Perfect timing! My RP4 pro just showed up in the mail today and I was about to watch your older RP3+ set up guide when this popped up. This community wouldn't be what it is without you. Thank you.
Can't say for the other guy but I ordered mine on the 18th of jan and It barely shipped awhile ago, its been in shipping for 14 days and might get here around the 16th-26th if that helps at all@@Thrillpills77
Best in-depth content out there. You always provide the quality stuff. One mention though: if you disable the screen lock, make sure that your google account is set to require authentication for each purchase. As anyone with access to your device (if it gets lost or stolen) has potential free reign in the google store if you have a payment method set up.
Just got my retroid pocket 4 yesterday and followed everything, with a few hiccups because it's my first time using android, all in all everything working fine, thank you so much!
@@awesome7135 If you follow this video exactly, you just drag new games into their folder on the device and sync the games again. It will detect any new ones and download the box art etc.
Thank you so much Russ for all the hard work you put into these guides, both in the videos and in writing on your website. You've legitimately helped so many people who would've struggled otherwise to find all this information on their own.
First handheld RP4P here. Omg, this vid and the webpage guide are INFINITELY helpful. In fact, so helpful that it helped me to know that it would work out for me even before I got the device. The robotic voice absolutely put it over the top for me. :D PS - I'm sure you don't need my paltry sub, but you got it anyway.
Racing home from work to open my box my wife picked up from the post office! Fast shipping , 10 days including a Sunday. Impressed thanks for the video
Long-time listener, first-time caller. Just wanted to say, I really appreciate your helpful and detailed videos about such a niche, but crowded market/hobby. They've helped cut through the fog of overinformation available and focuses on the relevant, but profuse details. Glad for your passion, your insight, and your editing.
I want to give to so many thanks for the video. I recently bought myself a RP2s because I wanted something I could bring with me comfortably and could played my favorite games and i’m very happy with my purchase. Your video was great. Well explained and ended feeling accomplished. Keep doing a awesome job!
I had my Retroid 4 Pro for two weeks, and had it setup the the best way I could using my Retroid 3+ as a guide. However, this guide taught me way more than I thought possible. The issue I had was there are some features in the Retroid 3+ that didn't make it into the Retroid 4 Pro, but this guide helped lead me to fill in those gaps. Now I'm super happy to have my new Retroid 4 Pro look and feel like an upgraded version of my Retroid 3+. The missing ability to only need to hit the Home button once and adjusting the saturation was honestly killing me.
This video came at the perfect time when my RP4P arrived today. Been digesting your video for hours taking detailed notes. It is a lot to setup but your guide is clearly laid out, and thank you so much for all this effort!
I've had this video on a particular window in my laptop for over a week now, got my RP4P and been configurating it as you've recommended and MY GOD!!! I LOVE IT!!! Best idea in a while getting myself one. It's only my second specific console for retrogaming (first one was a Miyoo Mini +) and you can teel the difference between them both. Just wanted to thank you Russ for this amazing channel, is unbelievable the job you do and how useful it is. Sometimes I just put a video on cause even from those about console I don't have I learn something. Thank you again and keep on with this amazing channel
I got my RP4 Pro and am loving it but a big portion of why i'm enjoying it so much is because of this guide. If i'd been left to bumble my way through all of this myself I'm certain i'd now be sitting here feeling like i'd just wasted $200.
Those wondering about *Shipping time.* I *ordered* my RP4Pro 8 hours into Pre-Orders on *release day* December 21. On Friday January 19th I e-mailed Retroid, as I had not received _any_ communication after purchase. No receipt or tracking info etc... Monday Jan 22nd they replied "sorry for the late reply" they were off the weekend... "Please wait some working days"? Tuesday Jan 23 e-mail "your order is on the way" Wednesday Feb 7th Out For Delivery.
Can’t thank you enough for this. I got an Anbernic RG 353V and the SD cards died. I only had it 2 weeks before that happened. After realizing I wanted to load my own games and etc. I found this video, and now can’t wait for my pocket 4 pro!
The timing couldn’t have been better! Thank you for all of your hard work on making this possible for us that are trying to get into emulation ❤. Love from California.
