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Anbernic RG DS gets a brand new Linux OS, and you don't need to uninstall Android
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Anbernic has released a Linux-based OS for its RG DS dual-screen handheld which ships with Android. The new OS can be installed on a microSD card, so users don't have to wipe the Android OS.
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This dual-screen Android handheld costs less than $100, but just got Linux
The ANBERNIC RG DS delivers a dual-screen Android handheld for under $100, making it worth a look if you’d like to replay your Nintendo DS games on a more modern platform. You can also install the neat Rocknix Linux distribution if you’d like to get even more out of the handheld, but ANBERNIC has now released its own Linux distribution for the device.
ANBERNIC announced a new Linux system for the RG DS in a recent YouTube video and X post. In a cool touch, the company says this Linux distribution is “designed for dual screens.” The top screen shows the main menu while the bottom panel shows detailed sub-menus. These sub-menus display game lists, emulator info, settings, and more. Check out the clip below.
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Anbernic RG DS: How to Install GammaOS, Anbernic Linux, ROCKNIX, and KNULLI
Since its lukewarm launch back in December, the Anbernic RG DS has been slowly growing in popularity. The idea of a budget alternative to the AYN Thor and AYANEO Pocket DS was an intriguing idea, but the stock software experience left a lot to be desired.
As has become tradition with Anbernic handheld releases, the community has come to the rescue, offering a few different custom firmware solutions. GammaOS Next provides an optimized Android build, while ROCKNIX and KNULLI give us two Linux solutions. More recently, Anbernic surprised everyone with a new Linux build of its own, which can be installed on a microSD card.
Today, we’re going to take you through the steps to get your own RG DS set up with the best firmware solution possible.