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npaladin2000 edited this page Oct 16, 2020 · 26 revisions

I heard there were two versions of this???

Yes, after the first run was sold out some modifications were made, as follows:

  • The new version added L2 and R2 shoulder buttons
  • The initial version had no wifi, the new one has built-in wifi
  • The initial version used a barrel-shaped charging connector, the new one uses a standard USB-C charge-only port.
  • The initial version had a clear case and a white PCB. The new revision is available in semi-transparent black case as well as clear, and the PCB is black.

Where can I buy this device?

Check out our Where to Buy page. Be aware that demand is currently high and supply is very low. Be patient.

I don't see an AliExpress link!

That's correct, HardKernel, the makers of the Odroid Go Advance, are a South Korean company. Don't expect an AliExpress store with the usual cheap shipping.

How hard is it to assemble?

It's not difficult, and HardKernel has YouTube videos of the assembly process, but some retailers (such as Ameridroid) will pre-assemble it for you.

What OS does it come with?

It doesn't. There are a number of "Custom firmwares", which are actually operating system builds that get installed to SD card. In addition to the OS image provided by HardKernel for download, a number of developers are working on their own alternatives to serve different niches.

What are the hotkeys?

It differs with each OS build. Check this Wiki page for more info.

What WiFi adapters work?

Revision 1.1 of the device has built in WiFi, but if you have a 1.0 device or your on-board WiFi dies, any Linux compatible USB-A adapter should work if drivers are provided. The HardKernel-provided OS image includes support for a number of WiFI chipsets. The following devices have been confirmed to work:

Note that there are issues with some high-powered (5 GHz) WiFi devices and the Rev1.1 "Black Edition" devices.

What's the root password?

Depends on what OS you're running:

  • Stock: Logon with odroid/odroid and use sudo
  • The RetroArena: Logon with odroid/odroid and use sudo
  • EmuELEC: root/emuelec
  • Batocera: root/Linux
  • Debian Buster: root/odroid
  • RetroRoller 3: Logon with odroid/odroid and use sudo

Where do the BIOS files go?

Also depends on which OS you're using.

Stock:

List courtesy of Crash Override via schpreck

  • Atari Lynx - requires lynxboot.img BIOS in /opt/libretro/handy
  • SegaCD - requires bios_CD_U.bin BIOS in /opt/libretro/genesis-plus-gx
  • TurboGrafx 16 CD - requires syscard3.pce BIOS in /opt/libretro/beetle-pce-fast
  • PlayStation - optional BIOS in /opt/libretro/pcsx_rearmed

TheRA:

The Retro Arena build is based off of stock, and uses the same four locations above.

EmuELEC:

All BIOS files go in /storage/roms/bios (or /roms/bios via SMB).

RetroRoller 3:

All BIOS files go in ~/bios or Odroid/bios vis SMB

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