Over an hour!? WOW! GREAT! I really wish we had Odin tools for the Odin 1 and RP3, those performance profiles is something I wanted since I got my first Odin in 2022.
WOW! You are as fast as the RP4/P! I had to underclock you to 0.75 in order to have the overall understanding. Of course, it is the first pass, but I thank you for making all this in writing. 🙂
After 3 days, one of which included my expensive sd card failing on me (I was lucky I kept the receipt), I am FINALLY done with the setup of this device! Now I need a screen protector, cause I absolutely REFUSE to take this outside after all this work! Thank you very much Russ!
Mate thanks for the best set up tutorial of all time, I don't leave reviews very often but this one is awesome, i couldn't of done it with out you, Thanks mate and this hand held is awesome and i have alot of them but the RP4 is highly recommended.
My pro just showed up like a day or two after this video, and your guide made this all super seamless and easy. Everything is working well for me so far, even on emulating outside of this guide (I added the Pokémon mini because I somehow grew up with that thing and is fun to play for a few minutes). Thank you so much Russ. I hope everyone else will feel the way I do or similar with mine. Super happy with it, and this is coming from a 3+ owner. Much better improvement to me and worth it for those who wanna play GameCube. I can finally, actually play Kirby Air Ride again! lol
Thanks for the guide. I just can't wait any longer for this device. Bought if off from Taobao for $200, and let my third party shipping company take care of shipping. 35 bucks shipping fee for 5 business Day China to US shipping.
Damn, mine was delivered on this Monday so I just setup mine yesterday using RP3 and Odin 2 setup guide. But I'll still watch this even its more than an hour long.
Great video, thanks so much, its clear and precise, to quote another retro UA-camr "Straight to the point, all stuff and, no fluff". Only one thing, people clicked on dislike for the video.... what the... how can you dislike it, I honestly cant see what there can be to dislike in a video where someone creates a tutorial you basically get for free to help set up your device, and get the best out of it.
Love the shoutout to RESET Collection.That's been my mainstay for a while, and it's perfect for handhelds with smaller screens imo. Odin 2 sized screens and larger I think Daijisho is nice, but I'm into the simpler layout without too much unnecessary text RESET has.
Thank you SO MUCH for these video guides that you put out. it's nice to be able to take a system and "play along" with you in setting up a system. I may not always agree with you core choices (gpSP core for me. come @ me!) but you are one voice on YT that will go the extra mile to help us RGC n00bs setup our gear step-by-step. Again, thank you SO much for all of the hours you put in to help us!
I'm very grateful that I clicked on this video. I usually have an idea on how I want to set up my devices but you taught a few things here and there that's worth remembering. Much appreciated Russ!
Wow, thank you so much ! I've seen some update on your website today about the RP4Pro and now i see this video that your online community wanted to see ❤
@@tundra75 Well, if you don't wanna spend too much and don't care much for Switch emulation, I'd say definitely get it. I love my Retroid Pocket 4 Pro, the build quality is amazing and it's by far the best handheld in my entire collection.
Dude I had no idea about this either 😅, now I have it and Im going thru this process, my problem is I don't know where to get the bios and games and they never tell you where, they always say I should know haha.
Same, I ordered but after I saw the overwhelming amount of procedures and info, I feel I want to cancel my purchase. It’s just soooo much work and I don’t have that much free time 😢 how is it going?
I used your old android setup guide on my Samsung galaxy tab 7 plus and it is now a stupidly great emulation device. Gamecube and ps2 no issues, upscales to 1080p. It might be fun visiting old tablets as a video idea for people on a budget because a 13 inch 16:10 screen and an 8bitdo controller is a pretty awesome experience, especially for two player. In addition to the tablet functions, it's now my wife and i's most important travel electronic, with a couple 8bitdo sn30 pro's, we have a solid multi-player setup. And a dongle lets it do hdmi video out too
Yes! I've been waiting for this video. Many thanks Russ edit: the robotic voiceovers 😂 it's such a shame the aethersx2 dev abandoned the app, imagine how great it'd be now without this version mess
For anyone else confused about nintendo DS emulation, I have the paid version of drastic but when i tried to launch a game I got an error saying its encrypted and that I need to add a BIOS file to the drastic folder. I had to create a drastic folder and add this to the root of my SD card, next in the general settings i changed my system directory to be this folder. Then I was able to add my bios files to the system folder created here. Might be worth adding this to the guide!
went straight here after getting mine, very helpful video! thanks russ! would like to add, for 41:04 Yabasanshiro(Saturn) doesn't let you customize the file directory for your Roms if you have the free version.
