Rather than creating a new config file, you can edit the default config file so you don't need to reload said file each time you open the app. The default file is in /storage/emulated/0/android/data/"corresponding retroarch app folder". Thanks!
I was going nuts trying to find my sd card in Retroarch. I initially thought my card was currupted, but every other app worked just fine with it. This video saved me from so much grief and agita! Thank you so much.
It's not a Samsung issue, it's an Android 11 issue as it now has forced Scoped Storage which causes issues with applications not yet updated to the new Scoped Storage APIs. Apps that aren't updated yet will not be able to access external storage. This works on all Android 11 devices with external storage as a workaround, it's not a fix. Also no need to create a new config file that you have to load every time you load up RetroArch, I modified the config file in "Android/data/com.retroarch.aarch64/files" which loads by default.
@@OniKyanAE86 Uhhh... What does that have to do with Android 11? Android 10 is infinitely better than this because of the freedom but THIS? Its just disappointing. I chose Android devices because it doesn't have restrictions unlike the IOS but damn.
HUGE HUGE THUMBS up... thank you so much for putting this out there... I have been struggling with this issue for quite some time. So glad to have it resolved.
Thanks was going crazy too.. just finding a fix.. you do it simple and straight forward. Works on Android of any type... mine Shield TV Pro... made me smile!
Thank you so much its not just for SamSung also its the same for Redmi phones, This was a life saver. I thank you so much sir. Everything was easy to follow and understand for a novice or expert user. Since I had both the plus version and normal I had to do this a few times. So thank you again sir.
Thank you for helping us, indeed suck about Android 11 or above. I have cheap Samsung Tab 7a Lite only have 32Gb of internal storage will not have enough room for all stuff like music, pictures even video too. I following your instruction and it's work like charm!
If you modify the 'retroarch.cfg' file located in 'Android\data\com.retroarch.aarch64\files' with the same process you describe you dont have to do it every time.
Google created the issue on purpose. They download spyware to track our online activity and sell it to advertisers they hide the folders so we can't delete the spyware without special software.
Retroarch version 1.9.2 config file is in a different folder, android data then sort by recents and click on the folders till you see the config file Update; to load the confi file in retroarch in 1.9.2 change folder location of config file to location in this vid, save the config settings as new and then edit your location of your external memory card, then startup retroarch load config file and you can access your games this way
Thank you very much for the information, I just put a new 128GB micro SD card and dumped all of the SMS, Genesis, NES, SNES and Turbografx complete libraries on it and I couldn't even access the games. Even if we save the configuration, will we have to do this process again?
Very helpful. At least i don't have to move all my retro games to internal sd. So I can keep my storage space from running out. Retroarch need to update it file browser.
Hello Sometimes for a few roms i can't scan the folders because if i scan i have no results, so i have to use manualy analysis (the 3rd option) and finaly , i find the roms in my extern sd cards (ex: Pc engine CD) Here when i use manualy scan i stay always in my storage intern card and i should want to go in my extern card to find my extern roms
Thanks for the video. But I'm still looking for the same sd solution for some of the higher end emulators like dolphin citra PPsspp. If anyone knows a video for those it would be appreciated!
From a skid you legend quick question if anyone sees this on Such old video, can't we just rename the config and replace the original? Noob question ovs 🤭
Thank you, SUD ! If you want to modify the original configuration file so you don't have to load the extra one each time I did a little searching and found it: This PC \ (your phone name) \ Phone \ Android \ data \ com.retroarch.aarch64 \ files \ RetroArch.cfg Make a backup to be on the safe side, then copy your configuration file here overwriting the original with the name, "RetroArch.cfg" The next time you bring up RetroArch it will remember your custom directory without having to load a custom configuration each time.
No it doesn't require root, it might be your system is hiding it in which I suggest get a recently updated file manager app. If you explain more what's on your end I might be able to be more helpful.
Rather than creating a new config file, you can edit the default config file so you don't need to reload said file each time you open the app. The default file is in /storage/emulated/0/android/data/"corresponding retroarch app folder". Thanks!
Very useful information. I followed your advice and it is a lot better.
Thank you!!!
just save current config after you had done that so that you will not load it all over again
Just asked that question as didn't see this answer thank you
Thank so much! it's work prefect!
I was going nuts trying to find my sd card in Retroarch. I initially thought my card was currupted, but every other app worked just fine with it. This video saved me from so much grief and agita! Thank you so much.
