What to keep in mind
- Supported families include AYN Odin, Retroid Pocket, and other Snapdragon-based handhelds.
- Focus is on premium portable performance for higher-end emulation.
- Check the wiki page for device-specific boot notes before you flash.
REG Linux device image
AYANEO Pocket S
AYANEO Pocket S pairs the Qualcomm 8gen2 (SM8550) SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console. pairs the Qualcomm 8gen2 (SM8550) SoC with the REG Linux stack for a polished retro console.
- Manufacturer: AYANEO
- SoC: Qualcomm 8gen2 (SM8550)
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Quick specs
- Manufacturer: AYANEO
- SoC: Qualcomm 8gen2 (SM8550)
- Download: Coming soon
Hardware specifications
Built for AYANEO
REG Linux targets this hardware profile so you can flash and play without manual tweaking.
Install notes
Flash AYANEO Pocket S and boot
Follow the workflow below; the official board page contains any extra quirks for the Qualcomm 8gen2 (SM8550) platform.
- Grab the image. Download the latest AYANEO Pocket S build from the downloads page or the official board entry.
- Flash to storage. Use balenaEtcher, Raspberry Pi Imager, or `dd` to write the image to an SD card or SSD. Make sure to verify the checksum before booting.
- First boot setup. Insert the media into your AYANEO Pocket S, power on, and let REG Linux expand the filesystem. Pair controllers inside REG-Station once prompted.
- Troubleshoot with rescue tools. REG Linux ships with an immutable base and rescue partition—if something breaks, reboot into rescue or reflash without touching your ROMs.
Board family guidance
Qualcomm Snapdragon SoCs
Qualcomm support targets modern Snapdragon handhelds and compact gaming devices.
SoCs tracked: SM8250, SM8550, QP, sd845, sm6115
Learn more
Drill into the wiki board entry for scripts, overlays, and developer reminders.
View wiki guideRelated devices
More hardware to explore
Devices in the same family or sharing the same core SoC.
Need a refresher?
Cross-check kernel notes, device trees, or wiring tips on the AYANEO Pocket S board page.