![THIS is How I Set Up Android Handhelds! [RP2s Setup Guide]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/evuTu5fnDls/mqdefault.jpg)
After fighting through this monster of a video/process I just want to say thanks. I could NOT have done this alone. Keep doing, what you're doing!
Perfect timing! My RP4 pro just showed up in the mail today and I was about to watch your older RP3+ set up guide when this popped up. This community wouldn't be what it is without you. Thank you.
How long did it take to arrive after ordering?
@@Thrillpills77 ordered 12/22 and showed up 2/7.
Can't say for the other guy but I ordered mine on the 18th of jan and It barely shipped awhile ago, its been in shipping for 14 days and might get here around the 16th-26th if that helps at all@@Thrillpills77
@@Thrillpills77 3 weeks for me, with the pricier delivery option.
@@Thrillpills77 I'm from south america and it took around 2 weeks to show up. I only had the DHL option though.
Best in-depth content out there. You always provide the quality stuff.
One mention though: if you disable the screen lock, make sure that your google account is set to require authentication for each purchase. As anyone with access to your device (if it gets lost or stolen) has potential free reign in the google store if you have a payment method set up.
Just got my retroid pocket 4 yesterday and followed everything, with a few hiccups because it's my first time using android, all in all everything working fine, thank you so much!
How long was the shipment process?
Is adding games easy afterwards?
@@awesome7135 If you follow this video exactly, you just drag new games into their folder on the device and sync the games again. It will detect any new ones and download the box art etc.
Thank you so much Russ for all the hard work you put into these guides, both in the videos and in writing on your website. You've legitimately helped so many people who would've struggled otherwise to find all this information on their own.
First handheld RP4P here. Omg, this vid and the webpage guide are INFINITELY helpful. In fact, so helpful that it helped me to know that it would work out for me even before I got the device. The robotic voice absolutely put it over the top for me. :D
PS - I'm sure you don't need my paltry sub, but you got it anyway.
Racing home from work to open my box my wife picked up from the post office! Fast shipping , 10 days including a Sunday. Impressed thanks for the video
Got the one terabyte card!!! Yea buddy
Long-time listener, first-time caller.
Just wanted to say, I really appreciate your helpful and detailed videos about such a niche, but crowded market/hobby. They've helped cut through the fog of overinformation available and focuses on the relevant, but profuse details. Glad for your passion, your insight, and your editing.
Not received my RP4 yet but have the bookmarked ready to go. Super comprehensive and must have taken a lot of work. Thanks
I'm listening to this at work and the robotic "Retroid Pocket 4 pro" are a nice laugh for me lol thanks brother.
Why IS that??
@@65ANTONIOLI it's probably just a slightly updated version of the old video
I appreciate the transparency 😂
Don't want to be the party pooper, but I noticed he missed at least one Odin word out 😅. Hehe
Russ, thank you for holding my hand every step of the way in setting up my RP2s. You are a jewel and a gem, my friend!!
I didn't realise you could optimise this thing to this depth. A very interesting guide. There were many things I didn't even think to change.
I want to give to so many thanks for the video. I recently bought myself a RP2s because I wanted something I could bring with me comfortably and could played my favorite games and i’m very happy with my purchase. Your video was great. Well explained and ended feeling accomplished. Keep doing a awesome job!
You legend. I just received my RP4 and have a lot to learn.
I had my Retroid 4 Pro for two weeks, and had it setup the the best way I could using my Retroid 3+ as a guide. However, this guide taught me way more than I thought possible. The issue I had was there are some features in the Retroid 3+ that didn't make it into the Retroid 4 Pro, but this guide helped lead me to fill in those gaps. Now I'm super happy to have my new Retroid 4 Pro look and feel like an upgraded version of my Retroid 3+. The missing ability to only need to hit the Home button once and adjusting the saturation was honestly killing me.
This video came at the perfect time when my RP4P arrived today. Been digesting your video for hours taking detailed notes. It is a lot to setup but your guide is clearly laid out, and thank you so much for all this effort!
