
@@duckyobrien I have another problem, I see that they connect but when trying to play for example Zelda Four Swords in lan the game does not start.
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I don't know if that should work, sorry for my ignorance.
Is it only valid for Pokemon games?
@@UnCiudadanoCualquiera-ES Hey there, all good man, I don't know anything too and I had to look it up.
From what I've read, Zelda Four Swords does not support the GBA wireless adapter. You can try the default GBA link connectivity emulation option.
If that doesn't work, the game might not just be supported by netplay at this point.
There was a build of a GBA emulator that emulated the physical link cable on PC but I forgot the name of it and I don't think it was available for handhelds but I'm not sure about that one. I'll have to find the reddit post again.
Hey I have a request to ask, I have 2 of same RG35XX H, if I don’t wanna update or install any OS on both just keep as it is, is there any way to able trading if has Retroarch on both already?
Unfortunately you need RetroArch 1.18 or higher. I believe 1.17 will work as well.
You can check which version of RetroArch you have by starting a game from RA Game and pressing the menu button. On the lower left hand corner you will see the RetroArch version followed by the core and core version i.e. 1.18.0 - mGBA (0.11-dev).
If you bought the handhelds recently, you might already have a recent version of RetroArch. In this case, you're good.
If you have an earlier version of RetroArch, you need to update.
@@duckyobrien oh ok alright will get back to u soon as I check into that, thanks!
@@Zippy9000 Np!
Would this work on the rg353v?
Depends on which OS you are using. As far as I can tell, only Rocknix seems to have the latest version of RetroArch. I don't have a rg353v myself so I can't confirm this.
You need RetroArch 1.18 or later and the corresponding gpSP core. If you can start a game and go into the RetroArch menu and go to "Information" the version number should show up in the lower left hand corner.
If it's 1.18 or higher you should be good to go! If not, you'll need to get a custom OS with a more recent build of RetroArch.
Edit: Since the V has android, you could also try downloading the latest RetroArch apk but I'm not sure if this could mess anything up or not so take that as you will.
I saw something about touch screen compatibility in the GammaOS notes and recommended using 1.15 if encountering issues.
Is it possible to make an exchange connection in Anbernic with a PC? In your previous video I saw that you had established your connection between your laptop and your console!
Yes, it should work! I was using the standalone version of RetroArch. I think the steam version should be updated enough to do this as well but I haven't tested it out yet.
I even saw one guy use an actual 3DS!
Edit: Just a couple of notes if you're running into trouble connecting.
Sometimes it may take a couple of tries disconnecting/reconnecting to your network or hotspot before netplay connects. The connection may be a bit finnicky sometimes on these handhelds. Older devices may not connect to WPA3, 5 ghz/whatever fancy new tech they have in routers nowadays so that's something to keep in mind. The recent Anbernic handhelds should be fine though.
Also my Miyoo won't connect unless it's right next to my router, and I do mean right next to it.
Does this work on Miyoo Mini Plus with Onion or no?
Not yet, but it should be working in the future version of Onion OS. As for now, Koriki works for the Miyoo Mini Plus.
Would you happen to have a P.O. Box to do this for customers I don’t have a pc not laptopv to do this?
I don't have one right now but I plan on getting one in the future. It's just a tad too expensive right now. That said I would totally do it for you for free if you were willing to pay for the shipping back and forth.
I'll see if this is possible to do on a phone. Give me a few days to figure this out and I'll reply back.
Ok small update, I'm looking for a reliable way to flash muOS to the microSD card using a phone. So far I had to use a microSD to USB C adapter since my phone supports OTG. I haven't found a reliable app yet and the ones I've tried were absolutely terrible. I may have to run linux on my phone so this will take a bit more time to figure out.
@ssbones60 Yo good news! I found a way to update.
I found a guide by reddit user wesley10pro.
Here is the guide: www.reddit.com/r/RG35XX/comments/1d7uk07/this_is_how_i_update_my_ambernic_without_a_pc/
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!!**Warning**!!
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I'm going to assume you're using the stock microSD card. If you are using the card that came with the handheld, just be aware that the stock card does tend to get corrupted very easily. It may get corrupted during this update process and if that happens, your device will be unusable unless you have another microSD card ready with some sort of operating system.
If you don't want to take the risk, then I wouldn't recommend doing this.
Also make sure have some free space on your microSD card. Delete some large game files like Dreamcast or PSP. You want enough space to copy the upgrade app which is around 1.38 GB and also some extra free space for it to move around files. Also make sure you have enough charge on the battery before proceeding.
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Checking Firmware Version
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Before you start, you need a microSD card running stock OS or stockmod. The stock OS version must be at least 20231212. More recent is OK.
To check this, go to Settings -> Firmware version on your handheld.
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Downloading Stockmod
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Download the stockmod OS upgrade file for your handheld from this link: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1uwCkGX3H-K09pj0VbB6hkS8I0_qhzrGY?usp=sharing
When I did it, the google drive had reached its limit and the download won't start. If this happens to you, go up one folder and download the entire folder. Google will zip it and then the download will start. This may take a few minutes to zip before downloading.
Unzip the files until you get the "RG35xxH_Upgrade_20240428-v2.4" folder (if you are using the RG35XXH). Copy the "Roms" folder inside that folder to the root of your microSD card. Either insert the microSD card into your phone or use an OTG adapter if you have one.
