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Anbernic RG405M/RG405V/RG505 - GammaOS Custom Firmware - v1.5.1

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@TheGammaSqueeze TheGammaSqueeze released this 08 Jan 17:53
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Instructions:

Information

GammaOS is based on LineageOS 19.1 (Android 12). It provides a debloated and performance optimized experience for users who are looking to get the best out of their Anbernic T618 devices.

Features:

  • Based on debloated and clean LineageOS 19.1 build, Android 12 for a smoother experience. GammaOS includes Google Services and Play Store. GammaOS Lite excludes Google apps and services for extra performance headroom.
  • Daijisho launcher as front-end, pre-configured with RetroArch for some systems. (Optimized settings for GB,GBC,GBA,NES,SNES,Genesis,PSX) (BIOS files need to be supplied by you).
  • Aurora store included.
  • Quick settings tiles for Performance modes, ABXY layout changes, Fan control, Adjusting analog stick sensitivity, invert axis for analog left/right, swap dpad and left analog input (useful for RG ARC). No more need to hold down button combos.
  • Adguard ad blocking included as default (can be disabled via Private DNS settings).
  • Magisk/root included.
  • 60hz refresh rate fix for display.
  • Oversharpening display fixed.
  • Analog stick calibration for more tighter controls.
  • CPU, GPU, Memory now using performance governors for extra performance boost.
  • Experimental GPU drivers taken from Retroid Pocket 3+.
  • L2/R2 fixed for apps and games with issues with those buttons.
  • GarlicOS 2.0 bootloader included, no need to install any additional applications. Pop in your SD card and go (404 & 505 supported).

Other Information:

  • RetroArch hotkey: Home/Back button
  • RetroArch menu toggle: (L3 + R3 or Home/Back button short press). Choosing Close Content option closes the game.
  • RetroArch shortcuts (Hold hotkey down) + L1 = Slow Motion | L2 = Load State | R2 = Save State | R1 = Fast Forward | X = Show FPS | Y = Screenshot
  • Auto save state then quit RetroArch: Hold down Home/Back. Auto loads save state when launching a game again.

What's missing:

  • Built-in button to on-screen mapping software, alternative solutions can be found in app store.

Changelog

  • (v1.5.1) Fix performance regression when microphone is activated.
  • (v1.5.1) Fix microphone audio buffer, microphone now works again.
  • (v1.5) Improved performance thanks for 2ghz CPU frequency fix.
  • (v1.5) Add fan control for 405v.
  • (v1.5) Moved everything to Quick settings tiles for Performance modes, ABXY layout changes, Fan control, Adjusting analog stick sensitivity, invert axis for analog left/right, swap dpad and left analog input (useful for RG ARC). No more need to hold down button combos.
  • (v1.5) Improved audio latency, down from approx 250-500ms to 44ms (89 round robin).
  • (v1.5) Add aptX BT audio support.
  • (v1.5) Improve battery standby time. With Gamma Lite + Airplane mode, can get around 30 days standby time.
  • (v1.5) Enable home/back key to act as menu button in RA, as well as the hotkey for other shortcuts.
  • (v1.5) Holding down home/back key will save your progress now in RA, and lets you quick resume games, similar to the MM OnionOS game switcher.
  • (v1.5) Update all RA cores, but stick with RA 1.15 due to touch screen regression.
  • (v1.5) Add Firefox alternative browser.
  • (v1.5) Fixed scope storage issues, can now launch Yaba2 and Redream directly from Daijisho (need to enable Allow All Files access for the relevant emulator first).
  • (v1.5) Fix some rotation issues with 405 screens.