Ill be using this for my RP5
I'm so thankful that I didn't have to blindly set this up! Thank you Russ!
aww yeah 1 hr video for a device I dont own. I am excited
Watching videos for devices I don't own and then then commenting on them with the wrong catch phrase is tight!
@@SkillFullSheepRyan?
Just picked one up today and can honestly say that I would have been completely lost without this video. Definitely earned my sub!
I've had this video on a particular window in my laptop for over a week now, got my RP4P and been configurating it as you've recommended and MY GOD!!! I LOVE IT!!! Best idea in a while getting myself one. It's only my second specific console for retrogaming (first one was a Miyoo Mini +) and you can teel the difference between them both.
Just wanted to thank you Russ for this amazing channel, is unbelievable the job you do and how useful it is. Sometimes I just put a video on cause even from those about console I don't have I learn something. Thank you again and keep on with this amazing channel
So informative and in-depth. Clearly took many hours to do all the research and editing. Invaluable guide for setting it up. Thanks so much!
this is the only guide i could find to help set up the pocket mini. a lot of these issues are now far different than in the video.
I got my RP4 Pro and am loving it but a big portion of why i'm enjoying it so much is because of this guide. If i'd been left to bumble my way through all of this myself I'm certain i'd now be sitting here feeling like i'd just wasted $200.
*Perfect Timing!*
I got an *Out For Delivery* Notification from Canada Post on my phone at the _exact time_ this video released.
Those wondering about *Shipping time.*
I *ordered* my RP4Pro 8 hours into Pre-Orders on *release day* December 21.
On Friday January 19th I e-mailed Retroid, as I had not received _any_ communication after purchase. No receipt or tracking info etc...
Monday Jan 22nd they replied "sorry for the late reply" they were off the weekend... "Please wait some working days"?
Tuesday Jan 23 e-mail "your order is on the way"
Wednesday Feb 7th Out For Delivery.
So incredible that this dropped the same day that my RP4 Pro arrived in the mail. Thanks for this!
Can’t thank you enough for this. I got an Anbernic RG 353V and the SD cards died. I only had it 2 weeks before that happened. After realizing I wanted to load my own games and etc. I found this video, and now can’t wait for my pocket 4 pro!
Thank you so much for this guide. I’ve watched it twice already and my RP4 Pro should be arriving this week!
Just ordered mine less than an hour ago, and really excited about it already
Just used your guide to setup my 2S Metal. It was perfect! And has added so many quality of life features! Thank you so much!
The timing couldn’t have been better! Thank you for all of your hard work on making this possible for us that are trying to get into emulation ❤. Love from California.
Took me ages to get through the setup because of poor library sorting but this has been awesome!
Thanks so much for the video man, it was a huge help
My blue 4Pro just arrived and I haven't had time to set it up yet, so now I can follow along. Thanks!
I want to thank you for this video. I just got my RP4P and thanks to you I was able to set everything up. Now time to enjoy the oldies
Over an hour!? WOW! GREAT! I really wish we had Odin tools for the Odin 1 and RP3, those performance profiles is something I wanted since I got my first Odin in 2022.
1:33 im only right here and u have 2nd handedly made me want this more then i already did
WOW! You are as fast as the RP4/P! I had to underclock you to 0.75 in order to have the overall understanding. Of course, it is the first pass, but I thank you for making all this in writing. 🙂
I so didn't need a rp4 pro as I have a steam deck and a rg405m but after watching your reviews and this video I was like. "Ya man, lets do it"
just got mine today and got it set up! thank you for the time and effort you put into this video and written guide!
Just got my rp4 pro few days ago and was busy watching Russ's Odin 2 setup, then this pops up.... THANK YOU RUSS!!!!
Mine finally arrived last night! Hoping to get it set up today.
Beware of trigger
Thanks for this guide. My retro pocket 4 should arrive in a few days and this is perfect. Will save me and many others hours of searching info
You don't know how helpful these videos are. Thank you so much for being so detailed!
Man it's unfair that I can only like this video once. I've found myself back here 2 or 3 times looking for some guidance. Banger as always friend.
My RP4 pro got here yesterday I’m enjoying playing it today these guides are the best thank you!!!