It's not a Samsung issue, it's an Android 11 issue as it now has forced Scoped Storage which causes issues with applications not yet updated to the new Scoped Storage APIs. Apps that aren't updated yet will not be able to access external storage. This works on all Android 11 devices with external storage as a workaround, it's not a fix. Also no need to create a new config file that you have to load every time you load up RetroArch, I modified the config file in "Android/data/com.retroarch.aarch64/files" which loads by default.
thanks for the info
@@SudVids No worries
Android is slowly becomes iOS which is painful
@@OniKyanAE86
Uhhh...
What does that have to do with Android 11?
Android 10 is infinitely better than this because of the freedom but THIS?
Its just disappointing.
I chose Android devices because it doesn't have restrictions unlike the IOS but damn.
But.... i don´t have any way to put applications on sd?, and be functional?
Awesome tutorial. Very clear, concise, and ultra descriptive and easy to follow. I wish all tutorials where half as good as this. Great job.
Man, you rock. Thank you so much. Wtf is wrong with android 11? Lol
Thank you so much for this workaround! I bought an SD card just thinking it would work and I could use it for ROMs, silly me lol
i did the same thing. dont you just hate android omg. it was hard enough sorting it out to have files larger then 4gb
Just wanted to let you know that 2 years later this is still an issue and your fix still works! Thank you so much 😀
Good news. RetroArch 1.10.1 was just released, and one of the features for Android was fixing the support for the SD card files in the app.
Thank goodness this issue really hung around
HUGE HUGE THUMBS up... thank you so much for putting this out there... I have been struggling with this issue for quite some time. So glad to have it resolved.
Thanks very much, your tutorial is still helping folks in 2024 :)
Thanks was going crazy too.. just finding a fix.. you do it simple and straight forward. Works on Android of any type... mine Shield TV Pro... made me smile!
Thank you so much its not just for SamSung also its the same for Redmi phones, This was a life saver. I thank you so much sir. Everything was easy to follow and understand for a novice or expert user. Since I had both the plus version and normal I had to do this a few times. So thank you again sir.
I have the same issue with Android 13 retroarch doesn't see the sdcard, this work around solved the issue cheers 👍
Thank you for helping us, indeed suck about Android 11 or above. I have cheap Samsung Tab 7a Lite only have 32Gb of internal storage will not have enough room for all stuff like music, pictures even video too. I following your instruction and it's work like charm!
Muito bom! fiz o processo e deu certinho. Os jogos do Retroarch são reconhecidos no SD Card. Direto do Brasil!
Works on Samsung A71 Android 12 flawlessly, thanks mate
Thanks for the fix, got it working on the Chromebook, many thanks . Not all hero's wear capes bro!
Awesome and very simple, i was having troublw until i found your video, once again thank you
@@ryanwheeler3725 I'm actually shocked this is still a thing, has the retroarch team stopped putting out updates?
@@SudVids I don't know but we need an answer on that
Thank you so very much! I was losing my mind trying to figure out how to get over to my sd card.
Awesome! Thank you so much for this video dude. You saved my retro mobile gaming.
If you modify the 'retroarch.cfg' file located in 'Android\data\com.retroarch.aarch64\files' with the same process you describe you dont have to do it every time.
It works better this way. Why don't you make a video?
Thank you so much!! This helped me and solved my SD card reading problem. I have the Anbernic RG552 with Android 11 on it.
works great, thank you so much!
Thanks for the advise, it really worked, and i was almost given up of RetroArch.
Incrível!!!! Obrigado, Saudações do Brasil.
Thanks for this guide! Awesome and helpful!
I hope everyone has a great day! 😎😎
It works thanks I don't understand why Google refuses to fix this issue on android
Google created the issue on purpose. They download spyware to track our online activity and sell it to advertisers they hide the folders so we can't delete the spyware without special software.
My man, I have been looking for a fix for this for over an hour. Thank you! Instant liked and subbed!
You Sir are a legend! Thank you
Thanks a lot, it worked flawlessly on my A70, cheers mate.
Thank you that was a huge help and was explained very good!
Now, back to retro gaming lol
Retroarch is not even saving the configuration file!!
Yep, that did the trick, really appreciate it!
Thank you man for the video content and also showing how to edit text file on Android!!😃
Many thanks guy, i was becoming mad with that NO FILES message.
INCREDIBLE! THank you sir!
Excellent, I solve my problem... Thanks you, for this tutorial!
Thank my friend.. really appreciate it.. hope you have a great day 👍
Thank God for you man I was so freaked out
That worked on my Asus too. Thank you!
