dArkOSRE R36

• Customised dArkOS build optimised for R36S devices and clones.
• Guaranteed Virus and Malware free - Scanned with 7th Feb 2026 ClamAV Daily update.
• Issues are off for a few days to allow me to catch up

News

• dArkOSRE-R36 03082026 Release
• Upcoming device support:
  • R36H - Framework is in place to support different control schemes, trying to decide on buttons.
  • R36 Plus - Batch 2551 is working in the latest Beta; other batches will also work with battery capacity reporting issues.
  • R36 Max - Working in latest Beta
  • R36 Ultra - Working in the latest Beta
  • V20 Clone - Working in latest Beta

Supported Systems

Motherboard ID (Variant/Panel)	Type	Status	Tester
HL-R36H-V20 2024-05-18	r36s	⚠️ Beta Testing	✅ southoz
HL-R36H-V21 2024-11-18	r36s	⚠️ Beta Testing	⚠️ untested
R36S Plus-V20 2025-03-18 2551	r36s	⚠️ Beta Testing	⚠️ untested
R36S-V12 2023-08-18 Panel 0	r36s	✅ completed	✅ southoz
R36S-V12 2023-08-18 Panel 4	r36s	✅ completed	✅ RoiArthurB
R36S-V21 2024-12-18 2550	r36s	⚠️ Beta Testing	✅ southoz
R36S-V21 2024-12-18 2551	r36s	⚠️ Beta Testing	✅ southoz
R36S-V21 2024-12-18 2552	r36s	⚠️ Beta Testing	✅ Yayi23
R36S-V22 2024-12-18	r36s	⚠️ untested
R36S-V30 2025-11-18 2552	r36s	⚠️ Beta Testing	✅ 2jaym
R36S-Y02 2024-12-18	r36s	✅ completed	✅ Lysander92
R36S Plus-V20 2025-03-18	r36s	⚠️ Beta Testing	✅ southoz
R36XX-V21 2024-12-18	r36s	✅ completed	✅ Jason_3x
G80C-MB V1.1-20250319 Panel 8	clone	⚠️ untested
G80C-MB V1.1-20250319 Panel 9	clone	⚠️ untested
G80CA-MB V1.2-20250422 Panel 8	clone	✅ completed	✅ southoz
G80CA-MB V1.2-20250422 Panel 9	clone	⚠️ untested
G80CA-MB V1.2-20250423 Panel 8	clone	✅ completed	✅ 66dude
G80CA-MB V1.2-20250423 Panel 9	clone	⚠️ untested
G80CA-MB V1.3-20251212 Panel 8	clone	✅ completed	✅ Robadel
G80D-MB V1.0-20250609 Panel 8	clone	⚠️ Beta Testing	✅ Juliancillo1310
GR36S-MB V1.4-2025-07-30 R36 Ultra	clone	⚠️ Beta Testing	✅ southoz
R36S-V12 2023-08-18 R36 MAX	clone	⚠️ Beta Testing	✅ southoz
R36S-V12 2023-08-18 Variant 1 Panel 3 A	clone	⚠️ untested
R36S-V12 2023-08-18 Variant 1 Panel 8 A	clone	⚠️ untested
R36S-V12 2023-08-18 Variant 2 Panel 1	clone	✅ completed	✅ jawblade662
R36S-V12 2023-08-18 Variant 2 Panel 1 A	clone	⚠️ untested
R36S-V12 2023-08-18 Variant 3 Panel A	clone	✅ completed	✅ southoz
R36S-V12 2023-08-18 Variant 3 Panel 3	clone	✅ completed	✅ dnmnhat
R36S-V20 2025-05-18 2541	clone	⚠️ Beta Testing	✅ trofim601-create
R36S-V20 2025-05-18 2548	clone	⚠️ Beta Testing	✅ southoz
R36S-V20 2025-05-18 2549	clone	⚠️ Beta Testing	⚠️ untested
Y3506_V03_20241104	soysauce	✅ completed	✅ Gr33k
Y3506_v03_20241210	soysauce	✅ completed	✅ Gr33k
Y3506_V03_20250317	soysauce	✅ completed	✅ darrynmelck
Y3506_V04_20250529 2533	soysauce	✅ completed	✅ reinfo3-spec
Y3506_V04_20250529 2537	soysauce	✅ completed	✅ DeaconCole
Y3506_V04_20250529 2548	soysauce	✅ completed	✅ southoz
Y3506_V04_20250529 2548 Panel 2	soysauce	⚠️ Beta Testing	⚠️ untested
Y3506_V05_20251215 2551	soysauce	⚠️ Beta Testing	⚠️ untested
Y3506_V05_20251215 2601	soysauce	⚠️ Beta Testing	✅ southoz

dArkOS Mods by Jason_3x

• Bluetooth Manager
• Battery Voice Config
• Ghost Loader
• ArkOS Dual SDCard Manager

Support Jason Here

In development:

• ogage update to support Jason3x's Pulse Audio implementation.
• Supporting community requests for device support.

User Wish List:

• Global Search Function
• Kodi Widevine arm64 support

If your Rk3326-based R36S, R36S Clone or Soy Sauce system is not listed

Raise an issue with the motherboard ID and attach your original SD card .dtb files and boot.ini in a zip file

✅ Features

• Advanced Drastic
• Kodi 21.3
• Wi-Fi
• USB Tethering (USB-C to USB-A adapter)
• Joystick with per-emulator controls updates and hotkeys.
• Function button support (Menu).
• Sound (speakers + headphones)
• LED Control

Important Installation Information

• Operating System Installation

Related Projects & Thanks

• dArkOS main project – huge thanks to christianhaitian!
• Community discussions: r/R36S and RetroHandhelds.gg R36S and clones discord channel.

Feel free to report issues or suggest improvements in the Issues tab.
Happy retro gaming! 🎮