Couldn't have come at a better time, mine arrives tomorrow.. Cheers Russ
Your timing is a blessing my rp4p just got here
This is my first Android device of any kind. I would’ve been in the tall weeds without this. Thank you.
After 3 days, one of which included my expensive sd card failing on me (I was lucky I kept the receipt), I am FINALLY done with the setup of this device! Now I need a screen protector, cause I absolutely REFUSE to take this outside after all this work!
Thank you very much Russ!
Great job!
Mate thanks for the best set up tutorial of all time, I don't leave reviews very often but this one is awesome, i couldn't of done it with out you, Thanks mate
and this hand held is awesome and i have alot of them but the RP4 is highly recommended.
Got my RP 4 Pro about 20 mins ago, settling into this now... :) Thankyou!
Broooo I was struggling to play Wii on my RG556. I saw your Dolphin setup part and now is working super well!! Thank you so much 🙌🏽
The M720 is a good productivity mouse, and the ability to change devices on the fly is amazing.
What a coincidence! I got my RP4 PRO just now. Thanks as always!
Got mine 5 minutes ago, what great timing!
Not only have I learned to set everything up, but I have also improved my English, thanks, mate! 😀
Arrived yesterday, and just finished setting it up. Thank you for this video! I don't know what it would have turned into without it, lol
Sweet. Your guides make retro gaming fun and easy.
Good lord Russ, what would we do without you??? Thank you for an incredible resource, my new Crystal RP4P and I thank you!!
My pro just showed up like a day or two after this video, and your guide made this all super seamless and easy. Everything is working well for me so far, even on emulating outside of this guide (I added the Pokémon mini because I somehow grew up with that thing and is fun to play for a few minutes). Thank you so much Russ. I hope everyone else will feel the way I do or similar with mine. Super happy with it, and this is coming from a 3+ owner. Much better improvement to me and worth it for those who wanna play GameCube. I can finally, actually play Kirby Air Ride again! lol
Thanks for the guide. I just can't wait any longer for this device. Bought if off from Taobao for $200, and let my third party shipping company take care of shipping. 35 bucks shipping fee for 5 business Day China to US shipping.
You are like the best childhood friend I never had. Lots of love from Athens, Greece man
Thanks Russ, just waiting for mine to be delivered today. Sat in front of the postbox with my hands in the air!!
Was hoping that you’d make this updated video, this will definitely help trying to setup some apps on my 3+! Much appreciated brother 🙌🏽
Just in time! Dope!! Can’t wait to test the waters soon. Thanks for this starter guide, Russ!
Thank you for this. Your videos are always a winning combo of clear, concise and infomative.
Damn, mine was delivered on this Monday so I just setup mine yesterday using RP3 and Odin 2 setup guide. But I'll still watch this even its more than an hour long.
I actually grab a snack and drink, this videos are my comfort zone thank you so much
Great video, thanks so much, its clear and precise, to quote another retro UA-camr "Straight to the point, all stuff and, no fluff".
Only one thing, people clicked on dislike for the video.... what the... how can you dislike it, I honestly cant see what there can be to dislike in a video where someone creates a tutorial you basically get for free to help set up your device, and get the best out of it.
My RP4 Pro comes in today. It's my first handheld emulator device, so I'm unbelievably excited. Thank you for making this guide!!!
It's a very nice gadget. I've owned a few various emulation handhelds over the small amount of years, and they've come a long way.
Thank you for this guide, Russ! I will be receiving my Retroid Pocket 4 Pro in a few days, so this will definitely come in handy!
Love the shoutout to RESET Collection.That's been my mainstay for a while, and it's perfect for handhelds with smaller screens imo. Odin 2 sized screens and larger I think Daijisho is nice, but I'm into the simpler layout without too much unnecessary text RESET has.
Thank you SO MUCH for these video guides that you put out. it's nice to be able to take a system and "play along" with you in setting up a system. I may not always agree with you core choices (gpSP core for me. come @ me!) but you are one voice on YT that will go the extra mile to help us RGC n00bs setup our gear step-by-step. Again, thank you SO much for all of the hours you put in to help us!
Thank you so much for this guide! Couldn't have done this without you!