Excellent fix! Thanks very much!
dUDE I love you. You saved me a lot of time finding the solution by myself! Thanks for existing
Thanks for your help I was stuck with this issue!
That's great! Thanks for this!
This fucking worked for Shield TV. Thanks. Bloody hell.
Thanks for you're help.
Retroarch version 1.9.2 config file is in a different folder, android data then sort by recents and click on the folders till you see the config file
Update; to load the confi file in retroarch in 1.9.2 change folder location of config file to location in this vid, save the config settings as new and then edit your location of your external memory card, then startup retroarch load config file and you can access your games this way
Thank you man, its worked!
Thanks, it works for my s20e :)
Thank you very much for the information, I just put a new 128GB micro SD card and dumped all of the SMS, Genesis, NES, SNES and Turbografx complete libraries on it and I couldn't even access the games. Even if we save the configuration, will we have to do this process again?
Great video man thanks alot!
Thank you dude your a life saver
incredible bud! thanks a million!!!
It works, thank you!
For some reason my sd card name is 0000-0000, so when I put that and load it in retroarch, the app crashes :/
Good Job! Works like a charm!!!
Thank you so much it works!!
Very helpful. At least i don't have to move all my retro games to internal sd. So I can keep my storage space from running out.
Retroarch need to update it file browser.
Thank you so much, you are great!
I have tried useing this on my Samsung chrombook and can't seem to get it to work
BRAVO !!!!!
Excellent travail et excellent Tuto
Super Merci
Merci mon ami, mon Francais est terrible, mais merci neanmoins
Every time I try to enter my SD card's name in the rgui browser line, it keeps zipping me to line 2.
This problem is affecting every old emulator that haven't been updated for awhile.
MyOldBoy, MyBoy, Drastic, Citra are suffering those problems.
Thanks man you're great 👍
THANKS MAN YOU SAVED ME!! I LOVE YOU 💖💖🗿🥰🤙
Thanks man...it work on Oppo Reno5 too...nice...😁👍
this is very helpful
When I do this it's shows nothing, I don't know what's Im doing wrong, or it's just my android system issue
not working
Is not working since i have my emulators separate in folder, GBA,SNES, etc
Excellent!
I cant find the name of my SD card, not sure it even has one.. I need help here
Hello i'm using a tab a7 and when i click the config file it says i don't have an app that can open the file?
Very useful. Cheers
Followed to a T and this did nothing for me...except make my headache worse.
The hamburger button...... 2:24
Awesome dude, I really appreciate it! Consider me subscribed!
Hello
Sometimes for a few roms i can't scan the folders because if i scan i have no results, so i have to use manualy analysis (the 3rd option) and finaly , i find the roms in my extern sd cards (ex: Pc engine CD)
Here when i use manualy scan i stay always in my storage intern card and i should want to go in my extern card to find my extern roms
Easy subscribe for this one.
Thanks dude 💓
If you have more then one folder it don't work
Worked, thanks :)
Thanks i almost gave up retroarch
Thanks for the video. But I'm still looking for the same sd solution for some of the higher end emulators like dolphin citra PPsspp. If anyone knows a video for those it would be appreciated!
Ppsspp for me works on sd
Use the MMJR 2.0 version of Dolphin instead
Good Job, Thank you ..!!!!
My hero
Awesome stuff man, do you have a fix for epsxe by any chance?
Just use duckstation
From a skid you legend quick question if anyone sees this on Such old video, can't we just rename the config and replace the original? Noob question ovs 🤭
broo can do it in dolphin mmj??
Good thing I'm still using Android 7.0.
Thanks, man!
Unfortunately it does not worked for me
Valeu mano veio
Mto obrigado!
Thank you, SUD ! If you want to modify the original configuration file so you don't have to load the extra one each time I did a little searching and found it:
This PC \ (your phone name) \ Phone \ Android \ data \ com.retroarch.aarch64 \ files \ RetroArch.cfg
Make a backup to be on the safe side, then copy your configuration file here overwriting the original with the name, "RetroArch.cfg"
The next time you bring up RetroArch it will remember your custom directory without having to load a custom configuration each time.
Yuo are GOD...thank You!!!🤟🤟🤟👍👍
Mine says no match what do I do next
Thank you!
thank you :D
THAAAANKK YOOOOUUU!!!!!
I am not able to see this cfg file anywhere in my phone. Do we need a rooted phone to see this?
No it doesn't require root, it might be your system is hiding it in which I suggest get a recently updated file manager app. If you explain more what's on your end I might be able to be more helpful.
NOT ALL HEROS WEAR CAPS
Спасибо. Очень выручил!