Safely remove the microSD card and insert it back into your handheld. Go to RA Game -> APPS and then find the RG35XXH update file.
Start this App. It will take a few minutes before starting. After it starts, the update will also take a few minutes. Don't turn the handheld off during this phase. It will take a while.
After it updates, you should have stockmod OS which has RetroArch 1.18 and the recent gpSP core. You can customize each setting for stockmod or go with the default and change it later.
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Handheld Setup
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The only thing you have to do is connect to WiFi and download the Pokemon games to your device using your phone again. When you go to start it, go use RA and not Game Room. Before starting the game, press Y to change the core to gpSP. mGBA can't trade Pokemon yet. If you can't exit out of the core selection, hold the power button to turn it off and restart the device. This bug happened to me.
Make sure to change the core options to set link cable connectivity to GBA Wireless Adapter and then use netplay to connect the two devices like in my video.
I verified that stockmod works myself. I was able to trade Pokemon on my RG35XXH using stockmod to my Miyoo Mini Plus running Koriki.
Anyways I hope this helps. If you need more help let me know. I will also make a video and written guide on this but it'll take a couple of days.
Ok if you needed more help I just finished the video and written guides.
Video: ruclips.net/video/arHKfgMCBCc/видео.html
Written: duckyobrien.com/2024/06/19/update-the-rg35xxh-2024-plus-sp-28xx-stock-os-to-latest-stockmod-using-your-phone-android/
If I ever get a P.O. Box in the future I will make community post on my channel to let people know.
@@duckyobrienbrother it took me a while to find you again
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Why don't smart people at retroarch take notes from psp's playbook.
I remember my psp days where I flip the wifi switch on the psp and start playing on wifi within 10 seconds...
Man I miss my psp. Anyways an easy way to turn on Netplay would indeed be useful!
Have you tried trading from fire red/leaf green to emerald?
I have not but it should work because it's listed as a game that supports the GBA wireless adapter. I'll test it out later this evening and respond with the results.
@@duckyobrien sounds good thank u
@@CJ-en2rp Ok I just tried it out and it worked for me. Miyoo Mini Plus was running Koriki and playing FireRed. RG35XXH was running muOS and playing Emerald.
Trade went through. I did have to connect to my hotspot like 3 times before both devices connected though.
This uses the same process with David GF's ruclips.net/video/zToOV6rFLlI/видео.html right? So, this wouldn't be limited to trading, but it includes pokemon battling too and other GBA Wireless Link features on other games?
Yeap, those features should work. I managed to test out battling iirc but I have not tested out other games that are compatible with the GBA wireless adapter.
That said, I did see some people comment that it wouldn't work. We couldn't isolate the problem but it's most likely due to a networking issue or a poor wifi antenna. Also had some people have trouble getting it working on iOS devices.
@@duckyobrien a step forward nonetheless. Thank you for your efforts!
@@valeian No problem!
Ok so if I’m understanding this correctly, this is a completely new OS? Or the original OS with modifications. I have the RG35XX+ so I’m not familiar with what your system should look and feel like prior to the install
Your first thought is correct, this is an entirely new OS. It managed to unlock 64bit support but lacks proper bluetooth support. I recommended using muOS because the original OS did not have RetroArch 1.18 easily available when I wrote the script.
The original OS for the RG35XX Plus now has 64bit support, portmaster, and RetroArch 1.18 too. You can upgrade to the latest version of the original OS if you want to trade Pokemon.
If you want the official firmware download page let me know.
There is also a modified version of the stock OS with more features that can also trade Pokemon if that was something you were looking for.
The naming convention is super confusing but the RG35XX 2024 version is labeled as RG35XX+ on the back and the RG35XX Plus is labeled as the RG35XX Plus. If you have the RG35XX 2024 version it has no WiFi, just a heads up.
Hope this helps, let me know if you need more help. I can link anything you want.
@@duckyobrien ok I see, so the latest version of retroarch is what is needed. I have the stock modded system on mine currently, and I’ll prob reinstall back to stock and get the latest install of retroarch then. Also, when you setup like this, is it a one way trade or back and forth?
@Mmmmmk247 Wait, before you do anything, modded stock should let you trade also! You may not need to reinstall stock.
You can start a game and bring up the RetroArch menu. In the lower left hand corner it should say the version number. If you have 1.18 or higher, you are good to go.
Also for the trade, I believe it's goes back and forth, at least if you use the third room on the second floor of the Pokecenter. I don't trade a lot in Pokemon so I'm not sure if it has a one way trade or not.
Edit: Also to be able to trade, you do need to change one RetroArch setting.
Go to "Core Options" -> "Link Cable Connectivity" and set it to "GBA Wireless Adapter".
After that, back out to the root of the RetroArch menu and start netplay. One person needs to host, the other connect.
If you don't know the IP, you can go to "Information" -> "Network Information" in the RetroArch menu.
"Interface (wlan0)" should have your IP address.
The wireless trade only works for games supporting the GBA wireless adapter so FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald should be good to go.
I checked my RA version and it’s older, so I’m going to flash the newest version today. Also going to do it for my friend so we can battle on our work breaks haha
@@Mmmmmk247 Awesome dude! Hope you guys have fun! Let me know if you need any more help.
So cool
thank u
you are welcome!