Excellent timing thank you Russ! Just before my first Retroid console arrives.
I'm very grateful that I clicked on this video. I usually have an idea on how I want to set up my devices but you taught a few things here and there that's worth remembering. Much appreciated Russ!
Mine arrived yesterday. Nice timing!
Absolutely amazing. Thank you for all that you Russ. This is incredibly in-depth. I love all your videos.
Another great guide for everybody to follow. You did miss out an Odin reference at 1:03:35 though
Thank you so much, this guide is incredible! I am so terrible at tech stuff and you made it all easy to follow! I appreciate you so much!
Wow, thank you so much ! I've seen some update on your website today about the RP4Pro and now i see this video that your online community wanted to see ❤
Thanks for the good job and dedication. It just bugged me they not come with all of these set up from factory.
set mine up a week ago just like I did with my rp3+, with your video but it'll be awesome to see little rp4 pro tips you might have!
my rp4 pro arrives tomorrow, you're a genius :) thank you so much !
im using this guide for setting up my ambernic rg 556. Thanks man this video cover all of the bases.
Reporting in that the official grip for it is amazing. And my shipping time was 5 days from order placed with DHL fastest shipping option.
Step 1, I need my 4 pro to show up.
I’m thinking about getting one, how’s it holding up?
@@tundra75 get the odin 2 mini is far more powerful
@@tundra75 Well, if you don't wanna spend too much and don't care much for Switch emulation, I'd say definitely get it. I love my Retroid Pocket 4 Pro, the build quality is amazing and it's by far the best handheld in my entire collection.
@@zezoalqarni95 and far more expensive lmfao.
How long have you waited/did it take?
I'm about to order my RP4 Pro and I had no idea how difficult was to set it up!! Thanks a lot, keep up the good work!
Man I want this so bad but don’t want to go through all of this 😂 but it’s better than cutting myself short buying the abernic 405M
Dude I had no idea about this either 😅, now I have it and Im going thru this process, my problem is I don't know where to get the bios and games and they never tell you where, they always say I should know haha.
@@JoelsterG4k I guess if you google for example "ps2 roms archive" you'll be fine ;-)
Same, I ordered but after I saw the overwhelming amount of procedures and info, I feel I want to cancel my purchase. It’s just soooo much work and I don’t have that much free time 😢 how is it going?
It takes a lot of work. But in the end it's worth it. It's very versatile.
I used your old android setup guide on my Samsung galaxy tab 7 plus and it is now a stupidly great emulation device. Gamecube and ps2 no issues, upscales to 1080p. It might be fun visiting old tablets as a video idea for people on a budget because a 13 inch 16:10 screen and an 8bitdo controller is a pretty awesome experience, especially for two player. In addition to the tablet functions, it's now my wife and i's most important travel electronic, with a couple 8bitdo sn30 pro's, we have a solid multi-player setup. And a dongle lets it do hdmi video out too
Ordered mine a couple days ago so got a little wait but I can't wait!
I just got a 4 pro and this guide is really helpful. Thank Russ
I literally spit out my coffee when the robo voice hit.
Perfect timing, I just got mine about an hour ago. Thanks Russ!
Yes! I've been waiting for this video. Many thanks Russ
edit: the robotic voiceovers 😂
it's such a shame the aethersx2 dev abandoned the app, imagine how great it'd be now without this version mess
For anyone else confused about nintendo DS emulation, I have the paid version of drastic but when i tried to launch a game I got an error saying its encrypted and that I need to add a BIOS file to the drastic folder. I had to create a drastic folder and add this to the root of my SD card, next in the general settings i changed my system directory to be this folder. Then I was able to add my bios files to the system folder created here. Might be worth adding this to the guide!
This is incredible! Thank you soo much Russ, would be lost without it!
went straight here after getting mine, very helpful video! thanks russ!
would like to add, for 41:04 Yabasanshiro(Saturn) doesn't let you customize the file directory for your Roms if you have the free version.
My system is out for delivery today. How nice is that. It's perfect timing for me.
My Pro gets here in a few days and I am super excited! :D Alreay watched this twice XD
Waiting for the 5 to come out lol and I'm already Watching
Thanks for the guide mate - really comphrensive and helped me fix problems I'd been having. Much obliged!